Savio Waterfall Filter

Savio Waterfall Filters are designed for use in water garden applications where low maintenance and healthy pond ecology are desired. This model creates an instant waterfall drape or curtain.

Savio filters are designed to operate 24 hours a day throughout the season. Maximum pump flow for Waterfall Filter is 5,000 GPH.

Choose a location for the Savio Waterfall Filter™ at the highest point in the system, at the top of the waterfall or streambed. Place the waterfall opposite the primary viewing area for maximum effect.

Assembly

Follow the instructions below to pre-assemble filter before installation. Set aside internal components for later installation.

To attach inlet and bottom drain bulkheads put the gaskets and large side of the bulkheads on the inside of the filter housing. Install the lock nut on the outside with the smooth surface facing the filter housing. Lock nuts are reverse threaded - tighten using a counterclockwise motion.

Connect Plumbing

Apply teflon tape to threads on male pipe adapter. Attach threaded male pipe adapter to the bulkhead at the top of the filter. Apply primer and glue to PVC. While glue is still wet, attach PVC to the male adapter.

Install Waterfall Filter

Bury the filter for stability. Level the unit so that it is 1⁄4” lower in front than in back (when the filter is placed it should slightly toward the pond).

Excavated soil from the pond can be used to create a runway for a waterfall. Use a retaining wall of blocks to provide shape and underlying structure.

Pull liner over the face of Filter.™ Cut liner to shape of opening.

Slide waterfall weir into place. Ensure that the rubber weir seal is firmly compressed between the weir and filter chamber, with flat side of seal facing toward the filter body.

Insert and gently tighten four 1” ss screws into the holes in the waterfall weir. Do not over tighten (weir mounts will not contact filter mounts).

Gently lift weir front. Next slide liner upward between filter and bottom weir supports.

Carefully secure the liner to the Livingponds Filter™ to maintain a watertight transition between the filter and waterfall. Place underlay and liner. Position rocks to create drops and cascades. Slide baffle down grooves inside filter. Lower media grate into position.

Hold filter media, pull from the bottom center of the roll. Media will self dispense to fill filter chamber. Place filter mat pad on top of the Savio Springflo Bio Filter Media.™

Insert media stabilizers into underside of lid. Put lid into place, secure with nylon bolts provided. Start pump and allow filter to fill with water.

Start Ecosystem

Once the filter is installed and the pond is complete add beneficial bacteria to help establish and maintain the pond (sold separately). The living bacteria develop on filter media, the waterfall bed and pond liner. They help control green water, chemical toxins and pond waste. After four days fish can be added.

It takes approximately four weeks for the bio-filter to establish. During that time feed lightly and do not add more fish to the original starter group until four weeks have passed and the water is tested for nitrite and ammonia.

Add bacteria monthly, when cleaning the filter, after water changes and when handling fish. The unique formulation helps break down waste, remove toxins, reduces maintenance and protects fish.

Maintenance

Filter cleaning is typically required two or three times a year if the filter is properly sized and the pond is not overstocked. Once the pond is established Savio Springflo Bio Filter Media™ (included) is coated with healthy living bacteria. Avoid over cleaning which shocks beneficial bacteria, interferes with filter performance and pond health. Do not use chlorinated water, hot water or chemicals. Do not allow the media to media to dry out during cleanings.

Filter Maintenance

Shut off the pump.
Remove the Livingponds Filter™ lid.
Remove filter mat and gently rinse in a bucket of water taken from the pond.
Reach in and vigorously shake the Springflo media to dislodge debris.
Drain or empty dirty water from the filter. (A filter bottom drain is recommended for ease of draining.)
Return the filter mat to the filter and put the lid into place.
Turn on the pump and re-start system.

Winterization

Prepare for winterization when ice persistently develops on the pond. This generally occurs in mid to late November. Keep equipment winterized until late February or early March when water temperature consistently rises to 40º Fahrenheit or higher.

Fall Winterization procedure

Disconnect, clean and store submersible pump.
Completely clean and drain filter and filter media.
Drain any plumbing lines not buried below frost level.
Use plumber’s heat tape on pipes and shut off valves. Insulate pump house and exterior pumps and valves.

Product Overview:

Built-in settling chamber with a bottom drain for easy cleaning
3 cu. Ft. filter chamber is filled with included Springflo Bio Filter Media the provides 180 sq. ft. surface area
Top filter material polishes the water before being gravity fed back into the pond

Other Information:

Versatile model has a 2” FNPT outlet
Measures 22” in diameter x 30.5” high
FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

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