Lifegard Aquatics Pond Filtration Systems

Multi-chamber submersible filters combine mechanical and biological filtration for crystal clear pond water. Unique, modular cylinder design draws in debris from all sides to ensure effective filtration while minimizing clogging or pump damage. Requires no tools for easy assembly. Includes: modular pond filter, biological and mechanical filter sponges, 1" NPT fittings, and 39-1/2" of 1" kink-resistant hose. Each module measures 9" dia. x 4-1/2" high. Lifegard Aquatics Pond Filtration Kit offers the same quality features plus an appropriately sized Quiet One Pond pump and adjustable fountain with bell and blossom fountainhead attachments. 9" dia. x 4-1/2" high. .

*Uno and Duo Kits include Quiet One 4000 pump. Trio Kit includes Quiet One 6000 pump.

Please click on "More Information" for installation and maintenance instructions.

Installation
After having connected the couplings and fitted the 1" flexible hose (supplied) to the pump, position the Uno/Duo/Trio filter near the side of the pond or in an easily accessible location, and place the pump where you want the fountain spray. ATTENTION! The filter must be completely submerged in water to avoid the intake of air, which could cause problems in the priming of the pump. Before starting the pump, ensure that the pipe connecting it to the filter is completely full of water. Any air bubbles may prevent correct priming of the pump. You can now start the pump-filter system.

Maintenance

• Lift the handle and turn it from right to left as indicated by the arrow on the top of the filter cover. Then separate the top part (leaving the coupling connected to the hose) from the filtering part at the bottom. Now you can remove the modules and clean the sponges.
• Lift the individual modules and separate the blue sponge inside them. Wash the blue sponge thoroughly using only clean water, without using any detergents. Repeat the operation for the white sponge (in the basket). Before cleaning the white sponge, it is recommended to squeeze it into a bucket to collect the water it contains, rich in aerobic bacteria, which are responsible for biological filtration.
• Let the dirt at the bottom of the container settle for a few minutes and then put the water back in the pond.

*We recommend cleaning the white sponge on average once every two washes of the external blue sponge. For proper filter operation, we recommend changing the sponges at least once a year. The white sponge may be replaced with other types of biological media if desired. If it becomes necessary to keep the filter submerged, stones or weights can be inserted above the white sponge or on top of the filter.

To reassemble the filter, perform the above operation in reverse.