Fluidized Bed Filter Instructions
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1. 6 CONNECTING MULTIPLE UNITS TOGETHER 6A 6B 6C Carefully adjust the Open the by pass valve completely Partially close the by pass valve to direct more water into the fluidization level by following steps P Q and R in section 1 Hanging On The Aquarium filter only if proper fl Place each filter in d unit is level on base back of a aquarium or reservoir tank please refer section 1 Hanging Screw in plug into the top inlet port on each filter Screw in another plug into the bottom inlet port on t uidized is not achieved esired location next to the aquarium system Make sure If it s more desirable to hang the filters on the side or to steps E F and Gin On The Aquarium Plug h e right side of the last filter in line and the left side un of the first filter in line Make sure the plug o rings are seated properly r Screw in check valve assembly into the inlet port on the right side of the bottom manifold of first filter and the left side of the next filter 6D Wrap thread seal tape on the male threads of the two 3 4 MPT x 1 2 barb elbow fittings 6E Wrap each fitting 5 7 times with tape Screw each of the 3 4 MPT x 2 barb elbow fittings into the outlet ports on the top side of each filter Position the barb portion of the fitting straight up vertically 62. 6F Attach one end of the 1 2 ID x 11 16 OD flexible tubing to the 3 4 MPT x 1 2 barb elbow located at the top outlet side of the filter Place the other end of the tubing up and over the side or back of the aquarium so that the water returns to the aquarium and agitates the surface to aerate the system In some cases flexible tubing can be attached to a rigid plastic U or J tube not supplied in this unit each filter used Attach hose clamps where needed and 6G A by pass valve may be needed depending on what size pump is used The by pass valve will divert only a o step 4E in section 4 Underneath Aquarium with a portion of the water from the pump to the filters Refer Lifegard System 6H Add media to each filter by following steps H J K L i 61 Open by pass valve completely that hangs on the aquarium tighten accordingly n section 1 Hanging On The Aquarium Repeat this for 6J Carefully adjust the fluidization level of each filter by following the steps P Q and R in section 1 Hanging On The Aquarium 6K Partially close the by pass valve to divert more water in ADDING REPLACEMENT MEDIA Hanging Installations A Turn off pump and wait a full 10 minutes for the media to settle into the bottom chamber If you have lost media the level of the media will be below the Media Fill Level label located on the right side of the clear chamber B Remove the retainer scre
3. C Wrap threaded seal tape on the male threads of one 3 4 MPT x 1 2 barb elbow and the waterfall assembly Wrap each fitting 5 7 times with tape Only one 3 4 MPT x 1 2 barb elbow will be needed for this type of installation D Screw in the 3 4 MPT x 1 2 barb elbow into the check valve assembly located on the top inlet port Screw in the elbow so that the barb portion is pointing down towards the aquarium water E Screw in the water fall assembly into the outlet port located at the top of the filter F Install the filter on the side or back of the aquarium by pushing the mounting bracket spring assembly located at the top of the filter with your thumb and hanging the unit over the edge of the aquarium It may be necessary to move the triangular portion of the water fall assembly to one side so that the mounting bracket can be pushed far enough to clear the molding on the top edge of the aquarium HN o ring i th me ia
4. F D FARD BREAKDOWN urn 300 Item Quantity Description Part 1 3 4 MPT x 1 2 Barb Elbow 270248 u E IL U l DI 2 E D other frequently knocking off excess debris and providing a self cleaning function which allows 2 1 2 ID x 11 16 OD Valve Tubing 270247 3 Check Valve Assembly 270245 B E D E N L E R 4 O ring Check Valve amp Plugs 270228 l y INSTRUCTI ON SHEET 5 Tension Spring 270229 l F B 3 00 6 6 x 1 2 Screw 01045 7 Tension Retainer 270222 INTRODUCTION 8 Mounting Bracket 270242 Due to its unique shape the Lifegard Fluidized Bed Filter is an extremely efficient high capacity biological filter Aquatic organisms excrete toxic ammonia as a 9 Flow Control Valve 270220 metabolic waste product with additional ammonia produced as food and other FRESH OR SALTWATER AQUARIUMS p i A DE MEESARD organic matter breaks down and decomposes 0 ring Flow Control Valve 270227 Soe A This toxic ammonia NH3 is converted to Valve Retainer Screw 01086 CS CO Pa another toxic compound nitrite N02 by the N Nha Nitrosomonas species of bacteria The nitrite is Water Fall Assembly 270244 am ja then converted to a relatively non toxic compound called nitrate N03 by the Nitrobacter species of aNOz bacteria This process is known as nitrification A biological filter is a vessel where nitrification AO
5. TEGAR FLUIDIZED gt BED FILTER I N BEER EEE 4E DEGAR FLUIDIZED BED FILTER m To Aquarium q lt Ma i E Tee By Pass Valve owing steps P 0 ore water into the MATURATION G Make sure the unit is completely level by adjusting the white screws located The Lifegard Fluidized Bed Filter can be installed on each side of the filter in a short period of time however the biologial 24 AMMONIA N H Remove the retainer screws from the flow control valve located at the top maturation takes considerably longer In most cases NITRITE N FILTER outlet side of the filter the maturation period should take no longer than 40 ys ACCLIMATION I Pull the flow control valve straight up and remove days During this period the nitrifying bacteria will E 1 7 rn J Pour in all the media into the filter through the valve attach themselves to the media within the filter E chamber Wipe off any media that may be in the valve This maturation period can be greatly reduced by introducing chamber wi had y clo h Lubricate the valve and valve live nitrifyi
6. in plugs on each side of bottom manifold Make sure plug o rings it stops Please note as a safety feature some water will are seated properly The bottom inlet ports will not be needed in this type of always pass through the flow control valve even in the off position Q Plug in the pump and watch the filter fill with water Quickly unplug the pump if you notice the entire bed of sand moving up the filter in one clump Wait several minutes for the air to escape and the media to settle to the bottom of the filter Plug the pump back in and watch the filter fill with water and the remaiming air purge from e system ERO R Slowly adjust the flow control valve so that the media is fluidized up to the maximum operating level indicated n the clear chamber Do not over adjust the valve so that the fluidization M N level is above this maximum operating level or media may escape into 2 0 he aquarium system However if this does occur don t worry if some media nters the aquarium The media is completely inert and will not cause any harm P E to your aquatic animals or plants The flow control valve is extremely responsive and sensitive to even a very slight change in position Make very slight adjustments 1 16 and after each adjustment wait a few minutes for the level of the fluidized bed to change installations B Screw in check valve assembly in top inlet port Make sure check valve is seated properly
7. is seate properly ng 5 7 tim e aquarium m lt a 2B mi ML et fitting into the c ainer screws from the flow control valve outlet side of the filter In steps 2F through 2J refer to ins 1 Hanging On The Aquarium flow control valve straight up and remove all the media into the filter through the valve chamber Wipe off any at may be in the valve chamber with a dry cloth L e chamber with silicone lubricant supplied with the unit ocated at the top allation drawings in bricate the valve hreads of the two 3 4 MPT x 1 2 barb es with tape heck valve assembly tting into the outlet port raight up vertically he flow control valve back into the valve chamber making sure the parts are free of any debris or media ith unit inside the aquarium in the desired following the instructions of the pump manufacturer 2L Attach one end of the 1 2 ID x 11 16 OD flexible tubing on the outlet side of the power head pump 2M Attach the other end of the of the flexible tubing to the located at the top inlet side of the fi a hose clamp and tighten accordingly 2N Attach the rest of the tubing to the 3 4 MPT x 1 2 ba top outlet side of the filter Attach h tighten desirab tube n a hose 2P Careful Hangi located at the accordingly 20 Place the othe back of agitates th
8. the right side of the bottom manifold Lifegard system which will divert only a portio side of the bottom manifold This may be acco to the AA should stage n Lifegard seated AQUARIUM xD A OT IT 7 LIFEGARD MODULAR SYSTEM fter the flexible vinyl tubing Screw the other plug into the top inlet port on the left side of ng is seated properly This inlet port will not be used in this type of installation Wrap threaded seal tape on the m 3 4 MPT x 1 2 barb elbow Wra times with tape PT x 1 2 barb e ale threads of one p the fitting 5 7 bow fitting into the outlet side at the top right side of the filter Position the barb portion of the elbow stra ght up vertically Q gt Follow steps 2N Beside The Aquarium d 20 in section 2 Add media to the unit by following steps H J K and L in section 1 Hanging On The Aquarium Open the by pass valve completel Carefully adjust the fluidization level by fol and R in section 1 Hanging On T filter only if proper fl y close the by pass valve to divert m idization is not achieved y he Aquarium n of the water the inlet port on the right mplished with 4C 4D lt m Check Valve
9. MPT x 1 2 barb elbow fitting into the check valve assembly located at the top inlet port Screw in the other e Ibow fitting into the outlet port located at the top of the unit Turn off the valve on the outlet side of the canister filter and completely drain the flexible tubing on the outlet side of the canister filter In most cases it will be necessary to remove the U or J tube from the back of the aquarium C he flexible tubing on the outlet side of the canister filter and plumb in line a by pass valve and tee which will divert only a portion of the water from the canister filter and into the inlet port on the left side of outlet side of the filt the top manifold Attach hose clamps and tighten accordingly Attach one end of the 1 2 ID x 11 16 OD flexible tubing to the 3 4 MPT x 1 2 barb elbow located at the top er Attach hose clamps and tighten accordingly Place the other end of the tubing up and over the side or back of the aquarium so that the water returns to the aquarium and agitates the surface to aerate the system In some cases flexible tubing can be attached to a rigid plastic U or J tube not supplied in this unit that hangs on the aquarium Attach hose clamps to the rigid tube and tighten according y 5J Add media to the unit by following steps H J K and L in section 1 Hanging On The Aquarium 5K 5L 5M
10. PA a T n Bi lt occurs and soluable waste is removed Beneficial bacteria attach to the media within the Lifegard Plug 2702 BARYER NOZ Fluidized Bed Filter creating a thin film around the sand grains Water is pumped up through the unit lifting the sand RQ Media 210241 4 O into a fluidized bed The beneficial bacteria attached to the Thread Seal Tape 175096 media draw in dissolved wastes ammonia and nitrite oxygen supplied by Rainbows ER 4 exclusive water fall device and other required nutrients from the passing water converting R Hose Clamp 1750 them to relatively harmless nitrate The sand grains are in continual free fall through the water en resulting in an excellent transfer capability between the liquid and the bacterial film on the A BACTERIA media The enormously high surface area combined with this excellent transfer capability a E creates the perfect habitat for bacterial growth In addition the sand grains bump into each E w new areas for bacterial growth The Lifegard Fluidized Bed Filter has been tested and prove NBACTERIA to supply the highest level of effluent water quality and will respond quickly and efficiently to 5 C severe changes in ammonia levels caused by over feeding or the addition of too many fish at one time To obtain highest water quality a Lifegard Fluidized Bed Filter should be part of the system WARRANTY LIFEGARD AQUATICS warr
11. ail info lifegardaquatics com FLOW RATE Damage or failure of any part of a unit covered by this warranty which results from www lifecardaquatics com ods ices i f causes directly or indirectly connected with the installation operation environment itegardaquatics The Lifegard Fluidized Bed Filter is most effective at low rates Lower flow rates increase the contact time between the bacteria and the use or willful abuse including without limitations improper repackaging and damage toxic ammonia and nitrite compounds that they utilize 5 UNDERNEATH AQUARIUM WITH A CANISTER FILTER 5A Place filter in desired location next to the canister filter Position the filter so 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 56 5H 5l AQUARIUM that it can be plumbed on the outlet side of the canister filter In steps 5B through 5E refer to installation drawings in section 2 Beside The Aquarium D gt Screw in the plugs on each side of the bottom manifold Make sure the plug o rings are seated properly In most cases the bottom inlet ports will not be needed in this type of installation Bass y a P alve Screw n the check valve assembly in top inlet port Make sure check valve casten o ring is seated properly Wrap thread seal tape on the male threads of the two 3 4 MPT x 1 2 barb elbow fittings provided Wrap each fitting 5 7 times with thread seal tape Screw one 3 4
12. ants the original purchaser of this incurred in shipping is not covered by this warranty Unless state law provides equipment to be free from defects in workmanship or material for a period of one year otherwise manufacturer will only be responsible for repair or replacement of any of its from the date of installation provided this equipment is installed in accordance with products or parts there of that are found to be defective and will not bear the cost of C A P AC TY factory instructions and operated within the environment and limitations for which it any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the occurrence of such defect was designed This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights MODEL SYSTEM SIZE MEDIA WEIGHT SURFACE AREA Should any of the integral parts of the unit become defective within one year which vary from state to state from the date of purchase they will be repaired or replaced if proven defective in FB 300 Up to 300 Gallons 3 Lbs 214 ft workmanship or material in the opinion of the manufacturer LIFEGARD Multiple units can be connected together for larger volume installations or systems with extremely high bio loads LIFEGARD AQUATICS will not be liable for any labor cost of removing or replacing AQUATICS component parts This shall be the responsibility of the original purchaser as will be the SSS gt A Pond amp Aquaculture Products shipping charge to Lifegard s plant Em
13. aterial will include the following o the filters only if proper fluidization is A MECHANICAL FILTRATION This type of filter will trap and remove the fluidized bed filter B CHEMICAL FILTRATION Thi removes dissolved organic molecules C AERATION Additional aeration equipment is need maintain complete oxygen saturation not achieved floating debris and should be cleaned routinely A prefilter sponge should be attached to the pump to trap debris before it enters s type of filter is usually filled with activated carbon that ed in order to in your aquarium system This can be achieved with an air pump and diffuser as well as good water movement at th aquarium Proper circulation is necessa saturation in your aqua achieve oxyge D ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZATION Ulrtaviolet sterilizers control the trans disease from one fish to another by kil micro organisms as they pass through e surface of the ry in order to rium nission of ing free floating the unit The nitrifying bacteria are not killed because they are attached o the media within the fluidized bed oating Ultraviolet sterilizers althoug pH LEVEL Nitrifying bacteria produce acids when uti he final stage of your filtration system ilter and are not free h optional should be izing the ammonia and nitrite in the water These acids decrease the pH in th
14. e aquarium and will inhibit the nitrification process when this value drops below an acceptable level Thi 5 will lead to a dangerous build up of ammonia It is therefore vital that the pH be tested weekly and a proper level is maintained in the aquarium Please contact the dealer in your area for advice in recommending the proper additive for ma optimum pH level Recommended levels fresh water salt water intaining the above 6 2 8 2 84 2 BESIDE THE AQUARIUM 2A Place filter in 2B Screw in Make s The bo desired location nextto th plugs on each side of the bottom HN re plug o rings are seated properly om inlet ports will not be installation 2C Screw in check valve assembly in top inlet port Make s 2D Wrap th elbow ocated 2F Remove the section 2G Pull the 2H Pour in media 21 Install t a on 2J Screw i 2K Install t location and valv g n the two valve retainer screws at the pointing straig ocated at the top of the unit and align h h re check valve readed seal tape on the male t fittings provided Wrap each fitti 2E Screw one 3 4 MPT x 1 2 barb elbow top inlet port Screw in the elbow so that the barb portion is ht up vertically Screw in the other elbow fi he barb portion s re is seated properly and al e pump not included w Hu o ring
15. e s clamp the aquarium so that the water returns e the system In some cases it may be le to connect the flexible tubing to a rigid plastic U or J ot supplied in this unit that hangs on the aquarium Attach rface to aera y follow steps P Q and R in section 1 ng On The Aquarium ter Cut the tubing 3 4 MPT x 1 2 barb elbow h o the proper b elbow a hose clamp and end of the flexible tubing up and over the side or o the aquarium and o the rigid tube and tighten accordingly 3 HANGING ON THE WET DRY FILTER 3A Careful y follow all steps i 4 n section 1 Hanging On The Aquarium ength Attach 4 UNDERNEATH AQUARIUM WITH A LIFEGARD SYSTEM AA Place filter in desired location next 4B AC Screw the 4D Lifegard modular system The unit be positioned so that it is the final in the system Unplug pump and completely drai system and plumbing TP Make sure the o ring is properly Screw in one plug on the left side ofthe o ring bottom manifold Make sure the is properly seated 4E Plumb a by pass valve and tee a 4 1 4G 4 4l 4J 4K 4L 4M Partial Screw the 3 4 from the Lifegard system and into ither rigid PVC plumbing or with D non the unit Make sure the plug o ri check valve assembly into the inlet port on
16. ng bacteria into your filter inoculating your fitter with chamber with the silicone lubricant supplied with the unit ae amo A eu i ure a ie i an K Install the flow control valve back into the valve chamber addition of specific chemicals Please consult your local dealer Tor FR Mon etails Tes r quarium water daily during es 40 days to insure The ammomia and meaw MIE IN DAYS filter with aquatic species maki g sure the y ring IS seated properly and all parts the nitrification cycle has occured and is completed are free of any debris or media L Screw in the two valve retainer screws Recommended PUMPS M Install the pump not included with unit inside the MANUFACTURER PUMP MODEL FLUIDIZED BED FILTER aquarium in the desired location following the instructions of the pump manufacturer Lifegard Quiet One 800 FB 300 l garag l N Attach one end of the 1 2 ID x 11 16 OD flexible Lifegard Quiet One 1200 FB 300 ubing to the outlet side of the pump 0 Attach the other end of the flexible tubing to the 3 4 NSTALLATIO N OPTI ONS PT x 1 2 barb elbow located on the top inlet side Note Hard plumbing may be substituted for flexible tubing if desired 9 i ds en 7 o e tubing will Please choose one of the following options and follow the appropriate instructions NESUNE CULLY ME properengtn P Adjust the flow control valve to the off position by 1 HANGING ON THE AQUARIUM urning the valve in a clockwise direction all the way until A Screw
17. ws from the flow control valve located at the top outlet side of the filter C Pu D Pour in the media up to the Media Fill Level label on the unit Wipe offany media that may be in the valve chamber with a dry cloth Lubricate the valve and valve chamber with the Lifegard silicone lubricant supplied with the unit the flow control valve straight up and remove E Install the flow control valve back into the valve chamber making sure the o ring is seated properly and all parts are free of any debris or media F Screw in the two valve retainer screws Below Tank Installations A Turn off pump to Lifegard Modular System or canister filter B Completely drain flexible tubing on the outlet side of uidized bed filter C Follow steps A B C D E and F in the above section Adding Replacement Media Hanging Installations ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED Additional equipment is needed in order to achieve optimal water quality in your aquarium This is vital to the health of your plants and animals as well as the nitrifying bacteria in your fluidized bed filter Accumulation of large amounts of particulate and dissolved organic material will encourage the growth of other types of bacteria heterotrophic that will compete with the nitrifying bacteria for available space and nutrients Additional equipment needed to reduce this accumulation of particulate and dissolved organic m
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