EVOLUTION AQUA TEMP110032021MAN tempest Innovative Polisher for Ponds Instruction Manual

EVOLUTION AQUA TEMP110032021MAN tempest Innovative Polisher for Ponds

Instruction Manual

ABOUT THE TEMPEST FILTER

The Tempest filter is an innovativepolishingsystemfor ponds that will help to deliver crystalclear water. Designed to be used in conjunction with any filtration system,the Tempest offers additional mechanical and biologicalfiltration.
The Tempest filter can also be used on quarantine systemsor as a standalone filter onsmaller ponds up to 5,000 Litres/ 1,100 Gallons/ 1,320 US Gallons.
The Tempest filter is easyto install and is simpleand quickto clean, by way of a unique, patent pendingair syphondesign.During the cleaning process, air is drawn into the filter as it empties which causesthe water to agitate, effectively cleaning the K+Media.
Using Evolution Aqua’s K+Media as the filter media, particles down to onemicron can be filtered. Ona single pass, testing has proven our media capable of removing all particles down to 25 micronwhen usedat the optimum flow rate. Not only that, K+Media is the result of extensiveresearchand development and is moulded with mineralsfor faster maturation times.

Evolution Aqua filter media has been independently tested by

IFTS ( Institut de la Filtration et des TechniquesSéparatives).
IFTS International Filter Testing Servicesis the international referencefor solid-liquid separation. Founded in 1981, IFTS is an independently regulated, ISO 17025 accredited, laboratory and research center focusing on liquid filtration and separation science. IFTS quality management system is certified to ISO9001:2015.

K+MEDIA

K+Media is designed and manufactured by Evolution Aqua. This advanced media, with its innovative designand classleading surfaceareaprovides enhancedbiological and mechanical filtration. As Evolution Aqua extrudethe
K+Media, minerals and enzymesare added to the raw material.

Theresult of this process,unique to Evolution Aqua, is a filtration media that not only outperforms most of its competitors due to its largeprotectedsurface area, but also answers the problem of how to speedup the time taken to mature your filter.

– Classleading total surfacearea 1350m2 per m3
– Vast protected surfacearea 1025m2 per m3
– Filters maturefaster with K+Media
– Minerals incorporated into each piece during extrusion
– Unique design for stable bio-film development
– Exceptional solids removal

K+MEDIA

TEMPEST FILTER PARTS

Tempest Filter filled with 7 litres of K+Media

1½” Slide Valve Qty x2

1½” Pipe Clip Bracket Qty x2

Waste Valve Assembly

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100mm 1½” ConnectorPipe Qty x2

YOU WILL ALSOREQUIRE:

– Solvent Weld Adhesive (EA Code:S79-0-500)
– Tools and fixings for installation

TEMPEST FILTER OVERVIEW

TEMPEST FILTER SPECIFICATIONS

Gallons

The Tempest filter can also be used on quarantine systems or as a standalone filter on smaller ponds up to 5,000 litres / 1,100 gallons / 1,320 US gallons.

TEMPEST FILTER SET-UP

Follow these step by step instructions to set-up your Tempest filter ready for installation.
IMPORTANT: Ensurethe supplied o-ring is fitted inside the waste valve assembly before screwing on to waste outlet
STEP1: Familiarise yourself with all the components from the parts bag.
STEP2: At the bottom of the filter, screw on the wastevalveassemblyhand tight only, do not use tools. (Ensure the o-ring is seated inside the screw cap)
STEP3: Solvent weld one endof the 100mm length of 1½” connectorpipe into the inlet of the Tempest. Pushpipe into the inlet until it stops.

ADVICE: We recommend having the slide valves faceeach other, so the top valve points down and the bottom valve points up.
STEP4: Solvent weld the slide valve onto the opposite end of the 1½” connector pipe. Push slide valveonto pipe until it stops.
STEP5: Take the second100mm length of 1½” connectorpipe and solvent weld it into the outlet of the Tempest filter. Pushpipe into the outlet until it stops.
STEP6: Solvent weld the slide valve onto the opposite end of the 1½” connector pipe. Push slide valveonto pipe until it stops.
STEP7: Allow the glue to set for atleast 5 hours.
The Tempest is now set-up ready for installation.
Theslide valves fitted allow connection to 1½” pressurepipe.
If installing the Tempest Filter usingflexible hoseyou will needto fit a reducing sleeve(EA Code:M35-050) and a 1½” solvent stepped hosetail (EA Code:HOSETAIL15) inside each slide valve.

TEMPEST FILTER SET-UP

Follow theseinstructions to set-up your Tempest filter ready for installation.
IMPORTANT: Ensurethe supplied o-ring is fitted inside the waste valve assembly beforescrewing on to waste outlet (See step 2).
PARTS NEEDED: You will need solvent weld adhesive and a brush for gluing.

STEP1: Familiarise yourself with all the components from the parts bag

STEP2: With o-ring in place inside collar, screw on the waste valve assembly to the bottom of the Tempest filter, hand tight only. (Do not use tools)

STEP3: Solvent weld one end of the 100mm length of 1½” connectorpipe into the inlet of the Tempest. Push pipe into the inlet until it stops

STEP4: Solvent weld the slide valve onto the opposite endof the 1½” connector pipe. Push slide valve onto pipe until it stops.

TEMPEST FILTER SET-UP

STEP5: Take the second100mm length of 1½” connectorpipe and solvent weld it into the outlet of the
Tempest filter. Pushpipe into the outlet until it stops

STEP6: Solvent weld the slide valve onto the opposite endof the 1½” connector pipe. Push slide valve onto pipe until it stops.

STEP7: Allow the glue to set for atleast 5 hours.
Theslide valves fitted allow connection to 1½” pressurepipe. If installing the Tempest Filter using flexible hoseyou will needto fit a reducing sleeve(EA Code:M35-050) and a 1½” solvent stepped hosetail (EA Code:HOSETAIL15) inside each slide valve.

TEMPEST FILTER INSTALLATION IDEAS

FLOW RATES

To allow the Tempest filter to givethe bestperformance,it is important that the flow rate is no more than the 5,000 litresper hour. Theseinstallation examples show a by-pass that will enableyou to increasethe flow through the pond.

TYPICALINSTALLATIONS WITH A FILTER FLOW RATES

Install a Tempest Filter after a primary filter on a GRAVITYFED SET-UP, such as the Nexus+,and after a UV Clarifier, such as an evoUV. The slide valves on the
Tempest Filter enableconnection to 1½” pressurepipe.
Theinstallation exampleshown below has a by-pass that will enableyou to increasethe flow through your pond while maintaining the optimum flow through the Tempest Filter. Installing ball valveson the pipe work will help youregulate the flow. The return from the Tempest can go back to the centre of your Nexus+ or back into the pond.

TYPICALINSTALLATIONS WITH A FILTER

Installed on a pressurised system with a K1 Micro Bead, Nexus+,EazyPod.
The slide valveson the Tempest Filter enable connection to 1½” pressurepipe.
Theinstallation exampleshown below has a by-pass that will enableyou to increasethe flow through your pond while maintaining the optimum flow through the Tempest Filter. Installing ball valveson the pipe work will help youregulatethe flow. Thereturn from the Tempest and the K1 Micro Beadgoback to the pond.

TYPICAL STANDALONETEMPEST FILTER INSTALLATIONS

Install a Tempest Filter on a quarantine system,or a standalonepond up to 5,000 litres, at the side of a pond or abovethe pond. The slide valveson the Tempest
Filter enable connectionto 1½” pressurepipe. If installing the Tempest Filter using flexible hoseyou will needto fit a reducing sleeve(EA Code:M35-050) and a
1½” solvent stepped hosetail (EA Code:HOSETAIL15) inside each slide valve.

SKIMMER LINE INSTALLATION

Install a Tempest Filter on a skimmer line.
The slide valves on the Tempest Filter enable connection to 1½” pressurepipe. If installing the Tempest Filter using flexible hoseyou will needto fit a reducing sleeve
(EA Code:M35-050) and a 1½” solvent steppedhosetail (EA Code:HOSETAIL15) inside each slide valve.

IMPORTANT: Ensureslide valvesare fitted to inlet and outlet of the Tempest filter.
IMPORTANT: We always recommendfitting unions when installing in line equipment on your system which help when removing the filter.

MODULAR TEMPEST FILTER INSTALLATIONS

Onlarger systemsthat require a higher flow rate, multiple Tempest filters can e installed in a modular system. The slide valveson the Tempest Filter enable connection to 1½” pressurepipe. If installing the Tempest Filter using flexible hoseyou will needto fit a reducing sleeve(EA Code:M35-050) and a 1½” solvent stepped hosetail (EA Code:HOSETAIL15) inside each slide valv

IMPORTANT: It is important that each Tempest canbe isolated using the slide valves so that cleaning can be carried out independently

Although on the installation abovewe show two filters into onereturn line, independent return lines will allow you to observethe flow rate through both
Tempest filters and balanceaccordingly.

TEMPEST FILTER INSTALLATION

The Tempest filter can ONLYbe installed vertically with the waste air valve assemblyat the bottom of the filter. You can chooseto have the slide valves facing the left or right, dependingon your set-up.

TEMPEST FILTER INSTALLATION

The Tempest filter can be mounted to a wall, woodenframe or timber post using the 1½” pipe clip bracketsprovided

TEMPEST FILTER INSTALLATION

The1½” pipe clip brackets will clip onto the connector pipe you haveglued into the inlet and outlet. Locatethe pipe clip brackets between the slide valves and the filter.
Find a suitablelocation to install the filter.


You will needto fit a block of wood or a similar spacer to which the pipe clip bracket can bescrewed. This allows the filter to stand off from the surfaceof the wall.
Usea spirit level to check the filter is vertical.
Ensure you have enough room underneath the waste valve assembly to be able to turn the valve and to connect 1″ hoseto drain the water to waste.
Mark the locations and double check them before fixing.
Useappropriate screws and wall fixings to fix the pipe clip brackets and the spacerto your wall.
Oncehappy the pipe clip brackets are secure,locate the Tempest filter into the clips and fit the pipe clip bracket cover.
Your Tempest filter is ready to be connected up to your pipe work from your filter and back to your pond using 1½ pressure pipe work (not supplied). If you prefer to use1½” hoseyou will needto purchase a Pressure Pipe to Waste Pipe Reducing Sleeve(EA CODE:M35-050) and 1½” Solvent Weld Hosetail (EA CODE:HOSETAIL15).

TEMPEST FILTER INSTALLATION

Follow theseinstructions to set-up your Tempest filter ready for installation.
IMPORTANT: Always plan out your installation prior to gluing any pipework or fittings

Thepipe clip brackets should be located on the pipe between the slide valveand the inlet / outlet.
Use appropriate screws and fixings to securely hold the spacersand pipe clip brackets in place. Ensurethese are aligned correctly

A spacerof approx. 70mm deepis neededto allow the filter to stand off the wall.

Make sure there is enough room at the bottom of the filter to allow you to drain the filter to waste. You can fit hose onto the waste hosetail.

CLEANING THE TEMPEST FILTER

TROUBLESHOOTING
The Tempest filter should be cleaned regularly as required. A cleaning process drops 25 litres of water to wast

STEP1: Switch pump off.
STEP2: Closeall slide valves on inlet and outlet.
STEP3: Openthe tap(s) on the waste valve assembly. Air enters the filter causing the filter media to moveand clean as the water drains to waste.
STEP4: Oncethe water has emptied from the filter(s) and the media sinks to the bottom, close the tap(s) on the waste valve assembly.
STEP5: Openall slide valves on inlet and outlet.
STEP6: Turn pump back on. Water will re-fill the tube and media will rise to the top.
STEP7: Repeatthis procedure, if necessary, switching the pump off just before the water reaches the top of the filter. This prevents water going back into the pond during the cleaning cycle.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the media doesnot agitate well during the cleaning process:

1. Check the air valve is not blocked.
2. Check the slide valves arefully closed.
3.  If the media is very dirty this may causethe pack to clump together. Multiple cleans should clear this.
4.  If the white end cap at the bottom of the filter is full of wasteit is possibleto clear this by switching off the pump and unscrewing the waste valveassembly, allowing the blockageto clear.

CLEANING THE TEMPEST FILTER

TROUBLESHOOTING

Filter media not cleaning

1. Check the air valve is not blocked.
2. Check the slide valves arefully closed.
3. If the media is very dirty this may causethe pack to clump together. Multiple cleans should clear this.
4. If the white end cap at the bottom of the filter is full of wasteit is possibleto clear this by switching off the pump and unscrewing the waste valveassembly, allowing the blockageto clear

Filter media not agitating freely

It will take a few daysbeforethe media starts to behaveas it should. During this time it is likely to clump togetherand not agitate freelyduring cleaning. This will only last a few days.

Waste water doesnot drain when the tap on the waste valve assembly is open
The white end capat the bottom of the filter may befull of waste. It is possible to clear this by switching off the pump and unscrewing the waste valveassembly, allowing you to clear the blockage

GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase, under normal usage. The guarantee DOESNOT APPLY in case of improper use, negligence,lack of maintenance or accidental damage to the Tempest filter.
If the Tempest fails due to a manufacturing fault within this period it will be either repaired or replaced free of charge. Liability is limited to replacement of the faulty product only; no
other costs will be reimbursed. This guarantee is not transferable and does not affect your statutory rights. This guarantee does not confer any rights other than those expressly set out above.
The manufacturer or supplier shall not be responsible, or held liable for any damages caused by defective components or materials of this product; or for loss incurred by interruption of service; or any consequential/incidental damagesand expensesarising from the production, sale use or misuse of this product or any other consequential loss.
Any warranty claim must be accompanied by a valid, dated proof of purchase.
Evolution Aqua and its dealers shall not be held liable for any loss of fish, plants or any other livestock as a result of any failure or defect of this product.
The installation and use of your product outside of our recommendations as printed in this manual may also void the warranty

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