Evolution Aqua Cetus sieve User manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
WARNING:
Ensure that any electrical devices connected to the
Cetus Sieve are switched off at the mains before you
attempt to conduct any type of maintenance
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Congratulations on purchasing an Evolution Aqua Cetus Sieve.
The Cetus Sieve is a bow screen pre-filter, made using rotational molding technology.
It is designed to efficiently and effectively remove large amounts of mechanical waste
from a pond and can be installed on a gravity fed set-up or a pump fed set-up.
PLEASE NOTE: This Cetus Sieve has been supplied to you to be installed
on either a gravity fed set-up or a pump fed set-up.
CONTENTS
Overview PAGE 3
Specifications PAGE 4
Dimensions PAGE 5
Components PAGE 6
Initial set-up PAGE 7
Installation advice PAGE 8
Pump Fed Installation PAGE 9
Gravity Fed Installation PAGE 12
Dual Gravity Fed Installation PAGE 14
Our Guarantee PAGE 15
INTRODUCING THE CETUS SIEVE

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OVERVIEW
The Cetus Sieve is a self-adjusting sieve which can be installed either gravity fed or
pump fed. The Cetus Sieve enables your pond water to be filtered of large amounts
of waste and debris before the water enters your current filter system. This process
is commonly referred to as “pre-filtering”. (See figure 2)
The Cetus Sieve can also be used as a stand-alone unit to remove leaves and other
floating debris from your pond via a surface skimmer.
The Cetus Sieve will efficiently and effectively remove large amounts of mechanical
waste from your pond.
The Cetus Sieve is compatible with all filtration systems, however it is the perfect
pre-filter for the Evolution Aqua Nexus filter range.
For gravity fed systems the Cetus Sieve has a weir which will automatically adjust to
the flow rate of your pump. (Max flow rate 18,000 litres/hr)
When the Cetus Sieve is used in front of any other biological/mechanical filter the
period in between cleaning will be extended. The biological process is improved by
the removal of organic matter which would consume oxygen and leach ammonia
and other compounds into the water.
Figure 2.

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CETUS SIEVE PUMP FED SET UP GRAVITY FED SET UP
Max Flow 18,000 litres per hour 18,000 litres per hour
Inlet Connection 4” on Cetus with additional
4” - 1½” eazy connector 4” (110mm) eazy connector
Outlet Connection
3” (90mm) on Cetus
factory fitted with
4” eazy connector
3” (90mm) on Cetus
with additional
4” - 1½” eazy connector
Waste Outlet 3” (90mm) eazy connector 3” (90mm) eazy connector
Height 945 mm 945 mm
Length 850 mm 850 mm
Width 570 mm 570 mm
Screen Size 300 micron 300 micron
SPECIFICATIONS

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320
945
925
280
145
WATER LEVEL ON A GRAVITY FED SET-UP
CENTRE
165
80
DIMENSIONS
575
860
Figure 3a. Cetus Sieve Dimensions (Side View)
Figure 3b. Cetus Sieve Dimensions (Overhead View)

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COMPONENTS
The Cetus Sieve is supplied with eazy connectors fitted to the inlet and outlet
for an easier initial set-up:
Outlet fitted with 4” straight
eazy connector.
Inlet fitted with 4” 90° elbow
eazy connector.
Also supplied (to be fitted by user):
3” WASTE
CONNECTOR
3” 90° elbow
eazy connector.
EA CODE: FE85L
4” to 1½”
REDUCING ASSEMBLY
4” to 1½” reducer
eazy connector fitted
with 4” pipe.
EA CODE: FE111-049 (eazy connector only)
300 MICRON SCREEN
EA CODE: CETUSSCREEN300
OUTLET
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INLET

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INITIAL SET-UP
FIT WASTE CONNECTION
Fit the 3” 90° eazy connector to the waste outlet of the Cetus Sieve.
Tighten the jubilee clip with a nut runner.
INSTALL SCREEN
Install the 300 micron screen inside the Cetus Sieve.
Take care as some edges on the metal may be sharp.
Figure 4a
Figure 4b
HANDLE

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INSTALLATION ADVICE
The Cetus Sieve needs to be installed on a solid level base so that it doesn’t deflect
under its own weight. It is recommended to use a 100mm thick concrete plinth,
although decking or paving slabs can be used.
During installation a spirit level should be used across the metal plate on the weir
to make sure the Cetus Sieve is level as shown in Figure 5. This will ensure that the
water flows evenly across the screen.
Figure 5.
Pipe Sizes
Pipe diameter determines the pressure loss within the pipe, so for flows where
gravity is the driving force, large bore pipe (4” / 110mm) needs to be used.
Therefore in a gravity fed system, the inlet (the line from the bottom drain or
skimmer) needs to be 4” (110mm) and also in a pump fed system the return line
from the Cetus Sieve to your pond or filter needs to be 4” (110mm). When flows are
under 10,000 litres per hour it is possible to use 3” (90mm) pipe instead.
Circulating Pump Installation
When installing your pump on a gravity fed system, the pump must be installed
lower than the level of the outlet to prevent airlocks within the pump.
Also if there is any chance of back siphoning, a one way valve must be installed
after the pump to prevent the Cetus filling with water.
PLEASE NOTE: For any maintenance needed underneath the screen, you may
need to cut off the plastic fastening clip that is holding the screen in place. This
clip can be seen at the bottom of the screen near to the outlet. Simply use a small
pair of cutters to snip this off.

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PUMP FED INSTALLATION
To set up the Cetus Sieve so it is ready for a Pump Fed installation you will need to
fit the 4” to 1½” eazy connector and pipe assembly to the inlet. Use a nut runner to
tighten up the jubilee clips to ensure a tight fit.
The inlet on pump-fed is now reduced from 4” to take 1½” pipe.
The outlet on pump-fed is ready to take 4” pipe as factory fitted.
The waste connection is ready to connect to 3” pipe
The pump fed Cetus will look like this:
Figure 6a
Figure 6c
Figure 6b
Figure 6d
WASTE INLET
OUTLET

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Cetus Sieve INSTALLATION ADVICE
UV
CETUS SIEVE AND NEXUS FILTRATION SYSTEM
ON A GRAVITY-FED SET-UP
NEXUS
WATER LEVELWATER LEVEL
CETUS
4” BALANCE PIPE
2” RETURN
4” BOTTOM DRAIN
4”
T-PIECE
4”
T-PIECE
PUMP FROM CETUS TO NEXUS
VIA BALANCE PIPE
PUMP
SYMBOL KEY:
NON-RETURN
VALVE
DIRECTION OF
WATER FLOW
WATER LEVEL
POND
UV
CETUS SIEVE AND NEXUS FILTRATION SYSTEM
ON A GRAVITY-FED SET-UP
NEXUS
WATER LEVELWATER LEVEL
CETUS
4” BALANCE PIPE
2” RETURN
4” BOTTOM DRAIN
4”
T-PIECE
4”
T-PIECE
PUMP FROM CETUS TO NEXUS
VIA BALANCE PIPE
PUMP
SYMBOL KEY:
NON-RETURN
VALVE
DIRECTION OF
WATER FLOW
WATER LEVEL
POND
4” POND RETURN
CETUS SIEVE AND NEXUS FILTRATION SYSTEM
ON A PUMP-FED SET-UP
NEXUS
WATER LEVELWATER LEVEL
CETUS
4” BALANCE PIPE
4”
T-PIECE
OPEN
END
4”
T-PIECE
4”
T-PIECE
FLEXI
HOSE
FROM
POND
PUMP
SYMBOL KEY:
NON-RETURN
VALVE
DIRECTION OF
WATER FLOW
UV
WATER LEVEL
POND
PUMP FROM CETUS TO NEXUS
VIA BALANCE PIPE
4” POND RETURN
CETUS SIEVE AND NEXUS FILTRATION SYSTEM
ON A PUMP-FED SET-UP
NEXUS
WATER LEVELWATER LEVEL
CETUS
4” BALANCE PIPE
4”
T-PIECE
OPEN
END
4”
T-PIECE
4”
T-PIECE
FLEXI
HOSE
FROM
POND
PUMP
SYMBOL KEY:
NON-RETURN
VALVE
DIRECTION OF
WATER FLOW
UV
WATER LEVEL
POND
PUMP FROM CETUS TO NEXUS
VIA BALANCE PIPE
For optimum results we recommend installing the Cetus Sieve in line before a
Nexus 210, 220 or 310, 320 filtration system. The diagrams below show these types
of set up.
Figure 7a.
Figure 7b.

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The Cetus Sieve when installed as a pump fed unit, needs to be set up as shown on
page 9. This will enable a 1½” (50mm) hard pipe or hosetail for flexible pipe to be
fitted, connecting your pump to the Cetus Sieve. When pump fed, the Cetus Sieve
needs to be installed above water level as shown in figure 8a below.
Figure 8a shows the standard way of installing a pump fed Cetus Sieve. While figure
8b shows the way of installing a pump fed Cetus Sieve on a skimmer line.
PUMP FED INSTALLATION
Figure 6
Sideview of Pump Fed
Cetus Installation
Fig 6a
Figure 6
Sideview of Pump Fed
Cetus Installation
Fig 6a
Figure 8a.
Side view of Pump Fed
Cetus installation
Figure 8b.

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GRAVITY FED INSTALLATION
To set up the Cetus Sieve so it is ready for a Gravity Fed installation you will need to
fit the 4” to 1½” eazy connector and pipe assembly to the outlet. Use a nut runner
to tighten up the jubilee clips to ensure a tight fit.
The gravity fed Cetus will look like this:
The inlet on gravity-fed is factory supplied to take 4” pipe
The outlet on gravity-fed is now ready to connect to 1½” pipe
The waste connection is ready to connect to 3” pipe
WASTE
OUTLET INLET
Figure 9a
Figure 9c
Figure 9b
Figure 9d

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PLEASE NOTE: When installing your pump on a gravity fed system, the pump must
be installed lower than the level of the outlet to prevent airlocks within the pump.
Also if there is any chance of back siphoning, a one way valve must be installed after
the pump to prevent the Cetus Sieve filling with water.
With gravity fed installations, the Cetus Sieve needs to be installed so that the
maximum water level in the Cetus Sieve is the same height as the maximum water
level in the pond. To do this, the top of the Cetus Sieve needs to be installed 20mm
above the pond water level as shown in figure 10a below.
Figure 10a shows the standard way of installing a gravity fed Cetus Sieve.
Figure 10b shows a gravity fed installation on a skimmer line.
GRAVITY FED INSTALLATION
-2-
-4-
20mm
20mm
-2-
-4-
20mm
20mm
Figure 10a.
Figure 10b.

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DUAL GRAVITY FED INSTALLATION
Fig 8
Fig 7
Figure 11 below shows how this system can be installed with a balance pipe to
allow the flow difference in pumps to equalize.
The 4” (110mm) pipe between the Cetus Sieve and the filter will allow water to
pass in the direction of the higher demanding unit (it is recommended that the
pump from the Cetus Sieve has a higher flow rate than the pump from the filter.)
Figure 11.
1) Water leaves the pond via a 4” bottom drain and travels to the first T-piece
2) Water then travels to the Cetus Sieve
3) Water is pumped from the Cetus Sieve to the filter
4) Water is pumped from the filter back to the pond
5) Excess water flows through the balance pipe back to the Cetus Sieve
There are huge benefits to be gained by utilising this new evolution in pond
filtration. Running these units in this configuration maximises the interval between
cleans. Either unit can be switched off to carry out maintenance without affecting
the other.
Both the Cetus Sieve and the filter can run independently of the other unit.

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OUR GUARANTEE
This product comes with a 2 year warranty, which is valid from date of purchase.
Proof of purchase will be required. Any unauthorised repairs, modifications or
alterations to this unit will invalidate the warranty.
1. Your Cetus sieve is covered by your warranty for 2 years from the date of purchase
provided that:
a. It is installed, operated and regularly maintained in accordance with the
instruction manual.
b. Any warranty repairs to the Cetus must be undertaken by Evolution Aqua Ltd or
its authorised representatives.
2. Though the warranty period may not have expired, payment for repairs must be
made in the following cases:
a. When the fault is due to misuse or unauthorised repairs have been attempted.
b. When the fault is due to cold weather, fire, natural disaster, act of God etc.
c. If the warranty has been lost, incorrectly completed or details
fraudulently changed.
Evolution Aqua Ltd. accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequential loss
caused by or arising from the use of any Evolution Aqua products. Therefore, any
dispute arising from the provisions of the warranty will be dealt with under the laws of
England and Wales subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.
Evolution Aqua reserve the right to change this product specification without
prior notice.

Evolution Aqua Ltd
Evolution House
Kellet Close
Wigan
Lancashire
United Kingdom
WN5 0LP
t: [phone]
f: [phone]
e: [email protected]
w: www.evolutionaqua.com
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track record for delivering the latest technology to the aquatics and fish farming
markets - we are the first choice for everyone from the general hobbyist to the
serious fishkeeper. Find out more about the Cetus Sieve and all of our other
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