GCTek AquaBead User guide

AquaBead
AlphaONE PLUS
System Instructions
Congratulations
on your new AquaBead/AlphaONE PLUS
System
Your filter system was designed to go together easily even for a
novice. Each of the components was carefully chosen to provide you with
years of dependable service and clear water for you and your pond.
Take a few minutes to look at this manual and familiarize yourself
with each of the components and what part they play in the PLUS system.
Due to the custom nature of these systems your components may
differ slightly from the various components shown, but assembly of the
system is basically the same.
You have with this system the following components:
AquaSieve (optional) prefilter
AquaBead/AlphaONE bio-mechanical filter
Water pump (can be one of a variety)
Zapp Pure Ultraviolet light
Plumbing parts
Black equipment pad(s)
Getting to know your
AquaBead/AlphaONE
PLUS System
Taking a few minutes to get to know the
different components of your Aqua-
Bead/AlphaONE Plus System will as-
sure that you are using it to it’s maxi-
mum potential.
AquaSieve
Prefilter
(optional) AquaBead/AlphaONE
Filter
Zapp Pure
High Intensity UV
Water pump
(Various)
2 speed shown
Assembly of your
AquaBead/AlphaONE PLUS System
Step 1: Start by laying the Pad(s) on level ground where you want to
locate the equipment.
Note: Locating the equipment as close as possible or below the surface grade(water
level) of the pond will result in best results. Distance from the pond is not as critical as
the distance above the surface grade.
Follow the numbers and assemble according to number. Connect like
“number to like number”. Each piece of plumbing is marked with a
number such as 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, etc.
Step 2: If your system is equipped with an Aqua-
Sieve position it to the far left where the filter is
shown sitting in this photo with the filter sit-
ting to the right(See cover picture). If not
equipped with an Aqua- Sieve, place the filter to
the left side of the pad.
If you need any help
feel free to give us a
call 866.712.7007

AquaBead/AlphaONE PLUS
System Assembly
Step 3: Set your Zapp
Pure UV to the back
right of the pad.
(Zapp Pure UV not
shown in Picture)
Step 4: Set water pump
to the front right side of
the pad.
AquaBead/AlphaONE PLUS
System Assembly
Step 5: Attach Multiport
valve to front of filter.
(See Filter manual for
more details)
It is now time to start
assembling the
plumbing. Connect
“like number to like
number” as shown in
the picture. Hand
tighten unions until
snug.
AquaBead/AlphaONE PLUS
System Assembly
Step 6:
Attach pipe from
pump to top opening
of Multiport valve.
Step 7: Connect pipe
from the lower Multiport
opening to the lower UV
opening.
(If your system is
equipped with an Aqua-
Sieve connect lower
AquaSieve fitting to front connection of pump.)
Step 8: Place beads into
filter. (See AquaBead
manual)
Tighten top onto filter
using special wrench
(included).
Note: Make sure no
beads are on or in the threads before installing
and tightening.
AquaBead/AlphaONE PLUS
System Assembly
Step 9:Place Bead Agita-
tor onto AquaBead filter.
Note: Do Not Glue. Nor-
mally pressure fitting
into place is sufficient. If
it isn’t, secure with a set
screw through Agitator
into pipe.
Step 10: Install “ALISS”
valve so that barb fit-
ting is pointing down.
Screw gauge onto Mul-
tiport valve.
After double checking all connections to make
sure they are tight you are ready to prime and
start the system. We recommend that a
“SWING” check valve be installed below surface
grade of pond on intake into the system. This
will make the priming of the system a snap.
To Prime system, fill AquaSieve (if so equipped)
with water and pump with water. Close the units
and start pump.
If you should require help with your system. Call
your dealer for assistance. If you need further help
you can reach us toll free at 866-712-7007.
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