Lifegard AQUA STEP PRO User manual

Initial Set Up
A. Screw in plugs on each side of the manifold
Make sure plug “O” rings are seated properly.
The bottom inlet ports will not be needed
in this type of installation. Wrap threads with
thread seal tape. (‘O-rings need periodic silicone lubrication).
B. Wrap thread seal tape on the male threads of one 3/4” MPT x 1/2” barb
elbow and the waterfall assembly. Wrap each
tting 5-7 times with thread seal tape.
Only one 3/4” MPT x 1/2” barb elbow will
be needed for this type of installation.
C. Screw in the 3/4” MPT x 1/2” barb elbow into top inlet port NOTE the
inlet port is located in front of the UV light indicator.
D. Screw in the waterfall assembly into the
outlet port located at the top of
the AquaStep PRO.
E. Slide the rubber gasket
onto the hard quartz
sleeve so that the edge
of the sleeve is visible as
shown below (Fig. F).
F. Slide the quartz sleeve into the
AquaStep PRO unit.
G. Screw on the quartz sleeve cap.
Hand tighten only.
H. Take out the bulb and ballast
from the box. Connect the bulb
to the ballast. Note: there is only
one way to connect the bulb to
the ballast. The four pin
UV Light
Indicator
Outlet Port
Inlet Port
A.
Threaded Seal Tape Threaded Seal Tape
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AQUA STEP PRO
UV Sterilizer
15 Watt & 25 Watt Models
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connector on the bulb needs to match the four holes on the ballast end.
DO NOT use excessive force or this may damage the parts.
I. Slide the bulb into the quartz sleeve through the quartz cap. Gently
push the bulb all the way in.
J. Screw on the splash boot of the ballast connection onto the quartz
cap. Hand tighten only.
K. Your AquaStep PRO UV Sterilizer is ready for use.
Side or Back of the Aquarium Installation
A1. Install the AquaStep PRO UV
Sterilizer on the side or back
of the aquarium by pushing
the mounting bracket spring
attachment located at the top
with your thumb and hang
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 moulding on the
top edge of the aquarium.
A2. Make sure the unit is completely level by
adjusting the plastic screws located on each
side at the bottom of the AquaStep PRO.
A3. Install a pump (not included with the unit) inside the aquarium in the
desired location following the instructions of the pump manufacturer.
A4. Attach one end of the 1/2” ID x 11/16” OD exible tubing to the outlet
side of the pump.
A5. Attach the other end of the exible tubing to the 3/4” MPT x 1/2” barb
elbow located on the top inlet side of the AquaStep. In most cases the
exible tubing will need to be cut to the proper length.
FLUIDIZED
BED FILTER
FLUIDIZED
BED FILTER
Beside the Aquarium Installation
B1. Place lter on base in desired location next to the
aquarium. Make sure the unit is level on the base.
B2. Screw in plugs on each side of the bottom manifold. Make sure plug
“O” rings are seated properly. The bottom inlet ports will not be
needed in this type of installation.
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B3. Wrap thread seal tape on the
male threads of the two 3/4”
MPT x 1/2” barb elbow ttings
provided. Wrap each tting
5-7 times with the tape.
B4. Screw one 3/4” MPT x 1/2” barb elbow tting
into top inlet port. Screw in the elbow so that
the barb portion is pointing straight up vertically.
Screw in the other elbow tting into the outlet
port located at the top of the unit and align the
barb portion straight up vertically.
B5. Install the pump (not included with unit) inside
the aquarium in the desired location following
the instructions of the pump manufacturer.
B6. Attach one end 1/2” ID x 11/16” OD exible
tubing on the outlet side of the pump.
B7. Attach the other end of the exible tubing to the 3/4” MPT x barb elbow
located at the top inlet side of the AquaStep PRO. Cut the tubing to the
proper length. Attach a hose clamp and tighten accordingly.
B8. Attach the rest of the tubing to the 3/4” MPT x 1/2” barb elbow located
at the top outlet side of the AquaStep PRO. Attach a hose clamp and
tighten accordingly.
B9. Place the other end of the exible 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 it may be desirable to
connect the exible tubing to a rigid plastic “U” or “J” tube (not
supplied in this unit) that hangs on the aquarium. Attach a hose clamp
to the rigid tube and tighten accordingly. We recommend using the
CustomFlo Water System in place of the “U” or “J” tube for professional
looking installlations.
C. Hanging on a Wet/Dry Filter Installation
C1. Carefully follow all steps in section A (Side or Back of the Aquarium).
D. Underneath Aquarium with a Canister Filter
D1. Place AquaStep PRO on base in desired location next to the canister lter.
Position the AquaStep PRO so that it can be plumbed on the outlet side
of the canister lter.
Threaded Seal Tape
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D2. 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. In steps D2
and D4, refer to installation
drawings in section #B
(Beside the Aquarium).
D3. Wrap thread seal tape on the
male threads of the two 3/4”
MPT x 1/2” barb elbow ttings
provided. Wrap each tting
5-7 times with the tape.
D4. Screw one 3/4” MPT x 1/2” barb elbow tting into the top inlet port.
Screw in the other elbow tting into the outlet port located at the top
of the unit.
D5. Turn o the valve on the outlet side of the canister lter and
completely drain the exible tubing on the outlet side of the canister
lter. In most cases, it will be necessary to remove the “U” or “J” tube
from the back of the aquarium. Cut the exible tubing on the outlet
side of the canister lter and plumb in line a by-pass valve and “tee”
which will divert only a portion of the water from the canister lter
and into the inlet port of the top manifold. Attach hose clamp and
tighten accordingly.
D6. Attach one end of the 1/2” ID x 11/16” OD exible tubing to the 3/4”
MPT x 1/2” barb elbow located at the top outlet side of the lter.
Attach hose clamp and tighten accordingly.
D7. 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, exible tubing can be
attached to a rigid plastic “U” or “J” tube (not supplied in this unit)
that hangs on the aquarium. Attach hose clamp to the rigid tube and
tighten accordingly. We recommend using the CustomFlo Water
System in place of the “U” or “J” tube for professional looking
installlations.
D8. Adjust the by-pass valve to direct appropriate amount of water into
the UV. See Size and Specication Chart for proper ow rate.
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PARTS BREAKDOWN
AquaStep 15W & 25W
ITEM PART# QTY. DESCRIPTION
1. R175267 1Ballast Assembly 15/25 Watt 115V
2. R175278 1 Ballast Assembly 15/25 Watt 230V
3. R175235 1 Splash Boot
4. R175232 1 Female 4 Pin Connector
5. R175229DP 1 UV Bulb 15 Watt
6. R175230DP 1 UV Bulb 25 Watt
7. R175233 1 Quartz Sleeve 15/25 Watt
8. R175108 1 Compression Coupling
9. R175022X 1 Quartz Sleeve Gasket
10. R270242 1 Mounting Bracket
11. R270229 1 Tension Spring
12. R01045 1 #6 x 1/2” Screw
13. R270222 1 Tension Retainer
14. R270248 1 3/4” MPT x 1/2” Barb Elbow
15. R270218 2 Plug
16. R270228 2 O Ring for Plug
17. R270247 4 ft 1/2” ID x 11/16” OD Valve Tubing
18. R175163 1 Thread Seal Tape
19. R175013 3 Hose Clamp
20. R270244 1 Water Fall Assembly
21. R440252R 1 Replacement Housing
AquaStep
15 Watt
AquaStep
25 Watt
5
3
5, 6
8
9
7
21
13
15
16
16
15
17
19
18
20
14
10
11
13
12
1, 2
13
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Sizes and Specications:
Part # Description Inlet Outlet Ht. Width Depth Flow Rate
(gph)
R440515 15W UV Sterilizer 115V 3/4” 3/4” 23” 7.5” 3” 450
R440252 25W UV Sterilizer 115V 3/4” 3/4” 23” 7.5 3” 760
R440508 15W UV Sterilizer 230V 3/4” 3/4” 23” 7.5” 3” 450
R440509 25W UV Sterilizer 230V 3/4” 3/4” 23” 7.5 3” 760
Typical AquaStep Flow Set-Ups
CustomFlo
Water System
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Wattage Bulb Length Recommended Pump Recommended
Aquarium Size
AquaStep 15W 15.35” QuietOne 1200 or 2200 100 Gallons
AquaStep 25W 17.83”
QuietOne 2200 or 3000 200 Gallons
Quiet One 1200 Quiet One 2200 Quiet One 3000
All Pro Series
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
FLOW RATE (gph)
HEAD (ft)
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
FLOW RATE (gph)
HEAD (ft)
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
FLOW RATE (gph)
HEAD (ft)
12
10
8
6
4
2
0