Savio FilterWeir 31 User manual

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Read entire instructions prior to assembly and operation
FilterWeir® 31
Read the entire instructions prior to assembling and operating
Operating Manual & Specications
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Replacement Parts
Item Description
RC001 FilterWeir 31 - Replacement Screw Pack
RF022 FilterWeir 31 - Housing
RF023 FilterWeir 31 - Media Grate
RF024 FilterWeir 31 -3” Inlet Plug
RF025 FilterWeir 31 - Replacement Filter Media Pad
RF027 FilterWeir 31 - Faceplate Spillway 31”

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Components Diagram
RC001
RF024
RS027
RF022
RF025
RF023

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Installation
At the top of the waterfall,
prepare the area for installation
by excavating a 9” by 34” hole
6” deep. Compact the soil in the
bottom of the hole to prevent
unwanted settling.
The FilterWeir includes two
3” inlets (on either side of the
housing). Select the unused
side and apply glue to the ABS
plug (provided).
Before glue dries rmly press
plug into unused FilterWeir
inlet.
Connect the other inlet to your
pump or Skimmerlter using or
exible tubing.
Place FilterWeir into hole and
level front to back and side
to side. Tip the unit forward
(toward the pond) slightly
(about 1/4”) to compensate for
settling.
Pull the pond liner up and over
the front of the FilterWeir. Wipe
the liner so that it is free of dirt
and smooth wrinkles.

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Installation
Align faceplate spillway to
front of housing. Press screws
through liner. Tighten rmly by
hand.
Use a sharp utility knife to cut
liner from inside spillway.
Remove liner from spillway.
Install media grate prior to
backlling.
Backll around unit using pea
gravel or soil that is free of
clumps. Hand pack every 2-3
inches.
Remove grate and place lter
media into FilterWeir.
Replace media grate.

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Finishing Touches
Camouage the lterweir
with potted marginal plants
or stones.
FINISHED! Continue landscaping to fully blend
the FilterWeir into its surroundings.
Did You Know?
Marginal plants are those which grow
around the margins of the pond where the
water is shallow. They usually have their
soil and crown underwater, and sometimes
their lower foliage as well. They are generally
placed on planting shelves within the pond
or FilterWeir media grates.
Marginal plants add a beautiful nishing
touch to your pond or water garden. Give
them a try!

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Maintenance
Under normal operating conditions your FilterWeir will provide years of trouble-free use. Only
the lter media will require periodic maintenance:
Cleaning Instructions
Check and clean lter media when the media appears dirty or when the ow
of water decreases.
1) Shake media to dislodge debris.
2) Rinse media in a bucket of pond water. Avoid using tap water, chlorinated water,
Benecial Bacteria
Add Savio Natural Benecial Bacteria to the lter mat during startup, and after each cleaning
throughout the season.
Winterization
Prepare for winterization in mid-to-late November, or when ice persistently develops on the pond.
Keep equipment winterized until late February or early March when the water temperature rises
to 40º F or higher consistently.
If the pond is to be shut down in winter:
1) Disconnect submersible pump, clean and store in a dry place.
2) Drain any plumbing lines not buried below frost line (18”-24” in agricultural zones 4-6).
3) Use plumber’s heat tape on pipes and shut o valves. Insulate the pump house and
exterior pumps and valves.
4) Remove and thoroughly clean lter mat. Drain FilterWeir.
Troubleshooting
Faults Possible Causes Remedies
FilterWeir chamber runs dry
during operation
Low water level in pond.
Pump inactive.
Add water to pond.
Restart pump.
soaps or chemicals as this can kill the benecial organisms living on the media.

Warranty
Savio Engineering provides a manufacturer’s limited warranty of 5 years from original purchase
date. Warranty does not cover consumables or wear items. Warranty is non-transferable. Within
the warranty period, Savio will repair materials with manufacturing deciencies at their
discretion.
This warranty does not cover any faults caused by improper use, installation and handling of
the device or as a result of wear and tear. Savio Engineering does not assume liability for
consequential damage caused by the failure of the product.
Warranty is void if the product is not used in accordance with instructions. For warranty claims,
please contact your dealer or place of purchase.
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