Savio Livingponds 070 User manual

Warranty
SAV i OEngineering, Inc. provides a manufacturer’s limited warranty of 5 years from original purchase date.
Warranty is non-transferable. Within the warranty period SAV
i Owill repair materials with manufacturing
deficiencies 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. SAV
i OEngineering, Inc. does not assume liability for
consequential damage caused by the failure of the SAV i OSkimmerfilter.
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Warranty is void if the product is not
used in accordance with instructions. Register your warranty at www.savioponds.com.
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Read entire instructions prior to installing the unit.
Operating Manual & Specifications
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Assembly and Installation
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At the top of the waterfall, prepare the
area for installation by excavating a 9”
x 34” x 6” deep hole. Compact the soil
in the bottom of the hole to prevent
unwanted settling.
The Livingponds®Filter 070 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, firmly press plug
into unused Livingponds® Filter inlet.
For 1 1/2” or 2” kink free hose,wrap the inlet
barb's threads with included teflon tape and
screw into reducer bushing provided. Rigid
or flexible PVC can be glued directly to filter
inlet or reducer bushing.
Install inlet assembly by first applying
a layer of PVC glue to the outside of
the reducer bushing.
Before glue dries, firmly press inlet
assembly into Livingponds® Filter
inlet.
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34”
9”
6”
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Operating Capacities
operating manual
•bio comb media
• Livingponds® Filter 070 housing • filter mat (2) • mesh bag • faceplate spillway 16”
• faceplate screws • reducer bushing • media grate • plug • hose clamp
• phillips screwdriver • rigid or flexible PVC tubing • PVC glue • shovel • hand level
mesh media bag (x2)
#RF020
filter mat (x2)
#RF025
Livingponds®Filter
F070 housing
#RF022
faceplate spillway 16”
#RF028
faceplate screws
#RF026
SAViO’s Livingponds® Filter 070 allows you to quickly add bio-mechanical filtration and the visual splendor of a cascading
waterfall to any pond or water feature. Two medium density filter pads and ceramic bio media keep your pond clean &
healthy. Install in concrete or liner ponds - no silicone glue is required. Recommended for pump flows up to 3,000gph.
media grate
#RF023
bio comb BC-1F fluidized bio media media
#RF035
inlet plug 3”
#RF024
inlet adapter
COMPONENTS
TOOLS
3”x 2” reducer
bushing
•teflon tape

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Working from inside the filter, carefully
cut liner from spillway opening with
sharp utility knife.
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Place both filter media pads into
filter.
Place grate into unit and back fill
around unit using pea gravel or
soil that is free of clumps. Hand
pack every 2-3 inches.
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Align faceplate spillway to front of
housing. Press screws through liner.
Tighten firmly by hand.
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Replace media grate.
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Remove grate and place mesh
media bagsinto filter. Gently agitate
to spread media evenly across.
Connect inlet assembly to your pump
or Skimmerfilter using flexible hose and
hose clamp (provided).
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Pull pond liner up and over front of filter.
Wipe the liner so that it is free of dirt
and smooth wrinkles.
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Assembly and Installation
Place Filter 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.
Continue landscaping with rock work and plants to fully
blend the Livingponds® Filter into its surroundings.

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 UV Clarifiers and store indoors.
2) Disconnect submersible pump, clean and store in a dry place.
3) Drain any plumbing lines not buried below frost line (18”-24” in agricultural
zones 4-6).
4) Use plumber’s heat tape on pipes and shut off valves. Insulate the pump
house and exterior pumps and valves.
5) Remove and thoroughly clean filter mat & media. Drain Livingponds Filter.
Winterization
Maintenance
Under normal operating conditions this filter will provide years of trouble-free use. This filter includes two
medium density filter pads and a highly porous ceramic media which requires periodic maintenance to
keep your pond looking its best.
Cleaning Instructions
Check and clean filter media when the media appears dirty or when the flow of water decreases.
1) Shake ceramic media and filter mat to dislodge debris.
2) Rinse filter media in a bucket of clean pond water. Avoid using tap water, chlorinated water,
soaps or chemicals as this can kill the beneficial organisms living on the media.
Troubleshooting
Replacement Parts
Code Item
RF022 Livingponds Filter 070 - Housing
RF023 Livingponds Filter 070 - Media Grate
RF024 Livingponds Filter 070 - 3” Inlet Plug
RF025 Livingponds Filter 070 - Replacement Filter Media Pad
RF026 Livingponds Filter 070 - Replacement Screw Pack
RS028 Livingponds Filter 070 - Faceplate Spillway 16”
RS027 Livingponds Filter 070 - Faceplate Spillway 31”
RF035Bio Comb BC-1F Fluidized Bio Media
Livingponds Filter
chamber runs dry
during operation.
Add water to pond.
Restart Pump.
Low water level in
pond.
Pump inactive.
Faults Possible Causes Remedies
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RF020 Mesh Media Bag