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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,
Benecial Bacteria
Add Savio Natural Benecial 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 benecial organisms living on the media.
