Important Please read these instructions for use carefully before installing this device.
AquaForte introduce the new UltraBead lters! After more than 17 years of success, Europe's most popular bead lter
is followed up by a new generation. The new UltraBead lters are manufactured of chemical-resistant, weather
resistant, inalterable thermoplastic with the world's most reliable injection moulding method with built in base.
All models are equipped with a totally new designed multiport valve construction with integrated by-pass!
This guarantees a maximum ow with minimal pressure loss. Furthermore, the UB140 is tted with Ø75mm
pipework for even less resistance.
Bead lters are closed (pressure) vessels lled with millions of small plastic beads. These beads oat and therefore
provide a means of mechanical ltration and the enormous surface of these beads provides the biological ltration.
Mechanical ltration: the beads oat in a closed vessel and are packed very close to each other. The pressure of the
pump makes the water ow upward through the beads. The small dirt particles will stick to the bead pack.
The longer the lter is active, the more bio lm there will be around the beads and therefore small particles can be
ltered (down to 10 micron!).
Biological ltration: the speci c surface of the beads is about 1600m² per m³, so the bio lm layer around the beads is
extremely useful nor nitrifying bacteria that consume vast amounts of ammonia, nitrites and nitrates.
The sh load in the table is based on 1% feed per day.
Recommended pump capacity: in a water column of 2 - 3 m (0,2 -0,3 bar) the pump should be able to circulate 50%
of the actual water volume per hour (see speci cations of the various pumps). Ponds larger than 40 m³ should have
a pump with an actual capacity of 25% to 33% of the water volume per hour. Filters are delivered incl. beads.
CAUTION: Max. working pressure 2,5 bar (25 meter).
Bead lters are also the ideal lter for swimming ponds! They provide perfectly clear, healthy water!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.ultrabead.com.
UltraBead lters come with a 230VAC electric blower for cleaning the lter. Please read the safety instructions
carefully before using this blower:
SAFETY
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Always insert the mains plug of the blower in a switched socket with cover.
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Always use a residual-current device (RCD) (max. 30 mA).
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Always make sure that the blower is voltage-free before you perform maintenance or repair work on the device.
Never insert from the plug in or remove it from a socket if you are standing in a pool of water or have wet hands.
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This product is not suitable for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or intellectual
capacities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or instructed on the use of the device
by a person responsible for their safety.
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The power lead of this device is not replaceable. In the event of damage to the power lead the complete device
must be replaced. A device with cut o plug is not covered by warranty.
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Never immerse the device in water.
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Keep children away from this device and the lead.
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This product is only to be used in accordance with the guidelines described in this manual.
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