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INSTALLATION
The manufacturer has the right to modify the products
without previous notice for as far as their characteristics
are not really changed by this.
Technical information
Maximum working pressure
Testpressure
Maximum working temperature
2
Filter area (m
)
3
Filter flow rate (m
/h)
Gravel ∅ 3.15-5.5 mm
Sand ∅ 0.4-0.8 mm (kg)
Filter empty weight (kg)*
∅ 375 is only available in top mount version / *TM/SM
General
Check filter for any evidence of damage due to rough
handling in shipment. If filter is damaged notify the carrier
immediately.
The filter may only be used for the filtering of swimming
pool water, garden pond water or similar applications.
Installation instructions
Please note: there can be specific needs to use filters
nearby swimming pools, garden ponds or such places.
The filter should be placed on a flat, solid foundation.
Install the filter and pump in a sheltered location,
ensuring ventilation and adequate access for servicing.
Place the filter in its permanent location. Make sure you
can reach the valve easily. Then fix the piping. Use only
plastic piping. Size all piping adequately and keep the
number of elbows to a minimum.
Operation
Top mount version: Look inside and check lower
distribution system for broken ore loose laterals. Fill tank
for 1/3 with water. Before filling the filter, sand guide
should be on the pipe. Fill the filter with the specified
quantity of gravel, afterwards with sand. Remove the sand
guide. Put some vaseline on the O-rings from the valve.
Assemble the valve to the filter and tighten with the clamp
ring. Connect the piping. Turn the valve into position
"Rinse" and start the pump for at least 1 minute.
Side mount version: Look inside and check lower
distribution system for broken ore loose laterals. Assemble
the valve to the filter. Fill tank for 1/3 with water. Put a
plastic bag over the upper pipe. Fill the filter with the
specified quantity of gravel, afterwards with sand.
2
2 bar
2.5 bar
35° C
∅ 375
∅ 475
∅ 560
∅ 660
0.11
0.18
0.25
0.35
5.5
9
12
17
12
15
20
20
30
65
120
225
5.5
8.5/9.5
12/13
16/17
Remove the plastic bag. Put some vaseline on the O-ring
from the closure distributor. Assemble the closure
distributor over the upper pipe on the filter and tighten
with the clamp ring. Connect the piping. Turn the valve
into position "Rinse" and start the pump for at least 1
minute.
CAUTION:
NEVER SHIFT VALVE HANDLE POSITION WHILE
PUMP
IS RUNNING.
VALVE WHILE FILTER IS UNDER PRESSURE.
Filtration
1. Shift valve handle to position "Filtration"
2. Start the pump
3. Note here the pressure of the pressure gauge
To clean (backwash) the filter
When the pressure rises approximately 0.5 bar above the
recorded pressure it is time to backwash.
1. Shut off the pump
2. Shift the valve handle to "Backwash"
3. Start pump and let it run until water is clean (about 3
minutes).
4. Shut off the pump
5. Shift valve handle to position "Rinse" and start the
pump
6. Start pump and run for approximately one minute
7. Shut off the pump
8. Shift valve handle to position "Filtration" and start
the pump
Maintenance
The filter needs no maintenance.
Winterizing
Protect the pump, the filter and the piping from freezing.
Open the drain and shift the valve handle to "backwash".
Replacing the sand
Open the drain and let the water flow out. Remove the
sand or use the Sandvak system.
The sand in the filter must be changed every 5 years.
Warranty
Pentair Water is not responsible for transport damage.
In case of damage notify carrier immediately. Warranty
period: 1 year starting from the production date.
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