Pentair AK110 - PLUMBING INSTALLATION

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AK110 Chemical Controller Installation and User's Guide
Follow the instructions that came with the AK1200 flow cell. This section gives the basic principles to be applied for any
specific installation, which are listed as follows:
1. Turn OFF all equipment including the filtration system.
2. Determine a suitable location for the flow cell. Which should be located where water spillage will not
damage surroundings.
3. Securely mount the flow cell.
4. Install the supply and return lines for each flow cell. Drillandtap¼”holesforthe½”exibletubingorhard
plumb the flow cell.
A. Locate where the water will be supplied from and returned for each flow cell. The most common
location for the water inlet to the flow cell is after the main filter and the outlet after the heater.
B. If there is no suitable location the cell inlet can be after the main pump and the outlet before the main
pump. This method may cause a suction in the flow cell and damage to the sensors. If any chemicals
   areinjectedintothecelltheymaycausetemporaryinvalidreadings.
5. Locatethechemicalinjectionpoints.
6. Prepareandinstallthechemicalinjectorttings.
7. Install the chemical storage containers.
8. Install the sensors.
9. Turn ON the main circulation pump.
10. Check for leaks and verify the flow sensor indicates flow.
Plumbing Installation
WARNING
Be sure to have a licensed plumber perform all plumbing; this is important, as they will
be familiar with all of the codes in the local area.
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