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CLEARPRO TECHNOLOGY
®
Filter Laterals Extension Kits Installation and User’s Guide
Triton
®
II Sand Filter Guide
Tagelus
®
Sand Filter Guide
Sand Guide
MODEL
FREE
BOARD
“X”
ALL
SAND*
(POUNDS)
FILTER MEDIA**
PEA
GRAVEL***
SAND
TR100 12 1/2” 600 150 450
TR140 15 1/2” 925 275 650
TA100 11 1/4” 600 150 450
TR100C 12 1/2” 600 150 450
TR100C-3 12 1/2” 600 150 450
TR140C 15 1/2” 925 275 650
TR140C-3 15 1/2” 925 275 650
"X" FREE BOARD
ALL SAND
or
SAND & GRAVEL
Note: The free board distance is the most important
variable and should be maintained. Sand density will
vary and therefore sand amount is given as a reference.
* Sand to be No. 20 standard silica (uniformity coefficient not greater than
1.75) .018-.020 in diameter particle size.
** Media required to meet NSF requirements
*** Pea Gravel to be 1/4” to 1/8” diameter
Filling the Filter with Sand
1. Be certain the proper sand is used as described in
the table to the right.
2. Before pouring the sand into the filter, look inside
and check the lower under-drain for loose laterals.
3. (For TA100: Install sand guide in the top of filter first.
Discard after filling with sand.) Fill the tank about
half full of water. Slowly pour pea gravel first (if
used) and then the sand into the top of the filter so
that it does not damage the laterals.
4. Fill the filter to the proper level to maintain free-
board, as shown in the table. Pivot the diffuser as-
sembly back to its vertical position if it was moved.
Before Starting the Filter
Check to be sure closures are secured correctly.
1. Pivot the diffuser assembly back to its vertical posi-
tion if it was moved. Be certain the automatic air
vent is protruding into the top of the closure (see
image to on the next page).
2. Be sure that the automatic air vent is in the center
of the filter closure. Wash away all sand around the
threaded opening at the top of the tank.
3. Assemble piping and pipe fittings to pump and
valve. All piping must conform to local and state
plumbing and sanitary needs.
4. Use sealant compounds on all male connections of
pipe and fittings. Use only pipe compounds suited
for plastic pipe. Support pipe to prevent strains on
filter, pump, or valve.
5. The oval closure used on the TR100C-3 and
TR140C-3 is designed to provide a vacuum relief
mechanism that protects the tank from vacuum
conditions. The closure will allow air to enter the
tank if the tank is higher that 8 ft. above the water
level. (See further instructions in warnings on the
next page.)
In these cases, when the filter restarts after shut
down, you may observe air being returned to the
pool in the return fittings. This is not unusual, it is
the automatic air relief in the filter removing the air
in the filter.
"X" FREE BOARD
ALL SAND
or
SAND & GRAVEL
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