The following procedures are provided for
information only. Elements should be
installed in accordance with the element
manufacturer’s recommendations. Where
conflicts exist, contact the element
manufacturer or Pentair Water for
clarification.
Removing Elements
1.
Remove heads from both ends of
vessels as described in Opening the
Vessel.
2.
Push element out of vessel from the
upstream
end.
3.
For multi-element vessels, remove the
inter-
connectors and retain for
reinstallation.
Inserting Elements
1.
Ensure that heads are available in
clean, as-new condition before
proceeding. (If in doubt as to head
condition see section on inspecting
parts, page 10).
2.
Check that all required elements are
ready for assembly, with no dings or
other damage which could scratch the
inside of the vessel.
3.
Check that the interior of the vessel is
clean and free of burrs, sharp edges or
other damage. Remove any residual
lubricant from the vessel bore and work
a fresh, thin film of Parker-Super O-
Lube
TM
lubricant into the lead-in chamfer
and an area approximately ½ inch in from
the chamfer.
4.
Install adapter if required into one end
plug. At downstream end of vessel,
orient end plug ports into desired
position and push plug fully into vessel.
A sharp, forceful thrust may be needed
to enter plug seal into the vessel bore.
Installation of the End Plug Assembly
into the vessel
5.
Carefully insert retaining ring into its
groove. This is done by inserting the
lead end of the spiral retaining ring (end
without bent tab) into the stainless-steel
retaining ring groove located in the
shell, and slowly pushing the remaining
Inserting Retaining Ring into the groove
6.
Check that the spiral retaining ring is
fully seated in the groove. If it is not,
remove and check for foreign material
that is causing the spiral ring not to sit
into the groove.
Retaining ring seated in the groove
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