QUAD D.E.
®
Cartridge Style D.E. Filter Installation and User’s Guide
Maintenance .........................................................
Manually Cleaning the Filter
Replacing Filter Elements
Cleaning the Filter using a Separation
Tank System
Acid Soaking the Filter Elements
Cleaning the Manual Air Relief Valve
Cleaning the Internal Air Bleed Tube
Troubleshooting ..................................................
Replacement Parts ..............................................
Technical Data .....................................................
Head Loss Curves
Flow Rates
Important Warning and Safety Instructions ........
Introduction ............................................................
Filter Overview
General Features
Maintaining the Pressure Gauge
Pressure Tests
Installation ..............................................................
Location
Plumbing
Operation ................................................................
General Filter Operation
Clamp Installation
System Restart .......................................................
System Restart Instructions
Preparing Diatomite
Coating the Filter Elements with D.E.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Customer Service and Technical Support, USA
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Phone: (800) 831-7133
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Web site
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products.
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Phone: (919) 566-8000
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