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Tagelus
®
Sand Filter Installation and User’s Guide
Tagelus
®
Installation
WARNING — Filters should never be tested or subjected to air or gas under pressure. All gases are compressible
and under pressure create a danger. Severe bodily injury or property damage could occur if the filter
is subjected to air or gas pressure.
1. Check carton for any evidence of damage due to rough handling in shipment. If carton or any filter components
are damaged, notify the freight carrier immediately.
2. Carefully remove the accessory package and the filter tank from the carton.
3. Mount the filter on a permanent slab, preferably concrete poured in a form or on a platform constructed of
concrete block or brick. DO NOT use sand to level the filter or for the pump mounting, as it will wash away.
4. Provide space and lighting for routine maintenance access. Do not mount electrical controls over the filter. One
needs to be able to stand clear of the filter when starting the pump. Minimum space requirements may be found
on the large nameplate on the filter.
5. Sand specifications – be certain the proper sand is used as described in Table 2. Before pouring the sand into
the filter, look inside and check the lower under-drain for broken or loose laterals (or fingers), which may have
been accidentally damaged by rough handling during shipment. Replace any broken parts if necessary.
6. Install the sand guide in the top of the filter and fill the tank about half full with water. Pour the sand into the
top of the filter at a slow rate so that the weight of the sand does not damage the laterals. See Table 2 for proper
amounts of sand. After filling to the proper level, remove and discard the sand guide. Wash away all sand around
the opening at the top of the tank.
7. Be sure that all sealing surfaces are clean and apply a light coating of a silicone based lubricant to the valve
o-ring.
8. Position valve so that the port locations are in the desired final positions. Follow the enclosed valve installation
procedure instructions.
9. Assemble piping and pipe fittings to pump and valve. All piping must conform to local and state plumbing and
sanitary needs.
10. 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.
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.
Table 2. Filter Sand Detail and Data
"X" FREE BOARD
ALL SAND
or
SAND & GRAVEL
LEDOMRETLIF
AIDEMRETLIF
)SDNUOP(
EERF
"X"DRAOB
DNASLLA
*
‡LEVARGAEPDNAS
D04AT/04AT 57105521"¾7
D05AT/05AT 52205571"¼9
orPraelC06AT
®
D06AT/ 52305572"¼01
D001AT 006051054"¼11
Sand Guide
‡ Pea Gravel size to be 1/8” to 1/4” diameter.
* SAND SIZE: .018 - .022 in. particle size (.44-.55 mm particle size) =
No. 20 Standard Silica Sand having a uniformity coefficient of 1.75 or less.
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