Pulsar PS-1HCE User Manual

Pulsar® Precision Operaon and Installaon Manual (Model PS-1HCE) Rev 2.0 04/2022
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Inspect discharge
check valve
1. Close the outlet ball valve.
2. Open the lower le and right base covers and unscrew the check valve unions to remove
the check valve body.
3. Disassemble the check valve and inspect for calcium build up and debris. Clean if necessary.
4. Visually check the seal for corrosion. If the seal is corroded, replace the check valve.
5. Re-assemble the check valve body ensuring to put the seal on the side of the ball.
6. Replace the check valve body back onto the unions, ensure arrow points away from feeder.
10 min
Inspect reservoir
tank
Visually inspect the soluon reservoir and ensure that there is no calcium buildup or debris on
the high level switch or the discharge valve (DV) assembly including the DV oat, and arm.
 Buildup on the level switch will prevent posive nocaon of a high level event. Verify
switch operaon by liing up the switch and conrming the alert indicator light turns on.
 Build up on the DV oat or arm can interfere with feeder discharge operaon. Refer to
cleaning instrucons on page 20 if needed.
5 min
Inspect 45° cut Bowl
drain pipe
 Visually inspect the HCE bowl drain pipe and ensure that there is no calcium buildup or
debris on around the edges clogging the uid path. Break o scale if necessary.
Replace 45° cut drain
pipe
 Remove the ¾”, 45° cut, schedule 40 pipe from the hopper bowl and replace it with a spare,
clean discharge pipe. Use cleaning steps from page 20 to prepare the pipe for the next
maintenance interval.
2 min
Complete the following tasks during the rst week of January and the rst week of July.
Note: Maintenance that prevents the discharge line from clogging is crical to feeder
operaon.
Table4. SemiannualMaintenance
AconNeeded MaintenanceProcess TimetoComplete
Inspect the Venturi 1. Close the inlet and outlet 1 ½" ball valves to the booster pump sucon and venturi outlet
2. Close the inlet and outlet 1/2" ball valves to the feeder.
3. Disconnect the feeder discharge tubing from the venturi.
4. Remove the venturi via the 1 ½" unions and visually inspect and verify it is not clogged
with scale build up.
5. If scale buildup is found, refer to cleaning instrucons on page 20.
2 - 5 min
Inspect the
solenoid valves
During feed or wash cycle, if the solenoid valves are hot to the touch, consider replacing the
valve. If the solenoid makes a raling noise when energized, consider replacing the valve.
2 min
8.2 Cleaning Procedures
8.2.1 EquipmentNeeded
 PPE
– Rubber gloves
– Apron
– Safety glasses
– Long sleeved clothing
 Two 5-gallon buckets for online cleaning
 Three 5-gallon buckets for oine cleaning

Pulsar PS-1HCE Specifications

General

Brand	Pulsar
Model	PS-1HCE
Category	Swimming Pool Filter
Language	English