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INSTALLATION - GENERAL
I
nstallation of separation tank should only be done by qualified, licensed
personnel.
Separation tank mount must
P
rovide space and lighting for easy access for routine maintenance.
Provide adequate ventilation and drainage for pump.
Be protected from weather and reasonably level.
Be less than three feet above pool water level.
Be as close to pool as possible to reduce line loss from pipe friction.
Piping
All piping must conform to local and state plumbing and sanitary codes.
Never use pipe joint sealing compound on pipe and fittings that are plastic or
may come into contact with plastic. Use only Teflon
®
tape, Plasto-Joint Stik
®
or Silastic 732
®
RTV on PVC pipe and fittings; pipe joint compound may
cause stress cracking of plastic components. Use pipe joint compounds only
on metal-to-metal joints.
Support pipe independently to prevent strains on filter or pump.
Use 1-1/2" (38mm) or larger pipe to reduce pressure losses.
NOTICE: Filter locations remote from pool are possible but may require larger
pipe to produce adequate flow through filter.
Check local codes if considering a remote installation.
Fittings restrict flow; for best efficiency use fewest possible fittings.
Keep piping tight and free of leaks: pump suction line leaks may cause
trapped air in filter tank or loss of prime at pump; pump discharge line leaks
may show up as dampness or jets of water.
Valves
A Multi-port Valve to allow backwash cleaning is recommended.
A recirculation line with shutoff valve installed between pool return line and
pump suction will allow recirculation of water during precoat if you have a
precoat pot.
Electrical
BE SURE filter grounding and bonding meets local and National Electrical
Code standards. All wiring, grounding and bonding of associated equipment
must meet local and National Electrical Code standards.
New Installations:
NOTICE: A new pool should be cleaned as well as possible before filling pool
and operating filter system. See your Filter Owner’s Manual for initial startup
and cleaning procedures.
WASTE LINE
FROM FILTER
(
BACKWASH)
(4) BYPASS
V
ALVE
(3) DRAIN
VALVE
RETURN
LINE
T
O POOL
(NORMAL
OPERATION)
S
IGHT
GLASS
AIR RELEASE
VALVE (1)
SEPARATION
T
ANK
LID
C
LAMP
KNOB (2)
Figure 2 - Piping
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