Vortex DFF User Manual

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9. Air collects in pump
Housing and breaks………………………………………..…… *Exhaust hose does not lead off
Pump prime. Upward angle to eliminate air
From system, keep intake
Downspout away from stones
And bubblers.
*Disconnect from power moment-
arily and allow the air to escape.
10. Water leaks from *”O” –ring has filter powder or
Around jar top area. ………………………………………..…..... Part of the filter bag under it-
Remove, clean and lubricate
With silicone grease or Vaseline
Before reinstalling. Be sure
Filter bag clears jar mouth and
Seal.
11. Water leaking *P-16 seal worn out or has been
Between motor ………………………………………………….. forced off center-replace or
And main casting. Relocate. Lubricate with P-31
Grease before reassembling.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACEING THE JAR RING ON DIATOM
FREEDOM FILTER MODEL
1. To replace the jar ring it is “NOT” necessary to remove the main
Casting from the Freedom Filter motor.
2. Remove the old jar ring from the casting.
3. Heat the new jar ring to about 150 degrees Fahrenheit by running
hot tap water over it.
4. Hold the jar ring against the side of the main casting. (Fig. 18)
With the jar ring still hot, you will be able to force it over the
rim of the casting into its proper position.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISASSEMBLING PUMP ASSEMBLY TO
REPLACE CASTINGS ON WORN PARTS
1. Remove the XL-3 impeller by inserting a pointed object into either the shaft armature or fan blades to
Hold the armature from turning when unscrewing the impeller.
Note: Impeller unscrews clockwise and may require force in order to break threads loose. (Fig. 22, Fig. 23)
2. Unscrew the three nuts holding the main casting in place. Next remove flat washers and lift main casting off motor, remove
the three star washers and set them aside with flat washers and nuts.
Fig. 18
Fig. 22
Fig. 23

Vortex DFF Specifications

Pump Specifications

pump capacity	400 gallons per hour at one-foot head
filtering capacity	300 to 350 gallons per hour starting flow
particle filtration size	larger than one micron