Vortex DFF User Manual

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Fig. 26
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3. Remove felt washer and wipe shaft dry of oil and grease.
Sand shaft lightly with medium grit sandpaper to remove
old seal residue. Re-oil felt washer and replace over shaft.
4. When replacing a main casting the P-16 shaft seal should
Also be replaced to insure a proper seal. Glue in a new seal
Using any brand automotive gasket shellac and allow overnight
Drying.
5. Grease the P-16 shaft seal with Diatom Filter Shaft Seal lubricant
part 31, by filling the center of the seal with grease. Replace
the three star washers on motor, hold one finger over the inside
of the seal and press the casting over the motor shaft in line with
mounting studs. Wipe out any excess grease from inside of casting,
replace the flat washers and nuts. Center the casting and tighten lightly.
DIATOM FREEDOM FILTER MODEL PARTS LISTING
EXPLODED VIEW
Reference No.
Part No.
Description
1
P-1
Motor w/special hardened shaft.
2
P-2
Main casting w/P-13, P-9, P-16
3
XL-3
Impeller
4
P-4
Filter bag
5
P-5
Turbulence tube
6
P-6
Hose clamp
7
PH-11
No kink tubes
9
P-9
Jar gasket
10
P-10
Chamber base
11
XL-11
Hose
12
XL-12
“U” tubes
13
P-13
Jar ring
16
P-16
Shaft seal
17
P-17
Mixing Bag
23
P-23
Motor mounting plate (not shown)
24
P-24
Strainer (w/P-25)
25
P-25
Cap plug
26
P-26
Intake and exhaust tube
15
P-29
Recharge valve
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Inside
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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