Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product D.E. Cartridge Style Filter Pentair
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IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation and User's Guide Quad D.E. ™ D.E. Cartridge Style Filter.
© 2005 Pentair W ater Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is subject to change without notice. 1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 566-8000 10951 West Los Angeles A ve., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 553-5000 T rademarks and Disclaimers: Quad D.
i Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide T able of Contents Impor tant Saf ety Precautions .............................................................................................. i i Section 1: Introduction ......................
ii Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Consumer Information and Safety The Quad D.E. Filters are designed and manufactured to provide many years of safe .
iii Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) W ARNING — Due to the potential risk that can be involved it is recommended that the pressure test be kept to the minimum time required by the local code.
iv Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) General Installation Information The following information should be read carefully since it outlines the proper manner of care and operation for your filter system.
1 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 1 Introduction Quad D.E. ™ Cartridge Style Filter Overview The crystal clarity of D.E. with cartridge convenience Diatomaceous earth (D.E.) filters have always been recognized for providing the cleanest pool water .
2 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide General Features • Four large-capacity cartridges provide maximum filter surface area for greater dirt-trapping capacity and longer periods between cleanings. • Unique internal flow path ensures optimum filtration and backwashing efficiency .
3 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 2 Installation The following general information describes how to install the Quad D.E.™ Filter . Note: Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions starting on page ii.
4 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide General Information, cont.’d. 7. Make all plumbing connections in accordance with local plumbing and building codes. Check local codes for restrictions on backwash to waste piping, separation tank requirements and spent D.
5 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 3 Filter Operation This section describes how the Quad D.E.™ operates. General Filter Information W ARNING — THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. When any part of the circulating system, (e.
6 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Clamp Installation These instructions MUST BE FOLLOWED EXACTL Y to prevent the lid from blowing of f during system restart or later operation. 1. Perform the following steps before working on any part of the circulating system, e.
7 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 4 System Restart Instructions This section describes how to restart the Quad D.E.™ filter system. System Restart Instructions W ARNING — THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. When any part of the circulating system, (e.
8 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Preparing Diatomite Y our filter requires diatomaceous earth (D.E. or diatomite) for proper filtration and operation. Y our filter elements must be precoated with this material in order to protect their surfaces and provide the most efficient filtering action.
9 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 5 Maintenance Cleaning the Quad D.E.™ Filter Manually 1. Turn the pump off, shut off any automatic controls to ensure that the system is not inadvertently started during servicing. 2. Automatic skimmer should have Vari-Flo trimmer valve set to 100% skimmer.
10 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Replacing Filter Cartridge Style Elements Filter cartridge style element life will vary with pool conditions such as bather load, wind, dust, etc. Y ou can expect an average cartridge life of 3 years under normal conditions.
11 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Cleaning your Filter using a System with a Separation T ank, cont’d. b. Multiport Rotary Valve. After completing Steps 1 to 3 of this section; on page 10 , perform the following steps: (1 ) Position valve to BACKWASH setting.
12 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Cleaning the Internal Air Bleed T ube 1. Rinse the air bleed tube with water to clean away built-up debris. Normally, this is all that is necessary to properly clean the tube. Cleaning the High Flow ™ Manual Air Relief V alve 1.
13 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 6 T roubleshooting Use the following troubleshooting information to resolve possible problems with your Quad D.E.™ Filter . W ARNING — THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. When any part of the circulating system, (e.
14 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide T roubleshooting, cont’d. Problems and Corrective Actions Problem Corrective Action PRESSURE DROPS ON GAUGE a. If pressure drops on gauge, shut off power to pump and turn motor shaft with your fingers.
15 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 7 Replacement Parts Replacement Parts List 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 20 19 18 21 12 13 14 ITEM P/N DESCRIPTION 1 9 82 2 01 0 0 ASSY .
16 Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 8 T echnical Data Head Loss Comparison Curves SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS QUAD D.E.™ CARTRIDGE STYLE FILTER HEAD LOSS COMPARISON 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 FILTER FLOW RATE G.
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