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IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation and User's Guide SM/SMBW 2000 Series ™ Filter.
© 2006 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: SM/SMBW 2000 Series is a trademark of Pentair W ater Pool and Spa, Inc.
i SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide T able of Contents Important Safety Precautions .............................................................................................. i i Section 1: Introduction ..............
ii SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Consumer Information and Safety The SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filters are designed and manufactured to prov.
iii SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ 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 SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ 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 SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 1 Introduction SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Overview The stainless steel classic for unmatched water clarity Diatomaceous earth (D.E.) results not just in clean water , but water that really sparkles.
2 SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide General Features • Exclusive curved filter grid design ensures an even flow and uniform distribution of D.E. for optimum filtration efficiency and water clarity . • Stainless steel tank is strong and made to last for years and years.
3 SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 2 Filter Operation This section describes how the SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ filter operates.
4 SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide What is Diatomaceous Earth and how does it Filter W ater 1. Diatomaceous earth is the skeletal remains of microscopic one-cell aquatic plants called diatoms, also known as diatomite, D.
5 SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 3 Filter Installation The following general information describes how to install the SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter . Note: Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions starting on page ii.
6 SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide 7. Clean your filter when pressure reads between 8-10 psi higher than the original starting pressure.
7 SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 4 Maintenance T o Backwash (Clean) Filter W ARNING — T o prevent equipment damage and possible bodily injury and/or property damage, always turn the pump off before changing the valve positions.
8 SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide How to Clean Filter Manually & Winterizing Instructions (Required at least once a year and when winterizing your filter to prevent damage during freezing conditions.) 1. Turn pump off.
9 SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide How to Use the Filter Lid Opener T ool 1. Turn pump off. 2. Open the air relief valve and wait for tank water to drain into pool. See Figure 4. 3. Remove the clamp ring. 4. Insert the filter lid opener as shown in Figure 5.
10 SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 5 T roubleshooting Use the following troubleshooting information to resolve possible problems with your SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter . W ARNING — THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE.
11 SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Section 6 Replacement Parts Replacement Parts List Model SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter ITEM DESCRIPTION P/ N QTY.
12 SM/SMBW 2000 Series™ Filter Installation and User ’ s Guide Head Loss Comparison Curves SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 U.S. Gallons per Min. Feet of Water SMBW - 2036 SMBW - 2048 SMBW - 2060 SMBW - 2072 SM - 2036 SM - 2048 SM - 2060 SM - 2072 PRESSURE DROP CUR VES D .
SM/SMBW 2000 NOTES.
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