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SECTION II INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
2.1 Mechanical Hook-Up and Orientation
The positioning of the filter should be determined by the disposal of waste water
and to allow easy access and removal of the filter element. The filter can rest on
the inlet or outlet and can be mounted on a stand if desired. The filter can be
mounted in any position (vertical, upside down, etc.) to allow easy operation.
2.2 Plumbing Hook-Up
The waste discharge pipe should be larger in diameter than the size of the flush
valve. The waste pipe should be kept as short as possible with no more than one
elbow. This will minimize back pressure on the flush line.
Flush lines should not be elevated. This will affect the pressure difference
required for the cleaning cycle. If it is necessary to run flush lines uphill, please
consult with the manufacturer.
Flush line pipe must be ridged. It should not be made out of flexible tube or
rubber hosing. Any restrictions in the flush line will reduce the cleaning ability of
the filter.
2.3 Filter Installation
1. Remove filter from packaging and inspect the contents of the packaging.
2. Connect the inlet and outlet line to the filter.
3. Connect a flush line to the flush valve outlet. The water must flow freely out
without any back pressure.
4. Check that all connections are properly secured
5. Check that all bolts on the filter cover are properly tightened and secured
2.4 Initial Operation
During start-up, the isolation valve at the filter inlet should be only partially open
to prevent a surge of pressure across the filter when the pump is started. Once
the pump is on-line, slowly open the isolation valve. This will prevent any
possible damage to the filter due to a pressure surge.
☐Do not proceed until the tasks above have been completed
