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INSTALLATION INFORMATION 1. Install the filter in a location that protects it from damage such as impact, freeze, excessive heat, chemical contact and water hammer. 2. Install the filter in the preferred vertical position with the purge outlet pointing down and also where it can be easily accessed for cleaning and maintenance. 3. Install the filter on the discharge side of the pump to allow the filter to be cleaned by purging through the flush valve. 4. Refer to arrows on the filter body for correct water flow direction. 5. Adhere to all local and state codes, laws and regulations. 6. Use approved solvent cement for gluing PVC connections. Follow gluing instructions on glue container. It is recommended that the CLEAR COVER BE REMOVED FROM THE PVC BODY PRIOR TO THE GLUING PROCESS. Any excess glue that comes in contact with the clear cover will damage it.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 1. The primary method of cleaning the filter is purging separated solids through the flush valve while the filter is under system pressure. The purging process can be done manually or automated with our Automatic Flush Valve. 2. The filter element may need to be removed and cleaned. To remove the filter element, turn off the water supply, drain water pressure, unscrew the clear cover and remove the filter element. Wash off collected sediment by spraying with water. Remove fine particles wedged in the screen with a soft brush. Apply silicone grease to o-rings if needed and reassemble. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
MESH SELECTION The information shown here is general in nature because of the many variations in shape, size and specific gravity of the materials being filtered.

Material in Water

To Protect

Use Mesh #

Shale, shell

General Use

24

Debris

General Use

24,30,40

Pipe scale
Course sand

Sprinkler Systems,
faucet aerators,
sand sensitive valves

40-60

Fine sand,
Grit from new wells

Drip irrigation systems,
faucet aerators,
sand sensitive valves


Poultry growers,
watering devices (.010)


Fogger nozzles
 


100-140



100
(.006” opening)


140
(.004” opening)

Very fine sand and grit

Pre-treatment

Pre-treatment,
ultra water systems,
R.O. etc.

250-500


1000
 

Algae

Grows in presence of light under clear filter cover

Use sun shield

In general, use the coarsest screen deemed necessary to filter the material you want removed. This will result in longer runs between blow-downs.