Clack Water Specialist CI WS1, Installation, Operation, Maintenance Manual

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2. Installation
Please observe the regulations concerning the installation of your filter system. Check that
you have allowed space for access to the unit for possible future maintenance. This
installation may require plumbing work and will require an electrical outlet to be fitted near the
system. Only attempt this if you have the necessary skills.
2.1 Pre-installation checks
The area needs to be level, frost free, have access to electricity and an open drain. Check the
incoming water quality is within any parameters specified for that media (see technical
information later in the manual). In addition to this check the incoming water pressure is
between 2 and 8 bar (preferably approx. 4 bar) and the water temperature is between 3ºC
and 45ºC.
2.2 Fitting the Distribution System
Fit the bottom distribution system into the vessel – the bottom screen should been pre glued
to the riser tube (fig A.1) (smaller systems). Alternatively if the system uses bottom laterals
these need to be assembled inside the vessel (fig A.2), Move the vessel in its final position as
it will be difficult to move once the media has been added.
Fig A.1 Fig A.2
Fig A.3
2.3 Adding the Media
Block the top of the riser tube to stop media getting down the tube.(see fig A.3). Add about
1/3 by volume of water to the vessel so when the media is poured in it doesn’t damage the
bottom distribution system. If you have been supplied gravel with your kit this should be
added first so it covers the bottom distribution system. Add the other media supplied but make
sure there is 30%. free space left above the media so when the system is backwashed the
media can expand into the space and the sediment and contaminants can be backwashed
away (there may be media left over). See section 5.4 for more information on the Medias.
Unblock the riser tube.