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High Performance Filtration | Media Vessel Pressure 

Tank for Water Filtration with Backwash Head 

Polyethylene Inner | 12" x 52" (GT1-18) 

 

 

Contents

 

Technical Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 2

 

I.

 

Important Notes ....................................................................................................................................... 2

 

II.

  

Before You Purchase/Open .................................................................................................................... 2

 

III.

 

Before You Begin Installation ................................................................................................................. 2

 

IV.

 

What is Standard Filtration .................................................................................................................... 3

 

V.

 

Installation with other Systems ............................................................................................................... 3

 

Installation Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3

 

I.

 

Site Preparation ....................................................................................................................................... 3

 

II.

  

Installing Connections ............................................................................................................................. 4

 

Plumbing Installation, Start Up & Operation Instructions ................................................................................. 5

 

I.

 

Plumbing Installation ............................................................................................................................... 5

 

II. Filling the Vessel with Filter Media & Start-Up Commissioning ............................................................... 6

 

III.

 

Turning the System On/Off .................................................................................................................... 7

 

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 7

 

I.

 

Spare Parts.............................................................................................................................................. 7

 

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 8

 

General Warranty ............................................................................................................................................ 9

 

 

Summary of Contents for GT1-18

Page 1: ...re You Begin Installation 2 IV What is Standard Filtration 3 V Installation with other Systems 3 Installation Introduction 3 I Site Preparation 3 II Installing Connections 4 Plumbing Installation Start Up Operation Instructions 5 I Plumbing Installation 5 II Filling the Vessel with Filter Media Start Up Commissioning 6 III Turning the System On Off 7 Maintenance 7 I Spare Parts 7 Troubleshooting 8...

Page 2: ...Main Water or Tank Water For applications where raw water supplies are used E g Bore Dam Creek please contact the manufacturer for technical assistance to determine if your application is suitable for these systems Feed Water Conditions Min Max Working Pressure Ideal Operating Pressure 700 kPa 1000 kPa Max Flow 67L Min Max Vacuum 7kPa 5 Hg Negative Pressure Nominal Volume 84 Litres Temperature 1 C...

Page 3: ...ually installed as stage 1 as it is a back washable media vessel followed by the Big Blue System The most common installation set up will go in order of Tank GT1 18 Calcite Filter Big Blue UV House Installation Introduction I Site Preparation The GT1 18 Vessel must be installed in a vertical position on a solid base such as a concrete slab 500mm x 500mm minimum in close proximity to the main water...

Page 4: ...ined below Coupling or union style fittings are recommended for easy installation and maintenance to allow the Runxin Valve to be removed and the vessel to be moved if required i e for filling with media emptying DO NOT use any type of liquid thread sealant as this will cause the cap to split shortly after it cures warranty will not cover this Thread tape is the only form of sealing material permi...

Page 5: ...uld be the most ideal type of installation The plumber installing this system will determine which installation set up is best suited Ensure that a one way check valve is mounted before the filtration system Control valves should be higher than the drain Ensure the backflush is plumbed to drain Do not directly connect the drain line to sewage to avoid wastewater contamination This system is a refi...

Page 6: ...fficiently purged of air close the downstream tap Your system should now be fully operational 10 Optional Conduct a pH Test after the filter to ensure pH has reached the desired level Granular Activated Carbon GAC Media GAC media produces a fine black powder which tends to discolour water and may clog up appliances when first installed Thus it will need to be thoroughly backwashed to ensure that a...

Page 7: ...ing guidelines under normal working conditions Calcite Magnesium Calcite Magnesium naturally dissolve into the water over time so check the pH every 3 6 months and top up as required Alternatively if you have specific ph requirements i e you have highly acidic water and also use magnesium test your pH ongoing and add more filter media when the pH drops below the minimum desired level ie 6 8 pH 75k...

Page 8: ... of the filtered water is of high standards and suitable for reading pH levels in lower EC water i e not test strips We have access to high quality testing equipment and frequently test our units and conduct research If you feel that there is an issue with your pH please contact us Strange taste to the water New System 1 Residue 2 pH Alteration 3 Contamination 1 The filters are dry packed the carb...

Page 9: ...ble for damages consequential or otherwise or delays caused or faulty manufacturing except as excluded by law Warranties need to be approved by FSA to ensure the product was not incorrectly used installed or claimed False and incorrect claims will be pursued at FSA s discretion including chargeable inspection and transit costs incurred FSA does not take responsibility for retaining customer record...

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