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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BKP PORTABLE MODELS

Assembly is the same as for BKM Models
except for the following:

Proceed exactly as with BKM before Step 5.

1. Slip bolts through holes in accessory 

bracket before proceeding to tighten nuts, etc.

2. Slide axle into holes on axle bracket.

3. Slip one (1) washer on each side of axle 

before putting on wheels.

4. Slip on wheels with grease fittings to the

outside.

5. Add one washer to axle on each side and 

then slip cotter pins in place on each side 
of axle.

**WARNING** Electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician to federal,
state, and local codes. A ground fault circuit interrupter must be installed at receptacle to protect
all electrical components.

All electrical components specified and supplied by others.

HOW TO REMOVE AND REPLACE

CARTRIDGE CLUSTER FOR CLEANING

on residential Betterfilter

®

Models BF42, BF84, BF96, 

BF126, BF144 and Models BF42 BKM, BF84 BKM, BK96 BKM, BF126 BKM, 

BF144 BKM and the Model BKP Portable Filter

1. Turn off pump.

2. Unscrew wing nuts, lift lid from

filter.

3. Remove cartridge cluster from 

housing

4. Clean cartridge cluster as 

described on cover.

5. Return cluster to housing. Replace 

gaskets properly.

6. Grease studs; replace wing nuts,

hand tighten securely.

1. Follow above steps to remove 

cartridge cluster from filter
housing.

2. Unscrew special straight threaded

pipe cap from bottom of cartridge
holding rod.

3. Slip spent cartridges from car-

tridge holding rod.

4. Slip new Harmsco cartridges on

cartridge holding rod.

5. Replace special straight threaded

pipe caps and tighten by hand 
so that cartridges are properly
sealed.

6. Follow above steps for replacing

cartridge cluster in filter housing.

How To Install New Cartridges

DO NOT STORE CHEMICALS NEAR FILTER HOUSING

Summary of Contents for Betterfilter BF144 BKM

Page 1: ...es may eliminate the need for soaking Tri sodium Phosphate and enzyme products are available at most swimming pool distributors and retail locations Repeat Normal Cleaning Procedure Removing Algae Fro...

Page 2: ...socket PVC elbow on center nipple marked outlet This is the return to pool line 3 Install 1 valve or cap on marked drain SUGGESTED INSTALLATION Fig 3 1 Install thread to socket T on the side nipple as...

Page 3: ...860 using teflon tape STEP 5 Position filter tank in between base kit legs and insert S S inlet nipple of filter located directly below name plate decal into top section of the S S clamp coupling 861A...

Page 4: ...EMOVE AND REPLACE CARTRIDGE CLUSTER FOR CLEANING on residential Betterfilter Models BF42 BF84 BF96 BF126 BF144 and Models BF42 BKM BF84 BKM BK96 BKM BF126 BKM BF144 BKM and the Model BKP Portable Filt...

Page 5: ...s 4 Lift lid from filter 5 Remove top stainless steel plate from unit 6 Take off top rubber seal 7 Lift out cartridge lifters with cartridges from filter housing 8 Clean cartridges See cover for clean...

Page 6: ...nstall 2 thread to socket PVC elbows on side of nipple marked inlet Pipe water from pump discharge to this elbow 2 Install 2 thread to socket PVC elbow on center nipple marked outlet This is the retur...

Page 7: ...Pipe Cap J Stand Pipe K Tank Note Number of parts required per filter are in parenthesis MODEL NUMBER BF42 BF84 BF96 BF126 BF144 A 6 202 6 202 6 202 6 202 6 202 B 1 530 1 530 1 530 1 530 1 530 C 1 550...

Page 8: ...1 861B 1 861B T 4 872A 4 872A 1 872A 4 872A 4 872A U 4 872B 4 872B 4 872B 4 872B 4 872B V 8 872D 8 872D 8 872D 8 872D 8 872D W 1 833 1 833 1 833 1 833 1 833 X 4 872C 4 872C 4 872C 4 872C 4 872C N 7 4...

Page 9: ...1 168TK 1 252TK 1 336TK 1 450TK 1 600TK 1 900TK 1 1200TK H 28 ST 6 42 ST 6 56 ST 6 75 ST 6 100 ST 6 150 ST 6 200 ST 6 I 14 625 14 625 14 625 25 625 25 625 50 625 50 625 J 14 639 14 639 14 639 25 639 2...

Page 10: ...mance Curves 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 BF42A BF84A 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 P S I D GALLONS PER MINUTE P S I D GALLON...

Page 11: ...20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 GALLONS PER MINUTE P S I D GALLONS PER MINUTE P S I D Performance Curves BF252 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 GALLONS PER MINUTE P S...

Page 12: ...MINUTE P S I D BF600 BF900FL BF1200FL 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 16...

Page 13: ...3 2 1 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 25 20 15 10 5 GALLONS PER MINUTE P S I D...

Page 14: ...cost of labor and material expended in removal and reinstallation of the unit 6 Damage caused by electrolysis or galvanic attack 7 Damage caused by salt added to the water for the purpose of generatin...

Page 15: ...n of this written warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above lim itation may not apply to you Harmsco Inc disclaims liability under this warranty...

Page 16: ...7 6 7 8 Total Alkalinity PPM 60 80 100 180 Total Dissolved Solids PPM 300 1000 3000 3000 Hardness 150 200 400 500 1000 REMEDIAL PRACTICES Superchlorination Monthly When combined Weekly chlorine is 0 2...

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