INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
HARMSCO
®
FILTERS
HARMSCO
®
Hurricane
®
Filters provide exceptionally long filter runs, reduced maintenance and lower filtration costs
when used as combination centrifugal separator and cartridge filter or in conventional filtration applications.
HUR 40 HP
HOW THEY WORK
Up-flow Cartridge Filtration and
Angled Pleats for Lightweight
Particle Removal
Trapped air is automatically purged due to principal
of up-flow filtration. Filtered liquid exits the filter
at the highest point, as it is filtered. A secure top
plate prevents cross contamination of filtered and
unfiltered liquid. This patented up-flow design
allows Harmsco to utilize 100% of cartridge
surface area, providing efficient filtration. Filter
efficiencies are dramatically improved to provide
longer filter runs and reduced filtration costs.
Harmsco
®
Hurricane
®
filter cartridges for the
Waterbetter
®
filters are available in a wide range
of micron ratings and may be cleaned and re-used
in most applications and most micron ratings.
Features
Product features include:
•
304 stainless steel filter housings
•
Electro-polished for superior finish
•
Resistant coatings available
•
Fail-safe lids with individual studs for security
•
Brass wing-nuts for convenience
•
90˚ elbow and 45˚ sweep on outlet for in-line
vertical installation
•
CPVC standpipe for up-flow design
•
Choice of cartridges available
Models & Specifications
Three Hurricane
®
Filter
models are available for a
wide range of applications.
Models and specifications
are as follows:
SPECIFICATION
HUR 40 HP
HUR 90 HP
HUR 170 HP
Flow rate (GPM)
Up to 50
Up to 100
Up to 150
Filter area (pleated)
40 sq. ft.
90 sq. ft.
170 sq. ft.
Pipe sizes, inlet & outlet
2” NPT
2” NPT
2” NPT
Pipe size, drain
1” NPT
1” NPT
1” NPT
Filter height
21”
31”
41”
Filter diameter
13”
13”
13”
Floor space required
15”x15”
15”x15”
15”x15”
Service height clearance
31”
51”
72”
Shipping weight (approx.)
40 lbs.
51 lbs.
64 lbs.
Temperature rating*
140° (60°C)
140° (60°C)
140° (60°C)
*Varies based on pressure and time under load.
Centrifugal Separation to
Remove Dense Particles
from Liquids
Liquid enters the Hurricane filter’s outer cham-
ber tangentially, producing a rotational flow. This
flow pattern creates a centrifugal force which is
used to separate dense particles such as sand,
rust, grit and metal fines from liquids. Heavy
particles drop to the bottom of the filter’s outer
chamber where they are discharged manually,
automatically or continuously. With the dense
particles removed, liquid and light solids rise
up, over and into an inner chamber where the
rotational flow is continued.
HUR 90 HP
HUR 170 HP
