CP Filter Series Technical Manual
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Filtration Technology
Many water supplies contain suspended solids. This material can cause excessive wear on equipment such as water
heaters, boilers, steamers and humidifiers. By removing the solids from the water, the filtered water extends the life of
many appliances. Water may also contain disinfectant chemicals such as chlorine. In many commercial processes, the
chlorine must be removed before the water can be used.
With the KineticoPRO product line, two types of filters are used: Activated Carbon and Macrolite. Each media offers a
different type of filtration property, and selection of the proper filter will depend upon site conditions.
Activated Carbon
Activated carbon is used for the removal of taste, odor and color. Granular activated carbon, used in KineticoPRO
equipment, is an excellent filtration medium with efficient adsorption characteristics. The most common application is
for the removal of chlorine from the water supply. Activated carbon requires only periodic backwashing to eliminate
accumulated suspended matter and re-grade the filter bed. When the filter bed loses the capacity for chlorine removal,
the bed must be replaced. If the unit is used in conjunction with a chlorine feed system for the removal of oxidized iron,
the unit should be set to backwash 1-2 times per week of operation.
Macrolite
Macrolite is a processed mineral oxide manufactured exclusively by Kinetico, that can be used as a highly efficient filter
media for the removal of oxidized iron and suspended matter. 40-70 mesh ceramic media has a tremendous loading
capacity and an extremely fast cleanup time when backwashing at 6-7 gpm/ft
2
. This ceramic media is chemically
inert and is not affected by acids and bases. Tests have shown that its attrition rate is nearly zero. This media typically
removes suspended solids down to the 5 micron range.
The Commercial Plus Filter Product Line
KineticoPRO’s Filters can be installed in a multiple configuration to accommodate higher flow rates.
CP Filter Models
Overdrive® @psid
Part Number
Model
Description
@15 psid
@30 psid
11244A
CP 213f OD
CP 213f OD, Activated Carbon Filter, Filled
15.0 gal/min
20.0 gal/min
11246
CP 213f OD
CP 213f OD, Macrolite® Filter, Filled
15.0 gal/min
20.0 gal/min
11289
CP 213f OD
CP 213f OD, Empty Filter
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