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Pentair 188613 Installation And User Manual Download Page 20

P/N 198285 REV. A 2/3/21

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Summary of Contents for 188613

Page 1: ...vicing ensure that clamp band is correctly fastened See Important Warnings and Safety Instructions page i and follow all instructions exactly including the Opening the Filter page 5 Installing the Filter Lid and Clamp Ring page 7 and Start Up Instructions page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION AND USER S GUIDE FULLFLOXF Q SERIES C...

Page 2: ...re that the disconnected circuit is locked out or properly tagged so that it cannot be switched on while you are working on the pool equipment Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death to serviceman pool users or others due to electric shock Positionthefilterandtheairreliefvalvetosafelydirectwaterdrainageand purged air or water Water discharged from an improperly positioned filter o...

Page 3: ...filter lid or valve closures This installation should allow the user enough space to stand clear of the filter and pump during system start up shut down or servicing of the system filter FULLFLOXF Q SERIES Cartridge Style D E Filter Installation and User s Guide General Installation Information The following information should be read carefully since it outlines the proper manner of care and opera...

Page 4: ...the Manual Air Relief Valve Anchor Clamp Installation System Start Up and Operation Opening the Filter Preparing Diatomaceous Earth D E Coating the Filter Cartridges with D E Installing the Filter Lid and Clamp Ring Start Up Instructions TABLE OF CONTENTS ii 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 9 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 14 14 14 15 If you have questions about ordering Pentair replacement parts and pool p...

Page 5: ...e water the filter cloth merely supports the diatomaceous earth Operating without diatomaceous earth will damage filter cartridges and shorten filtering cycles Maintaining the Pressure Gauge The pressure gauge is the primary indicator of how the system operates It is critical to keep the pressure gauge in good condition Replace pressure gauge P N 190058 if any of the requirements below are not met...

Page 6: ...r or water Water discharged from an improperly positioned filter or valve can create an electrical hazard as well as damage property 7 Install the manual air relief valve and pressure gauge before use See Installing the Manual Air Relief Valve on the next page Table 1 Vertical Clearance Model P N Size Required Q80 188627 80 sq ft 65 in Q100 188613 100 sq ft 80 in Q120 188616 120 sq ft 80 in INSTAL...

Page 7: ...anything that might be damaged 4 Remove the plug from the top of the manual air relief valve with a 9 16 wrench 5 Wrap the pressure gauge connection threads with thread seal tape two full wraps of tape will be enough 6 Thread the pressure gauge into the top of the manual air relief valve Hand tighten only 7 Follow Start up Instructions exactly page 8 VALVE PLUG PRESSURE GAUGE FILTER TANK Figure 2 ...

Page 8: ...and the appropriate size concrete anchor to mount the clamp to the equipment pad Be sure to check local codes 3 Fit the hook of each clamp into the anchor slots on the base panel of the filter See Figure 3 4 Mark the position of the hole in each clamp on the equipment pad 5 Use a masonry drill bit and drill a hole in the cement with a diameter as determined by the concrete anchor at each of the ma...

Page 9: ...he filter tank 3 Loosen the clamp s barrel nut with a 7 8 wrench allowing the spring coils to decompress See Figure 6 Remove the barrel nut spring and two washers from the T bolt and place them in a safe place where they will not be lost 4 Once the spring has fully decompressed the clamp assembly will rest in the open position Carefully lift the filter lid straight up from the lower body of the fi...

Page 10: ... 2 Filter Area Weight of No of 1 lb sq ft D E Coffee Cans 80 8 lbs 16 100 10 lbs 20 120 12 lbs 24 Coating the Filter Cartridges with D E The following information should be read carefully since it outlines the proper manner of care and operation for your filter system You can expect maximum efficiency and life from your filtration system by following these instructions and taking the necessary pre...

Page 11: ...p ring to fit the clamp ring properly c Continue to tighten until the spring coils touch d Tap around the entire clamp ring again and verify the spring coils remain touching If not continue to tighten the nut Note The clamp ring is installed correctly only when the spring coils remain touching after tapping the clamp ring See Figure 7 7 Close the waste drain plug at the bottom of the filter 8 Foll...

Page 12: ...ll Pentair Technical Service at 800 831 7133 for assistance 5 After a steady stream of water appears close the manual air relief valve by turning the valve cover assembly a quarter turn clockwise 6 The first time the system is started up fill out Table 3 a Record the Original Starting Pressure b Fill in the pressure at which to clean the filter 8 10 psi higher than the Original Starting Pressure c...

Page 13: ... the servicing B open the manual air relief valve C stand clear of the filter D wait until all pressure is relieved 2 Whenever installing the filter clamp FOLLOW THE FILTER CLAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY 3 Once service on the circulating system is complete FOLLOW SYSTEM RESTART INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY 4 Maintain circulation system properly Replace worn or damaged parts immediately e g clamp ...

Page 14: ...s where high levels of perspiration suntan lotions and other oils are present a Soak the cartridge for at least one hour overnight is most effective in one of the following A commercial filter cleaner 1 cup trisodium phosphate TSP to 5 gallons of water 1 cup dishwasher detergent to 5 gallons of water b Rinse the cartridge to remove oils and cleaning solution 10 Direct the water spray to wash out t...

Page 15: ...he cartridges to soak in the solution for 10 minutes or until bubbling stops 5 Turn the cartridges over placing the top halves into the solution Allow the top halves of the cartridges to soak for 10 minutes or until bubbling stops 6 Remove the cartridges from the acid solution 7 Using a garden hose with a straight flow nozzle thoroughly wash down the entire filter cartridge Wash from the top down ...

Page 16: ...nk s air passage is open by inserting a 5 16 drill bit through the valve body c Verify that the valve stem O rings are in good condition properly positioned and lubricated with a silicone base lubricant 5 Reinstall the valve stem and cover assembly with a downward and clockwise motion until it snaps into position Figure 13 Replacing Filter Cartridges Filter cartridge life will vary with pool condi...

Page 17: ...ol is diatomaceous earth Internal parts not assembled correctly Check assembly of internal parts making sure they are correctly installed Damaged manifold Replace manifold Damaged filter cartridge Replace cartridge Diatomaceous earth back up at main drain Check for air leaks and repair as needed Air leaks can cause system to drain down allowing D E back to the pool Missing air bleed screen cap Rep...

Page 18: ...00 129 600 188616 Q120 120 80 180 86 400 108 000 129 600 Recommended Flow Rates Note Actual system flow will depend on plumbing size and other system components Required clearance to remove filter cartridges Maximum flow rate Head Loss Comparison Curves DIM A 23 58 4 cm 15 5 39 4 cm 21 5 54 6 cm 23 5 56 7 cm 22 5 57 2 cm MODEL DIM A Q80 42 6 108 2 cm Q100 55 6 141 2 cm Q120 55 6 141 2 cm Dimension...

Page 19: ...k Bottom 175401 1 175402 1 175403 1 2 Filter Cartridge 178655 4 178656 4 178750 4 3 Clamp Ring Assembly 190033 1 1 1 4 O Ring Tank 39010200 1 1 1 5 Bulkhead Kit 178829 2 2 2 6 Tank Lid Short 178832 1 Tank Lid Tall 178833 1 1 7 Pressure Relief Valve 98209803 1 1 1 8 Drain Plug 178816 2 2 2 9 Support Pipe Small 178697 4 4 Support Pipe Large 178696 4 10 Top Manifold Kit 178838 1 1 1 11 Diamond Seal K...

Page 20: ...ir trademarks and logos are property of Pentair Third party registered and unregistered trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners Because we are continuously improving our products and services Pentair reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice 2021 Pentair All rights reserved This document is subject to change without notice ...

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