Pentair 188623 Installation And User Manual Download Page 1

INSTALLATION AND 

USER’S GUIDE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

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FULLFLO

XF

® 

4000-SERIES

GRID STYLE D.E. FILTER

Pressurized air can cause the lid to separate from the tank with great force. To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, 
relieve pressure by opening air relief valve before opening filter. Before starting the pump after servicing, 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

).

Summary of Contents for 188623

Page 1: ...reat force To reduce the risk of severe injury or death relieve pressure by opening air relief valve before opening filter Before starting the pump after servicing ensure that clamp band is correctly...

Page 2: ...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 Positionthefilteran...

Page 3: ...and pump during system start up shut down or servicing of the system filter General Installation Information The following information should be read carefully since it outlines the proper manner of...

Page 4: ...ation System Start Up and Operation Opening the Filter Preparing Diatomite Coating Filter Elements with D E Valve Operation Installing the Filter Lid and Clamp Ring Start Up Instructions TABLE OF CONT...

Page 5: ...ximum pressure stated on each component of the system 4 The pressure gauge is the primary indicator of how the filter is operating Maintain your pressure gauge in good working order refer to Maintaini...

Page 6: ...emove the filter lid for cleaning and servicing This distance will vary with the model of filter you are using See Table 1 for the required vertical clearance 6 Position the filter to safely direct wa...

Page 7: ...ressure 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...

Page 8: ...priate size concrete anchor to mount the clamp to the equipment pad Be sure to follow 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...

Page 9: ...y to prevent the lid from separating during system start up operation or servicing REQUIRED TOOLS Ratchet Wrench 7 8 Socket Socket Extender if needed PROCEDURE 1 Shut off pump and relieve pressure a T...

Page 10: ...with sufficient water in a bucket to make a thin milky mixture 3 Refer to Coating the Filter Elements with D E for instruction on introducing the diatomite slurry into the filter Follow all manufactur...

Page 11: ...clamp to fit the clamp properly c Continue to tighten until the spring coils touch d Tap around the entire clamp again and verify the spring coils remain touching If not continue to tighten the nut N...

Page 12: ...vice 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...

Page 13: ...cannot assume any responsibility for torn or damaged bags if left in the sun to dry 10 If your filtration system contains a Separation Tank follow the instructions in Cleaning the Separation Tank on p...

Page 14: ...are present a Soak the filter element for at least one hour overnight is most effective in one of the following A commercial filter cleaner One cup trisodium phosphate TSP to five gallons of water On...

Page 15: ...O ring is properly seated around the entire tank to prevent pinching 9 Install the clean bag in tank with the rim of the bag immediately below the tank inlet opening then push down on the rim opposit...

Page 16: ...ution Allow the elements to soak in the solution for 10 minutes or until bubbling stops 5 Turn the elements over placing the top halves into the solution Allow the top halves of the elements to soak f...

Page 17: ...manual air relief valve by turning the valve cover assembly a quarter turn counter clockwise until it snaps into the full open position c Stand clear of the filter and wait until all pressure is relie...

Page 18: ...on filter elements Clean the filter elements according to Manually Cleaning the Filter Elements page 10 and or Acid Soaking the Filter Elements page 12 Cloud of Dirt Entering Pool A brief cloud of di...

Page 19: ...rawings FullFloXF 4000 Series Grid Style D E Filter Model P N Filter Area sq ft Vertical Clearance Required Flow Rate GPM Res Turnover Capacity Gallons 8 hrs 10 hrs 12 hrs XF4048 188623 48 65 96 45 12...

Page 20: ...nd approved by Pentair and original Pentair parts you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by Pentair to ensure optimum performance when installed on your filter...

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