STF-Filtros FMA-2000 series, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Installation, operation and maintenance manual - FMA 2000
Ref: 2000/CPF01/230/VH 18
8. – INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
 Take precautions to prevent the filter from striking, the equipment lifting by means of the
upper anchor points.
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Make sure that the installation point has the minimum operation pressure.
o
The backwashing pipe has to be measured so that it gets a minimum flow head
loss of 25 m³/h.
o
In installations with a working pressure superior to 6 bar, it is advisable to install
a ball valve in the backwashing pipe to adjust the backwashing flow.
NOTE
THE MINIMUM WORKING PRESSURE IS 2 BAR BETWEEN THE FILTER
OUTLET AND THE DRAIN VALVE.
IN CASE THE DRAIN IS RECONDUCTED, IT IS NECESSARY TO
INCREASE THE WORKING PRESSURE IN ORDER TO COMPENSATE
FOR THE HEAD LOSS THAT MAY APPEAR IN THE DRAIN PIPE
 Install the filter horizontally, check that there is enough room so that the filter can be
easily accessed in safe conditions for future treatments and for its maintenance. See se
section 6.
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Position the filter in the driving obeying the arrows indicating the water running direction.
 Inlet and outlet shut-off valves are recommended to be installed in order to insulate it. It is
recommended to install a by-pass in order to avoid power cuts during the maintenance.

It is recommended to install an outlet backflow in order to avoid water hammer on the
filter.
 According to section 12.1 the electrical wiring can only be installed by a skilled
electrician.
 In the filter installation it has to be avoided that water splashes over the electrical
components or the control panel.