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 19
9. – STARTING INSTRUCTIONS.
 Check previous section instructions.
 Check the hydraulic circuit (see section 15) that provides the backwashing valve with
water, making sure that:
o
¾” filter is clean.
o
The ball valve is open.
o
The 3 way valve value is in AUTO position.
o
Start with the following shut-off valves configuration:
o
Inlet valve: OPEN
o
Outlet valve: CLOSE.
o
By – pass (If it exists): CLOSE
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Switch on the filter, put the circuit breaker ON
 Make sure that the programmable relay is on the selected option RUN
 Manual backwash by pressing the limp button.
 The backwashing cycle evolution is detailed in section 12.2.
 Open outlet valve.
A drop in pressure and water flow increase is produced when the water mains is filled in.
That is why it is advisable to install an outlet pressure valve, making sure that the water
mains filling is controlled.
NOTE
IN CASE A SUPPORTING PRESSURE IS NOT INSTALLED, DURING THE
WATER MAINS FILLING, CLOSE THE OUTLET VALVE UNTIL GETTING 2
BAR IN THE CLEAN WATER PRESSURE GAUGE.
ONCE THE WATER MAINS IS PRESSURIZED, OPEN THE OUTLET
VALVE TO GET A CORRECT OPERATION.
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Make sure that water flow and pressure installation correspond with the maximum values
defined for this manual model. See section 6
 Check the equipment operation and the head loss when the starting up is finished.