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First Operation
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Open the water source and check for leaks.
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Perform 2-3 flushing cycles as outlined below.
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Filter is ready for use.
Flushing the filter
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The disc element needs to be cleaned when the
head loss across the filter reaches 0.5-0.7 bar and
the red pin protrude from the pressure indicator.
picture 6
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Open the bottom flush valve
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picture 7
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Turn the handle ¼+ of a turn until the stop
picture 8
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Wait 15
–
30 seconds.
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Turn the filter handle back
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Close the bottom flush valve
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Open the secondary flush valve for 10 seconds and
close.
Please note
: the strength required to turn the handle
may vary according to the water quality and its source.
Trouble shooting
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Head loss is not decreasing after flushing cycle:
o
Check that the pressure is not below 2
bar.
o
Check that there is no disturbance to the flushing flow.
o
Flush the internal screen by opening its flush valve.
o
Repeat the flushing cycle again, do not forget to open the filter flush valve before turning the
handle.
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Filter is still not clean:
o
Clean the internal screen by disassembling and flushing manually.
o
Open the filter cup.
o
Disassemble the lower thread and remove piston
o
Check that the seal is intact and in its position.
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Filter handle is not turning
o
Check that the flush valve is fully open before turning the handle.
o
Check that water flows through the bottom valve.
o
Check that inlet pressure is lower than 6 bars
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Filter handle is still not turning
o
Partly Close the inlet maintenance valve and turn the handle
o
Perform a flushing cycle.
o
Open the inlet valve
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Picture 7
Picture 8
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