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United Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 58
Sterling, KS 67579
800-835-3272 • 620-278-3160
Fax 800-500-3115 • 620-278-3115
www.towerflo.com
Form TFH-START:4/14
Data presented here is the best available at the
time of publicaton. United Industries and/or its
representatives assume no liability for its use.
Series
TFH
WARNINGS
THIS SYSTEM OPERATES UNDER PRESSURE AND SHOULD NEVER BE OPENED UNTIL THE PUMP IS
SHUT OFF AND THE PRESSURE IS BLED OFF THROUGH THE AIR RELIEF VALVE.
Never operate filter at pressures over 100 psi. Such pressures indicate need for complete cleaning or a malfunction.
The filter system is designed to withstand water temperatures up to 120°F/49°C.
START UP PROCEDURE
A) Secure drain plugs in filter vessel, pump and pump strainer. Check tightening of set screws on pump shaft extension.
B) Ensure suction, discharge (return) and waste line valves are open.
C) Ensure that the black plastic thumb screw on the top of the automatic air release valve has been finger tightened
and then loosened 2 turns for proper venting.
D) If the filter is installed in a self-priming location (above source water level), remove strainer lid and fill strainer pot
with water to facilitate priming of pump. Replace strainer lid according to instructions. If filter is in a flooded-
suction location, Step B will cause the strainer to fill.
E) Start the pump by turning the HOA motor contactor switch to either HAND or AUTO (requires control terminal
jumper or connection to BMS to run in AUTO) and the disconnect switch to the on position.
There will be a 2 :30
minute time delay before the pump starts
(this delay will occur any time the system is restarted after a power
interrruption or disconnect). Allow up to 3 to 4 minutes for pump to prime. Pump is primed when strainer remains
filled with water. If pump does not prime, repeat steps D, E, and F.
F) Check proper pump rotation with arrow on pump housing by turning system on/off rapidly. If pump rotation is
backwards, correct electrical connection.
G) Close air relief valve when a steady stream of water flows from the valve into the clear plastic tubing -- this indi-
cates that all air has been bled from the tank.
H) Check system plumbing for leaks and repair.
I) Your TOWER-FLO
®
is now in operation.
J) NOTE FILTER'S INFLUENT PRESSURE READING AT START UP AND RECORD FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
K) Allow system to filter for a brief period of time (approximately 5 minutes) then manually activate and observe a
backwash cycle. This will rinse construction dirt and debris from the system.
NOTE:
Small grains of sand may leave the filter during backwashing or may even appear at the return line when the
filter is first started. This is characteristic of permanent media filters and should clear up after the first few back-
wash cycles. Should sand continue to appear at the return line over time, this is evidence that a collection
lateral was cracked or broken during media loading and that lateral must be identified and replaced.
Start Up Date ______________________
Influent Pressure ______________________
Effluent Pressure ______________________
Backwash Counter ____________________
L1 Volt
____________ Amp __________
L2 Volt
____________ Amp __________
L3 Volt
____________ Amp __________
