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5. The filter should be placed on a level concrete slab, very firm ground, or equivalent. Ensure
that the ground will not subside, preventing any strain from the attached plumbing.
6. Ensure that there is no movement of the filter during operation of the purge valve.
7. Allow sufficient clearance around the filter to permit visual inspection of the entire system.
Plumbing
1. Check that the incoming water pressure is within the filter’s recommended working pressure
and ensure that a pressure limiting valve is installed if using mains water or a high pressure
pump.
2. Ensure that a foot valve / non return valve are installed if the pump is installed 500mm / 20”
above the water level.
3. If the filter is installed below the water level or connected to mains water, isolation valves
should be installed at the inlet and outlet of the filter. This will prevent water flow during any
routine maintenance.
4. Minimise the length of pipe and the number of fittings to minimise restrictions to water flow.
5. Ensure that all plumbing connections are glued and tightened securely to prevent leaking.
6. Ensure solvents are not excessively applied to fittings as this could run into “o”-rings and
create sealing problems.
7. Do not over tighten fittings or adapters.
Screw the supplied half barrel unions and tails onto the inlet and outlet before gluing the UPVC
piping onto the filter.
Use only recommended glue for connection pipe and fittings
Cut and fit the pipe and fittings onto the MultiCyclone Plus and the pump.
Refer
to Pump
Installation Manual for correct pump plumbing procedures.
It is
best practice
to fit all the cut pipe and fittings onto the filtration system
before
gluing; this
will ensure that the system has
been aligned
correctly.
Glue the pipe and fittings onto the pump, filter and pool return lines and
allow
the glue to set
for 24 hours
before commissioning the system.
Plumbing Connection
1. Connect the pipe extending from the pump outlet to the inlet of the MultiCyclone Plus.
2. Connect from the pipe extending from the outlet of the MultiCyclone Plus to the next
component in line with the filtration system or water return line.
3. Glue all plumbing to barrel union fittings in accordance with glue (solvent) manufactures
specifications and allow 24 hours to set. Ensure glue (solvent) is not excessively applied to
fittings as this could run onto “o”-rings and create sealing problems.
Note:
Waterco recommends that a shut off valve be installed after the MultiCyclone Plus on
the pool return line to assist with flushing out the collected debris. Please refer to “Insufficient
Water Pressure”.
4. Turn on pool pump. Be sure to check that there are no leaks from the connectors. If required,
tighten by hand.
START UP PROCEEDURES
The MultiCyclone Plus is an advanced and highly efficient filter system that will provide years of
trouble free service if the following maintenance procedures are maintained.
To start up the filtration system either from new or after cleaning is exactly the same.
1. Ensure that the MultiCyclone Plus is plumbed correctly.
2. Ensure that all valves installed before and after the MultiCyclone Plus are open.
3. Loosen the air release valve on top of the MultiCyclone Plus filter lid.
4. Prime the swimming pool pump.
(Refer to the pump installation and operation manual)
.
5. Turn on the swimming pool pump and allow the pump to run until all the air has been expelled
from the MultiCyclone Plus. Water will run from the air release valve.
6. Re-tighten the air release valve.
7. The filter is primed and ready for operation.
Note:
In some cases this may be required to be done a few times before the unit will remain
primed and be fully operational.
Do not stand over the lid of the MulitCyclone Plus whilst adjusting the air release valve
to purge the system of air.
Injury may occur if air release valve becomes loose.
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