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SAFETY INFORMATION

1.  The Waterco MultiCyclone Plus/Ultra filters are designed to work with water at a temperature 

> than 0ºC and < than 45ºC. The filter should never be operated outside of these temperatures 
or damage may occur.

2.  The installation should be carried out in accordance to local safety standards and bylaws.

3.  Any modification of the filter requires the prior consent from Waterco. Original replacement 

parts and accessories authorised by the manufacturer ensure a high level of safety. Waterco 
assumes no liability for the damage and injuries caused by unauthorised replacement parts 
and accessories.

4.  The user should make sure that the installation is carried out by qualified authorised persons 

and that these persons have first carefully read the following instructions.

5. The operating safety of the filter is only guaranteed if the installation and operation 

instructions are correctly followed.

6.  In the event of defective operation or fault, contact Waterco or its nearest authorised service 

agent.

7.  To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.

8.  Incorrectly installed equipment may fail, causing severe injury or property damage.

9. Chemical spills and fumes can weaken Swimming Pool/Spa equipment. Corrosion can 

cause filters and other equipment to fail, resulting in severe injury or property damage. Do 
not store pool chemicals near your equipment.

SAFTEY INFORMATION  ------------------------------------------  01

MULTICYCLONE PLUS/ULTRA ---------------------------------- 02

MULTICYCLONE TOTAL HEAD LOSS CURVE ------------------  04 

INSTALLATION ---------------------------------------------------- 04

START UP PROCEDURES ---------------------------------------- 06

MULTICYCLONE PLUS/ULTRA FILTER MAINTENANCE ------ 07

INSUFFICIENT WATER PRESSURE ------------------------------  07

FILTER CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE ---------------------------- 08

GENERAL MAINTENANCE GUIDE ------------------------------ 09

WINTERISING ----------------------------------------------------- 09

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ------------------------------------ 10

WARRANTY -------------------------------------------------------   10

Summary of Contents for MultiCyclone12 Plus

Page 1: ...oper installation may result in property damage serious injury or death Improper installation and or operation will void the warranty Notice to Installer This manual contains important information about the installation operation safe use of this product Once the product has been installe this manual must be given to the owner operator of this equipment ...

Page 2: ...ead the following instructions 5 The operating safety of the filter is only guaranteed if the installation and operation instructions are correctly followed 6 In the event of defective operation or fault contact Waterco or its nearest authorised service agent 7 To reduce the risk of injury do not permit children to use this product 8 Incorrectly installed equipment may fail causing severe injury o...

Page 3: ... its inbuilt cartridge filter producing crystal clear water Simple maintenance MultiCyclone Plus Ultra s sediment chamber is easily cleaned by opening its purge valve Only 15 litres of water is discharged Ultra compact filtration MultiCyclone Plus Ultra s streamlined design means the entire filtration system can be installed vertically reducing the footprint of the equipment pad Additionally minim...

Page 4: ...3mm EU 2 50lpm 3 m3 hr 13gpm 152lpm 9 1 m3 hr 40gpm 3 7m2 40 ft2 350 kPa 50psi MultiCyclone12 Ultra 40mm 50mm EU 1 1 2 40lpm 2 4 m3 hr 11gpm 225lpm 13 5 m3 hr 59 4gpm 6 9m2 75 ft2 350 kPa 50psi MultiCyclone16 Ultra 50mm 63mm EU 2 50lpm 3 m3 hr 13gpm 280lpm 16 8 m3 hr 74gpm 6 9m2 75 ft2 350 kPa 50psi Air Release Valve Filter Cartridge Housing Lid Filter Housing Retaining Clamp Band Tightening Nut F...

Page 5: ... filter s minimum flow requirements the filter s filtration efficiency will be affected please consult Waterco Typical Installation 1 Position the filter as close to the Swimming Pool Spa as possible 2 Position the filter so that it is free from flooding away from sumps guttering garden hollows etc 3 Position the filter so that the piping connections purge valve and air release valve is convenient...

Page 6: ... 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 adapte...

Page 7: ...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 Ultra is plumbed correctly 2 Ensure that all valves installed before and after the MultiCyclone Plus Ultra are open 3 Loosen the air relea...

Page 8: ...MultiCyclone Plus Ultra flushing out most of the debris from the sediment chamber Then close the air release valve and turn on the pump and the turbulence of the water entering the sediment chamber will flush out the rest of the sediment Once the sediment chamber has been cleansed close the purge valve start the pump and close the air release valve once water is flowing out through the air release...

Page 9: ...loosen the air release valve on top of the MultiCyclone Plus Ultra filter lid to release pressure from the filter housing 1 Undo and remove the clamp around the cartridge filter s lid by unscrewing the tightening nuts this can be either by hand or using a 25mm 1 open end spanner adjustable wrench on the moulded hexagon section and remove the lid off the filter tank 2 Remove the filter cartridge fr...

Page 10: ...ol spa water The chemical balance of water is a relationship between its pH total alkalinity calcium hardness and water temperature The water must be maintained at all times to the following PH LEVEL BETWEEN 7 2 7 8 TOTAL ALKALINITY BETWEEN 80 150ppm CALCIUM HARDNESS BETWEEN 150 300ppm Also within these tolerances be balanced to the Langelier Saturation Index within a range of 0 2 to 0 2 Note Test...

Page 11: ...de Check for restrictions or blockage in either suction or return lines Filter needs to be cleaned or replaced Pool water level too low Pump not primed Pump impeller vanes blocked Strainer baskets not being used and or not being cleaned regularly Pump operating under speed low voltage Short Filter Cycles Presence of algae check disinfectant content Check pH and total alkalinity Pump output exceeds...

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