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Installation and Operation Manual

ACF-60

Automatic Chlorinating Feeder

Summary of Contents for ACF-60

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual ACF 60 Automatic Chlorinating Feeder ...

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Page 3: ...er P2002202 In Line Strainer P2002203 25 of 5 8 OD Tubing P2002225 Feeder Discharge Assembly discharge valve body discharge fitting and locking bolt P601204 Chlorine Feed Assembly sieve plate legs and overflow P601400 Float Assembly P601206 Eductor Model 3144 P2001207 Check Valve P2001208 Booster Pump 3 4 hp P2001209 Inlet Flow 1 0 2 0 gpm Outlet Flow Inlet Flow Inlet Pressure 10 45 psi Maximum Ou...

Page 4: ...der Discharge Assembly 3 Discharge Fitting 4 Float Valve Body 5 Float Assembly 6 Chemical Feed Solenoid Valve 7 Supply Manifold 8 Inlet Water Solenoid Valve 9 Rinse Nozzle 10 Level Switch Assembly 11 Chemical Tank Lid Chlorine Feed Assembly 12 Sieve Plate Overflow 13 Sieve Plate 14 Mining Nozzle 15 Tablet Hopper 16 Locking Bar 17 Locking Pin ...

Page 5: ... an inlet pressure of 10 45 psi The flow rate will be con trolled in the range of 1 0 to 2 0 gpm CONNECTING THE ACF 60 RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION METHODS SIDESTREAM WITH BOOSTER PUMP AND VENTURI see Figure 2 The preferred installation method utilizes a sidestream configured with a booster pump and a ven turi to provide a source of supply water to the feeder as well as a mechanism for delivering the ...

Page 6: ...eturned after the heater The sidestream flow and venturi must be selected to remove a minimum of 2 0 gpm from the feeder at all times When using this installation method make all the connec tions to the ACF 60 as described in the venturi with booster pump installation CONNECT THE FEEDER OVERFLOW The ACF 60 contains an overflow port in both the tablet hopper and the solution chamber The over flow i...

Page 7: ...TIONS The effluent water from the feeder can also be returned directly into the surge pit or vacuum filter pit Erratic controller readings can occur if chlorine is injected into the system prior to the sample line Heater corrosion or scaling can occur if the heater is downstream of the chlorinated water injection point STARTUP AND ADJUSTMENT OF ACF 60 Prior to filling feeder with Vantage Calcium H...

Page 8: ...alves Pool Return Venturi w check valve Inlet Ball Valve Flow Meter Strainer 1 2 Feeder Inlet Flow Control Valve optional H EATER if present P OOL P UMP B OOSTER P UMP F ILTER denotes PVC piping denotes 5 8 outer diameter hose provided ACF 60 Figure 2 Sidestream Installation with Booster Pump and Venturi ...

Page 9: ...ter Flow From Pool Isolation Valves Pool Return Venturi w check valve Inlet Ball Valve Flow Meter Strainer Flow Control Valve optional H EATER if present P OOL P UMP F ILTER denotes PVC piping denotes 5 8 outer diameter hose provided ACF 60 Figure 3 Venturi Installation without Booster Pump ...

Page 10: ...on tank using the bolt located on the float valve arm For detailed instructions on adjusting the float contact your Vantage Representative 6 Prior to filling feeder read First Aid Precautionary Statements Directions for Use and Storage and Disposal directions on the Vantage Calcium Hypochlorite Tablet label FILLING THE FEEDER 1 Remove feeder lid Partially fill the feeder with Vantage Calcium Hypoc...

Page 11: ...eder parts with fresh water The float assembly and other parts can be damaged with rough handling Use caution when cleaning these parts 4 When all parts have been cleaned the interior of the tubing venturi check valve and venturi can be cleaned by adding a mild solution of acid to the feeder and allowing it to be drawn through the piping by the action of the venturi DANGER Be sure that all chlorin...

Page 12: ...valves to prevent water flow into the feeder Do not reopen valves for at least 2 hours following application of shock or superchlorinating product to prevent contamination of tablets WINTERIZATION OF FEEDER If the pool circulation system is shut down during the winter the following procedures are recom mended 1 Operate the feeder until all the Vantage Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets are dissolved 2 F...

Page 13: ...peration Manual Should the warranted equipment prove defec tive in workmanship or material the consumer s sole remedy shall be replacement of defective parts as is herein above expressly provided and under no circumstances shall AllChem Performance Products LP be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising from the use of the warranted equipment Some states do not allow limitatio...

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