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Operation and maintenance manual for
Hydrotech Discfilter HSF31-series
5..START-UP.ANd.OPERATION
5.1.Start-up.procedure
1. Make sure that the drive unit cover is firm and correctly fitted.
2. Set the pump switch to 0 (see
6
in
Figure 5.2
).
3. Set the safety switch to ON (see
7
in
Figure 5.2
).
4. Set the selector switch to HAND (see
5
in
Figure 5.2
).
5. Open the main valve partly to make the water slowly enter into the filter
drum. Make sure that the water level difference between the inside and
outside of the filter does not exceed 300 mm (see section 5.2.1).
If the filter clogs it may be necessary to fill up the tank or concrete chamber
with water from an external source or to remove a filter panel and let
unfiltrated water flow into the chamber.
6. When the water level inside the tank or concrete chamber goes above the
suction pipe or the pump (if a CRK or MTR pump is installed), the pump
switch should be set to 1.
WARNING!
The backwash pump must not be started before the water level has risen
above the suction pipe or the pump, otherwise the pump will run dry and
break down.
7. When the water level inside the tank or concrete chamber reaches the
level weir, set the selector switch from HAND to AUTO.
8. Open the main valve completely.
The filter is now running in automatic level control mode. It may be needed to
adjust the level sensor to make the filter run optimally (see section 5.2.2).
!