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Operation and maintenance manual for
Hydrotech Discfilter HSF31-series
7.3.Filter.panels
It may be necessary to perform supplementary manual cleaning of the filter
panels. The need for this becomes apparent when automatic backwashing
becomes more and more frequent. Manual cleaning can be made with a high
pressure cleaner.
WARNING!
With the high pressure cleaner, use a cleaning nozzle with a wide
opening size and a cleaning pressure of max. 80 bar. Never hold the
cleaning nozzle directly to the filter media.
Long term clogging of the filter cloth may be caused by iron, calcium or
organic material in the water. If the problem seems to be precipitation of
carbonates or iron, then apply diluted hydrochloric acid, (HCl) or available
special products (based on hydrochloric acid) designed for cleaning of filter
cloths.
If the clogging is caused by fat or oil, diluted sodium hydroxide (NaOH) can be
used.
WARNING!
HCl and NaOH is highly cauterant. See local regulations for protection.
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