
FULLFLO
XF
®
Q-SERIES Cartridge Style D.E. Filter Installation and User’s Guide
iii
Maintenance
.........................................................
When to Clean the Filter
Backwashing the Filter
Manually Cleaning the Filter Cartridges
Acid Soaking the Filter Cartridges
Replacing Filter Cartridges
Cleaning the Manual Air Relief Valve
Troubleshooting
..................................................
Technical Data
.....................................................
Dimensional Drawings
Head Loss Comparison Curve
Recommended Flow Rates
Replacement Parts
..............................................
Important Warning and Safety Instructions
........
General Information
..............................................
Filter Overview
General Operation Information
Maintaining the Pressure Gauge
Pressure Tests
Installation
.............................................................
Filter Location
Filter Plumbing
Installing the Manual Air Relief Valve
Anchor Clamp Installation
System Start-Up and Operation
...........................
Opening the Filter
Preparing Diatomaceous Earth (D.E.)
Coating the Filter Cartridges with D.E.
Installing the Filter Lid and Clamp Ring
Start-Up Instructions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ii
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
5
5
6
6
7
8
9
9
9
10
11
12
12
13
14
14
14
14
15
If you have questions about ordering Pentair replacement parts, and pool products, please contact:
CUSTOMER SERVICE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Customer Service and Technical Support, USA
(8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. — Eastern/Pacific Times)
Phone: (800) 831-7133
Fax: (800) 284-4151
Web site
Visit
www.pentair.com
for information about
Pentair products.
Sanford, North Carolina
(8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. ET)
Phone: (919) 566-8000
Fax: (919) 566-8920
Moorpark, California
(8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. PT)
Phone: (805) 553-5000 (Ext. 5591)
Fax: (805) 553-5515