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B.
SEPARATION TANK INSTALLATION
1. If the separation tank is plumbed to return water back to the pool, a by-pass valve must be used. This valve
must be closed when not backwashing through the separation tank so that the separation tank is not under
pressure when in the normal filter mode.
2.
WARNING!
If the separation tank is plumbed to return water to waste, a positive shut off valve is NOT
recommended in the line from the separation tank. If the system is operated with such a valve closed, the
pressure in the entire system would go abnormally high and could present an explosive situation. Additionally,
running the system with no flow will seriously damage the equipment through heat build-up.
Section 2.
SEPARATION TANK OPERATION
WARNING
THE SEPARATION TANK OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. WHEN ANY PART OF THE
CIRCULATING SYSTEM (e.g., LOCK RING, PUMP, FILTER, VALVES, ETC.) IS SERVICED, AIR
CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM AND BECOME PRESSURIZED. PRESSURIZED AIR CAN CAUSE
THE LID TO BLOW OFF WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. TO AVOID THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. BEFORE REPOSITIONING VALVES AND BEFORE BEGINNING THE ASSEMBLY, DISASSEMBLY, OR
ADJUSTMENT OF THE LOCK RING OR ANY OTHER SERVICE OF THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM: (A)
TURN THE PUMP OFF AND SHUT OFF ANY AUTOMATIC CONTROLS TO ASSURE THE SYSTEM IS NOT
INADVERTENTLY STARTED DURING THE SERVICING; (B) OPEN AIR RELIEF VALVE; AND (C) WAIT
UNTIL ALL PRESSURE IS RELIEVED -PRESSURE GAUGE MUST READ ZERO (0).
2. WHENEVER INSTALLING THE LOCK RING, FOLLOW THE FILTER LOCK RING INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
3. ONCE SERVICE ON THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM IS COMPLETE, FOLLOW SYSTEM RESTART
INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
4. MAINTAIN CIRCULATION SYSTEM PROPERLY. REPLACE WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS IMMEDIATELY
(e.g., lock ring, pressure gauge, relief valve, O-rings, etc.)
5. BE SURE THAT THE SEPARATION TANK IS PROPERLY MOUNTED AND POSITIONED ACCORDING TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. The separation tank operates under pressure. When the lock ring is installed properly and operated without air
in the water system, the separation tank will operate in a safe manner.
2.
WARNING!
The maximum working pressure of the sepataion tank is 3.5 BAR (50 psi). Never subject the
tank to pressure in excess of this amount - even when conducting hydrostatic pressure tests. Pressures above
3.5 BAR (50 psi) can cause lid separation, which can result in serious injury, death or property damage.
When performing hydrostatic pressure tests or when testing for external leaks of the completed filtration and
plumbing system, ensure that the Maximum Pressure that the filtration system will be subjected to DOES NOT
EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE OF ANY OF THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED WITHIN
THE SYSTEM. In most cases, the maximum pressure will be stated on each component of the system.
If doubt exists as to the pressure to which the system will be subjected, install an ASME approved automatic
Pressure Relief or Pressure Regulator in the circulation system for the lowest working pressure of any of the
components in the system.
3. The pressure gauge is the primary indicator of how the separation tank is operating. Maintain your pressure
gauge in good working order.
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