Inst 249 - Viron CL Series Cartridge Filter V0610
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PUMP PRIMING
1. With the pump OFF, remove the lid from the pump strainer and pour in approximately 4 litres of water.
2. Replace lid.
3. If valve has been installed on the pump suction line, close before filling strainer. Open again after lid has
been securely fastened in place. Any valves on the return lines should be open. The pump should not
need to be re-primed unless the pump has been drained for servicing, or winterizing (refer to complete
pump operations manual provided with pump).
TO CLEAN FILTER CARTRIDGE
1. Stop pump-close valves on the suction and return lines.
2. Open the air bleed valve on the lid.
3. Loosen lock ring and remove cartridges.
4. Lift out cartridges. Clean the cartridge by soaking it in a mild solution of chlorine and warm water for 15
minutes and then hose off with high pressure water.
5. Replace the cartridges
– carefully locating it on the bottom spigot.
6.
Clean the lid ‘o’ ring. Apply a small amount of water based lubricant.
7. Place the lid onto the filter body, ensuring it is located centrally.
Do not try to force lid down into place
.
8. Place locking ring onto filter
9. Tighten the lock ring to pull the lid into the filter body. Approximately 3 ½ turns are required until safety
catch engages
– do not over tighten.
10. Check locking ring will not loosen without releasing the locking mechanism.
11. Open the valves
– start the pump.
