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Commercial Filter Manual |
BACKWASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Note, this manual does not cover every possible instalment, valving option or customised design.
Only trained and suitably qualified persons who understand the design should operate the
equipment. If the system is not operated as it has been designed, excessive flow or pressure build
up could damage equipment or cause personal injury.
WITHOUT AIR SCOUR
1.
Shut OFF the pump prior to making any valve position changes
2. Move influent butterfly valve to the OFF position before moving any other valves
3. Move the Multiport valve or butterfly valve manifold to the BACKWASH position
4. When the backwash water in the waste line sight glass appears clear, switch OFF the pump
5. Move the Multiport valve or Valve Battery to the RINSE position
6. Switch ON the pump
7.
When the backwash water in the waste line sight glass appears clear, switch OFF the pump
8. Move the Multiportvalve or Valve Battery to the FILTER position
9. Switch ON the pump for normal operation
WITH AIR SCOUR (No Multiport valve)
1.
Switch OFF the pump and close the isolation valves
2. Release the filter’s pressure through the easy reach air relief until the Pressure Gauge needle
drops to zero (0)
3. Ensure the 2”Air Relief Valve is operational
4. Move Valve Battery to the BACKWASH position
5. Open the air blower valve
6. Switch ON the air blower (for 2-3 minutes)
7.
Switch OFF air blower and close the air blower valve
8. Switch ON the pump
9. When the backwash water in the waste line sight glass appears clear, switch OFF the pump
10. Move Valve Battery to the RINSE position
11. Switch ON the pump
12. When the backwash water in the waste line sight glass appears clear, switch OFF the pump
13. Move the Valve Battery to the FILTER position
14. Switch ON the pump for normal operation