Pentair TriTon Guia De Instalacion página 3

Section 2
Installation
Install the filter in a dry, well-ventilated location with adequate access for servicing. Place the filter in its permanent location on a
completely level base, preferably made of concrete poured as a single slab or on a platform constructed of concrete blocks or bricks.
Pipes should preferably be made of PVC. Set the suction pipe at a slight angle to avoid the formation of air bubbles. Fit the valve
(follow drawings at the end of this manual) and position the filter in the correct place. Make sure that the valve on the filter can be
easily accessed. Then fit the plumbing.
Triton® : Fit pressure gauge and T-adaptor to cap.
Section 3
Operation
Before pouring media, look inside and check lower underdrain for broken ore loose laterals. The sand is put in through the opening
in the top of the filter.
Triton® : Turn the top diffuser system sideways until it clicks tight. Fill the tank 1/3 full with water. Protect the thread on the filter by
covering it with adhesive tape. Next fill the filter with the specified amount of gravel and then sand. Do this carefully to avoid damag-
ing the bottom laterals. After filling, turn the top diffuser pipe back to its original vertical and centered position so that it again clicks into
position. Remove the adhesive tape and clean the thread. Pull the air relief tubing slightly upwards, so the breather pipe strainer will
fit into the cap after the cap has been fitted. Place the O-ring seal on the cap and tighten hand-tight with wrench. Shift valve handle
to "Rinse" position. Now start the pump and open the bleed valve until water begins to appear from the blow-off opening in the bleed
valve.
Tagelus® : Fill tank for 1/3 with water. Before filling the filter, sand guide should be on the pipe. Fill the filter with the specified quantity
of gravel, afterwards with sand. Remove the sand guide. Assemble the valve to the filter and tighten with the clamp ring. Connect the
piping. Turn the valve into position "Rinse" and start the pump for at least 1 minute.
Never shift valve handle position while pump is running
Section 4
Filtration
When the filter is used for the first time, shift the valve handle to 'Rinse' position, until you see clear water appearing through the
sideglass (Triton®). Then continue with step 1 till 5:
1. Shift multi-port valve handle to "Filtration" position.
2. Start the pump.
3. Bleed off any air in the filter.
4. Filter is running.
5. Make a note here of the pressure showing on the pressure gauge:
Section 5
To clean (backwash) the filter
When the pressure has increased by 0.5 bar or more (the measurement registered above) the filter sand needs to be backwashed.
This is done as follows:
1. Shut off the pump.
2. Shift the valve handle to "Filter backwash".
3. Start pump and let it run until water is clean (Triton®: about 5-10 minutes; Tagelus®: about 3 minutes).
4. Shut off the pump and turn off the water supply to the pump.
5. Clean the basket of the pump and turn on the water supply to the pump after closing the cleaning strainer cap.
6. Shift valve handle to "Rinse" position.
7. Start pump and run for approximately one minute.
8. Shut off the pump.
9. Shift valve handle to position "filtration" and start the pump.
Section 6
Servicing and Maintenance
Proper care and maintenance will add many years of service and enjoyment to the pool. To clean filter exterior of dust, dirt, wash with
a mild detergent and water, then hose off. Never wash the transparent cap with a solvent as it may become cloudy.
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