Pentair PLDE48, PLDE36 owner manual Safety Latch See Figure, Assembly

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5.Remove Posi-Lok™ ring as follows:

a.Press safety latch (below the ring) toward the tank to release it (see Figure 4).

Depress Safety Latch

Figure 4 – Depress safety latch to unscrew

Posi-Lok™ Ring. to unscrew Posi-Lok™

Ring

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b.Hold latch in the release position and rotate ring COUNTERCLOCKWISE to remove. If ring is difficult to turn, tap gently with a rubber mallet to overcome initial resistance.

NOTICE: DO NOT use screwdriver or bladed instrument that may damage shell surfaces to pry tank shells apart.

6.Separate upper and lower tank shell halves using tabs on bottom of Posi-Lok™ ring. Insert tab into slot lo- cated at tank joint and twist ring to pry shell halves apart. See Figures 5 and 6.

Figure 5 – Insert ring tab in slot in filter body.

Figure 6 – Roll ring to one side to loosen upper tank half.

7.Remove O-ring from upper tank shell. Inspect for cuts, cracking, deformation or signs of wear; replace if necessary.

NOTICE: To avoid strain or damage, allow filter mod- ule to drain before lifting it out of the tank.

SAFETY LATCH (See Figure 7)

The purpose of the safety latch is to hold the Posi-Lok™ ring in the locked position. If the latch is damaged, re- place it as follows:

1.Press down on the small catch behind the safety latch and press or tap the latch out of the “Tee” slot in the tank (see Figure 7).

Small

Catch

Figure 7 – Safety Latch

2.Snap the new latch into position.

NOTICE: DO NOT operate the filter if the safety latch is damaged or will not hold the Posi-Lok™ ring in the locked position.

Assembly:

1.Inspect and clean the tank, ring threads and O-ring groove. Replace damaged parts as necessary.

2.Install the filter by placing the port in the bottom of the filter cartridge over the tank outlet port. Push down firmly to seal.

3.Ensure that the air bleed assembly on top of the mod- ule is clean and properly mounted.

NOTICE: Lubricate O-ring only with the silicone grease provided or equivalent, as other lubricants may cause the ring to swell. DO NOT lubricate Posi-Lok™ ring or threads on lower tank shell as this may collect grit and make removal difficult.

4.Install the O-ring in the upper tank shell O-ring groove. Be sure that the

O-ring is clean and not twisted.

5.Push the upper tank shell into the lower tank shell to compress the O-ring.

6.Place the Posi-Lok™ ring squarely over the tank shell threads and rotate COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the ring falls into the slots; then rotate CLOCKWISE until securely latched.

7.Follow instructions in the “Initial Startup” section of this manual.

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Contents System 2TM Modular DE Filter Table of Contents General Information When to Clean the FilterOwner’s Information Normal Operation SpecificationsBackwash Mode Filter SpecificationsValves InstallationFilter Assembly Filter mount must Initial START-UPDisassembly Cleaning the FilterWhen to Clean Filter Backwash ProcedureAssembly Safety Latch See FigureSpecial Cleaning Instructions Module Cleaning PRO- CedureWeekly Inspection System InspectionWinterizing GeneralExploded View Repair Parts List Troubleshooting Guide Warranty Registration Card Filtro modular de tierra De diatomeas System 2TM ¡LEA Y Siga LAS Instrucciones DE Seguridad ÍndiceAdvertencia Presión peligrosa. Para evitar le Información GeneralCuando limpiar el filtro Información del propietarioCuadro 2 Especificaciones del filtro EspecificacionesOperación normal Modo de retrolavadoVálvulas InstalaciónArranque Inicial Ensamblaje del filtro La instalación del filtro debeCuando limpiarlo Procedimiento DE Desensamblaje / Ensamblaje DEL FiltroLimpieza DEL Filtro Procedimiento de retrolavado del filtroPasador DE Seguridad Consulte la Figura EnsamblajeInstrucciones especiales para la limpieza Procedimiento DE Limpieza DEL MóduloAdvertencia Riesgo de quemaduras de índole Acondicionamiento Para EL Invierno Inspección DEL SIS- TemaInspección semanal Vista Detallada Lista DE Piezas DE Repuesto Tiempo de ciclo corto Guía Para LA Localización DE FallasTarjeta de registro de garantía

PLDE48, PLDE36 specifications

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