Tank Owner’s Manual Pg. 7 of 23
9/26/05 Rev. D
2.4 Install All Piping
NOTE: Unless the optional piping kit was purchased from the filter manufacturer, which provides the valves and piping to facilitate proper backwash and filtration operation, the filter manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for the design, installation, and operation of same. If an optional face piping kit was purchased, please refer to the appropriate manual provided with the kit for installation instructions.
• Install all piping to provide proper filtration and backwash operation. We recommend
dry fitting all piping to ensure the proper fit.
• The influent/effluent piping on the tanks are supplied with grooves for grooved
coupling connections. If a flanged connection is desired, a flange can be solvent
welded to the pipe on the tank. Use a PVC cement which has been NSF approved
for potable water applications. Apply according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Please note, certain modifications to the tank may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Please contact manufacturer before proceeding with any modifications.
• Once installed, all piping must be fully supported with bracing and hangers (by
others) to prevent damage to the system from weight and vibration.
2.5 Inspection of Components
Before performing the initial start up of the filter system, inspect the tanks and components to
ensure that no damage has occurred during the shipment of the vessel.
• Check for loose, damaged, and missing laterals. If they
are loose, tighten them to hand tight, making sure that the
slots are facing down. Missing or damaged laterals can result
in returning the sand media from the filters to the pool, and
must be replaced.
• Check for loose, damaged, and missing diffusers.
These are a key component in flow distribution in the tank.
If they are loose, tighten them to hand tight. Missing or
damaged diffusers should be replaced.
Lateral
Diffuser