Nautilus™ NS Stainless Steel D.E. FilterInstallation, Operation
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1. After inspection carefully remove filter components from carton Mount filter on a permanent slab preferably concrete poured in a form or on a platform constructed of concrete block or brick DO NOT use sand to level the filter or for pump mounting as it will wash away e Provide space and lighting for routine maintenance access see Figure 1 e DO NOT mount electrical controls over filter e In respect for the potential for injury from any pressurized system it is a good common sense precaution to always stand clear of the filter whenever starting the pump If you have a Multiport Valve assemble the valve to tank being sure O rings on valve fittings are in place and are clean Use a lubricant applied lightly such as petroleum jelly silicone grease Mytilube or similar product on O rings and O ring grooves prior to assembly If you have a two position slide valve align the valve with tank so that the handle is toward the top of the tank push valve into ports and turn the valve nuts snugly on tank fittings It is not necessary to cinch valve nuts to tank fitting beyond hand tightness Assemble piping and pipe fittings to pump and valve All piping must conform to local and state plumbing and sanitary codes Use Teflon Tape or Pastojoint Stick on all male connections of pipe and fittings Use only pipe compounds suited for plastic pipe Support pipe to prevent strains on filter pump or valve WALL OR STRUCTURE ain So 6 M2. Plugged grids Manually clean or chemically clean as required Flow rate too high Restrict flow to capacity of filter Leakage at clamp Reassemble clamp following procedure under Improper torque on closure band hardware prop qu 7 w Assembly Debris contamination on O ring and flanges Clean O ring and flanges Lubricate O ring Cut or damaged O ring Replace O ring Replace tank and consult pool service technician for Corrosion pits on flanges source of corrosion P N 191600 12 Rev B 5 14 01 SECTION V MANUAL AIR RELIEF VALVE ADDENDUM ADDENDUM FOR USE WITH MANUAL AIR RELIEF VALVE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS If your filter is equipped with a Manual Air Relief Valve at the top note the following important corrections and deletions in this manual Page 2 Section A Paragraph 3 and Illustration 1 This paragraph and illustration are not applicable to your filter Page 4 Section C Subsection 5 The note regarding water and or mist escaping is not applicable to your filter The air bleeder screw should be closed only after a steady stream of water comes out from the bleeder hole Page 5 Section D Subsection Assembly Paragraph 2 This paragraph regarding External Air Relief Filter Element is not applicable to your filter Pages 8 amp 9 Section I Disregard this entire section It is not applicable to your filter Pages 10 amp 11 Section K The
3. 43 49 61 67 81 B C ES RR GE De S SS aby AS ay We M DA wo JES IOEEBS OO P N 191600 Rev B 5 14 01 SECTIONIV TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOMS WHAT TO LOOK FOR RECOMMENDED ACTION D E Leaking Back To Pool After backwashing and re coating the filter with The D E will enentually be filtered out of the DE some amount of puffback is normal pool No action necessary Pool chemistry not adequate to inhibit algae Maintain pool chemistry or consult pool service growth technician High Filter Pressure After Backwashing Insufficient backwashing Backwash until effluent runs clear Filter cloth plugged with D E and contaminants Manually clean filter grids Filter cloth plugged with mineral deposits Chemically clean filter grids Partially closed valve or restriction in return line Open valve or remove obstruction in lines Return Flow To Pool Diminished Obstruction in pump hair and lint strainer Clean basket in strainer Low Filter Pressure a i Obstruction in pump Disassemble and clean pump Clean skimmer basket Remove obstruction in Obstruction in suction line to pump Bi lines Open valves in suction line Short Filter Cycles Improper backwash Pool chemistry not adequate to inhibit algae growth Backwash until effluent runs clear Maintain pool chemistry or consult pool service technician Improper precoat of D E on grids Use recommended amount of D E
4. 154603 LABEL WARNING 1 19 194983 PIPING ASSY UPPER NS 48 46 192276 SHELL TOP FILTER NS 24 W 2 3 8 in DIA HOLE 1 di 192984 PIPING ASSY UPPER NS 80 1 46 192277 SHELL TOP FILTER NS 36 60 W 2 3 8 DIA HOLE 1 19 194985 PIPING ASSY UPPER NS 72 1 46 192278 SHELL TOP FILTER NS 48 72 W 2 3 8 in DIA HOLE 1 20 152121 BAND ASSY 1 46 152255 SHELL TOP FILTER NS 24 WIAIR RELIEF 1 21 152127 O RING 18 in DIA TANK 1 46 192190 SHELL TOP FILTER NS 36 60 W AIR RELIEF 1 22 194903 BTM SHELL NS 24 WIPIPING amp FOOT 1 m red BTM SHELL NS 36 WIPIPING amp FOOT i 46 192214 SHELL TOP FILTER NS 48 72 WJAIR RELIEF 1 22 194905 BTM SHELL NS 48 W PIPING amp FOOT 1 id 192193 MANIFOLD GRID COMPLETE 1 22 194912 BTM SHELL NS 60 WIPIPING amp FOOT 1 191600 MANUAL INSTRUCTION 1 22 194907 BTM SHELL NS 72 W PIPING amp FOOT 1 23 154492 O RING 2 in BULKHEAD 2 P N 191600 10 Rev B 5 14 01 SECTION II TECHNICAL DATA cont d A REPLACEMENT PARTS C DIM 1 2 1 2 1245 mm 39 7 8 1013 mm 34 876 mm 1 2 1 2 1702 mm 51 7 8 1318 mm 46 1181 mm 33 1 8 841 mm 28 724 mm 45 7 8 1165 mm 40 1023 mm l 16 DIA 18 DIA 25 1092 mm 1550 mm INCHES METRIC INCHES METRIC INCHES METRIC NS 24 NS 36 NS 48 NS 60 NS 72 MODEL
5. and replace and tighten plug AWARNING To avoid severe injury or property damage exactly follow instructions under see FILTER DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY SECTION II C 13 If unit is returning to service see INITIAL STARTUP SECTION II B 14 If cleaning is part of seasonal shutdown see WINTERIZING PROCEDURE SECTION II I H CHEMICAL CLEANING 1 STOPPUMP 2 OPEN air bleeder screw Figure 5 3 WAIT until all pressure is released from filter tank and system before loosening clamp AWARNING Releasing clamp with pressure on system could cause tank lid to blow off causing severe injury or major property damage Never adjust tighten or loosen V band clamp when tank is under pressure ACAUTION To avoid damaging fabric do not allow filter element to rub on concrete or any abrasive surface during cleaning Do not expose element cloth to direct sun for long periods Direct sun will cause the cloth to deteriorate 4 Disassemble Filter P N 191600 8 Rev B 5 14 01 AWARNING To avoid severe injury or property damage exactly follow instructions under see FILTER DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY SECTION II C 5 Disassemble and inspect element grid assemblies for tears and worn areas Replace as needed 6 Rinse each grid thoroughly with water 7 Wash each grid with a mild soap solution If necessary soak element grids in filter cleanser to remove buildup of oils etc Rinse thoroughly to remove all
6. hole with silicone sealer and place new Bracket Support in position so that the holes in the Bracket Support line up with the holes in the Manifold that the retaining rods pass through 16 Push retaining Rod up through hole in Manifold and new Bracket Support and secure with lock washers and nut Repeat for second Retaining Rod 17 Place original Air Screen and Tube into new in diameter hole 18 Clean Tank Seal area of Tank Shell both halves and Tank Seal L LIFT HERE MH LAN Pi 19 Lubricate the Tank O Ring gt with petroleum jelly silicone DRILL 1 4 grease or similar product IN HOLE 20 Carefully install Tank O Ring and upper Tank Shell ACAUTION Be sure upper Tank Shell contacts seal surface evenly and seal area is clean and free from dirt etc 21 Go to step 6 of CLAMP KIT INSTALLATION on front page to continue installation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Pentair Pool Products gt 1620 Hawkins Ave Sanford NC 27330 919 774 4151 Pentair Products 10951 W Los Angeles Ave Moorpark CA 93021 805 523 2400 Because reliability matters most 3 8 Figure 6 P N 191600 16 Rev B 5 14 01
7. injury and or property damage AWARNING Do not over tighten the clamp band Tightening the clamp band beyond recommended procedures may damage the clamp band and cause unexpected failure sudden release of pressure and injury or damage 17 Follow instructions under INITIAL START UP SECTION II B of your filter INSTALLATION OPERATION amp SERVICE MANUAL to return your filter to operation B AIR RELIEF INSTALLATION 1 Make sure steps 1 through 5 outlining pump shut down and clamp NEW 2 3 8 removal have been completed DIAMETER HOLE 2 Thoroughly clean air relief filter screen on top of manifold Be sure to remove all debris from screen 3 Inspect tank seal for cuts nicks etc If damaged replace with a new EXISTING 13 32 one DIAMETER HOLE 4 Prepare tank top for alteration by removing existing air bleeder assembly Figure 4 and cleaning tank top inside and out If you received a new top with the 2 3 8 in diameter hole in it skip to step 8 5 For FNS Fiberglass tanks use a 2 3 8 in diameter hole saw to carefully cut a larger hole in the tank top The 2 3 8 in diameter hole should be centered on the original 13 32 in diameter hole as shown in Figure 4 ACAUTION Do not allow hole saw to scratch the outside surface of the tank top past the new 2 3 8 in Diameter hole This is an o ring sealing surface and scratches in this area will cause the o ring sealing surface and scratches in this area will c
8. is an o ring sealing surface and scratches in this area will cause the o ring to leak Do not enlarge the hole past 2 13 32 in Diameter Do not use a hole saw to modify stainless steel tanks 8 Remove Air Relief from box and check parts list at end of instructions to insure that all the components are present Rev B 5 14 01 15 P N 191600 9 Lightly lubricate O Ring Item 7 with Dow Corning 203 silicone lubricant or similar product and place them in appropriate O Ring grooves on Air Relief Body Item 5 and Top Spacer see Item 1 See Figure 5 for assembly sequence and part location Note items 1 through 5 are pre assembled for ease for installation Note that flat side of Bottom Spacer Item 12 goes against Securing Nut Item 13 10 Once Air Relief Assembly has been installed tighten Securing Nut with tool P N 151603 while holding Air Relief Body securely An alternate method of tightening the body is to tighten the nut hand tight and then rotate the body clockwise to tighten 11 If your kit is equipped with a new Bracket Support replace the existing Bracket Support on your Grid Assembly per following instruction steps 12 through 17 If not skip to step 18 12 Remove Air Screen and in diameter tube from top of manifold 13 Redrill 4 in diameter hole per see Figure 6 below Figure 2 14 Remove nuts and lock washers holding down original Bracket Support and remove support 15 Fill original 4 in diameter
9. 152128 RETAINER 18 in DIA S S O RING 1 31 192259 SHELL BOTTOM NS 72 1 15 192328 GRID PARTIAL NS 24 1 32 154747 SPACER 2 8 in DIA x in P V C 1 15 192330 GRID PARTIAL NS 36 1 33 194908 NUT 2 in BULKHEAD 1 15 192332 GRID PARTIAL NS 48 1 34 192013 NUT 5 16 in 16 S S 4 15 192334 GRID PARTIAL NS 60 1 35 639822 WASHER 5 16 in S S FLAT 4 15 195059 GRID PARTIAL NS 72 1 36 192194 RETAINER GRID 1 je 192180 GRID ale aid i 37 152126 BAND ASSY COMPLETE 1 16 192187 GRID FULL NS 36 7 38 192182 ROD 5 16 in x 15 in Manifold Retainer NS 24 2 16 192188 GRID FULL NS 48 7 38 192183 ROD 5 16 in x 21 in Manifold Retainer NS 36 2 16 192189 GRID FULL NS 60 7 38 192184 ROD 5 16 in x 27 in Manifold Retainer NS 48 2 16 195058 GRID FULL NS 72 7 38 192185 ROD 5 16 in x 33 in Manifold Retainer NS 60 2 17 192324 GRID ASSY COMPLETE NS 24 1 17 192325 GRID ASSY COMPLETE NS 36 1 38 195002 ROD 5 16 in x 39 in Manifold Retainer NS 72 2 7 192326 GRID ASSY COMPLETE NS 48 1 39 194990 WASHER NS SMALL ID 890 OD 320 ID 2 17 192327 GRID ASSY COMPLETE NS 60 1 40 194992 SPRING NS 2 17 195060 GRID ASSY COMPLETE NS 72 1 4 194991 WASHER NS LARGE ID 890 OD 430 ID 2 18 192323 O RING 1 42 194993 NUT MACHINED 2 19 194981 PIPING ASSY UPPER NS 24 1 43 172855 STRAINER AIR VENT 1 19 194982 PIPING ASSY UPPER NS 36 1 aA
10. 3021 805 523 2400 E Pool Products NATIONAL Because reliability matters most SPA amp POOL INSTITUTE Rev B 5 14 01 1 P N 191600 A HOW YOUR FILTER WORKS Your vertical grid diatomaceous earth D E filter is designed to operate for years with proper maintenance The filter housing is made of corrosion resistant materials and when installed operated and maintained in accordance with these instructions your filter will provide years of service An External Air Relief Valve has been factory installed for you safety Your filter is charged with D E at initial start up This D E will cover the vertical filter grid cloth within the filter with a thin coating Dirty water flows from the pool through the control valve on the side of the filter and into the lower side connection of the filter Item 30 The dirty water flows through the vertical grid elements Item 17 where dirt is filtered out by the D E coating All grid elements channel cleaned water into a manifold system Item 13 which exits at the upper side connection Item 26 and through the control valve to return back to the pool By diluting the dirty pool water with clean water the entire pool becomes gradually Filter is designed and intended for use to filter cleaned Your filter and pump should be sized to circulate from 2 to 4 times the a EE volume of water in the entire pool through the filter every day to accomplish the cleaning As dirt is collected in the coating
11. INIMUM SPACE Long piping runs and elbows restrict flow For best efficiency use the fewest possible fittings large diameter pipe at least 1 in preferably 2 in and locate equipment as close to the pool as possible A check valve is recommended between the filter and heater to prevent hot water back up which will damage the filter and valve 6 MINIMUM SPACE W E D Oo 2 T D a O l a lt The maximum operating pressure of this unit is 50 pounds per square inch psi Never operate this filter above this pressure or attach a pump to this Figure 1 filter that has more than 50 psi shut off pressure 5 14 01 3 P N 191600 ACAUTION Never install a chlorinator upstream of the filter or heater always downstream and with a check valve in between the chlorinator and filter or heater Highly chlorinated water can damage metallic system components ACAUTION A positive shut off valve is NOT recommended at the outlet of the filtering system If the system is ever run with such a valve closed the internal air relief system becomes inoperative and increase the risk of vessel separation Additionally running the system with no flow will seriously damage the equipment ACAUTION A positive shut off valve is also NOT recommended at the waste port of the valve If the system is ever run with such a valve closed the filter pressure will go abnormally high and increase the risk of vessel separation Additionally run
12. Nautilus NS Stainless Steel D E Filter Installation Operation amp Service Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents SECTION I PIEPER OPERATION SS Ge ee Ee Ge e tay Sensis ee ee ee ae eka ee ee Ve oe ee 1 SECTION FILTER INSTALLATION ie Se aa A a de iiaia 3 SECTION II TECHNICAL DATA A SECTION IV SECTION V SECTION VI Before installing this product read and follow all warning notices and instructions accompanying this filter Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury death or property damage Call 800 831 7133 for additional free copies of these instructions Attention Installer This manual contains important information about the installation operation and safe use of this product This information should be given to the owner operator of this equipment SECTIONI FILTEROPERATION AWARNING This filter operates under pressure When closed properly and operated without air in the water system this filter will operate in a safe manner Warning labels should be affixed to the top of the filter and on the clamp bands at all times Keep safety labels in good condition Replace missing or damaged safety labels For free labels call 1 919 774 4151 or 1 805 523 2400 Pentair Pool Products O 7 1620 Hawkins Ave Sanford NC 27330 919 774 4151 Cj Pentair i 10951 West Los Angeles Ave Moorpark CA 9
13. SURE IS psi pounds per square inch I SHOULD BACKWASH CLEAN THE FILTER AT psi C FILTER DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Before Disassembling Filter Backwash filter according to instructions under see FILTER BACKWASH PROCEDURE SECTION IL F but stop after instruction 7 Do not precoat with new D E DISASSEMBLY 1 Be sure pump is turned off and all pressure has been released from system AWARNING Releasing clamp with pressure on system could cause tank lid to blow off causing severe injury or major property damage NEVER adjust tighten or loosen V band clamp when tank is under pressure We 4 Tank halves may have a tendency to stick together In order to separate tank halves it may be necessary to strike the tank top using the palm of your hand with a glancing upward movement see Figure 2 Proceed gradually around the tank using this motion until the top loosens Figure 2 5 Being careful not to damage tank seal lift upper tank shell off of lower tank shell ASSEMBLY 2 Remove filter drain plug and drain all water from tank AWARNING Clamp hardware and filter surface could have sharp edges which can cause bodily injury if improperly handled Please use caution when performing the following procedures 3 Loosen clamp nuts alternately until one is removed Remove spring and washers noting part orientation Lift clamp assembly off of filter AWARNING Always visually inspect filter componen
14. T bolt 2 turns maximum 10 Preassemble second washer with large hole nut and spring for opposite SHANK side of opposite side of band clamp assembly 11 Insure flanges on tank halves are free of dirt and or D E f Figure 2 12 Place clamp around tank flange making sure threaded end of T bolt protrudes through trunnion as in Figure 1 13 Place remaining washer with the small hole 5 16 in W PULL BAND HALVES inside diameter on the threaded end of the T bolt and APART UNTIL NO GAP slide washer down bolt until it is against the trunnion EXISTS AT A OR see Figure 1 BETWEEN SPRING 14 Thread shank of nut onto T bolt 2 turns minimum If AND WASHERS end to T bolt does not protrude through trunnion far enough to engage shank of nut make sure that first spring assembly is tight against trunnion per Figure 3 and band is tight against tank Figure 3 P N 191600 14 Rev B 5 14 01 15 Tighten nuts evenly and alternately until spring coils touch each other Tap clamp around tank with rubber hammer to assist seating of clamp 16 Use only those components supplied in this kit or Pentair Pool Products replacement parts when dealing with the hands and spring tensioning devices AWARNING Use of non original equipment parts on band clamps with spring tensioning devices may cause these tensioning devices to malfunction resulting in improper clamp installation Could cause the filter top to blow off and cause severe personal
15. ause the o ring seal to leak 6 Using heavy gloves and a dust mask same as used for installing fiberglass insulation for protection carefully remove any loose fibers from the hole Lightly sand the inside of the hole with a 200 220 grit non clogging sand screen such as Carborundum Abrasives S C Sand Screen M755S silicone carbide 220 grit DO NOT enlarge the hole past 2 13 32 in diameter ACAUTION The sanding operation will generate glass fibers and loose dust Protect yourself from these by the use of gloves and mask as noted in 6 above Without these protective items glass fibers and loose dust could be imbedded in the skin and or inhaled possibly causing injury and or irritation 7 For NS Stainless Steel tanks a good quality steel punch must be used to make the larger hole It may be necessary to use 2 punches 1 to enlarge the hole from 13 32 in diameter to accommodate a larger mandrel for the 2 3 8 in diameter punch and 1 2 3 8 in diameter punch The punches must be capable of punching though 060 thick steel Follow punch in making the larger hole The 2 3 8 in diameter hole should be centered on the original 13 32 in diameter hole as shown in figure 4 The final hole size should be 2 3 8 in diameter minimum and 2 13 32 in diameter maximum Remove any metal burrs in the hole with a file ACAUTION Do not allow punch or file to scratch the outside surface of the tank top past the new 2 3 8 in Diameter hole This
16. e drain plug The air bleeder must be opened as well as all other valves P N 191600 6 Rev B 5 14 01 F FILTER BACKWASH PROCEDURE NOTE When backwashing with a separation tank see Separation Tank Owner s Manual for instructions 1 Stop pump Ensure that the backwash line is open and any valving is adjusted to allow the free flow of water 2 Change valve positions a Ifusing Multiport Valve set to backwash position b If using Two Position Slide Valve raise handle to fully extended position 3 Stand clear of filter 4 Start pump this will circulate water backwards through the filter to flush D E cake and contaminants into the separation tank or to waste If system has a sight glass backwash until water in glass runs clear If system does not have a sight glass a Backwash one minute b Stop pump and change valve position 1 Ifusing Multiport Valve set to rise position 2 If using Two Position Slide Valve push handle down to filter position AWARNING To prevent equipment damage and possible bodily injury and or property damage always turn the pump off before changing the valve positions c Stand clear of filter d Restart pump run for one minute e Repeat steps a b c and d three times Cycling is effective when D E cake and contaminants are difficult to break and flush out of the filter NOTE Do not vacuum pool while backwashing filter 7 Stop pump 8 Open air bleeder sc
17. em valves Position multiport valve between port positions winterize position to allow passage to all ports and relieve pressure on the sealing gasket Pressure Drop Curves for NAUTILUS D E FILTERS 5 Remove drain plugs from filter separation tanks and pumps Drain system piping We recommend covering the equipment with a tarpaulin or plastic sheet to inhibit deterioration from the weather ms 2 o O 9 hm 3 a hm oO 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130140 150 Capacity in U S GPM Rev B 5 14 01 9 P N 191600 SECTION III TECHNICAL DATA A REPLACEMENT PARTS 273506 BLEEDER 1 194893 SPACER 2 in EXTERNAL 1 2 273513 O RING BLEEDER 1 25 192320 O RING BULKHEAD 1 3 273501 CAP 1 26 194801 BULKHEAD 2 in W GROOVE 1 See ABEL WADING 1 27 273550 AIR RELIEF ASSY 1 5 273555 VALVE BODY MACHINED 1 28 154722 FOOT NS PF 1 6 155050 PRESSURE GAUGE 1 29 195829 PLUG 2 in DRAIN 1 7 154492 O RING 2 30 194913 PIPING ASSY LOWER W DRAIN 1 10 194996 LABEL WARNING 2 31 192256 SHELL BOTTOM NS 24 36 1 11 273502 SPACER TOP 1 i7 sake SPACER f 31 192257 SHELL BOTTOM NS 48 1 3 Ee GOEDE i 31 192260 SHELL BOTTOM NS 60 1 14
18. er Be ee o a om am ae wan P N 191600 2 Rev B 5 14 01 SECTIONIL FILTERINSTALLATION A GENERAL INFORMATION AAWARNING 10 Rev B THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE WHEN ANY PART OF THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM e g CLAMP PUMP FILTER VALVE S ETC IS SERVICED AIR CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM AND BECOME PRESSURIZED PRESSURIZED AIR CAN CAUSE THE LID TO BE BLOWN OFF WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO AVOID THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 BEFORE REPOSITIONING VALVE S AND BEFORE BEGINNING THE ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY OR ADJUSTMENT OF THE CLAMP OR ANY OTHER SERVICE OF THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM A TURN THE PUMP OFF AND SHUT OFF ANY AUTOMATIC CONTROLS TO ENSURE THE SYSTEM IS NOT INADVERTENTLY STARTED DURING THE SERVICING B OPEN THE AIR RELIEF VALVE C WAIT UNTIL ALL PRESSURE IS RELIEVED WHENEVER INSTALLING THE FILTER CLAMP FOLLOW THE FILTER CLAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY ONCE SERVICE ON THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM IS COMPLETE FOLLOW SYSTEM RESTART INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY MAINTAIN CIRCULATION SYSTEM PROPERLY REPLACE WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS IMMEDIATELY e g clamp pressure gauge valve s O rings etc BE SURE THAT THE FILTER IS PROPERLY MOUNTED AND POSITIONED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED Check carton for any evidence of damage due to rough handling in shipment If carton or any filter components are damaged notify freight carrier immediately
19. following items are not applicable to your filter e msu ornen O O OoOo Co rm foe SSCS The Replacement Parts listing in your Filter s Operation Manual reflects part numbers for black parts on the External Air Relief Use the following table in ordering replacement parts for your External Air Relief DO NOT substitute black body assemblies for other colored body assemblies Unauthorized substitution may result in a non sealing filter that could flood the filter installation area 27350 BLEEDER SCREW SCREW 273556 273546 Bar e EI NS Stainless Steel and FNS Fiberglass Filters only This part number not used on INS Polymeric Filters Rev B 5 14 01 13 P N 191600 SECTION VI NAUTILUS FNS amp NS FILTERS REPLACEMENT KIT A CLAMP KIT INSTALLATION Remove contents of kit and check against parts list at end of instructions to insure all components are present 2 Backwash filter according to instructions under see FILTER BACKWASH PROCEDURE SECTION II F in your filter manual INSTALLATION OPERATION amp SERVICE MANUAL Stop after instruction 7 Do not precoat with new D E 3 Be sure pump is turned off and all pressure has been released from system AWARNING Releasing clamp with pressure on system will cause tank lid to blow off causing severe injury or major property damage NEVER adjust tighten or loosen V band clamp when tank is under pressure 4 Remove filter drain plug and drain all
20. l and coat the O ring with a substance such as petroleum jelly silicone grease Mytilube or a similar product 4 If corrosion is allowed to progress the filter will eventually leak at the O ring seal This process cannot be arrested or corrected by tightening the closure band though that may temporarily stop the leak E CLEANING FREQUENCY 1 The filter on a new pool should be backwashed disassembled and cleaned after approximately 48 hours of operation to clean out plaster dust and or construction debris 2 Once anew pool has been established the dirt collected will gradually increase the filter pressure When the filter pressure increases 7 to 10 psi over the initial pressure or when the flow has been reduced by about 1 3 from when the filter was clean it is time to backwash the filter Different areas and water conditions will have different normal cleaning intervals 3 Ifat any time the starting pressure after backwashing the filter indicates 2 to 6 psi higher than normal starting pressure it is time to perform a manual filter cleaning or a chemical cleaning procedure in the worst cases 4 Itis a good idea to disassemble the filter and perform a chemical leaning procedure twice a year to remove accumulated body oils etc 5 In areas that have freezing winter temperatures protect equipment by backwashing and either manually cleaning or chemically cleaning before winter storage Be sure all water is drained from the filter using th
21. mer lid put the recommended amount of Diatomaceous Earth D E into the skimmer The Diatomaceous Earth D E Precoat Requirements D E will be drawn into the filter and deposited evenly upon the grid elements Now the filter is providing the Filter Model By Weight pool with bright clean water Number Pounds of D E ACAUTION ve Do not operate filter without D E charge for more than two minutes 3 6 Do not use more than the recommended amount of D E in your filter 48 Operating filter without D E can damage filter grid elements 6 0 D E RECOMMENDATION The amount of D E should be 1 pound for each 10 square feet 7 2 of filter area see D E Precoat Requirements By Weight 1 Ib of D E per 10 sq ft of filter surface area P N 191600 4 Rev B 5 14 01 7 Ona new pool installation it will require approximately one week to obtain and maintain the water clarity of which your filter is capable It is recommended to disassemble and clean the filter after initial pool clean up approximately 48 hours of operation Follow the instructions given in this manual for disassembly cleaning and reassembly 8 Be sure to note the operating pressure of the filter when it is clean and properly charged with D E As the filter removes dirt from the pool the pressure will gradually increase As a guide when the pressure has increased 7 to 10 psi from the initial reading it is time to backwash the filter a MY ORIGINAL STARTING PRES
22. n or filter cleanser available from a pool service store ACAUTION To avoid damaging fabric do not allow filter element to rub on concrete or any abrasive surface during cleaning Do not expose element cloth to direct sun for long periods Direct sun will cause the cloth to deteriorate 8 Inspect grid cloth for tears calcification plugged areas etc If necessary soak element in filter cleanser to remove buildup of oils etc One of the following cleaners is recommended FILTER CLEANSE Great Lakes Biochemical e FILTER FREE Hydrotech Chemical Corp e KLEEN IT Bio Lab Inc Figure 4 Mix a solution following the manufacturer s instructions on the label Place the entire grid assembly in a plastic container and add the solution so the entire grid assembly is submerged Allow to stand overnight 12 hours The following day wash with a hose and remove all of the solution from the grids so it does not return to the pool If calcified perform the chemical cleansing procedure described under see CHEMICAL CLEANING SECTION II H 9 Thoroughly clean air relief filter screen 10 With filter drain open hose down the internal portion of filter and thoroughly clean sealing area of tank halves 11 Replace the grid assembly by setting the manifold opening directly over the connector pipe Push down on the grid assembly and check to see that it is seated properly 12 Thoroughly clean drain plug seal and sealing area
23. ning the system with no flow will seriously damage the equipment ACAUTION Never store pool chemicals within 10 ft of your pool filter and pump Pool chemicals are corrosive and should always be stored in a cool dry and well ventilated area AWARNING Chemical fumes and or spills can cause severe corrosive attack to the filter and pump structural metallic components Structurally weakened filter components can cause filter or valve attachments to separate and could cause severe bodily injury or property damage B INITIAL START UP 1 Ona new pool clean the pool before filling with water Excess dirt and large particles can cause damage to pump and filter 2 Check clamp assembly for tightness See FILTER DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES SECTION IL C for more information AWARNING Improper tank assembly could cause the tank top to blow off and cause severe bodily injury and or property damage 3 Move valve handle to filter position Open air bleeder screw Item 1 on the filter top Check pump strainer pot to be sure it is full of water Replace pump lid AWARNING Air entering filter and or the filter unit not closed correctly can cause the tank top to blow off and could cause severe bodily injury and or property damage 4 Open all suction and return line valves Stand clear of filter during the following operations 5 Start pump The tank will fill with water and expel air from air bleeder 6 Remove the skim
24. of D E in the filter the pressure will rise and the flow of water to the pool will be reduced See other sections in the manual to determine when to clean the filter and how to choose the appropriate cleaning method ACAUTION This filter will only remove suspended matter and does not sanitize the pool The pool must be sanitized and pH balanced for sparkling clear water Your filtration system must be configured and sized to meet your local health codes NOTE Part no s in parenthesis refer to the replacement parts as shown in the exploded drawing on page 11 of this manual A WARNING Failure to operate your filter or inadequate filtration can cause poor water clarity that could obstruct visibility in your pool and can allow diving in shallow pool area or diving into or on top of obscured objects which can cause serious bodily injury or drowning Clear water is the result of proper filtration as well as proper water chemistry Pool chemistry is a specialized area and you should consult your local pool service specialist for specific help or instructions In general proper pool sanitation requires a free chlorine level of 1 to2 PPM anda pH range of 7 2 to 7 6 FILTER OPERATIONAL DATA FLOW RATE TURNOVER CAPACITY GALLONS FILTER FILTER Based on 2 0 GPM Sq Ft GPM MODEL MODEL NUMBER Sq Ft Public Residentia 1 5 GPM Sq Ft 2 0 GPM Sq Ft 6 Hrs 8 Hrs 10 Hrs 12 Hrs ec ee se e n am em s
25. rew and release all pressure from tank and system 9 Follow INITIAL STARTUP SECTION II B procedure to restart system 10 Compare pressure reading on gauge with reading recorded after initial start up The two readings should be very close if not do Manual Filter Cleaning Procedure G MANUAL FILTER CLEANING NOTE Atleast once a year disassemble and clean filter regardless of operating pressure readings This can be done conveniently while winterizing pool in cold climates Use this method regularly if no means of backwashing is available BEFORE DISASSEMBLING FILTER 1 Backwash filter as recommended but do not precoat with new D E 2 STOP PUMP 3 OPEN air bleeder screw 4 WAIT until all pressure is released from filter tank and system before loosening clamp AWARNING Releasing clamp with pressure on system could cause tank lid to blow off causing severe injury or major property damage Never adjust tighten or loosen V band clamp when tank is under pressure 5 Disassemble Filter see FILTER DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY SECTION II C Rev B 5 14 01 7 P N 191600 AWARNING To avoid severe injury or property damage exactly follow instructions under see FILTER DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY SECTION II C 6 Grasp element assembly at top manifold using hand holds and lift to remove it see Figure 4 7 Hose down element assembly and clean with bottle brush see Figure 5 Use detergent solutio
26. soap film 9 To remove mineral buildup from filter cloth soak each element grid two to four hours in a solution of one part muriatic acid to ten parts water Some foaming may occur Working with muriatic acid can be dangerous When cleaning elements always wear rubber gloves and eye protection Add acid to water do not add water to acid Splashing or spilling acid can cause severe personal injury and or property damage 10 Rinse each element grid thoroughly with water 11 Reassemble element grids 12 Inspect inside of filter tank and remove all debris remaining after backwashing 13 Thoroughly clean air relief screen on top of manifold Be sure to remove all debris from screen 14 Follow FILTER ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE see Page 5 AWARNING To avoid severe injury or property damage exactly follow instructions under see FILTER DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY SECTION II C 15 If unit is returning to service see INITIAL START UP SECTION IL B 16 If cleaning is part of seasonal shutdown see WINTERIZING PROCEDURE SECTION IL I I WINTERIZING PROCEDURE 1 Backwash and manually clean the filter following the recommended procedures see FILTER BACKWASH PROCEDURE SECTION II F 2 We recommend removing the internal grid assembly and store in a dry area 3 Reassemble the filter following the recommended procedures see FILTER DISASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE SECTION IL C 4 Open air bleeder valve Open all syst
27. ts during normal servicing to insure structural safety Replace any item which is corroded bent or otherwise visually deteriorated Deteriorated filter components can allow the filter top or attachments to blow off and could cause severe bodily injury or property damage 1 Thoroughly clean air relief filter screen on top of manifold EVERY time filter is opened Be sure to remove all debris from screen ES 2 Inspect tank seal Item 21 for cuts nicks etc If damaged replace with a new SHELL one Clean tank seal area of tank shell both halves and tank seal TANK SEAL 4 Inspect clean and lubricate the O ring Item 18 on the upper pipe assembly Item 19 5 Clean the metal band which supports the tank seal on the inside of the filter tank Note that this band has a formed bead in its center to locate it in the assembled tank see Figure 3 LOWER TANK 6 Lubricate the tank seal with petroleum jelly silicone grease Mytilube or similar SHELL product Figure3 Rev B 5 14 01 5 P N 191600 7 Carefully install tank seal and upper tank shell ACAUTION Be sure upper tank shell contacts tank seal surface evenly and seal area is clean and free from dirt etc Debris on seal surfaces can cause leaks 8 Install clamp springs washers and units Tighten nuts evenly and alternately until spring coils touch each other Tap clamp around tank with rubber hammer to assist seating of clamp 9 Use only those componen
28. ts supplied with filter or Pentair Pool Products replacement parts when dealing with the bands and spring tensioning devices AWARNING Use of non original equipment parts on band clamps with spring tensioning devices may cause these tensioning devices to malfunction Improper clamp installation could cause the filter top to blow off and cause severe personal injury and or property damage AWARNING Do not over tighten the clamp band Tightening the clamp band beyond recommended procedures may damage the clamp band and cause unexpected failure sudden release of pressure and injury or damage Over tightening may also deform tank seal causing leakage at band clamp Corroded components cannot be repaired and must be replaced If you are experiencing corrosion consult your pool service company or dealer D FILTER CARE 1 Keep pool water pH at the recommended levels 7 2 to 7 6 as well as other pool chemicals at their proper levels to avoid deterioration of the stainless steel tank 2 The tank is stainless steel but is not corrosion proof if the pool chemistry is allowed to act aggressively Under such conditions the steel can experience pitting which will be most apparent in the flange area where the O ring seats and seals the two halves of the filter 3 To minimize this tendency it is recommended to keep the flanges clean of surface corrosion by removing any corrosion with fine emery cloth or stainless steel wool DO NOT use steel woo
29. water from tank ACAUTION Clamp hardware and filter surface could have sharp edges which can cause bodily injury if improperly handled Please use caution when performing the following procedures 5 Loosen clamp nuts alternately until one is removed Lift clamp assembly off of filter NOTE If you are installing one of the following replacement kits remove tank top at this point and refer to AIR RELIEF INSTALLATION on next page Kit P N 181013 181014 181015 181016 181017 181018 181019 181020 181021 and 181022 6 Remove second nut from clamp assembly If replacing entire band assembly Kit P N 181011 for NS and TRUNNION Kit P N 181012 for FNS the old band should be discarded and the following instructions will apply to installation of the new band assembly The threaded end of the T bolt should protrude through the trunnion per Figure 1 7 Place one of the washers with the small hole 5 16 in inside diameter on the threaded end of the T bolt and slide washer down bolt until it is against the trunnion see Figure 1 WASHER Figure 1 8 Place one of the washer with the large hole 7 16 in inside diameter for NS and 17 32 in inside diameter for FNS over the shank of the brass nut Place one of the springs over the shank of the brass nut so SPRING WASHER that the washer with the large hole is captured between the end to the spring and the head of the brass nut see Figure 2 9 Thread shank of nut onto
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