Installing The Filter - Pentair TAGELUS TA40 Manuel D'installation Et D'utilisation

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Installing the Filter

Only a qualified service person should install the Tagelus
intended for use to filter water.
Filters should never be tested or subjected to air or gas under pressure. All gases are compressible and under pressure
create a danger. Severe bodily injury or property damage could occur if the filter is subjected to air or gas pressure.
1. Check carton for any evidence of damage due to rough handling in shipment. If carton or any filter
components are damaged, notify the freight carrier immediately.
2. Carefully remove the accessory package and the filter tank from the carton.
3. Mount the 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 the pump mounting, as it will wash
away.
4. Provide space and lighting for routine maintenance access. Do not mount electrical controls over
the filter. One needs to be able to stand clear of the filter when starting the pump. Minimum space
requirements may be found on the large nameplate on the filter.
5. Sand specifications – be certain the proper sand is used as described in Table 2. Before pouring the
sand into the filter, look inside and check the lower under-drain for broken or loose laterals (or fingers),
which may have been accidentally damaged by rough handling during shipment. Replace any broken
parts if necessary.
6. Install the sand guide in the top of the filter and fill the tank about half full with water. Pour the sand into
the top of the filter at a slow rate so that the weight of the sand does not damage the laterals. See
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for proper amounts of sand. After filling to the proper level, remove and discard the sand guide. Wash
away all sand around the opening at the top of the tank.
7. Be sure that all sealing surfaces are clean and apply a light coating of a silicone based lubricant to the
valve o-ring.
8. Position valve so that the port locations are in the desired final positions. Follow the enclosed valve
installation procedure instructions.
9. Assemble piping and pipe fittings to pump and valve. All piping must conform to local and state
plumbing and sanitary needs.
10. Use sealant compounds 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.
Note: The free board distance is the most important variable and should be maintained. Sand density
will vary and therefore sand amount is given as a reference.
Table 2. Filter Sand Detail and Data
FILTER MODEL
TA40 / TA40D
TA50 / TA50D
TA60 ClearPro / TA60D
TA100D
‡ Pea Gravel size to be 1/8" to 1/4" diameter.
* SAND SIZE: 0.018 - 0.022 in. particle size (0.44 - 0.55 mm particle size)
No. 20 Standard Silica Sand having a uniformity coefficient of 1.75 or less.
TAGELUS Top Mount Filter Installation and User' s Guide
®
FILTER MEDIA
(POUNDS)
ALL
PEA
SAND
GRAVEL ‡
SAND*
175 50
225 50
325 50
600 150
Top Mount Filter. This filter is designed and
®
FREE
BOARD
"X"
125 7¾"
175 9¼"
275 10¼"
450 11¼"
=
Table
"X" FREE BOARD
ALL SAND
or
SAND & GRAVEL
Sand Guide