Installation, Operating and Service Instructions

PARAGON AQUATICS

Permanent Media Filter Owner's Manual

Installation, Operating and Service Instructions

Filter is designed and intended for use to filter water in swimming pools.

S**-48 S**-72 S**-96 S**-120

S**-144 R**-60 R**-72

WARNING

This manual contains critical safety information that must be furnished to the end user. Failure to read and follow instructions could result in serious personal injury and/or major property damage.

Paragon Aquatics 1351 Route 55

LaGrangeville, NY 12540 Phone (845) 452-5500 Fax (845) 452-5426

Rev C June 2004

Index

Index .....................................................................................................................1

Basic Principals of Operation ................................................................................2

Filtration - How Your Filter Works.................................................................................. 2 Backwash ...................................................................................................................... 2

Installation And Assembly.....................................................................................3

Filter Installation ............................................................................................................ 3 Face Piping Installation ................................................................................................. 4 Valve Installation ........................................................................................................... 5 Automatic Controller ...................................................................................................... 6 Media Installation........................................................................................................... 6

Initial Start Up Procedure and Operation ..............................................................7

Maintenance and Service .....................................................................................9

Filter Care...................................................................................................................... 9 1. Filter and Media .................................................................................................. 9 2. Valves ............................................................................................................... 10 3. Sight Glass ....................................................................................................... 11

Cleaning Frequency .................................................................................................... 12 Filter Backwash Procedure.......................................................................................... 12 Winterizing the Filter.................................................................................................... 14

Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................................15

Shipping and Installation Requirements..............................................................16

Media Requirements...........................................................................................17

Appendix Summary.............................................................................................20

Appendix I.................................................................................................................... 21 Appendix II................................................................................................................... 24

System Specifications Specification Sheet Replacement Parts Hydraulic Valve Piping Schematics

Owner's Manual REVISED June 2004

Basic Principals of Operation

Your high rate sand filter is designed to operate for years with a minimum of maintenance and when installed, operated and maintained in accordance with these instructions.

Filtration - How Your Filter Works

The basic principals of filter operation are as follows:

Dirty water enters the filter tank by being pumped under pressure through the influent pipe and is distributed across the top of the inner tank chamber through diffusers. The water is then forced downward through the media filter bed. Dirt and debris is collected in the media bed allowing clean water to pass through. The clean water then passes through the collection laterals and exits the filter through the effluent piping and is returned to the pool.

The pressure in the filter will increase and the flow of water through the filter will diminish as dirt accumulates in the filter. Eventually, the filter will become so obstructed with dirt that it will become necessary to backwash the filter.

Please note that a filter removes suspended matter but it does not sanitize the pool. The pool water must be sanitized and the water must be chemically balanced for sparkling clear water. Your filtration system should be designed to meet your local health codes. Pool chemistry is a specialized area and you should consult your local pool service specialist for specific details.

Backwash

The basic principal of filter backwash is to reverse the flow of water through the filter removing solids and waste trapped in the filter bed. For this principal to work properly a flow of 15-20 GPM per square foot of filter area should pass through the filter in the reverse direction. This will help to fluidize the media bed, loosening any solids trapped or compacted in the bed and then lifting the solids and transporting them out of the filter to waste. Usually a two to five minute backwash flow is all that is necessary to clean the filter. It is absolutely necessary to have a large enough waste line that will accommodate the backwash flow rate of the filter.

In dual tank systems the high flow rate required for backwash is achieved by taking the normal flow through two filters in parallel and passing it through the filters in series. Flow is forward through the first vessel, filtering the water and backward through the second vessel, back washing the filter. This results in a backwash flow rate that can be twice as large as the normal flow rate.

Given appropriately sized pumps, Stark filter face piping is designed to insure the flow necessary for adequate back washing.

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Installation And Assembly

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. [All units are hydrostatically tested at the factory to 75 psi.]

Locating the Filter

The filter should be mounted on a level concrete slab. Position the filter so that the instructions, warnings and the pressure gauges are visible to the operator. It should be positioned so that the piping connections, manway, control valve and drain are convenient and accessible for servicing and winterizing.

Filter Installation

1) Prior to receipt of the filter, be sure to provide a permanent slab on which to mount the filter. Preferably the slab should consist of concrete poured in a form. Alternately, the filter can be mounted on a platform constructed of concrete block or brick. DO NOT use media to level the filter or for pump mounting as it will wash away.

2) Upon receipt of filter check filter pallet and auxiliary cartons for any evidence of damage due to rough handling in shipment. If the filter or any filter components are damaged, notify freight carrier immediately.

3) Carefully remove the accessory package and the filter tank from the cartons or wrappings.

4) Refer to appropriate specification sheet for the correct locations for the anchor bolts.

a. Ensure adequate space and lighting is provided for routine maintenance access. Minimum space requirements may be found on the filter data plate.

b. Position filter so that the port locations and manway are in the desired final position.

5) Once the anchor boltholes are located and drilled, place the filter tank on the slab, level the vessel(s) and bolt in place. Anchor bolt requirements can be found in appendices, Shipping and Installation Requirements.

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Face Piping Installation

Plastic piping systems should be ENGINEERED, INSTALLED, and OPERATED in accordance with ESTABLISHED DESIGN AND ENGINEERING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES for plastic piping systems. Suitability for the intended service application should be determined prior to installation.

IMPORTANT ? WATER HAMMER ? Paragon recommends that all plastic piping systems be designed and constructed to AVOID EXCESSIVE WATER HAMMER. Water hammer can cause damage and failure to pipes, valves, and fittings within the piping system. All pipes should be secured with adequate bracing and hangers to prevent damage to system from weight and vibrations.

1. Each filter system has custom face piping and the accompanying submittal drawing should be consulted when assembling the face piping.

2. For systems that do not come pre-glued by factory the face piping is all precut at the factory and needs to be glued on site to the fittings. This allows the installer some flexibility on the auxiliary piping configuration during the final assembly. Some pieces have been left slightly longer than necessary to allow field trimming.

SOLVENT WELD CONNECTIONS ? Use a quality grade of primer and solvent cement formulated for the type of connection, with the CORRECT SIZE APPLICATOR. Read and follow all of the solvent cement MANUFACTURER'S APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

THREADED CONNECTIONS ? Use a quality grade of Teflon tape recommended by the manufacturer for use with plastic. DO NOT USE OIL BASE PIPE JOINT COMPOUND OR TEFLON PASTE ? they may contain substances that could cause STRESS CRACKING to plastics. A one to one and one half turn beyond hand tight is generally all that is required to make a sound plastic threaded connection. Unnecessary OVERTIGHTENING will cause DAMAGE TO BOTH PIPE AND FITTING.

3. Flange Make up ? once a flange is joined to pipe, the method of joining two flanges is as follows:

a. Piping runs joined to the flanges must be installed in a straight-line (flanges must be parallel) to avoid stress at the flange due to misalignment. Piping must also be secured to prevent lateral movement that can create stress and damage the flange.

b. Align the boltholes of the mating flanges by rotating the ring into position.

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