States and/ or other countries. Unless expressly noted, names and brands of third parties that may be used in this document are not used to indicate an affiliation or endorsement between the owners of these names and brands and Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Those names and brands may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of those third parties.
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This guide provides installation and operation instructions for the Triton Series Fiberglass ® Sand Filters. Consult Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. with any questions regarding this equipment. Attention Installer: This guide contains important information about the installation, operation and safe usage of this product.
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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This filter must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool serviceman in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation could result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or others and may also cause damage to property.
Section 1 Introduction Triton Fiberglass Sand Filters Overview ® Triton II Sand Filters ® The Triton II filter is the result of over 40 years of product evolution and refinement. It has set the industry standard for effectiveness, efficiency, long runs between service, and providing years of dependable, low maintenance operation.
General Features ® Triton • Time-proven internal design ensures that all water receives maximum filtration for crystal clear results • GlasLok™ process creates a one-piece, fiberglass reinforced tank with a UV-resistant coating for years of dependable, corrosion-resistant service • Flow system design controls filtration quality and ensures maximum run times between backwashing to save you time ®...
Section 2 Installation NOTE: Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions starting on page ii. Installing the Triton Fiberglass Sand Filter ® Only a qualified service person should install the Triton Fiberglass Sand Filter. This filter is designed and intended for use to filter water.
Failure to operate your filter system or inadequate filtration can cause poor water clarity obstructing visibility in your pool and can allow diving into or on top of obscured objects which can cause serious personal 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 details.
Failure to position the Automatic Air Vent inside of the Closure will allow excessive trapped air to accumulate in the filter. Trapped air and the closure not properly closed can cause the closure to seperate and could cause severe bodily injury and/or property damage. 10.
Operating at excessive vacuum levels can cause the tank to crack and could cause property damage. 17. When installing backwash lines, it is recommended that a vacuum breaker be installed on installations where the backwash line length exceeds 40 ft. or the backwash line discharges more than 10 ft. lower than the surface of the pool.
2. If internal maintenance is required, sand may be removed by removing the sand drain from the bottom of the filter and flushing with a garden hose. Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Sand Vacuum P/N 542090 may also be used.
Filter Backwash Procedure To prevent equipment damage and possible injury, always turn off pump before changing valve positions. 1. Stop the pump. 2. Ensure that the suction and backwash lines are open so that water is free to come from the pool and flow out the backwash line.
Chemical Cleaning Procedure 1. It is recommended that an approved cleaner be used. Please contact your local pool chemical supplier or retail store for the proper cleaner. These cleaners will remove oils, scale and rust from the sand bed in one cleaning operation. 2.
Section 4 Troubleshooting Use the following troubleshooting information to resolve possible problems with your Triton Filter. ® THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE When any part of the circulating system, (e.g., closure, pump, filter, valve(s), etc.), is serviced, air can enter the system and become pressurized.
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PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Return flow to pool diminished, 1. Obstruction in pump hair and Clean basket in pump strainer. low filter pressure lint strainer. 2. Obstruction in pump. Disassemble and clean pump. 3. Obstruction in suction line to pump. Clean skimmer basket. Remove obstruction in lines. Open valves in suction line.
Installing Multiple Filters with Tandem Filter Piping Kits CAUTION: WHEN MULITPLE FILTERS ARE INSTALLED, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND FIGURE A. THE USE OF A PENTAIR TANDEM FILTER PIPING KIT. THESE KITS INCLUDE PLUMBING SUPPORTS (BETWEEN INLET INLET AND OUTLET PIPING AND...
TRITON II & TR60 CLEARPRO FIBERGLASS SAND FILTER ® TR40 Replacement Parts TR50 TR60 TR60 ClearPro TR100 TR140 DETAIL A After Dec. 1, 1991 6" BUTTRESS THREAD DETAIL B Before Dec. 1, 1991 6" "V" THREAD Filters manufactured after Dec 1, 1991 utilize a 6 in. buttress thread in the filter tank top opening and on the closure, see Detail A.
TRITON II and TR60 CLEARPRO ® Item TRITON II & TR60 CLEARPRO SAND FILTERS Part No. FIBERGLASS SAND FILTER Description 154689 Air bleeder/tee assy. Replacement Parts TR40 154700 Adapter - brass air bleeder TR50 155050 Gauge - back mount pressure TR60 154661 O-ring - air bleeder adapter...
TRITON II and TR60 CLEARPRO ® Item TRITON II & TR60 CLEARPRO SAND FILTERS Part No. FIBERGLASS SAND FILTER Description 152290 Lateral - 6 11/16 in. L TR40/50/60, 8 req. Replacement Parts 150085 Lateral Assy. - 1/4 turn TR60, 6 req. TR40 150088 Lateral Assy.
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TRITON 100HD, 100C & 140C FIBERGLASS SAND FILTER ® Replacement Parts TR100HD TR100C TR140C TR 100HD TR 100C TR 140C 20 21 35, 36 UPPER PIPING SHOWN IN ISOMETRIC TANK VIEW TR 140C MODEL A DIM. B DIM. C DIM. D DIM.
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TRITON 100HD, 100C & 140C ® Item Part TR100HD, TR100C & TR140C SAND FILTERS FIBERGLASS SAND FILTER Description Replacement Parts 273512 Air bleeder w/ o-ring TR100HD 273513 O-ring air bleeder screw TR100C 273564 Manual air relief body assy. TR140C 155050 Pressure Gauge 991481 Pressure Gauge TR100C/TR100HD v...
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TRITON 100C-3 & 140C-3 FIBERGLASS SAND FILTER ® Replacement Parts TR100C-3 TR140C-3 TR 100C-3 Upper Piping 28 26 MODEL A DIM. B DIM. C DIM. D DIM. TR100C-3 39¾ in. 30½ in. 16-1/16 in. 43¾ in. TR140C-3 45¼ in. 36½ in. 18½...
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TRITON 100C-3 & 140C-3 ® Item TRITON 100C-3 &140C-3 SAND FILTERS Part No. FIBERGLASS SAND FILTER Description Replacement Parts 273512 Air bleed with o-ring vw TR100C-3 273513 O-ring air bleeder screw v TR140C-3 273564 Valve body machined v 155050 Pressure gauge v 154494 O-ring adapter, 6 in.
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NOTES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TRITON Fiberglass Sand Filter Installation and User’s Guide ®...
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