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Pentair triton TR 40 Installation And User Manual

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TRITON
®
FIBERGLASS SAND FILTER
MODELS: TR 40, TR 50, TR 60, TR 100, TR 140, TR 100HD,
TR 100C, TR 140C, TR 100C-3, TR 140C-3 and TR 60 with
CLEARPRO TECHNOLOGY
™
INSTALLATION AND
USER'S GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 TRITON ® FIBERGLASS SAND FILTER MODELS: TR 40, TR 50, TR 60, TR 100, TR 140, TR 100HD, TR 100C, TR 140C, TR 100C-3, TR 140C-3 and TR 60 with CLEARPRO TECHNOLOGY ™ INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Section 1: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 6: General Features

    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 ®...

  • Page 7: Section 2: Installation

    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.

  • Page 8: Table 2

    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.

  • Page 9: Installing The Filter

    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.

  • Page 10: Initial Start-Up

    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.

  • Page 11: Filter

    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.

  • Page 12: Filter Backwash Procedure

    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.

  • Page 13: Chemical Cleaning Procedure

    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.

  • Page 14: Section 4: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Section 5: Replacement Parts

    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...

  • Page 17: Tr40 Tr50 Tr60

    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.

  • Page 18: Tr100

    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...

  • Page 19: Tr140

    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.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 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...
  • Page 22 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...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 NOTES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TRITON Fiberglass Sand Filter Installation and User’s Guide ®...

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