Pentair triton TR 40 Installation And User Manual page 3

IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This guide provides installation and operation instructions for the Triton
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. This information should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment after
installation or left on or near the filter.
Attention User: This manual contains important information that will help you in operating and maintaining
this filter. Please retain it for future reference.
Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions which are
included. 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.
Consumer Information and Safety
The Triton Series Sand Filters are designed and manufactured to provide many years of safe and reliable service when
installed, operated and maintained according to the information in this manual and the installation codes referred to in
later sections. Throughout the manual, safety warnings and cautions are identified by the "
and comply with all of the warnings and cautions.
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. Pressurized air can cause the top closure to separate
which can result in severe injury, death, or property damage. To avoid this potential hazard, follow
these instructions:
1. If you are not familiar with your pool filtering system and/or heater:
a. Do NOT attempt to adjust or service without consulting your dealer, or a qualified pool
b. Read the entire Installation & User's Guide before attempting to use, service or adjust the
2. Before repositioning valve(s) and before beginning the assembly, disassembly, 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
manual air bleeder valve; (C) wait until all pressure is relieved.
3. Whenever installing the filter closure FOLLOW THE FILTER CLOSURE WARNINGS EXACTLY.
4. Once service on the circulating system is complete FOLLOW INITIAL START-UP
INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
5. Maintain circulation system properly. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately, (e.g.,
closure, pressure gauge, valve(s), o-rings, etc).
6. Be sure that the filter is properly mounted and positioned according to instructions provided.
technician.
pool filtering system or heater.
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