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PR AQUA ROTOFILTER ™ DRUM FILTER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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This document is subject to change without notice. 2395 Apopka Blvd., Apopka, FL 32703, USA Phone: 407.886.3939 Web: PentairAES.com All Pentair trademarks and logos are owned by Pentair or one of its global affiliates. Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems ® PR Aqua and Rotofilter are trademarks of Pentair Aquatic Eco-System, Inc.
Installing the Rotofilter ......20 Installing the Backwash System ..... 21 Connecting the Plumbing ......22 Installing the Control Panel ..... 22 Control Panel Installation Checklist ..22 UV Installation (RFUV Only) ..... 23 PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
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(Chain-Drive Models) ....... 55 14.7 Removing the Drive Assembly (Direct-Drive Models) ....... 56 14.8 Positioning the Set Collar (Direct-Drive Models) ....... 58 14.9 Replacing the Drive Assembly (Direct-Drive Models) ....... 59 PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
The serial number for the Rotofilter is stamped on a product information plate, located to the left of the drive system. The plate contains the model number, manufacture date, and company contact information. PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
Rotofilter. Read labels and note their locations before operation, maintenance, or servicing of the product. Ultraviolet (RFUV) models contain additional labels. Refer to the UV manual for Rotation: applicable warnings and precautions. Located on drive assembly PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
Personnel working with or near dangerous voltage should be trained in modern methods of resuscitation. 2.5 Jewelry Remove rings, watches, chains, and other metallic objects that could result in shock, burns, or may catch on equipment. PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
32054 280/475 kg 615/1,040 lbs 48048 335/685 kg 730/1,500 lbs 48072 345/910 kg 760/2,000 lbs 60072 775/1,680 kg 1,700/3,700 lbs 60096 910/2,635 kg 2,000/5,800 lbs 60120 1135/3,290 kg 2,500/7,250 lbs PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
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75mm (3 in) wide slings at a minimum, looped underneath the housing and placed as close to each end as possible. Ultraviolet (RFUV) models: Do not install UV Modules until the Rotofilter has been installed and properly anchored. PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
Visually inspect the storage area and storage materials for potentially damaging issues, such as leaks in the roof or tears in the covering. Visually inspect the Rotofilter for any damage. PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
Water is fed into the drum, and once treated, flows out of the enclosure. 1: Support Wheel Assemblies 2: Solids (Waste) Outlet 3: Inlet 4: Drive Assembly 5: Spray Bar 6: Level Control Basin (optional) PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
Rotofilter has integrated overflow protection that allows water to bypass the screens and flow directly into the enclosure, rather than backup into the waste trough and inlet supply. PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
(left or right, when facing the inlet). The location of the foundation should be determined based on service access and stability. Minimum recommended service access is 92 centimeters (36 inches). PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
Frame (RFF) models will need to have sumps that will cause the unit to malfunction, and will void can be drained or pumped. the warranty. PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
Rotofilter can be extremely heavy when in 4: Water Level Differentia operation. The weight of the unit is listed on the technical specification documents, or see Rotofilter weights in Section 3.2 PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
Check with the local water supplier for quality parameters. Pressure and flow rates from external water sources should meet the values required for the Rotofilter, as specified by Pentair. PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
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The water supply should be connected to the to prevent freezing. inlet of the pump. For Frame (RFF) models, the pump inlet should be connected to a supply that is completely submerged in the sump. PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
The control panel installation location should be outlined and diagrammed prior to Rotofilter installation. The location should allow ample room for electrical fixtures and should not interfere with the service clearance required by the Rotofilter. PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
Rotofilter. by Pentair. Existing plumbing has been thoroughly flushed. Outlet water channel has monitoring system installed (if necessary). PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
Ensure the inlet, solids, and overflow (if required) channels align properly with the external plumbing for Molded (RFM) and Ultraviolet (RFUV) units, and sump channels align with Frame (RFF) units. PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
Rotofilter. These may include the backwash connections and drains near the bottom of the unit, and the unused backwash inlet. Plugs are supplied in the owner's kit shipped with the Rotofilter. PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
Modules are prevented from moving side-to-side by finger locks on either side of the top ledge of the UV chamber. See Figure 13. Figure 13. UV chamber finger locks (1) PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
As the object slides, the seal will move on top of the object and realign correctly. Replace the seal if it is ripped, cracked, or buckled. See Section 12.3 for drum seal replacement. PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
2. Lock out the control panel. 3. Loosen (do not remove) the gear mount fasteners on the right side of the drive assembly (behind the oil bath). See Figure 18. Figure 18. Gear mount fasteners PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
If the LED does not Control panel door opens without obstruction. illuminate or rotation does not occur, the control panel has not been properly wired. Control panel installation checklist is completed by an electrician. PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
9. Turn the drum and backwash pump switches to only). See the separate UV manual. Manual Mode. 9. Check the Lamp Out indicators (Ultraviolet (RFUV) units only). Seethe separate UV manual. PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
5.6 to 7.0 kg/cm2 (80 to 100 psi). Do not exceed 7.0 kg/cm2 (100 psi). Pressure above 7.0 kg/cm2 (100 psi) will damage the screens. 11. Turn the drum and backwash pump switches to Automatic Mode. PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
NOTE 11. Do not allow the Rotofilter to freeze. vary based on the period of shutdown and the frequency of regular maintenance. At a minimum, daily maintenance procedures should be completed. PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
Flow may need to be altered to maintain the correct balance between water inside and outside of the drum. Yearly Maintenance Manual Section Inspect / replace support wheels ......13.4 Inspect / replace drum seal ........12.1 PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
Most floats have a small “o” symbol on one side indicating the top. Ensure the float is installed with the “o” facing up. Mark the top of the float before removing it if there is no distinguishable mark. PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
3. Turn on power to the Rotofilter control panel. 4. Rotate the drum in Manual Mode until a screen is accessible. Figure 24. Threading the set screw away from the screen panel PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
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19. Inspect and clean the inlet trunnion before installing the new seal. Apply anti-seizing compound to the rivet nuts that will be used to install the seal. PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
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See Figure 28. Realign the seal if necessary. Figure 28. Incorrect (left) and correct (right) drum seal alignment Figure 30. Use the bypass to trim the drum seal PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
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Do not reuse nyloc fasteners. properly. The pressure of the Nylocs are no longer effective after screen clamp on the gasket creates a watertight being removed. seal. Apply gaskets with care. PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
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42. Rotate the drum to a new section. Repeat steps they are centered in the tapped flat bar. 38 through 40 for remaining sections. See Figure 35. 43. Replace the Rotofilter lid. Figure 35. Centering the set screws PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
Do not over tighten the screws. 5. Reassemble the nozzle by inserting the locking cap over the spray nozzle body, pushing in, and twisting clockwise until the cap snaps in place. PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
2. Follow the appropriate Shutdown procedure as Section 11.4, and fully immerse in a 5 to 15% described in Section 8.3. muriatic acid solution until clean. 3. Drain the enclosure (tank/sump). PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
3% or more Figure 39. Removing a damaged cell (maximum 10 plugs) of the screen cells. 11.3.1 Tools Utility knife Screen repair plug Blunt object (such as a pencil eraser) PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
2 screen panels. Remove the Rotofilter lid. If the model has removable side panels, it may be beneficial to remove them for more service access. Figure 41. Removing nylocs from screen clamps PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
Sump pump (if necessary) Gasket Razor blade Replacement screen panels Nyloc fasteners Figure 43. Removing the screen panel SAE socket set SAE open-end wrench set SAE hex key wrench set Torque wrench Anti-seizing compound PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
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Ensure sides of the gaskets are parallel with the start of the rounded edge of the drum channel. Figure 46. Installing a screen panel PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
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10. Reinstall the two screen clamps in each section by pushing the angled ends of the screen clamp down onto the screen. Slide the clamps onto the set screws on the tapped flat bar. PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
For the combined maintenance procedure, see Section 9.5. 12.2 Removing the Drum Seal 12.2.1 Tools Figure 50. Removing the drum seal Socket wrench 6. Remove the old seal. SAE socket set Anti-seizing compound PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
See Figure 53. Figure 51. Drum seal pre-assembly Figure 53. Trimming the drum seal using the inlet trunnion PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
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8. Trim the top ends of the seal using the filter bypass as a guide, See Figure 54. Figure 54. Trimming the drum seal using the filter bypass 9. Replace the removed screens, as described in Section 11.5 PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
Please contact us with part number inquiries. 13.3.1 Tools Flathead screwdriver or coin Grease gun Food-grade general purpose grease (We use Lubriplate FGL-2) ® Clean, soft cloth PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
2. Grease fittings are located at end of each support wheel shaft. See Figure 58. Torque wrench Figure 58. Support wheel grease fittings 3. Apply grease until it discharges from the bearing seals. PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
Lift only high enough to allow require a bottleneck hydraulic jack to lift safely wheels to turn. Excessive lifting and successfully. may warp the drum or damage the drum seal. PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
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9. Lower the hydraulic jack until the drum rests on the support wheels. Remove the jack and any other tools or parts. 10. Follow the Startup procedures in Section 8.2. 11. Ensure that all wheels turn smoothly. PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
The gear is a standard wear item and will need to be replaced occasionally. Rarely, the motor can burn out and may also need to be replaced. PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the idler (top sprocket) bushing and adjust the idler sprocket. Tighten the bushing. 4. Attach the chain to the lower sprocket. Figure 65. Gear mount fasteners PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
(Section 8.2 or 8.3) before performing any maintenance on the Rotofilter. 1. Turn off power to the Rotofilter control panel. 2. Lock out the control panel. Figure 68. Removing the motor PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
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15. Remove the 2 socket cap screws in the set collar with a hex key wrench. 16. Remove the set collar from the shaft. Figure 70. Removing the gear from the shaft PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
Pry bar 6. Remove the set collar fasteners. Apply Loctite 609 retaining compound to each. 7. Reinstall the set collar by aligning it to the location mark. Retighten the fasteners. PR Aqua Rotofilter Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual ™...
6. Insert the bolts and washers through the enclosure and gear mount from inside of the enclosure. 7. Thread nylocs onto the bolts and tighten the bolts with a torque wrench. PR Aqua Rotofilter™ Drum Filter Installation and Operation Manual...
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