Initial Start-Up - Pentair Tagelus TA 40 Installation And User Manual

11. Long piping runs and elbows restrict flow. For best efficiency, use the fewest possible number of fittings, large
diameter pipe (at least 1½" for TA 60, and at least 2" for TA 100D) and locate equipment as close to pool as possible.
CAUTION —Operating at excessive vacuum levels can cause the tank to crack and could cause property damage.
12. When installing backwash lines it is recommended that a vacuum breaker, (P/N 272044), be installed on
installations where the backwash line is 1½" and the length exceeds 40 ft., or if the backwash line discharges
10 ft. or more lower than the surface level of the pool. Alternately, a vacuum break pit could be provided on systems
using 2" or larger backwash lines.
13. A check valve is recommended between the filter and heater to prevent hot water "back up" which will damage
the filter and valve.
14. The maximum operating pressure of this unit is 50 pounds per square inch. Never operate this filter above this
pressure or attach a pump to this filter that has more than 50 psi shut-off pressure.
15. Never install a chlorinator upstream from the filter. Always locate downstream with a check valve in between the
chlorinator and filter.
16. A positive shut-off valve is not recommended at the outlet of the filtering system. If the system is ever run with
such a valve closed, the internal air relief system becomes inoperative and an explosive situation could exist.
Additionally, running the system with no flow will seriously damage the equipment.
WARNING — Chemical fumes and/or spills can cause severe attack of filter structural components. Structually
weakened filter components can cause filter valve or attachments to blow off and could cause
severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
17. Never store pool chemicals within 10 ft. of your pool filter. Pool chemicals should always be stores in a cool, dry,
will ventilated area .

Initial Start-up

1. On a new pool, clean the pool before filling the pool with water. Excessive dirt and large particles can cause damage
to the pump and filter.
2. Ensure that the backwash line is open so that water is free to come from the pool and flow out the backwash line.
Set control valve to backwash position.
3. Check pump strainer pot to be sure it is full of water. Replace pump lid.
WARNING — Air entering the filter and the valve clamp not closed properly can cause the valve to blow off and could
cause severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
4. Check valve clamp on Tagelus for tightness.
5. Open the manual air bleeder on the 6-Way Valve, (except TA 100D). Stand clear of the filter and start the pump
allowing it to prime.
6. Close the air bleeder on the 6-Way Valve, (except TA 100D), when all the air is removed from the filter and a steady
stream of water emerges.
NOTE: Pool filter sand is typically pre-washed and should not require extensive backwashing. However, the shipping
process may cause excessive abrasion which could require an extended backwash cycle at initial start-up; continue to
backwash until the backwash water is as clear as the pool water.
CAUTION — To prevent equipment damage and possible injury, always turn the pump off before changing the valve
position.
7. Stop the pump. Set the valve to the filter position.
8. Ensure all suction and pool return lines are open so that water is free to come from the pool and return to the pool.
9. Open the manual air bleeder on the 6-Way Valve, (except TA 100D). Stand clear of the filter and start the pump.
10. Close the air bleeder on the 6-Way Valve, (except TA 100D), when a steady stream of water emerges.
11. The filter has now started its filtering cycle. You should ensure that water is returning to the pool and take note of
the operating pressure when the filter is clean.
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