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- Page 1 2” Compact Stand Alone Spin-Klin Filter Installation and Operation Instructions 2” Spin Klin...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
1. Introduction General We congratulate you for purchasing the 2" Spin Klin compact filter. Our filters are easy to install, use and service; they require no special skills to operate. For operation and maintenance of this filter, please follow the instructions in this manual. - Page 3 Shipment and transporting Shipping and transporting the filter must be done in a safe and stable manner and in accordance with the relevant standards and regulations. For shipping, lifting and positioning the filter, use only approved lifting equipment and authorized employees and contractors.
- Page 4 Commissioning Read carefully the Commissioning and the First Start-up Operation instructions prior to any attempt to operate the filter. In order to achieve maximum performance and smooth operation of the filter it is crucial to perform the startup and first operation procedures exactly as described in this manual.
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Page 5: System Drawing
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Page 6: Description And Operation
4. Description & Operation Disc Filtration Technology We use a specially designed disc filtration technology. Thin, color-coded polypropylene discs are diagonally grooved on both sides to a specific micron size. A series of these discs are then stacked and compressed on a specially designed spine. - Page 7 Spin Klin Technology Spin Klin Spine - The Core of the Spin Klin Filtration System ® ® The Spin Klin discs are stacked on the Spin Klin spine. The discs are color-coded according to micron size, and are assembled to suit your water filtration requirements.
- Page 8 Modes of the filter’s Control valves Filtration Mode: Inlet valve Water flows from port [A] (main supply) to port [B] (filter connection). Port [C] (drain water outlet) is closed by the seal. Outlet valve Water flows from port [B] (filter outlet) to port [A] (downstream connection). Port [C] (from bypass filter) is closed by the seal.
- Page 9 Modes of Operation Filtration Mode Back-flush Mode Filtration Process During the filtration process, the water flows through the inlet into the filter through the inlet valves. The filtered water flows through the outlet manifold of the filter. Back-flush Process Command based on pressure differential or time settings is sent from the controller to (two) separate components in the filter: 1.
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Page 10: Technical Data
5. Technical Data Parameters and head-loss chart Parameters METRIC Maximum pressure 10 bar 145 psi Maximum flow rate 66 gpm 15 m Minimum flow rate 44 gpm Minimum back-flush pressure 2.8 bar 40.6 psi Filtration surface area 880 cm 136.4 in Filtration volume 1,148 cm 70 in... - Page 11 6. Installation and Operation Installation A. Remove from package, check contents and check for any transport damage to the unit (system operates under pressure!). Make sure that the inlet and outlet orientation is correct (shown by arrows on filter). Connect back-flush drainage line. Make sure that the filter clamps are securely closed.
- Page 12 Start-up Operation A. Gradually open the inlet valve (make sure that the outlet valve, if installed, is open). WARNING Take precaution while operating the filter as the filter may enter the back-flush mode automatically, without warning. B. Check the filter assembly and its connections for leaks. C.
- Page 13 7. Spin-Klin System Maintenance Bypass Filter Maintenance . Close the inlet water valve and release the pressure. 2. Use a wrench to release tightening nuts. 3. Unscrew the nut completely. 4. Twist the bypass filter. 5. Remove the internal screen element. 6.
- Page 14 Monthly Maintenance Check inlet /outlet pressures: When the pressure differential is above 5 m / 7 activate automatic back flush of the Spin Klin PSI, filter. In the event that the pressure differential remains high, check for possible failures. Check for leakages from the drain manifold: When there is a leakage of water during the filtration stage, check for possible failure at the back-flush valve seals.
- Page 15 Seasonal Maintenance – Cleaning the Discs When manual cleaning of the discs is required, please follow the steps described below: Make sure that system is not under pressure! Release the clamp and remove the cover. (Figure 1) Unscrew butterfly-nut filtration element. (Figure 2) Remove the tightening cylinder.
- Page 16 Cleaning Recommendations for Clogged Filtration Discs Water-formed deposits may cause clogging of the filter discs. The formation of these deposits depends on the quality of the filtered water and environmental conditions like temperature, pH, light, duration of filtration and more. Common water-formed deposits are: ...
- Page 17 Cleaning Carbonates and Iron Deposits Open the filter and remove the dirty discs. Arrange the discs loosely on the plastic rope. Prepare a 5% Solution of Hydrochloric Acid: 1. Pour 10 liters of water into one of the large containers. 2.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
8. Troubleshooting No Backwash Operation Check inlet and outlet pressures Check & air supply Check controller – manually operate the backwash cycle No command transfer Functioning correctly Some commands do not function Check electrical source Check electrical source Check solenoid electrical connectors Repair or replace the solenoid Check the valves Command not received...
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