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  • Page 1 installation guide...
  • Page 2 The magnet is positioned around the body below the flow line for improved collection of ferrous particles. The strainer cartridge consists of an impurities collector within a stainless steel screen which can be easily removed for cleaning. The union joint between the brass body and separator body makes the DirtmagIQ Quattro suitable for ™...
  • Page 3: Technical Data

    Construction Details Continued Component Material Grade Strainer Cartridge Polyacetal Strainer Element Stainless Steel AISI 304 Impurities Collector Polyacetal Technical Data Medium: water glycol solution Max. percentage of glycol: Max. working pressure: 3 bar Temperature range: 0 to 90˚C Minimum particle size: 5 µm Dimensions ØA...
  • Page 4: Flow Rates

    Compression If fitting into existing pipework cut out a section of pipe, as shown, 260mm for both the 22mm and 28mm size DirtmagIQ Quattro ™ . Fit the two ball valves to the copper Union pipe and hand tighten the two compression nuts.
  • Page 5 Installation Ensure the direction of flow is as shown, with the flow passing through the dirt Collection Chamber collection chamber followed by the strainer. The blowdown valve must be vertically below the collection chamber as shown. Blowdown valve For horizontal or inclined pipework, loosen the union nut using the tool provided and rotate the dirt collection chamber until it is vertical.
  • Page 6: Planned Maintenance

    Position and Orientation The diagrams show where the DirtmagIQ Quattro should be installed, which is on the return to the boiler or ™ chiller. Planned Maintenance As part of a planned maintenance programme the following procedure needs to be conducted to ensure that the DirtmagIQ Quattro dirt separator continues to operate efficiently.
  • Page 7 Planned Maintenance Isolate the DirtmagIQ Quattro using the two ball valves before ™ commencing. The cap on the front or the rear of the strainer cartridge chamber should be removed using the tool for the union joint and the strainer cartridge assembly removed.
  • Page 8: Initial Flushing

    Initial Flushing Once the DirtmagIQ Quattro has been installed the system should be flushed thoroughly to removed debris. ™ Reference should be made to BS EN 14336 ‘Installation & commissioning of water based heating systems’ In a new installation it may only be necessary to remove the internal element and change the strainer cartridge from blue to grey.
  • Page 9 Remove the cap on the strainer cartridge chamber using the tool for the union joint and remove the strainer cartridge assembly. This should be the BLUE cartridge and the red impurities collector. Using the power flushing kit from Altecnic Fit the BLACK strainer cartridge, do not fit the RED impurities collector, and fit ball valve with hose union.
  • Page 10 Replace the air vent and open the two ball valves and start filling the system. Open the air vent to release any trapped air. Check joints for signs of leakage. Altecnic Flushing Kit Product code F9476.
  • Page 11 Strainer Cartridges Replacement strainer cartridges are available, use only genuine Altecnic spares. During Flushing - Mesh Ø = 0.3 mm Continuous Circulation - Mesh Ø = 0.8 mm Product Code F49474/BL Product Code F49474/GR Impurities Collector...
  • Page 12 We cannot accept any responsibility should it be found that in any respect the information is inaccurate or incomplete or becomes so as a result of further developments or otherwise. E & O.E Altecnic Ltd Mustang Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire ST16 1GW +44 (0)1785 218200 sales@altecnic.co.uk...

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