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All system components are shipped to the site packed in pallets and boxes with installation drawings, user manual, and a packing list. NOTE This manual describes the generic installation process of a SandStorm™ filtration system. The installation should be carried out in line with the installation drawings supplied with the system. Safety instructions Before handling any part of the system, carefully read the instructions and act accordingly.
Media filter tank Outlet manifold Backwash Backwash flow-control controller valve Solenoids Backwash 3-way hydraulic valve Backwash manifold Outlet flange adaptor Manifold Location of support legs Filtration system the tank ports control kit Filling port Service port 4 SANDSTORM DOUBLE-CHAMBER INSTALLATION MANUAL ™...
1800 3968 service and maintenance. *For other filtration system configurations, contact your local Netafim™ representative. The slab should have a slight grade to allow for **Filled with sand and water water run-off, but not so great that the manifold does not bolt together easily.
1.1/8" Flange connection In most cases, the filtration system manifolds are connected to the main line with flanges. ATTENTION When connecting flange pipe connectors, do not forget to place the rubber gasket in place. 6 SANDSTORM DOUBLE-CHAMBER INSTALLATION MANUAL ™...
> 30 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF ≤ 3 ≤ 6 ≤ 30 ≤ 120 NETAFIM. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART ±0.05 ±0.05 ±0.1 ±0.15 touches the end of the first pipe, Drawing No. Part Name:...
INSTALLATION This chapter describes the generic installation process of a SandStorm™ filtration system. The installation should be carried out in line with the installation drawings supplied with the system. 1. Align the gravel tanks on the platform according to the dimensions in the table.
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3. Connect the backwash manifold to the backwash valves and the backwash manifold sections to each other with grooved couplings. DOUBLE-CHAMBER INSTALLATION MANUAL 9 SANDSTORM ™...
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6. Check and confirm that the position of the system is where it should be relative to the inlet and outlet main pipelines. Readjust the filtration system location if needed. 10 SANDSTORM DOUBLE-CHAMBER INSTALLATION MANUAL ™...
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Before installing the valve, make sure that the orifice plate is in its place inside the valve inlet. DOUBLE-CHAMBER INSTALLATION MANUAL 11 SANDSTORM ™ FR - Flow Control Valve.vsd Flow Control Valve Rev. 0...
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13. Connect the flange adaptor to the outlet assembly pointing sideways. manifold with a grooved coupling. 12 SANDSTORM DOUBLE-CHAMBER INSTALLATION MANUAL ™...
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18. Secure the BackFlush controller and the solenoid bracket in place on the stand. 16. Connect the control assembly to the socket on the side of the inlet manifold end-cap. DOUBLE-CHAMBER INSTALLATION MANUAL 13 SANDSTORM ™...
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Finish: Subject: PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF NETAFIM. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART Drawing No. Part Name: AQUATIV DC(CV 606)SINGLE KIT CONF 2 OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF NETAFIM IS PROHIBITED...
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Add-ons recommended to install (optional) • A secondary (screen) filter on the main line, downstream from the media filtration system. • A manual isolation valve downstream from the media filtration system for maintenance purposes. DOUBLE-CHAMBER INSTALLATION MANUAL 15 SANDSTORM ™...
DP sensor before deciding that there is an endless looping problem Alarm Allocates one output for alarm activation Select: YES Delay valve Select: YES if exists Allocates one output for delay-valve activation (continued on the next page) 16 SANDSTORM DOUBLE-CHAMBER INSTALLATION MANUAL ™...
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If gravel is present, see Troubleshooting, page 18. ATTENTION Steps 2 to 8 above should be performed whenever the operation of the filtration system is resumed after being idle (i.e., after seasonal shutdown, maintenance or troubleshooting operations). DOUBLE-CHAMBER INSTALLATION MANUAL 17 SANDSTORM ™...
If the level is lower than the media level marker on the filter tank - add media. • If the level is higher than the media level marker on the filter tank - remove media. 18 SANDSTORM DOUBLE-CHAMBER INSTALLATION MANUAL ™...
5 (five) years from the date of installation. If a defect is discovered during the applicable warranty period, Netafim™ will repair or replace, at its discretion, the product or the defective part.
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