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Loading Sand Media
1.
To keep sand out off collector assembly, place
plastic sand shield over top of collector tube before
pouring sand into filter (See diagram).
2.
To support laterals and prevent lateral breakage
during loadings, fill tank about half full of water
before loading sand.
3.
Pour sand into filter, making sure that the sand is of
the correct type and quantity for the particular filter
model (Refer to filter label).
4.
Before installing valve, double-check that the correct quantity of sand has been
loaded.
5.
Remove plastic sand loading shield and keep for future use.
Installation of Multi-Port Valve
1.
Install o-ring on valve flange; make sure o-ring is clean, and has no nicks, tears, or
scrapes and lubricate with silicon based lubricant.
2.
Make sure tank and valve flanges are clean and free of sand; put valve on top of tank.
Vertical pipe of collector assembly inserts into base of valve.
3.
Install clamp; make sure knob is positioned for easy access for filter maintenance.
Valve port labelled "Pump" should point toward pump.
INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY
Make sure gasket area on top of tank is free of
sand before installing valve.
Pantera High-Rate Sand Filter Owner's Manual
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