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® ® HARMSCO Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filters Models: HUR 1X170FL, HUR 3X170FL HUR 5X170FL, & HUR 8X170FL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL HUR 8X170FL HUR 5X170FL HUR 1X170FL HUR 3X170FL Harmsco Filtration Products ® With Patented Up-Flow and Tangential/Rotational Flow Filtration Technology www.harmsco.com...
® utilizes the Harmsco Hurricane HC/170 size cartridge filter in various quantities from one per housing (HUR 1X170FL) to 8 per housing (HUR 8X170FL). ® The Hurricane HC/170 cartridges are available in many micron ratings, styles and materials of construction. High temperature cartridges are also available. Consult ®...
The use of any filter cartridges other than Genuine Harmsco ® Hurricane filter cartridges will void certifications by NSF International. This product is manufactured under one or more of the following patents: U.S. NO. 4,187,179; 3,720,322; CANADA NO. 977,693; GT. BRIT. NO. 1,372,014; W. GERMANY NO. 2,261,817;...
Install plug or appropriate valve into the vent port provided. ● Lubricate Swing Bolt Assemblies (all models) & Davit Assemblies (HUR 3X170FL, HUR 5X170FL & HUR 8X170FL) using Food Grade grease with PTFE and NSF rated H1 only. ● Replace cartridge(s) when certain conditions exist. For example: 1.
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® ® HARMSCO Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filters INSTALLATION/SET-UP ® ® The following instructions & diagrams show the Harmsco Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filter housing with typical plumbing hook-up requirements. All steps of the installation are to be performed by qualified personnel. 1.
® ® HARMSCO Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filters SPECIFICATIONS Specification Model H U R 1X 170FL H U R 3X 170FL H U R 5X 170FL H U R 8X 170FL C artridge Q uantity R ecommended Flow R ate, gal/min Max.
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® ® HARMSCO Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filters Installation Block Diagram * Models with –HP suffix = 200 psi. ® Copyright Harmsco Inc. All rights reserved. Page 7 of 25 1243-HP, MANUAL - HUR FL...
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® ® HARMSCO Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filters Installation Diagram Model HUR 3X170FL ® Copyright Harmsco Inc. All rights reserved. Page 9 of 25 1243-HP, MANUAL - HUR FL...
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® ® HARMSCO Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filters Installation Diagram Model HUR 5X170FL ® Copyright Harmsco Inc. All rights reserved. Page 10 of 25 1243-HP, MANUAL - HUR FL...
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® ® HARMSCO Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filters Installation Diagram Model HUR 8X170FL ® Copyright Harmsco Inc. All rights reserved. Page 11 of 25 1243-HP, MANUAL - HUR FL...
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® ® HARMSCO Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filters CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT 1. Isolate unit from all water sources (close I/O lines) and relieve pressure to housing by first opening the housing’s “Bottom Drain” and let drain completely. See Installation Diagrams (pgs. 8-11). This will protect the cartridges (installed) from experiencing a reverse flow that could cause damage.
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CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT cont. 5. When all of the Swing Bolt hardware is disengaged, the Lid can be removed. 5 a. For Model HUR 1X170FL the Handles on the Lid are used to raise and remove the Lid. Note: The Lid must be raised sufficiently to clear the Cartridge Lifting Handle prior to removal.
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® ® HARMSCO Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filters CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT cont. 5 b. Models HUR 3X170FL, HUR 5X170FL & HUR 8X170FL all have a Davit Assembly and Lid Lifting Wheel to raise and lower the Lid. To raise Lid, turn Lid Lifting Wheel clockwise. To lower Lid, turn Wheel counter-clockwise.
® ® HARMSCO Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filters CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT cont. 6. Install Cartridge Handle(s), part #362-L, to Cartridge(s). Tighten securely to seal with Top End Cap to prevent by-passing of the Cartridge. Cartridge Lifting Handle Part #362-L Top End Cap ®...
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® ® HARMSCO Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filters CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT cont. 7. With swing bolts disengaged and lid removed, install Cartridge/Handle assembly(s) onto Stand-pipe(s). Position Cartridge/Handle assembly downward until Cartridge’s Bottom End Cap contacts the housing’s Tube Sheet. The Cartridge’s Bottom End Cap will seal with the Stand-pipe Coupling to prevent by-passing.
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® ® HARMSCO Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filters CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT cont. Lid Lifting Wheel Stand-pipe Stand-pipe Coupling Cartridge Bottom Housing End Cap Seal Tube Sheet Support Tube Sheet Lower Housing Chamber Section View Model HUR 3X170FL 8. Inspect Housing O-ring and make sure that it is free from cracks and debris. 9.
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® ® HARMSCO Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filters CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT cont. 12. Return all Swing Bolts, Eye Nuts, & Washers to their closure position. 13. Tighten all Eye Nuts by hand in a “star/criss-cross” pattern several times until all Eye Nuts are uniformly tight. Make sure Lid position and alignment to Housing is maintained.
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® ® HARMSCO Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filters Filter Cartridge Cleaning Instructions: For Filter Housings With Swing Bolt Closure. * * NOTICE * * THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ AND FOLLOWED PRIOR TO USE. ® ® Harmsco Hurricane cartridges are made of Polyester Plus™, a proprietary blend of polyester fibers, which can be cleaned, and re-used, in most applications and micron ratings.
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® ® HARMSCO Hurricane Swing Bolt Water Filters Cartridge Replacement Instructions (Quick Reference): For Filter Housings With Swing Bolt Closure. * * NOTICE * * THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ AND FOLLOWED PRIOR TO USE. Always Isolate And Remove Pressure From Housing Before Servicing. Housing is to be shut off and drained of fluid by first opening the lower drain.
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**NOTICE** Some of the information contained in this publication has been obtained from outside sources and is considered accurate. Temperature ratings, flow rates and chemical resistance can be affected by a number of unknown factors. For this reason, we do not assume any liability for the accuracy or completeness of the data in this publication. End users should perform their own tests to determine suitability for each application.
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