Important Warning And Safety Instructions - Pentair FULLFLOXF F Series Installation And User Manual

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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important Notice:
This guide provides installation and operation instructions for
this product. Consult Pentair with any questions regarding this
equipment.
Attention Installer: This guide contains important information about the
installation, operation and safe use of this product. This information should
be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment after installation
or left on or near the filter.
Attention User: This manual contains important information that will
help you in operating and maintaining this filter. Please retain it for future
reference.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol
on your system or in this manual, look for one of the
following signal words and be alert to the potential for
personal injury.
Warns about hazards that can cause death, serious
personal injury, or major property damage if ignored.
Warns about hazards that may cause death, serious
personal injury, or major property damage if ignored.
Warns about hazards that may or can cause minor
personal injury or property damage if ignored.
NOTE Indicates special instructions not related to hazards.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on
equipment. Keep safety labels in good condition; replace if missing or
damaged.
Before installing this product, read and follow all
warning notices and instructions which are included.
Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe
injury, death, or property damage. Call (800) 831-7133 for additional free
copies of these instructions.
Consumer Information and Safety
This filter is designed and manufactured to provide many years of safe
and reliable service when installed, operated and maintained according
to the information in this manual and the installation codes referred to in
later sections. Throughout the manual, safety warnings and cautions are
identified by the " " symbol. Be sure to read and comply with all of the
warnings and cautions.
Do not operate the filter until you have read and
understand clearly all the operating instructions and
warning messages for all equipment that is a part of the pool circulating
system. The following instructions are intended as a guide for initially
operating the filter in a general pool installation, however each installation
may have unique conditions where the starting procedure could be
different. Failure to follow all operating instructions and warning messages
can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.
Do not permit children to use this product.
Use only a PTFE or silicone based lubricant when
lubricating the O-rings on the union and bulkhead
couplings. Use of petroleum based products will damage the equipment.
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FULLFLO F-SERIES Vertical Grid D.E. Filter Installation and User' s Guide
SYSTEM OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE.
When any part of the circulating system, (e.g., closure,
pump, filter, valve(s), etc.), is serviced, air can enter
the system and become pressurized. Pressurized
air can cause the top closure to separate which can
result in severe injury, death, or property damage. To avoid this potential
hazard, follow these instructions:
1. Let air and pressure out of system before and after servicing.
a. Shut off pump and RELIEVE PRESSURE by opening
the manual air/pressure relief valve before servicing,
including before tightening the clamp bolt. Follow the
Opening the Filter instructions exactly (page 5).
b. Follow Start-Up Instructions exactly after completing service
(page 8). The air/pressure relief valve must remain open
until water comes out, allowing all air out of the system.
2. Install lid and clamp ring properly.
a. Follow the Installing the Filter Lid and Clamp Ring instructions
exactly (page 7). The nut must be tightened until the spring
is compressed when clamp is installed. Tap the clamp
with a rubber mallet or similar tool after clamp installation
to ensure proper seating.
3. Maintain circulation system properly to help prevent air entering
the system.
a. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately, (e.g.,
closure, pressure gauge, valve(s), O-rings, etc.).
b. Maintain proper water level in the pool or spa.
4. Verify that the return line to the pool is unobstructed. Ensure
return valves are open and any winterizing plugs are removed.
Due to the potential risk that can be involved it is
recommended that the pressure test be kept to
the minimum time required by the local code. Do
not allow people to work around the system when
the circulation system is under pressure test. Post
appropriate warning signs and establish a barrier around the pressurized
equipment. If the equipment is located in an equipment room, lock the
door and post a warning sign.
Never attempt to adjust any closures or lids or attempt to remove or
tighten bolts when the system is pressurized. These actions can result in
a separation or failure of system components. This instantaneous release
of energy can cause components to be accelerated to high velocities and
to travel far distances. These components could cause severe personal
injury or death if they were to strike a person.
Never exceed the maximum operating pressure of
the system components. Exceeding these limits
could result in a component failing under pressure.
This instantaneous release of energy can cause
the closure to separate and could cause severe
personal injury or death if they were to strike a person.