Important Safety Precautions; Section 1 General Information; Section 2 Installation; Section 3 Operation - Pentair Triton Installation And User Manual

THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE SAFE, PROPER AND ECONOMICAL
OPERATION OF THE SWIMMING POOL FILTERS. STRICT OBSERVATION OF THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WILL HELP
TO AVOID DANGERS, REDUCE REPAIR COSTS AND SHUTDOWN TIMES AND INCREASE THE RELIABILITY AND
WORKING LIFE OF THE PRODUCT.
Section 1
General information
Check carton for any evidence of damage due to rough handling in shipment. If carton or any filter components are damaged, notify
the carrier immediately.
This manual contains critical safety information that must be provided to the end user. Failure to read and to
follow instructions could result in serious personal injury and/or major property damage.
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This filter operates under pressure and if assembled improperly or operated with air in the water circulation
system, the top cap (Triton
causing property damage or serious bodily injury.
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Keep safety labels in good condition and replace if missing or illegible.
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Failure to operate your filter system or inadequate filtration can cause poor visibility in your pool. This can result
in serious personal injury or drowning as a consequence of diving into turbid water or on top of obscured objects
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Please note that a filter removes organic matter and does not sanitize the pool. The pool water must be sanitized
and the water must be balanced for sparkling clear water.
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Filters should never be tested or subjected to air or gas under pressure. All gases are compressible and
constitute a serious hazard when under pressure. Severe injury or property damage could occur if the filter is
subjected to air or gas pressure.
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Operating at excessive vacuum levels can cause the vessel to crack and could cause property damage.
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To prevent damage to the equipment and possible injury, always turn the pump off before changing the valve
position.
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Always visually inspect the filter components during normal servicing to ensure structural safety. Replace any
item that is cracked, deformed or otherwise visually defective. Defective filter components can allow the filter top
or attachments to be blown off and could cause severe injury or property damage.
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Triton : Use care when installing the cap. The cap should turn freely in the filter, if resistance to insertion of the
cap is felt, then slowly remove the cap by turning counter-clockwise. The starting thread of the tank and cap must
engage properly in order to close the cap securely. Do not cross-thread the cap. Failure to install the cap properly
can cause the cap to be blown off and could cause severe personal injury and/or property damage. Never attempt
to tighten or loosen the cap while the pump is running. Failure to follow this instruction can result in the cap
blowing off and causing severe injury and/or property damage. Failure to position the automatic breather vent
correctly inside the cap will allow excessive trapped air to accumulate in the filter. Trapped air and failure to close
the cap properly can cause the cap to be blown off and could cause severe injury and/or property damage.
Section 2
Installation
Install the filter in a dry, well-ventilated location with adequate access for servicing. Place the filter in its permanent location on a
completely level base, preferably made of concrete poured as a single slab or on a platform constructed of concrete blocks or
bricks. Pipes should preferably be made of PVC. Set the suction pipe at a slight angle to avoid the formation of air bubbles. Fit the
valve (follow drawings at the end of this manual) and position the filter in the correct place. Make sure that the valve on the filter can
be easily accessed. Then fit the plumbing.
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Triton : Fit pressure gauge and T-adaptor to cap.
Section 3
Operation
Before pouring media, look inside and check lower underdrain for broken ore loose laterals. The sand is put in through the opening
in the top of the filter.
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Triton : Turn the top diffuser system sideways until it clicks tight. Fill the tank 1/3 full with water. Protect the thread on the filter by
covering it with adhesive tape. Next fill the filter with the specified amount of gravel and then sand. Do this carefully to avoid
damaging the bottom laterals. After filling, turn the top diffuser pipe back to its original vertical and centered position so that it again
clicks into position. Remove the adhesive tape and clean the thread. Pull the air relief tubing slightly upwards, so the breather pipe
strainer will fit into the cap after the cap has been fitted. Place the O-ring seal on the cap and tighten hand-tight with wrench. Shift
valve handle to "Rinse" position. Now start the pump and open the bleed valve until water begins to appear from the blow-off
opening in the bleed valve.
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Tagelus : Fill tank for 1/3 with water. Before filling the filter, sand guide should be on the pipe. Fill the filter with the specified
quantity of gravel, afterwards with sand. Remove the sand guide. Assemble the valve to the filter and tighten with the clamp ring.
Connect the piping. Turn the valve into position "Rinse" and start the pump for at least 1 minute.
Never shift valve handle position while pump is running

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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) or top valve (Tagelus ) can separate, blowing off, which may result in an accident