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Contents PREFACE ....................2 DISCLAIMER STATEMENT ............... 2 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS STATEMENT ............. 2 GENERAL INFORMATION ................. 6 INTRODUCTION ..................6 STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS ............6 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ............... 7 HEALTH AND SAFETY ................7 Safety Guidelines ...................... 7 Safety Notices......................8 System Safety Precautions ..................
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Pipe Installation ...................... 21 Support Spacing for PVC ..................21 Recommended Support Spacing (In Feet) ............. 22 PVC Flange Installation Data .................. 23 VALVE INSTALLATION ................25 Butterfly Valves ....................... 25 Installation of Butterfly Valves ................. 26 CONTROLLER INSTALLATION ............... 27 PNEUMATIC CONNECTIONS ..............
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General ........................58 1-Year Maintenance Schedule ................58 5-Year Maintenance Schedule ................58 10-Year Maintenance Schedule ................59 Tube Wash Procedure .................... 60 Chemical Clean Procedure ..................60 Flexible Tube Element Chemical Cleaning ............. 62 Lowering the Tubesheet into Maintenance Position ..........62 Raising the Tubesheet into Operating Position ............
If questions arise that this manual does not specifically answer, contact Technical Support for assistance at the information provided below: Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC - Neptune Benson, Inc. Technical and Aftermarket Parts Support: +1-800-832-8002 (toll-free) +1-401-821-2200 (toll) E-mail: nbtechsupport@evoqua.com...
Terms and Definitions Agitation – Mechanical or manual movement to dislodge filter aid and dirt from the filter element. Bump – The process which removes the filter aid. See Agitation. Diatomite-type Filter – A pressure or vacuum type device designed to filter water through a thin layer of filter aid.
All personnel should be thoroughly familiar with the procedures contained in this manual. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the equipment is used properly and safely, strictly following the instructions contained in the manual. Safety Notices Safety notices are located throughout this manual at the point where the risk is encountered.
Potential h igh -pressure hazards exist wh ile ser vicing high -pressure air supply lines and disconnecting any compressed air tubing leading to the pneumatically actuated control valves. Wear eye protection and ensure pressures are relieved before ser vicing high-pressure air lines and equipment. This s ys tem may use chemicals that may be highly corros ive .
Delivery Safety Precautions ALWAYS INSPECT LIFTING EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO USE. OUT OF SERVICE AND DAMAGED EQUIPMENT CAN FAIL IN SERVICE AND CAN CAUSE S EVERE PERSONAL INJU RY AND/OR DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. LIFT LOADS ONLY AS HIGH AS NECESSARY TO MOV E F ROM ONE SURFACE TO ANOTHER.
Report shipping damage promptly to both Neptune Benson and the carrier to ensure repair or replacement. Avoid releasing equipment Important for installation until all damage c laims and/or shortage problems have been resolved. Installation Safety Precautions The weight of the skid presents a crush hazard.
Labels and Data Plates Model number guide: Data Plate: Every Defender will have its own unique data plate. The data plate contains critical information regarding the installation and operation of the filter. Removal of this data plate will void the filter’s warranty.
Operating Limits Filter Rate: 0.5 – 2 GPM/SF Working Pressure: 50 psi Maximum Differential Pressure: 15 psi Storage Temperature: -25 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, -31 to 48 degrees Celsius Operating Temperature: 0 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, -17 to 48 degrees Celsius Maximum Chlorine Concentration: Do not exceed more than 5 ppm for continuous immersion.
Installation The filter contains internal parts that are vertically deployed. Always transport and handle the filter in an upright position. Connect air to valve. Open to pressurize. Do Not Close after Remove Plug pressurized Lifting Lugs Figure 1: Positioning and Erection of Tanks If the filter needs to be positioned horizontally for access reasons, the bump mechanism must be pressurized to a minimum of 75 PSI prior to tilting the tank.
Grounding lug mounting locations are available on each leg of the filter, each location is indicated by a sticker. Proper grounding is essential to help slow corrosion that can be caused by stray current. Refer to the Vacuum Transfer System Diagram for more information on the grounding lug locations.
With the filter tank in its installed location, use a 1/2 inch carbide drill bit and drill a 6 inch- deep hole in the floor. There should be a total of 6 1/2 inches depth from the top of leg plate.
within the center inside the nozzle connection. If you cannot observe an opening somewhat smaller than a pinhead, clean or replace the gauge. Switch the positions of gauges to verify the operation of a gauge. Doing so indicates whether a gauge requires repair or replacement.
cemented, screwed, or flanged – should be made while the pipe is held in a temporary support. Once the joints have been completed, the final clamping can be completed. When correctly installed, a clamp, holder, or pipe connection can be loosened or removed without the pipeline shifting position.
PVC Flange Installation Data Follow the illustrated bolt-tightening sequence. Recommended gaskets are full face, 1/8 inch thick, elastomeric, 50–70 Shore A hardness. Fully lubricate the bolt threads. Always use full size flat washers with bolts and nuts. Always use primer and heavy-bodied PVC cement. 1 1/2 to 3 inch 4 to 8 inch...
Valve Installation Butterfly Valves Dominion™ Butterfly Valves have nylon-coated cast aluminum bodies and nylon-coated ductile iron discs with stainless steel stems. The valves have bushings around the handle shaft to keep the water from leaking out of the shaft. As the valve ages, these bushings tend to dry out. The dryness, combined with dust and dirt, inhibits valve operation which increases the force required to turn the valve handle.
Installation of Butterfly Valves Rotate the valve disc so that it is almost closed, Do not install Do not install approximately 3/8 inch in the valve the valve with from the outside surface of with the disc the flanges the valve body. This will spread keep the torque of the disc from distorting the rubber...
Controller Installation Figure 6: Control Enclosure Figure 7: Control Enclosure Mounting Please refer to important safety notes on the following page: Page 27...
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Electric al Requirements: D isconnec t with GFCI and overcurrent protection is required. Recommended protection: 120/230 VAC, NOTE 15/10 A. Power wiring is to be 12AWG 90°C and control wiring is to be 16AWG 90°C Service Conditions: The ambient air temperature does not exceed +40°C (104*F) and its average over a period of 24 hours does not exceed +35°C (95°F).
PNEUMATIC CONNECTIONS Control Enclosure Manifold block Solenoid Tubing to valves and bump mechanism (included) Hose to solenoid, 1/2 inch See pneumatic Filter/Regulator tubing 1/2 inch instant fitting installation 1/2 inch shut off valve (not included) 1/2 inch hard pipe from compressor main line Do not use PVC (not included) Figure 8: Control Enclosure and Filter/Regulator Page 29...
Filter/Regulator Connect the line from the compressor to the filter/regulator. Connect the filter/regulator to the Defender leg as pictured in 7-A. Attach the filter/regulator using two 1/4 x 1 inch screws, washers, and nuts (included). For Assero models attach the regulator to mounting tab on desired Defender head bolt pictured in 7-B.
Pneumatic Solenoid Valves Using 1/2 inch poly tubing, connect the manifold block of the pneumatic solenoid valve to the filter/regulator. Figure 10: Pneumatic Solenoid Valves (Bottom View) Page 31...
Pneumatic Tubing Installation Exhaust 1/2 inch quick- exhaust valve (Cast in valve) 1/4 inch OD poly tubing for all valves Air supply CLOSE OPEN Precoat valve 1/2 inch nipple 3/8 inch OD poly tubing (provided) CLOSE OPEN Plugged connections Top closes valve B Effluent valve Mufflers 1/2 inch OD poly tubing from...
Pneumatic Actuator Tubing Connections Valve Disc Position Closed Stop Indicator Open Stop Air to CLOSE Air to OPEN Valve Valve Actuator Is Bolted To Valve As Shown Figure 12: Pneumatic Actuator Setup Page 33...
Actuator Installation and Adjustment Flow (Speed) Control Valves Pneumatic actuators are provided with the flow control valves. The flow control valves connected to the pneumatic actuators are used to regulate the speed of the butterfly valve operation. Shut off the air supply. Remove the tubing from the closed port of the pneumatic actuator.
Vacuum Transfer Unit Vacuum Transfer System Diagram: Vacuum transfer unit Suction line Vacuum transfer valve 1 1/2 inch Cut vacuum hose length to pipe suit (See Vacuum hose valve Vacuum vent valve Vacuum Hose to Media Plumb to waste independently (Use leftover hose cut off from the vacuum transfer unit)
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Vacuum hose Flexible coupling with stainless steel pipe clamps Figure 15: Vacuum Hose Connection Detail A LL F IT TI N G S, V ALV E S , A N D H ARD W ARE AS S HO W N ARE S C HE D ULE ( SC H ) NOTE 8 0 P OL YV IN YL C HL O RIDE ( PV C ) AN D A RE S U P PLIE D B Y N E P TU N E - B E N S ON ™...
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Vacuum Transfer Unit Wiring: A LL E LE C T RI C AL C ON N E C T I ON S ARE F O R SC HE M A T I C RE FE RE N CE O N LY . NOTE T H E Y D O N O T IN DI C A TE E X A CT L OC A TI O N S .
T H E FIL TE R AN D M O S T O F I T S A CCE S S ORI E S ARE AC CE P T A BLE F OR U N PR O TE C TE D I N S T AL LA T I ON S T H A T ARE E X P OS E D T O T HE E LE M E N T S . T H E V A C UU M T R AN S FE R UN I T AN D T HE C O M PRE S S O R M AN UF A C T URE R NOTE P R O H IBI T E X P O S URE T O T HE E LE ME N T S.
Initial Startup Pre-Startup Check Use iron or galvanized piping (not PVC) from the compressor up to the filter/regulator mounted on the filter tank. Add a valve for isolating just before the filter/regulator. All plumbing and valving must be installed per the appropriate Defender® Regenerative Media Filter Schematic and Parts List.
Controller Parameters/Setup Setup Instructions The Defender® RMF12 has several selections available for programming to your specific facility needs. Figure 18: System Idle Screen From the System Idle screen, press MENU. Page 40...
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Figure 19: Menu Screen Press SETUP. From the Login pop-up window, press the Password field, and then enter the password using the pop-up keyboard. The default password is 22222. Press OK to confirm the password and close the pop-up window. The Setup Submenu screen contains several options detailed in the sections below .
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PARAMETERS Figure 20: Parameters Screen The field to the right of each parameter contains a default value. These parameters should be reviewed and modified as required for each filter. Press the ? to right of the parameter value to display a description of the parameter. From the Menu screen, the VIEW option allows you to view the parameters;...
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Parameters and their default values (factory setting): Parameter Default Notes Precoat Cycle Time 10 minutes Time system is in the closed precoat loop. Effluent Valve Close Delay 0 seconds Time after bump is initiated to close the effluent valve. Regen Valve Open to Precoat Time 5 seconds Time display on the screen prior Opening Precoat Valve to start of...
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Tank Drain Option (Auto Drain Valve Open to flush tank bottom) Tank Drain On Time 5 Seconds Time that the valve is open. Precoat Line Option (Auto Valve to allow make up water for TDS control) Precoat Line On Time 5 seconds Time that the valve is open.
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Auto Restart after Power Fail When set to ON, the system restarts automatically after a power failure. Remote ON/OFF Control When set to ON, the system can be controlled via remote access. Alarm Relay Output When set to ON, turns on the relay when any alarm is active, and turns it off when the alarm is cleared.
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DELTA-P BUMP Figure 21: Edit Delta-P Bump Screen On this screen, you can enable the filter to automatically bump when a preset pressure differential is reached by using the following settings: Analog Pressure Enable: ON. Never operate the system with this set to OFF. Difference Value: 12 PSI (factory default) Seconds before Alarm: 0 seconds (factory default) Page 46...
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PRESSURE INPUT Figure 22: Pressure Input Screen On this screen, you can configure the filter to monitor the available air pressure and shut down the system if the value falls below the preset value: Analog Pressure: Analog Low Pressure Cutoff: 50 PSI High Pressure Cutoff: 120 PSI Influent High-Pressure Cutoff: 25 PSI Effluent High-Pressure Cutoff: 25 PSI...
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ANALOG SCALING On this screen, you can view each transducer scale and value. Transducers are scaled from the factory and do not require adjustment during startup. Figure 23: Analog Scaling Screen Page 48...
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SCHEDULE TYPES This screen contains four submenus. All the screens on these submenus contain seven sets of selections representing the seven days of the week and a time schedule, allowing you to program the event for specific days and times. BUMP SCHEDULE BUMP BLOCK SCHEDULE DRAIN SCHEDULE (optional, to periodically flush bottom of the tank)
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Enter the time at which you want the bump to automatically start. Bump Block Scheduler: Set a window of time to block a bump from occurring. This is used if you want to prevent a bump from occurring during hours when the pool is open. For this you need to select a start and end window schedule.
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ADVANCED SETTINGS The Advanced Settings screen has five submenus: ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC: Opens electrical drawings. REBOOT SYSTEM: Reboots the operator panel. CONTROLLER DIAGNOSTICS: Displays the diagnostic information of the controller. PANEL SETUP: Provides Operator Panel setup options. Refer to Advanced Topics. IO DIAGNOSTICS: Allows individual manual testing of all relays.
Dry Test Guide IO Diagnostics This feature allows for testing the pneumatics, pumps, vacuums, and relays prior to starting the filter. In System Idle mode, press MENU. Press SETUP. In the Log-in pop-up box, enter the passcode 22222 (factory default), and then press OK. Press ADVANCE.
Media Requirements NSF Standard 50 approved perlite is required. Load amounts are specified by the NSF Standard 50 Certified media packaging of the manufacture’s recommendation. Loading Perlite-Vacuum Transfer The Defender filter should never be allowed to run without the approved media. When it is time to begin recirculating water follow the instructions in section “Recharging Perlite (Drain/Rinse)”.
Operational Overview View Information From the System Idle screen, press MENU, and then VIEW to open the VIEW INFORMATION screen. Figure 26: View Information Screen This screen contains eight sub-menus: STATISTICS SYSTEM INFO BUMP BLOCK: View the bump block schedule. O &...
The Statistics screen displays a 30-day history of: Filter Stats Bump Stats Automatic: By pressure differential or time schedule. Manual: By pressing the BUMP. Basket Clean Stats Drain/Rinse Stats SYSTEM INFO The System Information screen contains the following information: Current Info: Controller last download date: Controller Mode/Serial #: The model and serial number of the filter.
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Media recharge is required when: The pressure differential reaches 10–12 PSI shortly after bumping. The required system recirculation flow rate cannot be maintained. The media does not coat well or does not readily release from the flex tubes and into the suspension. See Tubewash Procedure.
O N CE T HE T AN K H A S BE E N DR AI N E D AN D RI N S E D S A TI S F AC T O RIL Y, TH E D 7 A UT O M A TI C ALL Y P RO M P T S Y OU T O PE R F ORM A V A C U U M TR AN S FE R A S IN S TR U C TE D IN L O AD IN G P E RLI TE / V AC U U M TRA N S FE R S TE P S 3 –...
Maintenance General 1-Year Maintenance Schedule The following preventative maintenance schedule should be followed annually to ensure proper performance. • Filter Tank: Visually inspect the finish and touch up any blemishes with the supplied touch up paint. • Head Bolts: Verify torque and retighten hardware as required. Refer to Figure 88: Head Torque. •...
10-Year Maintenance Schedule In addition to the 1-Year and 5-Year Maintenance Schedules, the following preventative maintenance schedule should be followed every 10 years to ensure proper performance. • Felt Gasket: Visually inspect the felt gasket and replace as required. If gasket does not require replacement. It should be inspected annually until it is replaced.
Tube Wash Procedure This procedure is required whenever the Flextubes become fouled and/or when a media change does not return the filter to its clean pressure differential. Fouled flex tubes will have an uneven, spotty precoat. Bump and perform a drain and rinse to remove debris from the tank At the upper right-hand corner of the control enclosure, shut the breaker off.
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19. Close precoat vent line valve. Press next. 20. Allow the system to precoat for two minutes, then press stop. 21. Open the precoat vent line to dissipate pressure build up. F a il u re t o v e nt t h e t ank wi l l res ult i n p res s u ri zat i on of t h e r eci rc ul at i on NOTE s ys t em t hat m a y r es u lt i n c at as t r o ph ic f ai lu r e.
Flexible Tube Element Chemical Cleaning Refer to Indoor Pools and Outdoor Pools for the recommended cleaning frequency. Volume Volume Suggested Pounds Suggested Kilograms Defender Model # (gal) (M3) (lbs) of Cleaner (kg) of Cleaner SP-27-48-487 SP-29-36-200 through SP-29-36-500 SP-33-48-732 SP-41-48-1038 1.70 SP-49-48-1548 2.33...
10. Once there is no longer any weight on the Bump Removal Jig, the threaded rod will need to be removed from the lift shaft. Carefully use channel locks to loosen the threaded rod. This can also be done by using a jam nut against the nut (Mark 4). Raising the Tubesheet into Operating Position Procedure: 1.
Bump Assembly Maintenance Lift Shaft Maintenance Procedure: 1. Complete the procedure for Lowering the Tubesheet into Maintenance Position. 2. Remove any pneumatic tubing from the bump assembly 3. Remove the nuts bolting the bump assembly to the filter head. The Bump assembly can now be removed.
Hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washers Hex Nut O-ring, lift shaft Bump tire Snap ring O-ring, bump bushing Mounting flange O-ring, lift shaft Bump bushing, HDPE O-ring, bump bushing Lift shaft Figure 29: Bump Assembly Head Removal This procedure is to be followed when any kind of maintenance or repair is required inside the filter tank which cannot be accessed from the various open connections or manways.
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Shut off the air supply and vent the air out via the filter regulator. Remove the pneumatic tubing from the bump mechanism. Disconnect the effluent and vacuum piping that are bolted to the head. Disconnect the tubing from the gauge panel, and then remove the gauge panel bracket by removing the nuts.
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SP-27-48-487 SP-24-42-327 SP-18-48-176 SP-29-200 through 500 SP-41-48-1038 SP-33-48-732 SP-29 Head Torque Sequence Head bolts to be tightened down in two stages: Stage 1: 20 lbf⋅ft Stage 2: 45 lbf⋅ft SP-55-48-2076 SP-49-48-1548 Head bolts to be tightened down in (3) stages: Stage 1: 75 lbf⋅ft Stage 2: 150 lbf⋅ft Figure 30: Head Torque...
Felt Gasket Replacement Procedure If filter is in operation, start by bumping and draining the filter, and then shut down the filter system. Isolate the filter, isolate the compressed air, deenergize the control panel and drain the tank. NOTE: If tubes still seem to be caked with residue, we recommend a Tubewash prior to shutting down the system.
Troubleshooting Errors and Alarms The RMF Controller requires two critical inputs to operate effectively and safely. Without a minimum of 50 PSI of air pressure and a positive signal from the motor starter that the pump is running, the RMF Controller will return to idle mode and display an alarm in red at the top of the screen.
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When any predefined alarm condition occurs, it is indicated on the top alarm banner in the panel screen. The ALARM button blinks. Press ALARM to open the Active Alarm screen. Page 70...
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Figure 32: Example Active Alarm Screen This Active Alarm screen example indicates a loss of air pressure. Press the acknowledge button (check mark icon) to acknowledge the current alarm. Page 71...
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Figure 33: Alarm History Screen CLEAR HISTORY: Clears all alarm and warning messages from the system. Page 72...
Troubleshooting Guide Component Problem Probable Cause Solution Vacuum Vacuum does not Vacuum unit is not Toggle on/off switch while vacuum is Transfer turn on when turned on at the device. active on control panel. System activated on control Vacuum is not getting Verify wiring is correct and power is panel.
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Filter Tank Head is leaking. Bolts around perimeter Re-torque bolts to specification. of tank are loose. Tank is draining Tank drain port is While pump is running, slowly open the slowly. blocked with dirt and drain valve to purge the drain port. debris.
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RMF 12 Menu Passcode Operator: 22222 Admin: EWT Controller Screen is blank. 24V power is not being Verify the 24V power supply has green supplied to HMI. LED indicator and that 24V is supplied to the HMI connector. HMI works for a Inconsistent incoming A line power filter could be installed to while and then locks...
Optional Features Automated Drain Option This is a nonstandard option available for a periodic flush of the tank bottom of large debris without the need to replace the media. For further details please contact Neptune Benson. Drain valve with pneumatic actuator Figure 34: Automated Drain Option Page 76...
Defender® RMF Schematic and Parts List EQUIPMENT IS SHOWN FOR SCHEMATIC PURPOSES ONLY. REF ER TO THE PROJECT PROPOSAL AND SUBMITTALS FOR A LIST OF NOTE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY NEPTUNE -BENSON™. PNEUMATIC TUBING OR WIRING NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY. Page 80...
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Filter Components – Included in Package Mark Reference Notes Pneumatic bumping assembly Quick exhaust valve Lifting davit Viewing window Gauge panel Influent check valve Effluent valve Air-operated butterfly valve, normally open. Install the effluent valve directly on the precoat tee. Locate the actuator where the valve position can be viewed from the floor.
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Filter Accessory Components – Available Upon Request Mark Reference Notes Green drive VFD With by-pass. ETS UV treatment system This is a package. controller ETS UV chamber ETS UV EZ strainer Shown with automated option. ETS UV bypass Gear-operated butterfly valve, normally closed. ETS UV isolation Gear- or lever-operated butterfly valve, normally open.
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Filter Components – Included in Package Mark Reference Notes Pneumatic bumping assembly Quick exhaust valve Viewing window Gauge panel Influent check valve Effluent valve Air-operated butterfly valve, normally open. Install the effluent valve directly on the precoat tee. Locate the actuator where the valve position can be viewed from the floor.
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Filter Accessory Components – Available Upon Request Mark Reference Notes Green drive VFD With by-pass. ETS UV treatment system This is a package. controller ETS UV treatment system ETS UV EZ strainer Shown with automated option. ETS UV bypass Gear-operated butterfly valve, normally closed. ETS UV isolation Gear- or lever-operated butterfly valve, normally open.
Health and Safety Cautions and Warnings Prior to operating or servicing this filter system, read and understand the information provided in this manual. If anything is not clear, before proceeding contact Neptune Benson Technical Support at the phone number provided on the cover of this manual for assistance. Keep this and other associated manuals for future reference and for new operators or qualified service personnel.
Hazard Alerting Symbols The triangular, yellow safety symbol provides a visual identification of a hazardous situation. Electrical Shock Foot Crush Sharp Element Loud Noise Pinch Point Inhalation Chemical Burn Moving Parts Prohibited Action Symbols The circular safety symbol with red border communicates action that should not be taken. Do Not Tilt Page 86...
Mandatory Action Symbols These blue, circular safety symbols communicate actions that should be taken to avoid hazardous situations. The complete safety notice will identify the hazard, describe the consequence of not avoiding the hazard and how to avoid the hazard. LIFT LOADS ONLY AS HIGH AS NECESSARY TO MOV E F ROM ONE SURFACE TO ANOTHER.
Product Safety The following notices apply to product/equipment operation and performance without affecting personal safety. CAUTIONS INDICAT E A SITUATION THAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE OR CAUTION DEST RUCTION OF EQUIPMENT, OR OTHERWISE VOID PRODUCT WARRANT Y. Provides reminder, preparatory or qualifying information important for successfully understanding content or performing instructions.
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