F2400 Media Filter Content GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION FILLING THE MEDIA LAYERS THE BACKWASH PROCESS OPERATING THE FILTRATION ARRAY PERIODIC CLEANING MAINTENANCE F2400 DISASSEMBLY WARRANTY June 2019...
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS The F2400 Sand Filter is designed and manufactured to achieve the highest standards of quality and finish. This media filter uses gravel (or sand) as a bed that captures the suspended matter in the water that flows through it. Media filters are particularly effective for filtering algae, organic matter and recycled water.
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Carefully open the inlet valve, fill up the array with water and check for leakage. Be careful not to over-pressurize the system. Image.1. Self-cleaning backup filter, washing valve inlet (left) Image.2. Nozzles on reinforced steel plate board (right) Rivulis F2400 Media Filter www.Rivulis.com...
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Image.3. Example of a hidraulic circuit in a backflushing valve with manual selector and latch solenoid Image. 4. Example of connections between the Programmer’s DP sensor and the inlet/outlet of the array (High pressure: red, Low pressure: black) Rivulis F2400 Media Filter www.Rivulis.com...
NOTE: In order to receive efficient filtering results, (in case the media layer is not supplied by Rivulis) care should be taken to verify that the media layer particles should have sharp edges, its minimal grain size – 0.6 mm; maximal unity coefficient - 1.5.
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1. Before opening the water entry valve of the array, verify that the exit valve is close. 2. Turn the three way valve to open position of the array’s first filter (see image 6).The filter should be now flushing. Rivulis F2400 Media Filter www.Rivulis.com...
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If head loss exceeds 0.3 bar (4.5 psi) – the filter is either partially clogged or operating under an excessive flow rate. A filtration flow-rate appropriate to the designed system flow-rate. Any other situation creates incorrect working conditions Rivulis F2400 Media Filter www.Rivulis.com...
If the filter’s gravel is contaminated by organic particles, chlorination should be performed. Chlorinate the filter at the beginning and at the end of the irrigation season.(see clause “Chlorination”) Image 7. Flow direction during filtration (left) and backwash (right). Rivulis F2400 Media Filter www.Rivulis.com...
Once a year spread a layer of grease on the top cover's handle threads. Special coating protects all Rivulis products; any damage to the protective coating of the equipment must be repaired without delay. Prior to the application of the protective paint, clean thoroughly the damaged areas with a wire brush.
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DISASSEMBLY OF F2400 ARMS COLLECTORS (LEFT) AND F2400 NOZZLES (RIGHT) POSITION EXTENDED DESCRIPTION CODE Upper cover 101064369 Cover flange F2400 20"-48" F2400 tube and arms set Collector arm* Nut connection collector arm L=100 Extension filter arm 101064370 Nozzle with nut...
Products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the warranty period of each Product Category stated below from the date of shipment from Rivulis. Rivulis will, at its sole option, repair or replace part or all of a defective Product, or refund part or the entire original purchase price under the terms and conditions of this warranty.
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