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Pentair maytronics ecoclear EC 25 Installation & Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Media Filter Installation & Operation Manual EC 25 EC 28 Manufactured by...
  • Page 2 CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Hazardous Pressure Incorrectly installed or tested equipment may fail, causing severe injury or property damage. Read and follow instructions in owner’s manual when installing and operating equipment. Have a trained pool professional perform all pressure tests. Turn pump off before changing valve position Do not unscrew MPV clamp while pump is running All glued fittings and pipe work should be allowed to dry to atmosphere for 24 hours before closing the installation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Specifications Filter Application Installation/ Assembly Operation Start up Service & Maintenace Replacement Parts Troubleshooting Media Filter Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Backwash Flow Maximum Flow Filter Area Model Product Rate Rate (LPM) (LPM) Ecoclear® Media Filter EC-25-50 3.4 / 0.32 25” / 50mm MPV Ecoclear® Media Filter EC-28-50 4.4 / 0.41 28” / 50mm MPV Glass Valve port Sand (kg) Model size (mm)
  • Page 5: Filter Application

    FILTER APPLICATION – GENERAL INFORMATION This filter is designed for use in domestic/residential swimming pool installations with correctly sanitised fresh or salt chlorinated water. Suitable for use with sand, Zelbrite or glass filter media. 1. Locate the filter system as close to the pool as practical. 2.
  • Page 6: Installation/ Assembly

    INSTALLATION / ASSEMBLY OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS Installation of filter should be only carried out by qualified personnel. Ensure that the under-drain assembly (hub, laterals & tube) are properly assembled & installed prior to adding filter media (sand). 1. The filter internals comprise of a collector hub and eight (8) laterals, which are supplied packaged seperately with the collector hub and are stored inside the filter tank prior to shipment.
  • Page 7 5. Connect pipe from pump discharge to valve port labelled “PUMP”; use union provided. Assemble union as follows for leak free operation: - O-ring and sealing surfaces must be clean. - Assemble hand tight only (No wrenches). - NO pipe compound or teflon tape on unions. 6.
  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION The operation and the positions of valve settings are as follows: Valve Settings Function Filter Normal filtration and vacuuming; water goes through filter to pool. Waste Lowers pool level or drains pool; water bypasses filter, goes to waste. Closed Shuts off all flow to filter and pool.
  • Page 9: Start Up

    START UP Open system valve and make sure pump is filled with water. Make sure pool water level is 2” (50mm) above bottom of skimmer opening. 2. With pump OFF, set valve to ‘BACKWASH’ position. 3. Start pump, circulating water through filter to waste. NOTE: To prevent pump running dry, be sure water level never drops below bottom of skimmer inlet.
  • Page 10 START UP (CONT.) To prevent damage to system components, keep water temperature below 38 C at all times. Vacuum Pool (Refer cleaner operating manual or consult your local pool professional) Fill vacuum hose by submerging in water from one end to the other. 2.
  • Page 11 MAINTENANCE Your new product incorporates moving parts and withstands high velocity water with chemicals in it. Some of these parts will wear in the normal course and use and require checks and maintenance. Performing these checks and maintenance will identify parts that have worn and require repair.
  • Page 12: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS USED ON MODELS: EC-25-50 EC-28-50 Media Filter Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 13 REPLACEMENT PARTS Item Part No. Description EC-25-50 & EC-28-50 88281506F 2” Top Mount Valve 89280705 Pressure guage Assembly 89280104 Sight glass assembly 89280110 2” union (3 required) 89010126 Stainless Steel Clamp Assembly 02011134 O-ring for Filter Neck 89010124 EC-25-50 Standpipe with hub 89010125 EC-28-50 Standpipe with hub 01172010...
  • Page 14 REPLACEMENT PARTS USED ON MODELS: EC-25-50 EC-28-50 Media Filter Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 15 REPLACEMENT PARTS Item Part No. Description MULTIPORT 2 IN. VALVE 89280702 MPV Handle Assembly 89280809 Lid Assembly 2" MPV 89280810 Seal Rotor and Gasket Kit 2" MPV 89280705 Pressure gauge Assembly 89280110 2" UNION 89280104 Sight glass assembly 89280811 Diffuser Assembly 2" 89010126 Stainless Steel Clamp Assembly 02011134...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Filter startup pressure high and Filter requires backwash. Follow backwash procedure water flow low outlined in manual. Return line restricted - check for flow at return. Filter startup pressure low and Skimmer basket full of leaves or debris - clear skimmer water flow low basket of all foreign matter and debris.
  • Page 17 NOTES Media Filter Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 18 NOTES Media Filter Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 19 NOTES Media Filter Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 20 IMPORTANT Please attach your sales invoice/docket here as proof of purchase should warranty service be required. Please do not return warranty form to Maytronics Australia – Retain for your records. PURCHASED FROM: PURCHASE DATE: SERIAL NO: MODEL NO: Unit 2/91 Rudd Street, Oxley, QLD 4075 | Australia | 1300 693 657 | www.maytronics.com.au Information contained here in remains the property of Maytronics Australia under Australian copyright law.