HARMSCO Hurricane HUR 170 HP User manual

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
HARMSCO®FILTERS
HARMSCO
® Hurricane® Filters provide exceptionally long lter runs, reduced maintenance and lower ltration costs
when used as combination centrifugal separator and cartridge lter or in conventional ltration applications.
HUR 40 HP
HOW THEY WORK
Up-ow Cartridge Filtration and
Angled Pleats for Lightweight
Particle Removal
Trapped air is automatically purged due to principal
of up-ow ltration. Filtered liquid exits the lter
at the highest point, as it is ltered. A secure top
plate prevents cross contamination of ltered and
unltered liquid. This patented up-ow design
allows Harmsco to utilize 100% of cartridge
surface area, providing efcient ltration. Filter
efciencies are dramatically improved to provide
longer lter runs and reduced ltration costs.
Harmsco® Hurricane® lter cartridges for the
Waterbetter® lters are available in a wide range
of micron ratings and may be cleaned and re-used
in most applications and most micron ratings.
Features
Product features include:
• 304 stainless steel lter housings
• Electro-polished for superior nish
• Resistant coatings available
• Fail-safe lids with individual studs for security
• Brass wing-nuts for convenience
• 90˚ elbow and 45˚ sweep on outlet for in-line
vertical installation
• CPVC standpipe for up-ow design
• Choice of cartridges available
Models & Specications
Three Hurricane® Filter
models are available for a
wide range of applications.
Models and specications
are as follows:
SPECIFICATION HUR 40 HP HUR 90 HP HUR 170 HP
Flow rate (GPM) Up to 50 Up to 100 Up to 150
Filter area (pleated) 40 sq. ft. 90 sq. ft. 170 sq. ft.
Pipe sizes, inlet & outlet 2” NPT 2” NPT 2” NPT
Pipe size, drain 1” NPT 1” NPT 1” NPT
Filter height 21” 31” 41”
Filter diameter 13” 13” 13”
Floor space required 15”x15” 15”x15” 15”x15”
Service height clearance 31” 51” 72”
Shipping weight (approx.) 40 lbs. 51 lbs. 64 lbs.
Temperature rating* 140° (60°C) 140° (60°C) 140° (60°C)
*Varies based on pressure and time under load.
Centrifugal Separation to
Remove Dense Particles
from Liquids
Liquid enters the Hurricane lter’s outer cham-
ber tangentially, producing a rotational ow. This
ow pattern creates a centrifugal force which is
used to separate dense particles such as sand,
rust, grit and metal nes from liquids. Heavy
particles drop to the bottom of the lter’s outer
chamber where they are discharged manually,
automatically or continuously. With the dense
particles removed, liquid and light solids rise
up, over and into an inner chamber where the
rotational ow is continued.
HUR 90 HP HUR 170 HP

Hurricane® Filters
are rated for pressures
to 150 psi
and temperatures
to 140°F.
Harmsco® Hurricane®
Replacement
Cartridges
Sizing
Use the chart shown below to size Hurricane
® Filters for your application:
Flow Rate Recommended Model Pleated Filter Area
Up to 50 GPM HUR 40 HP 40 sq. ft.
Up to 100 GPM HUR 90 HP 90 sq. ft.
Up to 150 GPM HUR 170 HP 170 sq. ft.
Up to 300 GPM HUR 170 HP (two lters*) 340 sq. ft. (two lters*)
Up to 450 GPM HUR 170 HP (three lters*) 510 sq. ft. (three lters*)
Up to 600 GPM HUR 170 HP (four lters*) 680 sq. ft. (four lters*)
Up to 750 GPM HUR 170 HP (ve lters*) 850 sq. ft. (ve lters*)
*Parallel installation with valves to isolate lters for service while other lters are operational.
Pressure Drop
The total head loss data shown below was developed by NSF International and indicates pressure drop with
Hurricane® Filter and one micron lter cartridge in clean water.
0 10 20 30 40 50
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
Flow Rate (GPM)
Pressure drop HUR 40 HP
Total Head Loss (P.S.I.)
0 20 40 60 80 100
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
Flow Rate (GPM)
Pressure drop HUR 90 HP
Total Head Loss (P.S.I.)
0 40 80 120 160 200
12.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
Flow Rate (GPM)
Pressure drop HUR 170 HP
Total Head Loss (P.S.I.)
Harmsco® Hurricane® Replacement Cartridges
Filter Model Cartridge
Product Code
Nominal
Micron
Cartridge Dimensions Ship Wt./Ctn.
(One Cartridge)
HUR 40 HP HC/40-0.35 0.35 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
HC/40-1 1 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
HC/40-5 5 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
HC/40-10 10 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
HC/40-20 20 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
HC/40-50 50 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
HC/40-100 100 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
HC/40-150 150 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
HC/40-EZ-CLEAN NR* 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
HUR 90 HP HC/90-0.35 0.35 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
HC/90-1 1 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
HC/90-5 5 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
HC/90-10 10 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
HC/90-20 20 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
HC/90-50 50 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
HC/90-100 100 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
HC/90-150 150 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
HC/90-EZ-CLEAN NR* 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
HUR 170 HP HC/170-0.35 0.35 30 3/4” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
HC/170-1 130 3/4” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
HC/170-5 530 3/4” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
HC/170-10 10 30 3/4” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
HC/170-20 20 30 3/4” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
HC/170-50 50 30 3/4” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
HC/170-100 100 30 3/4” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
HC/170-150 150 30 3/4” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
HC/170-EZ-CLEAN NR* 30 3/4” 30 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
Temperature
&
Pressure
Ratings
Hurricane® replacement cartridges
are available in a wide range of
nominal ratings, shown right.
Cartridges are rated for
temperatures to 140˚F and may
be used to separate solids in
liquids with a pH of 3 to 11.
Packaged one cartridge
per carton.
Activated carbon and Poly-Pleat Hurricane® cartridges available. Please see catalog. * NR - not rated

Cartridge Cleaning Instructions
Hurricane® cartridges are made of Polyester Plus™,
a proprietary blend of polyester bers which can be
cleaned in most applications and micron ratings to
make Hurricane® lter elements reusable! For best
results, follow the directions described below:
When Cartridge Cleaning is Possible
Clean cartridge when pressure differential is 12 psi
above startup differential.
Non-cleanable Applications
Replace cartridge when pressure differential is 30 psi
above start-up differential or when ow has diminished
to an unacceptable level, indicating cartridge is at
capacity.
Cartridge Removal
To remove lter cartridge,
drain lter housing. Remove
wing-nuts and lid. Hold
cross-bar in retainer nut and
pull upward to remove lter
cartridge and top plate from
lter housing. Follow cleaning
instructions described herein.
Lid Replacement
Replace wing-nuts system-
atically, rotating around lter.
“Finger tight” is normally suf-
cient. However, in extreme
duty applications it may be
necessary to tighten to 75
inch lbs. of torque. Over-
tightening can cause dam-
age to the rim gasket.
When Cartridge Cleaning is Not Possible
For best results, clean
cartridges with pressure
nozzle using standard
hose. Direct spray at
an angle to remove
particulate (see photo).
Follow these directions
to remove oils, organic
matter, algae and mineral
deposits.
OILS: Soak cartridge in
a solution of tri-sodium
phosphate or similar
strong detergent (2 lbs. to
10 gallons of water). Soak
up to 12 hours for best
results. Rinse after bath.
ORGANIC MATTER, ALGAE: Use tri-sodium phosphate solution
as described above, plus 1 pint of liquid chlorine to kill organic matter
and algae. Soak cartridge one hour or longer until surface is no
longer “slippery.” Rinse after bath.
CALCIUM MINERAL DEPOSITS: Follow directions for “oils”
described above. Soak cartridge for approximately ten minutes in a
solution of one part of muriatic acid to twenty parts of water. Rinse
cartridge thoroughly with water.
Generally, it is not possible to clean Hurricane® lter cartridges when
ltering petroleum-base liquids, toxic substances, and one and
below micron applications.
Note: Pressure gauges are recommended to indicate when cartridge
cleaning or replacement is necessary.
Cartridge Care
Cartridge Cleaning in Aqueous Applications
Caution: Do not rinse cartridges with acid
until oils and organic matter are removed.
Use detergent rst and follow with acid bath
for mineral removal. Flush cartridges with water
after muriatic or tri-sodium phosphate baths.
Cartridge Sub-assembly
Prior to installing cartridge
in lter, place top plate
on top of cartridge with
clip upward. Thread on
retainer nut securely for
proper seal.
Wing-nut
Lid
Retainer Nut
Rim Gasket
Top Plate
Filter
Housing
Filter
Cartridge
Ports for optional
pressure gauges
A
B
C
D
E
Inlet
6-5/8”
Drain
Model A Height B Width C Diameter D Inlet E Outlet
HUR 40 HP 19 1/2” 14 5/8” 13” 12 3/4” 3 7/16”
HUR 90 HP 29 7/8” 14 5/8” 13” 17 3/4” 3 7/16”
HUR 170 HP 40 1/2” 14 5/8” 13” 23 5/8” 3 7/16”
120°
Typ.
4-9/16”
4-1/2”
5-1/2” R
Outlet
Pressure Gauges
Install optional pressure gauges in gauge ports
as shown above. Use pressure differential to
indicate when to clean or replace cartridge.

Installation
Install lter using 2” couplers for inlet and outlet with 1”
coupler for drain pipe. Shut-off valves should be installed
on inlet, outlet and on drain pipe to be able to service the
lter and isolate it when necessary.
Pressure gauges are also recommended before and
after the lter to easily calculate the pressure differential
and to know when cartridge should be cleaned or
replaced. Threaded anged ttings for inlet and outlet
are available by special order.
1/4” FPT Lid Fitting
One-quarter inch FPT ttings are installed
in Waterbetter® Filter lids for a number of
customer supplied options, including
petcock for pressure relief, pressure gauge,
sensor, thermocouple, etc. This tting
should be plugged at time of installation if
one of these options is not installed.
Part List
Hurricane® Filter parts and components are listed below:
Part No. Material Description
550-E EPDM Rim gasket to seal lter
905-P PVC Retainer nut for lter cartridge
309SS Stainless steel Top plate
312 PVC Retainer nut insert
530-AC Stainless steel Lid with vent
316-C CPVC Standpipe for HUR 40 HP
317-C CPVC Standpipe for HUR 90 HP
315-C CPVC Standpipe for HUR 170 HP
202-B Brass Wing-nut
329 CPVC Inner vessel isolator
330 Stainless steel Screw 1/4” x 1/2” for isolator
Options:
550-B Buna-N Rim gasket to seal lter
550-V Viton Rim gasket to seal lter
327 Stainless steel 2” Flange ttings (set of 2)
Available From:
Lid Fitting
P.O. Box 14066 • North Palm Beach, FL 33408
800.327.3248 • 561.848.9628 • Fax: [phone] • E-mail: [email protected]
HARMSCO® Filtration Products www.harmsco.com
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Particle Separation
Particle separation with Hurricane® lters is inuenced by particle
weight and ow rate. For optimum separation, the drain valve
should be opened routinely by hand or automatically using a timer
actuated valve. Automatic purge valves are not available from
Harmsco. However, for more information regarding this equipment,
please contact the Authorized Harmsco Distributor in your area.
The data shown below was developed through tests conducted
with Hurricane® lters and twenty micron lter cartridges to deter-
mine optimum ow rates for particle separation. Sand was used
as the test’s particulate with a specic gravity of 2.6 relative to
water at 1.0. This data is provided for general sizing purposes only.
Results vary and depend on the particulate being ltered, viscosity
and other variables.
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
Flow Rate (GPM)
Total Head Loss (P.S.I.)
100
Tests indicate the separation of performance of all three Hurricane®
lters were essentially the same up to the rated ow rate of each model.
Harmsco, Inc. Industrial Filters
Limited Warranty
1. Harmsco, Inc. warrants its line of Industrial Filters to be free of defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of
installation.
2. The warranty for Industrial Filters ordered with special coatings is limited
only to the recoating of the defective parts due to failure in materials or
workmanship for one year from date of installation.
3. This warranty does not cover any equipment purchased for use in
applications in which the product is not suited. It is the responsibility of
the buyer to determine if a product is suitable for a particular application.
4. THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
a. Any fresh water unit installed for salt water use.
b. Damage caused by improper installation, operation or care.
c. Chemical attack.
d. Rubber type parts and normal wear items, i.e. “o” rings, rim gaskets,
wing nuts, pipe caps, holding rods.
e. Any costs of labor or expenses incurred in the removal and/or
installation of Unit, or any surrounding device.
f. Damage caused by galvanic or electrolytic attack.
g. Altering or removing the Harmsco, Inc. information label.
h. Any unit not grounded.
5. Service under this warranty is to be provided by the dealer/distributor who
sold the unit to the distributor. If the dealer/distributor is unable to provide
warranty service, contact:
Harmsco, Inc. P.O. Box 14066
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408, U.S.A.
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
A Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number must be received from the
above ofce and placed on all shipments to and correspondence with
Harmsco, Inc. Please be prepared with the following information:
1. Model number and serial number
2. Date of installation
3. Name of installer
4. Nature of problem
5. Your address and telephone number.