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Rainbow Pool Products
PO Box 2388, Mansfield Qld 4122
Telephone STD 61-7-3849 5385
Facsimile STD 61-7-3849 5384
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.rainbowpoolproducts.com.au
SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Multicyclones are designed to work with water at a temperature > than 0ºC and < than 45ºC.
The lter should never be operated outside of these temperatures or damage may occur.
2. The installation should be carried out in accordance to local safety standards and bylaws.
3. Any modication of the lter requires the prior consent from Waterco. Original replacement
parts and accessories authorised by the manufacturer ensure a high level of safety. Waterco
assumes no liability for the damage and injuries caused by unauthorised replacement parts
and accessories.
4. The user should make sure that the installation is carried out by qualied authorised persons
and that these persons have rst carefully read the following instructions.
5. The operating safety of the lter is only guaranteed if the installation and operation
instructions are correctly followed.
6. In the event of defective operation or fault, contact Waterco or its nearest authorised service
agent.
7. To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.
8. Incorrectly installed equipment may fail, causing severe injury or property damage.
9. Chemical spills and fumes can weaken Swimming Pool / Spa equipment. Corrosion can
cause lters and other equipment to fail, resulting in severe injury or property damage. Do
not store pool chemicals near your equipment.
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MULTICYCLONE
MultiCyclone is a brilliant new preltration device that can save water and minimise pool lter
maintenance.
Based on the principals of centrifugal water ltration, MultiCyclone lters up to 80% of the
pool’s dirt load before it reaches the pool lter and only requires 15 litres of water to cleanse.
Centrifugal water filtration
The MultiCyclone works on the basis of centrifugal water ltration. There are no moving parts
to wear and tear, and no lter media to clean or replace.
i. Incoming water enters 16 hydro cyclones tangentially, generating a strong centrifugal effect.
ii. The sediment is spun out to the hydro cyclone’s wall, and then spirals down to the sediment
chamber*.
iii. The ltered water migrates towards the centre of the hydro cyclone where the ow reverses
and spirals upwards through the outlet.
iv. Accumulation of sediment can be visibly monitored through the MultiCyclone’s clear
sediment chamber.
*Note: The MultiCyclone is designed to lter sediment that is heavier than water, oating debris
cannot be ltered out by centrifugal ltration.

SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Multicyclones are designed to work with water at a temperature > than 0ºC and < than 45ºC.
The lter should never be operated outside of these temperatures or damage may occur.
2. The installation should be carried out in accordance to local safety standards and bylaws.
3. Any modication of the lter requires the prior consent from Waterco. Original replacement
parts and accessories authorised by the manufacturer ensure a high level of safety. Waterco
assumes no liability for the damage and injuries caused by unauthorised replacement parts
and accessories.
4. The user should make sure that the installation is carried out by qualied authorised persons
and that these persons have rst carefully read the following instructions.
5. The operating safety of the lter is only guaranteed if the installation and operation
instructions are correctly followed.
6. In the event of defective operation or fault, contact Waterco or its nearest authorised service
agent.
7. To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.
8. Incorrectly installed equipment may fail, causing severe injury or property damage.
9. Chemical spills and fumes can weaken Swimming Pool / Spa equipment. Corrosion can
cause lters and other equipment to fail, resulting in severe injury or property damage. Do
not store pool chemicals near your equipment.
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MULTICYCLONE
MultiCyclone is a brilliant new preltration device that can save water and minimise pool lter
maintenance.
Based on the principals of centrifugal water ltration, MultiCyclone lters up to 80% of the
pool’s dirt load before it reaches the pool lter and only requires 15 litres of water to cleanse.
Centrifugal water filtration
The MultiCyclone works on the basis of centrifugal water ltration. There are no moving parts
to wear and tear, and no lter media to clean or replace.
i. Incoming water enters 16 hydro cyclones tangentially, generating a strong centrifugal effect.
ii. The sediment is spun out to the hydro cyclone’s wall, and then spirals down to the sediment
chamber*.
iii. The ltered water migrates towards the centre of the hydro cyclone where the ow reverses
and spirals upwards through the outlet.
iv. Accumulation of sediment can be visibly monitored through the MultiCyclone’s clear
sediment chamber.
*Note: The MultiCyclone is designed to lter sediment that is heavier than water, oating debris
cannot be ltered out by centrifugal ltration.

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INSTALLATION
1. Position the lter as close to the Swimming Pool / Spa as possible.
2. Position the lter so that it is free from ooding, away from sumps, guttering, garden hollows,
etc.
3. Be sure that all provisions for wastewater disposal meet local, state or national codes. Do
not discharge water where it will cause ooding or damage.
4. If the incoming water pressure is higher than the maximum operating pressure of 400kPa /
4Bar / 58psi, a Pressure Regulating Valve (PRV) must be installed upstream of the lter inlet.
The PRV should be set to 90% of the maximum operating pressure of the tank.
5. Position the lter so that the piping connections are accessible for operation, servicing and
winterising.
6. Ensure that the compliance label is facing the front to allow easy identication.
7. Allow sufcient clearance around the lter to permit visual inspection of the entire system.
Typical installation with a sand filter Typical installation with a cartridge filter
Mulitcyclone’s minimum flow rate 50 lpm / 3 m3/hr / 13.2 gpm
Mulitcyclone’s maximum flow rate 500 lpm / 30 m3/hr / 132 gpm
50mm / 63mm [EU]
/ 2” outlet
16 multiple hydro
cyclones
50mm / 63mm [EU]
/ 2” inlet
Lock ring
Sediment chamber
25mm / 32mm [EU] / 1”
sediment purge valve
PLUMBING CONNECTION
1. Ensure that a foot valve / non return valve is installed if the pump is installed 500mm / 20”
above the water level.
2. If the lter is installed below the water level or connected to mains water, isolation valves
should be installed at the inlet and outlet of the lter. This will prevent water ow during any
routine maintenance.
3. Minimise the length of pipe and the number of ttings to minimise restrictions to water ow.
4. Ensure solvents are not excessively applied to ttings as this could run into o’rings and
create sealing problems.
5. Do not over tighten ttings or adapters.
6. Connect the outlet from your pool pump to the inlet of the MultiCyclone. Glue the plumbing
to the Barrel unions and Allow 24 hours for glue (solvent) to set. Screw the barrel union on to
the inlet of your MultiCyclone and hand tighten.
7. Connect from the outlet of the MultiCyclone to the inlet of your lter. Glue the plumbing to
the Barrel unions and Allow 24 hours for glue (solvent) to set. Screw the barrel union on to
the outlet of your MultiCyclone and hand tighten. (Waterco recommends that a shut off valve
be installed after the MultiCyclone to assist with ushing out the collected debris. Please
refer to “Insufcient Water Pressure”)
8. Connect to Waste Line. Glue the plumbing from the Sediment Purge Valve to your waste line.
9. Turn on pool pump. Be sure to check that there are no leaks from the connectors. If required,
tighten by hand.

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INSTALLATION
1. Position the lter as close to the Swimming Pool / Spa as possible.
2. Position the lter so that it is free from ooding, away from sumps, guttering, garden hollows,
etc.
3. Be sure that all provisions for wastewater disposal meet local, state or national codes. Do
not discharge water where it will cause ooding or damage.
4. If the incoming water pressure is higher than the maximum operating pressure of 400kPa /
4Bar / 58psi, a Pressure Regulating Valve (PRV) must be installed upstream of the lter inlet.
The PRV should be set to 90% of the maximum operating pressure of the tank.
5. Position the lter so that the piping connections are accessible for operation, servicing and
winterising.
6. Ensure that the compliance label is facing the front to allow easy identication.
7. Allow sufcient clearance around the lter to permit visual inspection of the entire system.
Typical installation with a sand filter Typical installation with a cartridge filter
Mulitcyclone’s minimum flow rate 50 lpm / 3 m3/hr / 13.2 gpm
Mulitcyclone’s maximum flow rate 500 lpm / 30 m3/hr / 132 gpm
50mm / 63mm [EU]
/ 2” outlet
16 multiple hydro
cyclones
50mm / 63mm [EU]
/ 2” inlet
Lock ring
Sediment chamber
25mm / 32mm [EU] / 1”
sediment purge valve
PLUMBING CONNECTION
1. Ensure that a foot valve / non return valve is installed if the pump is installed 500mm / 20”
above the water level.
2. If the lter is installed below the water level or connected to mains water, isolation valves
should be installed at the inlet and outlet of the lter. This will prevent water ow during any
routine maintenance.
3. Minimise the length of pipe and the number of ttings to minimise restrictions to water ow.
4. Ensure solvents are not excessively applied to ttings as this could run into o’rings and
create sealing problems.
5. Do not over tighten ttings or adapters.
6. Connect the outlet from your pool pump to the inlet of the MultiCyclone. Glue the plumbing
to the Barrel unions and Allow 24 hours for glue (solvent) to set. Screw the barrel union on to
the inlet of your MultiCyclone and hand tighten.
7. Connect from the outlet of the MultiCyclone to the inlet of your lter. Glue the plumbing to
the Barrel unions and Allow 24 hours for glue (solvent) to set. Screw the barrel union on to
the outlet of your MultiCyclone and hand tighten. (Waterco recommends that a shut off valve
be installed after the MultiCyclone to assist with ushing out the collected debris. Please
refer to “Insufcient Water Pressure”)
8. Connect to Waste Line. Glue the plumbing from the Sediment Purge Valve to your waste line.
9. Turn on pool pump. Be sure to check that there are no leaks from the connectors. If required,
tighten by hand.

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OPTIONAL MOUNTING STAND [200373]
An optional Mounting Stand is also available for situations where the MultiCyclone cannot be
installed directly above your pool pump.
Installation with optional Mounting Stand
FILTER MAINTENANCE
Filter maintenance determined by the following conditions:
1. The ow rate through the MultiCyclone is insufcient to meet the demand.
2. The sediment chamber is half lled with sediment.
The accumulation of sediment can be visibly monitored through the MultiCyclone’s clear
sediment chamber. The MultiCyclone is cleaned by simply opening the purge valve. Only 15
litres [4 gallons] of water is discharged to clean the MultiCyclone of sediment.
FLUSHING OUT THE SEDIMENT CHAMBER
With pump running
Whilst the water pump is running simply open the sediment purge valve until the sediment has
been ushed out. This is visible through the clear sediment chamber. Once the sediment has
been ushed out, close the sediment purge valve.
Without pump running
Alternatively, switch the pump, off. Open the air release valve and open the sediment purge valve
until the sediment has been ushed out. This is visible through the clear sediment chamber.
Once the sediment has been ushed out, close the sediment purge valve.
The closed valve increases the ow of water through the sediment chamber, improving the
purging action of the MultiCyclone.
Whist the pump is not operating close the 2 way shut off valve and open the purge valve. Switch
on the pump to purge the sediment chamber of its sediment. Once the sediment chamber is
purged, switch off the pump and open the 2 way shut off valve and close the purge valve.
Installation with 2 way shut off valve
WINTERISING
Proper winterising procedures should always be taken in order to protect your lter in cold
climates [temperatures below freezing point]
1. Switch off the Pump / Close the Inlet Valve,
2. Open the air release valve and open the purge valve.
3. Drain all water from the pipework.
WARRANTY
MultiCyclone is covered by a 2 warranty.
For more information please refer to the Waterco “Warranty Terms & Conditions” booklet.
INSUFFICIENT WATER PRESSURE
In situations where your water pump is not powerful enough to force the sediment out of the
sediment chamber. Waterco recommends tting a 2 way shut off valve between the MultiCyclone
and the lter. The shut off valve is closed off whilst you are purging the sediment chamber.
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Operation of the Multiport Valve or mode selection is to be always done with the pump switched off.
If the MultiCyclone is installed as a pre-lter to a sand lter, water ow to the sand lter can be
closed via the sand lter’s multiport valve.*

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OPTIONAL MOUNTING STAND [200373]
An optional Mounting Stand is also available for situations where the MultiCyclone cannot be
installed directly above your pool pump.
Installation with optional Mounting Stand
FILTER MAINTENANCE
Filter maintenance determined by the following conditions:
1. The ow rate through the MultiCyclone is insufcient to meet the demand.
2. The sediment chamber is half lled with sediment.
The accumulation of sediment can be visibly monitored through the MultiCyclone’s clear
sediment chamber. The MultiCyclone is cleaned by simply opening the purge valve. Only 15
litres [4 gallons] of water is discharged to clean the MultiCyclone of sediment.
FLUSHING OUT THE SEDIMENT CHAMBER
With pump running
Whilst the water pump is running simply open the sediment purge valve until the sediment has
been ushed out. This is visible through the clear sediment chamber. Once the sediment has
been ushed out, close the sediment purge valve.
Without pump running
Alternatively, switch the pump, off. Open the air release valve and open the sediment purge valve
until the sediment has been ushed out. This is visible through the clear sediment chamber.
Once the sediment has been ushed out, close the sediment purge valve.
The closed valve increases the ow of water through the sediment chamber, improving the
purging action of the MultiCyclone.
Whist the pump is not operating close the 2 way shut off valve and open the purge valve. Switch
on the pump to purge the sediment chamber of its sediment. Once the sediment chamber is
purged, switch off the pump and open the 2 way shut off valve and close the purge valve.
Installation with 2 way shut off valve
WINTERISING
Proper winterising procedures should always be taken in order to protect your lter in cold
climates [temperatures below freezing point]
1. Switch off the Pump / Close the Inlet Valve,
2. Open the air release valve and open the purge valve.
3. Drain all water from the pipework.
WARRANTY
MultiCyclone is covered by a 2 warranty.
For more information please refer to the Waterco “Warranty Terms & Conditions” booklet.
INSUFFICIENT WATER PRESSURE
In situations where your water pump is not powerful enough to force the sediment out of the
sediment chamber. Waterco recommends tting a 2 way shut off valve between the MultiCyclone
and the lter. The shut off valve is closed off whilst you are purging the sediment chamber.
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Operation of the Multiport Valve or mode selection is to be always done with the pump switched off.
If the MultiCyclone is installed as a pre-lter to a sand lter, water ow to the sand lter can be
closed via the sand lter’s multiport valve.*