Waterco Opal Cartridge Filters User manual

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Notice to Installer
This manual contains important information about the installation, operation
and safe use of this product. Once the product has been installed this manual
must be given to the owner/ operator of this equipment.
This equipment must be installed and serviced by a qualified technician.
Improper installation can create electrical hazards which could result in property
damage, serious injury or death. Improper installation will void the warranty.
WARNING
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OPAL CARTRIDGE FILTERS
Owners Manual

Table of
Waterco Opal Cartridge Filters I pg 01
WATERCO OPAL CARTRIDGE FILTERS ------------------------------- 01
INSTALLATION -----------------------------------------------------------------01
START UP PROCEDURE ----------------------------------------------------02
MAINTENANCE ---------------------------------------------------------------- 03
CLEANING ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 04
FLOW DIAGRAM -------------------------------------------------------------- 04
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ----------------------------------------------05
WATERCO OPAL CARTRIDGE FILTERS
The Waterco Opal Cartridge Filters do not require a media such as sand or D.E powder to operate, instead the
lter contains a cartridge element which is easily removed to clean or replace
All Opal Cartridge Filters are ideal for use in swimming pool and spas.The Opal Cartridge Filters is also ideal for
use when backwashing is impractical.
INSTALLATION
Remove the cartridge lter from the carton and install the pressure gauge into the threaded port on the lter lid
provided Using Teon, wrap once around the brass pressure gauge thread in a clockwise direction and screw
into the threaded lid port.
Place the Opal Cartridge Filter into the required position Ensure that it is on a at level surface and is aligned
with the pump.
The Opal Cartridge Filter has marked inlet and outlet ports.
Ensure that the pipe extending from the pump outlet is connected to the Opal Cartridge Filter marked inlet.
Screw the supplied half barrel unions and tails onto the inlet and outlet before gluing the UPVC piping onto the
lter
Cut and t the pipe and ttings onto the Opal Cartridge Filter and the pump REFER to Pump Installation Manual
for correct pump plumbing procedures.
It is best practice to t all the cut pipe and ttings onto the ltration system before gluing; this will ensure that
the system has been aligned correctly
Glue the pipe and ttings onto the pump, lter and pool return lines and allow the glue to set for 24 hours before
commissioning the system
It is advisable to bolt the lter down to the oor where the lter is located This will prevent the ltration plumbing
from working with dyna bolts loose with the expansion and operation of the lter during regular cycles It will
also help to prevent unecessary stress on the plumbing while unscrewing the lter lid lock ring
Hand tighten the pressure gauge into the lid only for sealing.
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CAUTION
Use only the recommended glue for the connection pipes and ttings.
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CAUTION

Waterco Opal Cartridge Filters
I pg 03
START UP PROCEDURE
The Opal Cartridge Filter is a simple and effective unit which will provide years of trouble free service if the
following maintenance procedures are maintained.
To start up the ltration system either from new or after cleaning is exactly the same
1 Ensure that all valves installed before or after the lter are open
2 Ensure that the lter is plumbed correctly Pipe from pump outlet must be attached to the lter inlet port
3 Loosen the air bleed screw on top of the lter lid
4. Prime the swimming pool pump.
(Refer to the pump installation and operation manual).
5 Turn on the swimming pool pump and allow the pump to run until all the air has been expelled from the lter
vessel Water will run from the air bleed screw
6. Tighten the air bleed screw.
7 The lter is primed and ready for operation
In some cases this may be required to be done a few times before the unit will remain primed and be
fully operational
Do not stand over the lid whilst adjusting the air bleed to purge the system of air.
Injury may occur if air bleed valve comes loose.
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CAUTION
MAINTENANCE
To ensure that you get maximum life from your Opal Cartridge Filter you will need to maintain the lter regularly
When the lter is rst started and has been purged of air, note the pressure on the pressure gauge This is what is
known as the lter operation pressure and it is important that you be aware of this gure
All ltration systems will operate at different pressures depending on the pool hydraulics
You will need to clean the lter cartridge (element) once the pressure gauge has reached 50 kPa above the
operating pressure.
The Opal Cartridge Filter has a maximum operating pressure of 250 kPa.
EXAMPLE: Filter operates normally at 60 kPa needs to be cleaned at 110 kPa.

Waterco Opal Cartridge Filters
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
I pg 05
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE PROBLEMS/ SOLUTIONS
Water is not clear
Insufcient disinfectant level.
Incorrect pool chemistry.
Heavy bathing and/ or dirt loads.
Incorrect ow.
Insufcient running times. (Increase pump run time.)
Filter is dirty. (Clean per instructions.)
Hole in lter element.
Low water ow
Check strainer baskets for debris.
Check for air leaks on suction side.
Check for restrictions or blockage in either suction or return lines.
Filter needs to be cleaned or replaced.
Pool water level too low.
Pump not primed.
Pump impeller vanes blocked.
Strainer baskets not being used and/ or not being cleaned regularly.
Pump operating under speed (low voltage).
Short lter cycles
Presence of algae, check disinfectant content.
Check pH and total alkalinity.
Pump output exceeds design ow rate of lter,
check pump performance.
Ineffective cleaning, check conditions, replace lter cartridge.
High pressure on
start-up
Small eyeball tting in Pool/ Spa.
Partially closed valve on return line.
Too large of pump, check selection.
Dirt returns to pool Hole in lter cartridge, replace lter cartridge.
Worn o-ring seal inside lter, replace o-ring.
CLEANING
1 Unscrew the lter’s lid lock ring and remove the lid off the lter tank In some cases where pressure has built
up you will need to release air from the tank using the air bleed screw before removing the lid
2 Remove the cartridge element from the lter tank
3 Using a garden type hose clean the surface of the pleated elements Make sure to clean between the pleats
4 Place the cartridge back into the lter tank ensuring that it is seated correctly
5. Place the lid onto the tank and screw the lock ring down.
6 Ensure to place the lid o-ring on the lid before you start up the lter
7. Refer to the start up procedure to re commence operation.
It is suggested that you should periodically remove the cartridge lter element and soak it over night in a suitable
cartridge cleaning compound This will remove any debris not removed by hosing down of the element
Some swimming pool stores offer a cartridge cleaning service using the correct solutions otherwise you may wish
to use Waterco Cartridge cleaning solution. Directions of use are on the product.
The cleaning time depends upon the swimming pool condition and use Intervals between cleaning the element
should not exceed a period of 12 months in any instance
Do not over tighten the lid lock ring.
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CAUTION
FLOW DIAGRAM