It is advisable to bolt the filter down to the floor where the filter is located. This will prevent the filtration plumbing
from working with dyna bolts loose with the expansion and operation of the filter during regular cycles. It will also
help to prevent unnecessary stress on the plumbing while unscrewing the filter lid lock ring.
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START UP PROCEDURE
The BWT Ecoclear Cartridge Filters are a simple and effective unit which will provide years of trouble-free service
if the following maintenance procedures are maintained.
To start up the filtration system either from new or after cleaning is the same.
1. Ensure that all valves installed before or after the filter are open.
2. Ensure that the filter is plumbed correctly. Pipe from pump outlet must be attached to the filter inlet port.
3. Loosen the air bleed screw on top of the filter 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 filter
vessel. Water will run from the air bleed screw.
6. Tighten the air bleed screw.
7. The filter 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 screw comes loose.
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MAINTENANCE
To ensure that you get maximum life from your BWT Ecoclear Cartridge Filters you will need to maintain the filter
regularly.
When the filter is first started and has been purged of air, note the pressure on the pressure gauge. This is what is
known as the filter operation pressure and it is important that you be aware of this figure.
All filtration systems will operate at different pressures depending on the pool hydraulics.
You will need to clean the filter cartridge (element) once the pressure gauge has reached 50 kPa or 0.5 bar above
the operating pressure.
The BWT Ecoclear Cartridge Filters have a maximum operating pressure of 350 kPa or 3.5 bar.
EXAMPLE: Filter operates normally at 60 kPa or 0.6 bar needs to be cleaned at 110 kPa or 1.1 bar. Do not
subject the products to unnecessary bumps and knocks.
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