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- Page 1 Aqua-Clear ™ Fiberglass Sand Filters Aqua-Clear Installation & User's Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 2 1588 N. Marshall Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020 (800) 333-8125 or (619) 562-2950 Aqua-Clear™ and the Toro® logo is a trademark and/or a registered trademark of The Toro Company and/or its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other counties. Unless noted, names and brands of others that may be used in this document are not used to indicate an affiliation or endorsement between the proprietors of these names and brands.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Warning and Safety Instructions ................. ii Section 1: Introduction ..................... 1 Aqua-Clear Fiberglass Sand Filters Overview ............1 General Features..................... 1 Additional Features ....................1 Section 2: Installation ....................... 2 Installing the AquaClear Fiberglass Sand Filter ............2 Introduction ...................... -
Page 4: Important Warning And Safety Instructions
Important Notice: This guide provides installation and operation instructions for the Aqua-Clear™ Series Fiberglass Sand Filters. Consult Toro Micro-Irrigation with any questions regarding this equipment. Attention Installer: This guide contains important information about the installation, operation and safe usage of this product. - Page 5 IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — WARNING This filter must be installed in accordance with the all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation could result in death or serious injury to users, installers, or others and may also cause damage to property. Always disconnect power to the irrigation system at the circuit breaker before servicing the filter.
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Page 7: Section 1: Introduction
Section 1 Introduction ™ Aqua-Clear Fiberglass Sand Filter Overview ™ The Aqua-Clear fiberglass sand filter provides years of dependable, low maintenance operation. Aqua-Clear superior filtration performance delivers a level of dependability and ease of operation and maintenance. Aqua- Clear features a special internal design that keeps the sand bed level, ensuring even water flow, and resulting in the most efficient filtration possible. -
Page 8: Section 2: Installation
Section 2 Installation Note: Before installing this product, read and follow all warning and safety notices and instructions starting on page ii. Installing the Aqua-Clear Fiberglass Sand Filter Only a qualified service person should install the Aqua-Clear Fiberglass Sand Filter. This filter is designed and intended for use to filter water. - Page 9 The pressure will rise and the flow to the irrigation system will be lowered as the dirt is collected in the filter. Eventually, the filter will become so plugged with dirt that it will be necessary to perform the backwash procedure. It is important to know when to backwash the filter.
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Page 10: Installing The Filter
WARNING — Failure to position the Automatic Air Vent inside of the Closure will allow excessive trapped air to accumulate in the filter. If the Closure is properly closed, trapped air can cause the Closure to separate and could cause severe bodily injury and/or property damage. Pivot the diffuser out of the center of the tank by rotating the diffuser assembly counter clockwise. -
Page 11: Construction Of The Manifold System
Construction of the manifold system To construct the manifold system seen here, use only schedule 40 PVC pipe and fittings to construct it. Shown below is an illustration of the manifold setup in filter position. Always support the long runs of PVC pipe to prevent any added stresses on the filter bulkheads and glue joints and use as short of runs of PVC pipe as possible. -
Page 12: Initial Start-Up
Initial Start-up 1. Connect the water source to the filter, but do not connect the filter to the downstream irrigation system until the filter sand has been adequately cleaned. Always backflush the filter immediately upon start up to remove out the small particles that are in the sand. If you start the system without cleaning the sand, the initial flow of these small particles into the irrigation system can cause clogging. -
Page 13: Section 3: Maintenance
Section 3 Maintenance This section describes how to maintain your Aqua-Clear Fiberglass Sand Filter. Filter Care The filter is a very important part of the system equipment and installation. Proper care and maintenance will add many years of service to the system. Follow these suggestions for long trouble-free operations: 1. -
Page 14: Backwash Procedure
CAUTION — NEVER PUMP WATER WHEN BOTH 3-WAY VALVE HANDLES ARE HORIZONTAL! Backwash Procedure NOTE: The following Backwash instructions only apply for the manifold setup for two filters. For a single filter setup, refer to your valve instruction manual. 1. Turn pump OFF before turning valve handle. 2. -
Page 15: Section 4: Troubleshooting
Section 4 Troubleshooting Use the following troubleshooting information to resolve possible problems with your filter. WARNING — THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE When any part of the circulating system, (e.g., closure, pump, filter, valve(s), etc.), is serviced, air can enter the system and become pressurized. - Page 16 PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Flow to system diminished. 1. Break in line. Repair line and flush the system before restart. 2. Filter needs to be cleaned Backflush filter according to directions 3. Valve is closed Check pressures and valve settings. Sand in irrigation lines 1.
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Page 17: Section 5: Replacement Parts
Section 5 Replacement Parts Aqua-Clear Fiberglass Sand Filter Replacement Parts 30, 31 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Used on AC-100 and AC-140 filters. ½ ½ ¾ ½ ½ ½ ½ ¾ ½ ¼ ¾ ¼ ½ ¾ ¼ Aqua-Clear ™ Fiberglass Sand Filter Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 18 AC-40 and AC-60 Aqua-Clear Fiberglass Sand Filter Replacement Parts e t I e t I i r c i t p i t p l a r r i A t / r . y s l a r . y s r e t n i r r e t...
- Page 19 AC-100 and AC-140 Aqua-Clear Fiberglass Sand Filter Replacement Parts i l e . n i . n i ½ . n i t t u ½ . n i i l e i l e f f i f f i .
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