Diffuser Installation; Install The Diffusers - Xylem Sanitaire Silver Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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1. Mount the diffuser.
2. Make sure that the manifold, air distributor, or drainline is tapped at a low point.

4.7 Diffuser installation

Prerequisites
The diffusers should be installed just before the scheduled start-up of the aeration system.
If the diffusers are pre-mounted, then ensure that all retainer rings are in a hand-tight
position. If not, tighten according to the applicable steps in
If the diffusers are not delivered pre-mounted, they must be assembled. Before the
assembly, ensure that:
• The holders are clean.
• The orifices are not obstructed.
• Blank holders are plugged according to the instructions in
31). See the installation drawings for the location of blank holders.
The orifices must be drilled with the correct tool if they are obstructed. Contact your local
sales representative.

4.7.1 Install the diffusers

Figure 21: Assembly
1. Retainer ring
2. Diffuser
3. Base plate
4. Orifice
5. Holder
6. Air distributor pipe
7. Spanner wrench
1. Set the base plate, if applicable, in the holder with the flat side up.
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Condition Action
Tube diffuser 1. Assemble the continuous purge.
2. Install the supports on the tank floor according to the installation drawings and the
instructions from the anchor bolt manufacturer.
Ensure that the tube diffuser is placed horizontally, aligned with the orifice and at an
elevation lower than the section to which it is attached.
3. Cut the hose to the correct length
4. Attach the hose to the cap with drainline tap.
Flex-cap Thread the flex-cap diffuser into the solvent welded bushing of the manifold. Hand-tight only.
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Install the diffusers
Plug blank holders
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Figure 22: Assembly
1. Retainer ring
2. Diffuser
3. Premounted holder and base plate
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