Starbright DE Filter Installation Guide
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1. for dislodging of D E cake when top handle is moved back and forth Positive Swish amp Bump Action IN 12 NPT openings IN amp OUT 90 N CLEARANCE REQUIRED MODEL DIM DIM B DE 35 29 38 DE 50 37 50 29 REPLACEMENT PARTS 11511 PART NO DESCRIPTION aw 34 17 5020 RING RETAINING CARRIAGE BOLT 1 33 15 4577 STRAINER AIR RELIEF 1 32 19 1606 TUBING w n 1 31 19 1953 GRID ASSEMBLY COMPLETE DE35 31 19 1486 GRID ASSEMBLY COMPLETE DESO 30 17 4880 BAND ASSEMBLY COMPLETE 19 1469 PIPING BOTTOM WITH CHECK VALVE 28 55 2417 PLUG 1 W O RING 27 19 1330 WASHER LOCK w SS 26 17 4882 KNOB BANK ASSEMBLY p P 12 25 63 9822 WASHER FLAT 5 16 SS i p Q p Q Q n 24 15 2060 BOLT 5 16 18x4 1 CARRIAGE 23 17 4879 CLAMP BAND 22 19 1948 ROD X 15 SS DE35 22 19 1430 ROD 4 X 21 SS DESO 21 27 2408 NUT HEX 4 20 SERRATED SS 20 19 1437 CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY 19 19 1423 FOOT TANK 18 19 1424 O RING 3 X 3 7 X 3 16 17 19 1474 O RING 1 X 2 X 4 16 19 1942 PIPE CENTER W DIFFUSER DE 35 16 19 1483 PIPE CENTER W DIFFUSER DE 50 15 75 0009 BOTTOM TANK 14 19 1467 RETAINER GRID BOTTOM 13 19 1321 GRID DE 35 13 19 1322 GRID DE 50 12 17 4704 O RING TANK 11 19 1950 MANIFOLD ASSE2. MBLY DE 35 11 19 1481 MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY DE 50 10 19 1955 SHAFT ENGAGEMENT DE 35 10 19 1480 SHAFT ENGAGEMENT DE 50 19 1479 O RING 7 8 X 146 X 1 19 1478 NUT 1 74 8 BUTTRESS 75 0010 TOP TANK DE 35 75 0011 TOP TANK DE 50 15 5054 0 RING 174 X 2 X 1 15 5050 GAUGE BACK MOUNT PRESSURE 19 1475 ADAPTOR TANK TOP DE 50 19 2515 SCREW AIR BLEEDER W O RING 19 1472 KNOB ENGAGEMENT SHAFT 55 2472 SCREW FLATHEAD 12 X 1 O 000000000 O NOTE 1 ITEM 31 GRID ASSEMBLY COMPLETE CONSISTS OF ITEMS 11 13 14 21 22 27 32 33 NOTE 2 ITEM 30 P N 19 4880 BAND ASSEMBLY COMPLETE CONSISTS OF ITEMS 23 24 25 26 34 NOTE 3 APPLY SILICONE SEALANT TO ACME THREADS ON ITEM 16 P N 19 1483 a l L lz z La i la lat loin ao fo fa LT l ay 1 asla Las iai Lea as STARBRIGHT SYSTEMS 71 3001 PO BOX 1205 SANFORD NC 27330 mi m s 2
3. N DE FILTER INSTALLATION OPERATION amp SERVICE MANUAL FILTER IS DESIGNED AND INTENDED FOR USE TO FILTER WATER IN SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS PATENT PENDING STARBRIGHT SYSTEMS P O BOX 1205 SANFORD NORTH CAROLINA 27330 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FILTERS SHOULD NEVER BE TESTED OR SUBJECTED TO AIR OR GAS UNDER PRES SURE ALLGASESARECOMPRESSIBLEAND UNDER PRESSURE CREATE A DANGER SEVERE BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR IF THE FILTER IS SUBJECTED TO AIR OR GAS PRESSURE 1 Remove all components from the carton and inspect for damage that may have occured in shipment 2 Place the filter in its permanent location on a level slab DO NOT use sand to level the filter as it may wash away leaving the filter out of level This condi tion will cause poor filter performance 3 Becertain the piping is as follows A From the pool to the inlet of the pump B From the outlet of the pump to the in et of the filter From the out et of the filter to the pool INTRODUCTION The Star filter is very simple to operate and yet is very positive in it s operation The flow entering the filter is at the bottom through a series of holes 360 degrees around giving a very even flow pattern with the filter and assuring even flow pattern within the filter and assuring even flow to all parts of the grid both top and bottom Perhaps the real key to the filter is it s mechanical means of dislodging the c
4. ake Patents have been applied for this type of swish and bump system The entire grid assembly is moved using a small handle on top of the filter This handle can easily be moved even when the pump is on the filter mode However the cake will not fall because of the differential pressure between the outer surface and the inner surface of the grid or septum When the pump is shut down and all pressures are balanced moving the handle and the grid assembly bumping against the stops approximately 90 degrees apart dislodges the cakeina very dramatic and explosive manner The type of swish and bump action can easily be understood by compar ing it to a conventional agitator type of washing machine The swishing action of the water within the washing machine necessarily cleans the clothes in a positive fashion The same swishing action takes place in the Star filter The only difference being that its a manual lever causing the swishing motion Having vertical grids reads 0 before attempting to disassemble the filter CAUTION When performing the manual cleaning operation you may wish to disassemble the filter which is easily done by loosening the handle knob on the V band assembly However be certain the pump is shut off and the pressure gauge spaced far apart and no horizontal surfaces in the bottom portion of the grid assembly assures complete cake rem oval during the swish and bump action PROCEDURES This f
5. ilter operates under pressure When closed prop erly and operated without air in the water system this filter will operate in a safe manner WARNING AIR ENTERING FILTER AND THE UNIT NOT CLOSED CORRECTLY CAN CAUSE THE TANK TOP TO BLOW OFF AND COULD CAUSE SEVER BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE GENERAL Check all piping valves so that the water can flow from the pool to the pump through the filter and back to the pool Open the air bleeder valve on top of the filter Turn counter clockwise to open Check the hand knob onthe V clamp to be certain it is fully tightened See Re assembly of filter items 4 5 amp 6 for the procedure for tightening up the hand knobs Start pump do not operate for more than 1 minute without the diatomaceous earth D E precoat When a solid stream of water leaves the pet cock close it A steady flow of water is now returning to the pool PRECOAT Add 4 pounds of diatomaceous D E into the skimmer This is approximately 7 quarts After 2 or 3 minutes note the pressure gauge reading Also note the flow by holding your hand over the pool return fitting in the pool FILTERING As dirt is collected in the filter the pressure gauge will gradually rise and the flow to the pool will be lowered When the flow has been reduced by about 1 3 note the pressure gauge reading In the future the higher gauge reading can be used as a guide to tell when regeneration is needed The increase in pressu
6. inerals and oil may form deposits on the fabric of the grids This will eventually result in shortened filter cycles To clean the fabric proceed as follows Never attempt to open clamp while there is pressure in the filter Before opening turn pump off and open air relief valve Remove the entire grid assembly from the filter and hose off using a nozzle directing the water stream at about a 45 angle If the fabric is coated with body oils suntan lotions calcium or rust washing will not remove these materials It is recommended that one of the follow ing cleaners be used FILTER CLEANSE Great Lakes Biochemical FILTER FREE Hydrotech Chemical Corporation KLEEN IT Bio Lab Inc Mix a solution following the manufacturer s instruc tions on the label Place the entire grid assembly in a plastic container and add the solution so the entire grid assembly is submerged Allow to stand overnight 12 hours The following day wash with a hose and remove all of the solution from the grids so it does not return to the pool This will remove oils scale and rust in one cleaning operation This procedure should be done at the end of the swimming season and before the filter is stored for the winter WARNING IMPROPER TANK ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE THE TANK TOP TO BLOW OFF AND COULD CAUSE SEVERE BODILY INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RE ASSEMBLY OF FILTER 1 certain the grid assembly is inserted into the bottom fitting Clea
7. n the two tank half flanges and the tank o ring Diffuser for 360 flow for even coating of D E on all grids 2 Be sure o ring is in proper position 3 After installing the o ring replace the top cover and guide it carefully so the handle shaft assembly engages the grid assembly DO NOT FORCE THE COVER TO CLOSE 4 Locate the filter clamp over both flanges tank top and tank bottom 5 While tightening hand knob you must tap clamp all around the diameter with a mallet or similar tool to insure uniform loading 6 Be certain the hand knob is firmly tightened as much as possible using full hand power to tighten 7 The bleeder valve on filter tank must be open before starting pump 8 Start pump 9 Close air bleeder valve when a steady stream of water flows from the valve this indicates that all air is bled from tank WINTERIZING THE FILTER In areas where sub freezing temperatures can be expected the filter should be removed from its operating location and stored indoors Prior to removal cycle the filter as described under CLEANING If filter is left out doors be certain itis clean and completely drained of all water SWISH amp BUMP Handle Manual Air Bleeder Pressure Gauge Automatic Air Bleeder Charge with 4 pounds of diatomaceous earth for 6 to 8 weeks of normal operation Redesigned vertical grids more than 1 spacing PA Hand Knob Built in STOPS
8. re will be in the general area of 10 pounds but will vary depending on the pump being used with the filter REGENERATION SWISH AND BUMP When the flow has been reduced and the pressure gauge has increased as mentioned above regeneration in necessary Stop the pump and move the handle back and forth 4 times This will swish and bump the filter allowing the D E to inter mix with the water within the filter chamber Restart the pump and the flow will be back to normal and the pres sure gauge will be at the low reading UUNKUN SGOII IEI I IVI SIIIII SCIIIIIISSHII I I III IIII II EIEI I I IMI II II9 IIRI I IIIIIIIIW I I I lt IIIIII3 WWII II II IIAIIIIIIASII CLEANING After a number of weeks it will be noted that the flow is reduced in about 1 day which means that the ratio of dirt to D E is such that full cleaning is needed To clean the filter shut off the pump Open the air relief valve and the drain valve Quickly swish and bump using the handle provided 6 to 8 times Wait approxi mately 3 minutes or until the filter is completely empty Turn the pump on and completely fill the filter again with water Swish and bump another 6 to 8 times and again allow the filter to drain Close the drain valve and follow the instructions above to begin a new filter cycle by adding 4 Ibs D E CLEANING OF GRID ASSEMBLY Due to pool water chemistry a build up of m
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