Pentair 2000 Series - Manual (Page 6)

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7. Use garden hose to rinse down filter elements until all debris has been flushed from tank. Then screw drain plug on
backwash line on models with Separation Tank.
8. Unscrew wing nut; remove washer and unclip air vent tube from holding wheel. Remove holding wheel.
9. Lift out filter elements and scrub each element with a soft brush. If elements are coated with scale, it will be
necessary to brush with a mild solution of muriatic acid (10 parts water to 1 part muriatic acid). Rinse elements
with water.
10. Remove manifold and inspect for damage. Replace rotor O-ring & lubricate as needed.
11. Replace clean elements in manifold sockets; notch on element will guide it to proper position. All elements are
interchangeable.
12. Replace holding wheel over center rod; place washer over rod and turn holding wheel until elements spread to
widest gap. Replace washer, then screw wing nut on rod. Do not tighten nut beyond finger tight. Be sure to
clip air vent tube back into slot on holding wheel. Clean vent tube screen cap of any debris.
13. Remove rubber O-ring and clean both O-ring and channel. Lubricate O-ring with a non-water soluble grease or
silicone lubricant and replace O-ring in channel.
14. Clean the inside surface of the tank lid where it seals against the O-ring. Place lid on tank; push down on lid to seat
in place.
15. Replace the clamping ring. Engage the head of the T-bolt into the slotted bracket and tighten the adjustment knob.
(Hand tighten only.)
16. To restore to the filter cycle, refer to the operating and cleaning instructions of the filter model involved. When
winterizing, ensure that all water is removed from the lower internal portion of the filter.
PRESSURE DROP CURVES
D.E. FILTERS
D.E. Filter - 2000 Series
Head Loss Curve
SMBW-2024
SMBW-2036
SMBW-2048
SMBW-2060
SMBW-2072
SM-2024
SM-2036
SM-2048
SM-2060
SM-2072