Installation And Start-Up - ESPA LEADER COMPACT 300 Manuel D'instructions

USER GUIDE
2.1.5 Emptying (only for units with 6-position valves)
If the swimming pool does not have an outflow at the bottom, it can be emptied by means of the
equipment pump. This function can also be used to remove large particles of dirt from the
bottom of the pool with the pool bottom cleaner; in this way the dirt will not pass through the
filter.(Fig.5)
2.1.6 Closed (only for units with 6-position valves)
In this position all the functions are interrupted. This is used to carry out maintenance work on
the filtering tank. (Fig.6)

3. INSTALLATION AND START-UP

3.1 Typical installation diagram. (Fig.7)
3.2 Fitting instructions.
Installation must be carried out in accordance with the safety standards for swim-
ming pools, especially standard EN 60364-7- 702 and the particular standards
for each application.
For the safety of persons, it is imperative that the filtration unit is installed at a
distance of at least 3.5m from the swimming pool and in compliance with the
regulations in force. If it is installed less than 3.5m from the swimming pool, use of
this equipment is prohibited while the pool is being used.
The pump must be installed in accordance with the instructions in the installation
manual or in the user manual.
The surface on which the filter is fitted must be horizontal and completely flat.
It must be fitted in a permanent location and, whenever possible, below the water level of the
swimming pool.
The maximum admissible pressure is 2,5bar (36 Psi); to avoid overpressure in the use of the
equipment, it must not be fitted at a depth of more than 4m below the water level of the
swimming pool or connected to the public water mains.
The room or hut where the filter is located must have a drain, in order to avoid the risk of
flooding that would affect the safety of the electrics and of persons.
It is recommended that around the filter there should be sufficient space in order that the
inspections, checks and maintenance required may be carried out. PVC accessories must be
used for the connections between the piping and the selector valve, pump, etc.
The connections must be made watertight by means of seals and it is not necessary to tighten
screws excessively or use teflon.
The pipes in the installation must be made of PVC. Under no circumstances should iron
accessories or pipes be used, since these could seriously damage the plastic components of
the installation.
Do not load the sand until the initial start-up has been performed.
3.3 How to assemble the filtering kits
The steps to follow for assembling the filtering kits are:
– Attach the sand container to the base using the two screws supplied. (Fig.12)
– Attach the pump to the base using the four screws supplied in the indicated order.(Fig.13)
– Add the sand (see point 3.4 in the manual)
– Install the selecting valve and the pressure gauge.
– In order to assemble the flexible connection kit, first connect the PUMP exit-point of the valve
and then bend the flexible tube so as to screw the connecting thread into the exit-point of the
pump (Fig.14)
3.4 Loading of sand
The sand loaded must correspond to the grading and quantity indicated on the filter specifica-
tions plate. Load the sand as indicated below: (Fig.8)
1. Check that the pump is not in operation.
2. Set the selector valve to the "CLOSED" position.
3. Remove the selector valve and fit the funnel as shown to prevent sand from entering the
collector unit.
4. Pour water into the vessel until the tank is 1/3 full, followed by the sand. Take care not to
damage the collector arms..
5. Fit the valve to the vessel and the pump once again: The area of the watertight seal between
the valve and the vessel must be clean and free of sand.
Take care not to damage the collector arms.
Avoid pouring sand inside the central pipe
3.5. Start-up
1. Cleaning: Clean the swimming pool as well as possible before starting up the filtration unit.
Remove dirt and foreign bodies from the skimmer siphon and pump prefilter
2. Priming the suction: Open the pump prefilter cover and completely fill with water up to the
level of the suction intake.(Fig.9)
Close the cover and check that it is correctly fitted.
3. Filtration start-up: Set the selector valve to the "Filtration" position. Turn the equipment on
4. Bleeding: Remove the air from the inside of the pump, valve and deposit. Slightly open the
bleeders available. (Fig.10)
Close the pump filter cover and bleeders correctly, so that they are watertight
5. Adjust the hours of operation of the equipment in accordance with the volume of the swim-
ming pool, the flow supplied by the pump and it's situation. See Table 1.
After the initial start-up it is recommended to keep the filter running continuously for 24 hours
and then to clean the remains of dirt on the pump prefilter and skimmers.
4. WINTER CARE
In winter the filtering installation must be protected from the risk of frost.(Fig.11)
If the equipment is not going to be used during the winter period, the following operations must
be performed:
– Wash the filter in accordance with the instructions.
– Disconnect the equipment from the mains.
– Completely empty all the water from the filter, pump and pipes.
– Set the key on the filter to the "WINTER" position.
Once the winter period is over, proceed according to the instructions for the initial start-up.
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