
1” IN-LINE WATER FILTER
MODEL NO: PF1
PART NO: 7175105
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC10/22

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Water Filter designed for use with surface
mounted pumps. This high quality filter with composite case includes a screw
off bowl for easy cleaning of the filter element.
Before attempting to use this product, please read and follow these
instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that
of others around you and you can look forward to your purchase giving you
long and satisfactory service.
Your filter has been designed to give long and trouble free service. If, however,
having followed these instructions carefully, you encounter problems, consult
your local CLARKE dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number PF1
Dimensions (D x W x H) mm 125 x 128 x 190 1 x Filter
Air Inlet /Outlet Size 1“BSP (female)
Max Working Pressure 8 bar
Filtration Rating 5 micron
Bowl material Polycarbonate
CONTENTS
1 x Filter housing spanner
1 x 1” Male adapter
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1. Keep the work area clean and tidy.
2. Keep children and visitors away - DO NOT let children handle the
equipment.
3. DO NOT use for solvents, oils, fuels, chemicals or dangerously polluted
water.
4. Check hoses for leaks or damage before use and ensure that all
connections are secure.
5. Keep the flexible hose away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
6. Avoid damaging the components, for example by applying excessive
force of any kind.
7. DO NOT exceed the maximum working pressure of 8 bar.
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INSTALLATION
A typical connection layout is shown.
1. Keep pipe lengths to a minimum
with the inside free of dirt.
2. Remove any blanking plugs from
the connection ports and connect
to the supply and delivery hoses or
directly to the pump using the 1”
male adaptor supplied.
3. Install the filter so that flow is as
indicated by the direction arrows
on the filter top moulding.
4. Mount the filter vertically ensuring
there is sufficient free space below
the filter for future access including
use of the filter removal spanner.
Four holes are provided in the top
moulding (shown below) to facilitate
screw mounting to an overhead
bracket (not supplied) if required.
These holes will require tapping to
match the threads of suitable
machine screws.
MAINTENANCE
The filter can be disassembled without removal from pipeline using the
spanner supplied to unscrew the filter bowl.
1. Ensure the water supply is turned off.
2. Unscrew the bowl and remove the filter cartridge.
3. Clean the components with warm soapy water only.
CAUTION: The bowl is made from polycarbonate which can be severely
damaged if it comes into contact with some chemicals. These include
acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ethylene di-chloride, gasoline or
synthetic fire resistant lubricants.
4. Rinse and dry the parts. Blow out internal passages with compressed air.
Eye protection should be worn when using compressed air.
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5. Replace any parts found to be damaged.
6. After re-fitting the filter bowl and large O-ring, use a screwdriver to remove
the vent cap and allow air to escape from the unit when the water supply
is restored. (DO NOT lose the small O-ring).
COMPONENT PARTS
No Description
1Nut
2 Transparent bowl
3 Filter cartridge
4 O-ring
5Top body
6 O-ring
7Vent cap
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories is available
including adaptors, hoses etc. Contact
your CLARKE dealer for further
information or CLARKE International
Service Department.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
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