
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
®
HARMSCO
HARMSCO ® Hurricane® Filters provide exceptionally long lter runs, reduced maintenance and lower ltration costs
when used as combination centrifugal separator and cartridge lter or in conventional ltration applications.
HOW THEY WORK
FILTERS
Centrifugal Separation to
Remove Dense Particles
from Liquids
Liquid enters the Hurricane lter’s outer chamber tangentially, producing a rotational ow. This
ow pattern creates a centrifugal force which is
used to separate dense particles such as sand,
rust, grit and metal nes from liquids. Heavy
particles drop to the bottom of the lter’s outer
chamber where they are discharged manually,
automatically or continuously. With the dense
particles removed, liquid and light solids rise
up, over and into an inner chamber where the
rotational ow is continued.
Models & Specications
Three Hurricane® Filter
models are available for a
wide range of applications.
Models and specications
are as follows:
SPECIFICATION HUR 40 HP HUR 90 HP HUR 170 HP
Flow rate (GPM) Up to 50 Up to 100 Up to 150
Filter area (pleated) 40 sq. ft. 90 sq. ft. 170 sq. ft.
Pipe sizes, inlet & outlet 2” NPT 2” NPT 2” NPT
Pipe size, drain 1” NPT 1” NPT 1” NPT
Filter height 21” 31” 41”
Filter diameter 13” 13” 13”
Floor space required 15”x15” 15”x15” 15”x15”
Service height clearance 31” 51” 72”
Shipping weight (approx.) 40 lbs. 51 lbs. 64 lbs.
Temperature rating* 140° (60°C) 140° (60°C) 140° (60°C)
*Varies based on pressure and time under load.
Up-ow Cartridge Filtration and
Angled Pleats for Lightweight
Particle Removal
Trapped air is automatically purged due to principal
of up-ow ltration. Filtered liquid exits the lter
at the highest point, as it is ltered. A secure top
plate prevents cross contamination of ltered and
unltered liquid. This patented up-ow design
allows Harmsco to utilize 100% of cartridge
surface area, providing efcient ltration. Filter
efciencies are dramatically improved to provide
longer lter runs and reduced ltration costs.
Harmsco® Hurricane® lter cartridges for the
Waterbetter® lters are available in a wide range
of micron ratings and may be cleaned and re-used
in most applications and most micron ratings.
Features
Product features include:
304 stainless steel lter housings
•
Electro-polished for superior nish
•
Resistant coatings available
•
Fail-safe lids with individual studs for security
•
Brass wing-nuts for convenience
•
90˚ elbow and 45˚ sweep on outlet for in-line
•
vertical installation
CPVC standpipe for up-ow design
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Choice of cartridges available
•
HUR 40 HP
HUR 90 HP HUR 170 HP

0 10 20 30 40 50
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
Flow Rate (GPM)
Pressure drop HUR 40 HP
Total Head Loss (P.S.I.)
0 20 40 60 80 100
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
Flow Rate (GPM)
Pressure drop HUR 90 HP
Total Head Loss (P.S.I.)
0 40 80 120 160 200
12.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
Flow Rate (GPM)
Pressure drop HUR 170 HP
Total Head Loss (P.S.I.)
Temperature
&
Pressure
Ratings
Hurricane® Filters
are rated for pressures
to 150 psi
and temperatures
to 140°F.
The total head loss data shown below was developed by NSF International and indicates pressure drop with
Sizing
Use the chart shown below to size Hurricane ® Filters for your application:
Flow Rate Recommended Model Pleated Filter Area
Up to 50 GPM HUR 40 HP 40 sq. ft.
Up to 100 GPM HUR 90 HP 90 sq. ft.
Up to 150 GPM HUR 170 HP 170 sq. ft.
Up to 300 GPM HUR 170 HP (two lters*) 340 sq. ft. (two lters*)
Up to 450 GPM HUR 170 HP (three lters*) 510 sq. ft. (three lters*)
Up to 600 GPM HUR 170 HP (four lters*) 680 sq. ft. (four lters*)
Up to 750 GPM HUR 170 HP (ve lters*) 850 sq. ft. (ve lters*)
*Parallel installation with valves to isolate lters for service while other lters are operational.
Pressure Drop
Hurricane® Filter and one micron lter cartridge in clean water.
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Harmsco® Hurricane
Replacement
Filter Model Cartridge
HUR 40 HP
Cartridges
Hurricane® replacement cartridges
are available in a wide range of
nominal ratings, shown right.
Cartridges are rated for
temperatures to 140˚F and may
be used to separate solids in
liquids with a pH of 3 to 11.
Packaged one cartridge
per carton.
Replacement Cartridges
®
Hurricane
®
Harmsco
HUR 90 HP
HUR 170 HP
Activated carbon and Poly-Pleat Hurricane® cartridges available. Please see catalog. * NR - not rated
Product Code
HC/40-0.35
HC/40-1
HC/40-5
HC/40-10
HC/40-20
HC/40-50
HC/40-100
HC/40-150
HC/40-EZ-CLEAN NR* 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
HC/90-0.35
HC/90-1
HC/90-5
HC/90-10
HC/90-20
HC/90-50
HC/90-100
HC/90-150
HC/90-EZ-CLEAN NR* 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
HC/170-0.35
HC/170-1
HC/170-5
HC/170-10
HC/170-20
HC/170-50
HC/170-100
HC/170-150
HC/170-EZ-CLEAN NR*
Nominal
Micron
0.35 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
1 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
5 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
10 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
20 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
50 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
100 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
150 9 5/8” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 4 lbs.
0.35 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
1 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
5 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
10 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
20 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
50 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
100 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
150 19 1/2” 7 3/4” 3” FPT 7 lbs.
0.35
1
5
10
20
50
100
150
Cartridge Dimensions Ship Wt./Ctn.
30 3/4”
30 3/4”
30 3/4”
30 3/4”
30 3/4”
30 3/4”
30 3/4”
30 3/4”
30 3/4”
7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
7 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
30 3/4” 3” FPT 10 lbs.
(One Cartridge)