Lakos PWC Series, PWC-1040-L, PWC-1050-L, PWC-1040-V, PWC-1060-V Operation Manual

LAKOS Waterworks

Installation & Operation Manual

PWC Series Sand Separators

LS-829 (10/12)

LS-829C (Rev. 11/18)

Separator Operation . . .……………………………………………………… 3

LAKOS Waterworks PWC Series Separators

Table of Contents

Individual Model Details …........………………………………………………. 4

Flow vs. Pressure Loss Chart …………………………………………………… 4

Installation Instructions .......…………………………………………………… 5

Recommended Inlet and Outlet Piping ……………………………………… 6
Purging .…….………………….……………………………………………… 6
Maintenance Recommendations ……………………………………………. 7
Troubleshooting Guidelines for Separator Installations ……….…………… 9

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LAKOS Waterworks PWC Series Separators

Separator Operation

LAKOS Separators are designed specifically to remove solids from liquids. Each model is
calculated for use within a prescribed flow range for maximum performance and solids removal.
Flow rates above and below the recommended range may affect such performance.

Upon tangential entry, the liquid/solids are drawn through internal tangential slots and
accelerated into the separation chamber where solids heavier than the carrying liquid are
centrifugally separated and allowed to accumulate in the unit’s collection chamber for eventual
purging. The liquid (free of separable solids) is then drawn to the vortex and up through the
separator’s outlet.

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