Pentair Commander Instructions Manual
Commander™ Cartridge Filter Operating Procedures
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of Contents
SECTION I. FILTER INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 1
SECTION II. FILTER OPERATION.............................................................................................. 4
A. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 5
B. FILTER LID INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS................................................................ 6
C. SYSTEM RESTART INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................ 6
D. CLEANING FILTER MANUALLY...................................................................................... 7
E. REPLACING FILTER CARTRIDGES.................................................................................. 8
F. CLEANING THE HIGH FLOW MANUAL AIR RELIEF VALVE...................................... 9
SECTION III. TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................................................ 9
SECTION IV. REPLACEMENT PARTS .....................................................................................11
WARNING
Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions
accompanying this filter. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result
in severe injury, death, or property damage. Call (800) 831-7133 for additional free
copies of this manual.
SECTION I. FILTER INSTALLATION
1. The filter should be mounted on a level concrete slab. Position the filter so that the
instructions, warnings and pressure gauge are visible to the operator. Also, position the filter
so that the piping connections, control valve and drain port are convenient and accessible for
servicing and winterizing.
2. Install electrical controls (e.g., on/off switches, timers control systems, etc.) at least five (5)
feet from the filter. This will allow you enough room to stand clear of the filter during system
start up, see Figure 1.
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3 . Provide sufficient space above the filter to remove the filter lid and cartridge for cleaning and
servicing. This distance will vary with the model of filter you are using. See Table 1 for the
required vertical clearance above the filter.
TABLE 1
Model Size Vertical Clearance Req.
56109000 25 sq. ft. 24 in.
56159000 35 sq. ft. 2 4 in.
56209000 50 sq. ft. 4 4 in.
56359000 75 sq. ft. 4 4 in.
56759000 100 sq. ft. 6 4 in.
56760000 150 sq. ft. 7 4 in.
W ARNING
Risk of electrical shock or electrocution. Position the filter and High Flow Air Relief
Valve to safely direct water drainage and purged air or water. Water discharged from
an improperly positioned filter or valve can create an electrical hazard that can cause
severe personal injury as well as damage property.
4 . When installing the High Flow Manual Air Relief
Valve position the filter to safely direct water
drainage. Rotate the High Flow Manual Air Relief
Valve to safely direct purged air or water. Water
discharged from an improperly positioned filter or
valve can create an electrical hazard as well as
damage property.
5. Always follow procedures published by solvent
cement manufacturers for preparation and gluing of
pipe to the filter.
NOTE
On threaded valve connections use only Teflon tape,
100% Teflon tape, 100% Teflon paste, or Permatex #2
to seal the threads.
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Figure 1.
6. THE FILTER BASE IS ABS MATERIAL. WHEN PVC PIPE IS BEING USED THE CORRECT ABS
TO PVC SOLVENT PIPE CEMENT MUST BE USED. WE RECOMMEND WELD-ON #793 OR
EQUIVALENT.
7 . An additional inlet port is provided in the base for easier installation. Select the desired inlet port
and plug the other inlet port with 1½ in. plug provided, (item #13).
a. If your filter has slip ports use item 13, 1½ in. ABS slip plug. Use ABS to ABS solvent, we
recommend WELD-ON #771 or equivalent. A ½ in. plug (item #14) is also provided for use as
a drain plug.
b. If your filter has threaded ports use item 13, 1½ in. threaded plug. Use only teflon tape, 100%
teflon paste, or Permatex #2 to seal the threads. Use of other materials could damage the
equipment.
8 . The 25, and 50 sq. ft. models are equipped with Turbo-Flo by-pass valve. If by-pass is not desired,
plug off with item #16 using WELD-ON #771 or equivalent.
9 . The maximum working pressure of this filter is 50 p.s.i. Never subject this filter to pressure in
excess of this amount, even when conducting hydrostatic pressure tests. Pressures above 50 p.s.i.
can cause the lid to be blown off, which can result in severe injury, death or property damage.
When performing hydrostatic pressure tests or when testing for external leaks of the completed filtration and plumbing system, insure that the Maximum Pressure that the filtration
system will be subjected to DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE OF
ANY OF THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED WITHIN THE SYSTEM. In most cases, the
maximum pressure will be stated on each component of the system.
If doubt exists as to the pressure to which the system will be subjected, install an ASME
approved automatic Pressure Relief or Pressure Regulator in the circulation system for the
lowest working pressure of any of the components in the system.
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SECTION II. FILTER OPERATION
WARNING
THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. WHEN ANY PART OF THE
CIRCULATING SYSTEM (e.g., FILTER LID, PUMP, FILTER, VALVES, ETC.) IS
SERVICED, AIR CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM AND BECOME PRESSURIZED.
PRESSURIZED AIR CAN CAUSE THE LID TO BLOW OFF WHICH CAN RESULT IN
SEVERE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. TO AVOID THIS POTENTIAL
HAZARD, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1. BEFORE REPOSITIONING VALVES AND BEFORE BEGINNING THE ASSEMBLY,
DISASSEMBLY, OR ADJUSTMENT OF THE LID OR ANY OTHER SERVICE OF
THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM: (A) TURN THE PUMP OFF AND SHUT OFF ANY
AUTOMATIC CONTROLS TO ASSURE THE SYSTEM IS NOT INADVERTENTLY
STARTED DURING THE SERVICING. (B) OPEN HIGH FLOW MANUAL AIR
RELIEF VALVE, AND (C) WAIT UNTIL ALL PRESSURE IS RELIEVED -PRESSURE
GAUGE MUST READ ZERO (0).
2. WHENEVER INSTALLING THE FILTER LID, FOLLOW THE FILTER LID
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
3. ONCE SERVICE ON THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM IS COMPLETE, FOLLOW
SYSTEM RESTART INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
4. MAINTAIN CIRCULATION SYSTEM PROPERLY. REPLACE WORN OR
DAMAGED PARTS IMMEDIATELY (e.g., lid, knob, pressure gauge, relief valve,
O-rings, etc.)
5. BE SURE THAT THE FILTER IS PROPERLY MOUNTED AND POSITIONED
ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.
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