AF-900 Series Electric Scanner

Self – Cleaning Screen Filter

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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Table of Contents
Subject Page No.

Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2

Safety Instructions ................................................................................................ 3

Description & Operation ....................................................................................... 4

Filter operation description 5

Control operation description 6

Technical Data ..................................................................................................... 10

Pressure Loss At 120 Micron ............................................................................... 11

Initial Installation & Operation ............................................................................... 12

Maintenance & Periodical Checks ....................................................................... 14

Electric Motor Removal & Installation ...................................................... 14

Coarse Screen Removal & Installation .................................................... 16

Fine Screen Assembly Removal & Installation ........................................ 17

Dirt Collector Removal & Installation ....................................................... 19

Periodical Checks .................................................................................... 21

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 23

IPB ........................................................................................................................ 26

Appendixes ........................................................................................................... 28

Appendix 1 – Electrical Wiring Schematic Drawing ................................ 28

Appendix 2 – Control Loops Schematic Drawing .................................... 29

Appendix 3 – Warranty ............................................................................. 30

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Introduction
General
E.L.I. FILTERING LTD congratulates you on purchasing the new AF-900 SERIES

self-cleaning filter. This filter now joins the wide family of filters produced and supplied by

E.L.I. for agriculture, municipal water and sewage systems, and all types of industrial

applications. All products manufactured by E.L.I. are easy to install, use and service and don’t

require special skills to operate them.

For operation and maintenance of the filter please follow the instructions in this manual.

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Safety Instructions
1. Prior to installation or handling of the filter, read carefully the installation and operation
instructions carefully.

2. Verify that the control panel is grounded. Also verify that the AC power cord is
connected to the control panel through 3 x 6 a fuse protector.

3. Verify that the filter housing is grounded to the appropriate location.

4. Confirm AC power disconnection prior to service.

5. Confirm filter draining prior to service.

6. Take precautions while lifting, transporting or installing the filter.

7. Installation and operation of the filter should be performed so as to avoid direct water
splashing on the control unit.

8. Confirm that filter weight, when full, meets the support construction requirements.

9. Prior to installation confirm that line pressure matches filter’s operational pressure.

10. During installation, use standard flanges and connections only.

11. Check that all filter flange bolts are properly secured.

12. Please note, the filter enters a flushing mode automatically, without prior warning.

13. Use original parts only, when servicing the filter.

14. E.L.I. can not accept responsibility for any changes or modifications to the equipment.

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Description & Operation

Filter Assembly General Description (Figure 1)
The AF-900 SERIES self-cleaning filter enables high quality filtration from grades
of 10-3000 m icron from various types of fluid sources such as sewage,
reservoirs, rivers, lakes, and wells.

The AF-900 SERIES filter contains the following parts:

1. Inlet 6. Dirt collector axis

2. Coarse screen 7. Suction nozzle
3. Fine screen 8. Electric motor
4. Hydraulic flushing valve 9. Emergency flushing valve
5. Flushing chamber 10. Outlet

Figure 1: Filter Assembly

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Filter Operation General Description (Figure 1)

W ater enters the filter through an “Inlet” (1) and passes through the coarse
screen (2) that functions as a “first st op” for rough particles. W ater then reaches
the fine screen (3), which further purifies the flow by separating sm aller particles
from the water. As m ore water flows through, im purities build up on the fine
screen. As im purities on the screen accum ulate, a pressure im balance is built up
between the internal section of the fine screen (3) and its external section.

Cleaning Process
When the difference in pressure (P) reaches the preset value on the differential pressure
indicator, a series of events is triggered while water continues to flow to the system units. The
flushing valve (4) opens, and water flows outside. Pressure in the hydraulic flushing chamber
(5) and the dirt collector (6) is significantly lowered resulting in a suction process via the
suction nozzles (7) to the dirt collector (6) and from there through the flushing valve (4)
outside. The electric motor (8) simultaneously rotates the dirt collector (6) and moves it along
its axis. The combination of the linear movement and rotation efficiently cleans the entire
internal screen (3) surface. The flushing cycle continues as long as the pressure difference
between the inlet and outlet remains the same and according to signals from the controller. If
the pressure difference remains unchanged for a fixed preset time, the emergency flushing
valve (9) opens along with the normal flushing valve (4). The flushing cycle continues for the
time that was preset on the controller. The flushing valves (9) & (4) close when the pressure
difference on the pressostat drops. The operation of the electric motor is stopped after the
collector axis reaches the internal or external limit switches. The filter is now ready for the next
cycle, with clean and filtered water flowing through the “Outlet” (10).

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Figure 1: Filter Assembly

Controller Operation General Description (Appendix 1)
A. PANEL CONTROLS DESCRIPTION

1. Toggle switch - Marked [MAIN] enable connection of the MAIN voltage supply to the
control unit.

2. Light indicator (Green) – Marked [ON] , indicates 24Vac internal supply.

3. Push-button switch (Orange) - Marked [MANUAL FLUSHING] enable manual flushing.
NOTE that FLUSHING lamp indicator will lit during Flushing process.
4. Push-button switch (RED) - Marked [RESET / FAULT]. Pressing this switch in FAULT
State (While red indicator marked [FAULT] illuminates) will reset the control unit

B . INTERNAL CONTROL DESCRIPTION

1. PLC, Program m able logic controller (Allen bradly MICRO 1000) or any PLC
with6 out / 10 in.
2. TR1, Low voltage isolated transformer with multi-voltage inlets, Which enables using
any conventional 3 phase voltage supply (380-420-440-480V) 150Vac/20VA fixed outlet
for the PLC and 24Vac/50VA fixed outlet for the solenoids.

3. OL1 , Motor over load protection 1 -1.6am p. with aux. Contacts.

4. C1a/C1b, power relays which controls filter m otor m ovem ent.
5. e1, 1am p. fuse which serve as a m ain protect for the PLC & TR1.
6. e2, 2am p. fuse which protect against accidental short circuit on the SV1 -
SV3 solenoids/outlets (24Vac).
7. K1, serve as a fault auxiliary relay that activate on fault state and can drive
external load (buzzer etc.) through it's Norm ally Open/close contacts.
8. S4/S5, Special program m ing/setting switches (S4 – Toggle sw. / S5 –
Pushbotton sw).

C. TERM INAL CONN ECTIONS

R/S/T - 220-480Vac + GND, 3 phase , 50/60 hz. supply voltage inlets
U/V/W - 220-480Vac + GND,3 phase,50/60 hz. motor supply voltage outlets
SV1 - Regular flushing Solenoid outlets (24V/10-25W)
SV2 - Emergency flushing Solenoid outlets (24V/10-25W)
SV3 - BYPASS/SLOPE Solenoid outlets (24V/10-25W)
DP - Differential Pressure switch contacts inlets (N.O)
L.S.I. - Motor inner limit sensor (or switch) inlets
L.S.O. - Motor outer limit sensor (or switch) inlets
REM - Remote control contacts inlets (N.O)
This inlet is pulse activated through voltage free tern alcontacts
(MUST BE !) With pulse duration of at least 100msec
ENA - Enable system control contacts inlets (N.O)
short circuit at this inlet through voltage free external contacts
(MUST BE!) Will disable the flushing mechanism
FAL/FAULT - Aux. Fault state contacts outlets. (N.O)

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D. FLUSHING PROCCES

GENERAL
A flush cycle is one scan of the dirt collector on the screen while the motor move from IN
position to OUT position (or vice versa).

NON-DP FLUSH is activated in three conditions:

1. Pressing [MANUAL FLUSH] switch.
2. Signal received at REMOTE inlet.
3. INTERVAL Timer (Internal) - If set. in this conditions the flushing mechanism activates
the motor for one scan while SV1 is at ON state (First/one flushing valve open).

DP FLUSH a DP flush is caused by a differential pressure across the filter/s

system .
signal at DP inlet for 5 seconds (Fixed internal setting) will activates th e DP
FLUSH
m echanism . In this condition, absence of DP signal for 5 seconds (Fixed internal
setting) deactivates the DP FLUSH Mechanism . This internal ON/OFF delay
tim ers assure that accidental DP switch vibrating will not activates the flushing
m echanism .
Once a DP flush is registered, the flushing m echanism will execute a REGULAR
FLUSHING procedure by activating the m otor and SV1 solenoid, while checking
constantly the DP inlet. If DP signal is rem oved then the flushing m echanism will
com plete it’s sc an and close the m otor and SV1 operation.
If DP signal continues for 5 flush cycles (scans) the flushing m echanism will
execute EMERGENCY FLUSH procedure by activating SV2, in addition to SV1
(Both flushing valves opened) for 5 m ore flush cycles (scans).
If DP signal is rem oved during EMERGENCY FLUSH then the flushing m echanism
will com plete it’s last scan and close the m otor and SV1/SV2 operation.
If DP signal continues inspite of 10 flush cycles (scans), which m eans that the
flushing m echanism is unable to overcom e the differential pressure across the
filter/s system , then FAULT state is declared (FAULT Indicator lit) and any further
flushes are inhibited.
Pressing [RESET] switch will reset the flushing m echanism and enables flushing.

SV3 OPERAT ION

GENERAL – SV3 serve two purposes according to S4 position.

W hen S4 set to [S] position – SV3 will be activates with SV2.
In this case SV3 can be used to close a slope valve, which increase the dirt
collector sucking ability ther efor less tim e/scans required for successful flushing.
W hen S4 set to [F] position – SV3 will be activates on FAULT State. In this case
SV3 can be used to open a NC bypass valve.

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FAULT CONDIT IONS

1. PLC FAULT (PLC indicators are located on the PLC panel) Identified by
FAULT red indicator. Norm ally, POW ER & RUN green indicators lit.
2. FLUSHING FAULT (See DP flush).
3. M OT OR FAULT Motor fault caused by it’s overload protection, will cause
im m ediate m otor stop (AT any location) while FAULT indicator lit.
4. MOTOR LIMIT SWITCHES FAULT The flushing cycles (scans) executed by the
motor movement IN and OUT limit area bordered with two limit switches. Malfunction
in one or both can cause damage to the filter mechanism. To avoid this situation the
flush mechanism measure the elapsed time required to scan from LSI to LSO and
vice versa.
If a signal from LSI or LSO (Due to malfunction/bad connection) is not registered after
the last measured time the system will stop the motor immediately (AT any location)
while FAULT indicator lit.

EXIT ING FROM FAULT ST AT E

GENERAL
In case of FAULT indicator lit, It’s highly recom m ended to determ ent the fault
cause BEFORE pressing the [RESET] switch.
1. Check the PLC / FAULT red indicator.

2. Check the m otor position:

2.1 If the m etal dis c (Located on the m otor slug) is located in front of LSI or
LSO sensors and the appropriate sensor is lit (ON), the FAULT is
properly caused by unsuccessful repeated flushes. (A high differential
pressure also can be seen in the DP scale)

2.1.1 In this case, pressing [FAULT/RESET] switch will reset the

system and enable further flushing. Since a DP still exist the
flushing m echanism will execute another REGULAR FLUSHING
followed by EMERGENCY FLUSHING cycles. If a second attem pt
to rem ove the DP signal is failed then m anual screen cleaning is
required.
2.2 If the m etal disc is located between the LSI or LSO boundaries, the
FAULT is properly caused by m otor overload protection.

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2.2.1 Check the m otor overload (PLC inputs indicators – No. 0 lit) and
reset it if necessary by pressing the OVERLOAD (OL1) RED
button first and then the GREEN button.

2.2.2 Reset the system by pressing [FAULT/RESET] switch. And verify

that the m otor is m oving toward IN position and stop there.

2.2.3 If this phenom enon occurred frequently check the m otor overload
current setting.

2.3 If the m etal disc is located outside LSI - LSO boundaries the FAULT is
caused by a m alfunction in one of the lim it sensor which cause the
system to loose synchronization.

2.3.1 In this case: a. Switch off protector No. e2. Reset OL1 if
required.
2.4 If the m etal disc is located beyond LSI switch m anually C1a (OUT) (This
should cause the m otor to m ove OUT) till LSI position and verify that it’s
indicator lit. IF not readjust LSI.

2.5 If the m etal disc is located beyond LSO switch m anually C1b (IN) (This
should cause the m otor to m ove IN) till LSO position and verify that it’s
indicator lit. IF not readjust LSO.

2.6 In both cases, where LSI or LSO is not functioning, check for loose and
disconnection to the control unit before replacing one or both.

E. ADJUSTING INTERVAL TIMER

NOTE that PLC OUTPUTS indicator no. 5 is used for visual interval timer setting (although it’s
used for SV3 operation indicator).

1. Clear the INTERVAL TIMER. Press [RESET/FAULT] switch and S5 simultaneously

for 2 sec.
2. Press S5 until PLC OUTPUTS indicator no. 5 lit, and release S5.
3. At this state each pressing of S5 will cause the PLC to add 30 Minutes to the interval
timer.
NOTE that on each S5 pressing the PLC OUTPUTS indicator no. 5 will flashes
once to confirm operation.
For example, to set the interval timer to activates flush each 4 hours you have to
press S5 8 times. (8 x 30 min. = 240 min. = 4 hrs.)

4. Switch the [MAIN] switch to OFF (0) position.

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5. Switch again the [MAIN] switch to ON (1) position.

NOTE that PLC OUTPUTS indicator no. 5 is flashes once to confirm that the
interval timer is enabled and contain some value. If on power up this indicator is not
flashes then no interval is set.

Technical Data

Standard Features
 Minimum operating pressure: 1 bar (15 psi)
 Maximum operating pressure: 10 bar (150 psi)
 Clean filter pressure loss: 0.1 bar (2 psi)
 Maximum water temperature: 65°C (149°F )
 F iltration range: 10-3000 micron
 Electric motor: 3-phase 0.5 Hp
 Control system: PLC electric control board
 F lush water consumption (at minimum working pressure):45 liters (12
gallons)
 F ilter housing materials: carbon steel coated with baked on epoxy

General Technical Data

Conn. Flushing
Model Screen Max. Flow D1 D2
Size Flow Rate L L1 L2 L3 H Weight
Number Area Rate * Ø Ø
Ø **
(inch) (cm 2) (m 3/h) (m 3/h) (inch) (inch) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
AF-903PR 3 3220 50 10 10 4 450 1135 1955 2295 630 125
AF-904PR 4 4500 80 10 12 4 600 1330 2150 2650 680 145
AF-906PR 6 6330 180 10 16 4 750 1540 2360 3430 760 245
AF-908PR 8 7030 350 10 18 4 750 1540 2360 3430 810 320
AF-910PR 10 8970 450 10 18 4 900 1800 2620 4070 810 320
AF-912PR 12 10920 600 10 18 4 1100 2170 2990 4680 810 390
AF-914PR 14 11760 850 10 24 4 900 1800 2620 3950 960 420
AF-916PR 16 14310 1100 10 24 4 1100 2170 2620 4680 960 630

PR = Parallel
* Flow rate data are for high quality water at filtration grade of 120 micron.
** Flushing flow rate data are for minimum operational pressure (1 bar / 15 psi).

Filtration Grade Conversion Table

Micron 10 25 30 40 50 80 100 120 150 200 400 800 1500 3000

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Mesh 1500 650 550 400 300 200 150 120 100 80 40 20 10 5

Pressure Loss At 120 Micron

P (BAR) GPM P (PSI)
352
132 220 308 440 1320 2200 4400 8800
44 88 176 264 396 880 1760 2640 14.5
1
0.9 13.05
0.8 11.6
0.7 10.15
0.6 8.7
0.5 7.25
0.4 5.8
0.3 4.35

0.2 2.91

0.1 1.45

0.05 0.73

0.04 0.58

0.02 0.30

0.01 0.145
10 20 30 40 50 70 90 200 300 400 600 1000
60 80 100 500 2000

M3/H

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Initial Installation & Operation

General
The filter assembly is protectively packed on a wood pallet with all parts assembled include
the control panel (with 5 meter cable installed).

Installation (Figure 2)
1. Remove the filter assembly from the wood pallet.
2. Install the filter assembly to the inlet line and outlet line.
3. Connect a drain pipe to the hydraulic flushing valve outlet opening (at least 50 mm
diameter and 15 m long). Confirm that water runs freely out of the drain pipe.
4. Position the control panel in such a way as to be protected against humidity and solar
radiation (if required longer cable then the installed 5 meter – re-connect it by
authorized electricion).
5. Check that all connections are properly secured.
6. Check that all bolts and nuts on filter periphery are properly tightened and secured.

Normal Hydraulic
Flushing Valve

Drain Line

Emergency Hydraulic
Flushing Valve Inlet Valve
Fed Service
Openning

Rear Service
Electric Motor Openning Outlet Valve

Figure 2: Initial Filter Installation

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Initial Operation
1. Gradually open the inlet valve (make sure that the outlet valve, if installed, is open).

WARNING
Take precautions while operating the filter as the filter m a y enter a flushing
m ode autom atically, without prior warning.

2. Check the filter assembly and its connections for leaks.

3. Perform a flushing cycle by pressing the MANUAL FLUSH switches at the control
panel.

4. Verify that the hydraulic flushing valves close after 5 flushing cycles and FLUSHING
lamp at the control panel extinguishes.

5. Perform a flushing cycle by disconnecting the high-pressure tube from the differential
pressure indicator (closing of the electrical circuit) – re-connect it after 2 flushing
cycles.

6. Verify that the normal hydraulic flushing valve keeps on flushing as long as the P
differential pressure indicator contacts are closed.

7. Perform an emergency flushing cycle by disconnecting the high-pressure tube from

the differential pressure indicator (closing of the electrical circuit – emergency
flushing will start after 5 flushing cycles of normal flushing) re-connect it after 9
flushing cycles Verify that the hydraulic flushing valves close at the end of the flushing
cycle.

8. Verify that the spiral guide performed a full travel.

9. When the filter is clean, verify that the differential pressure between inlet and outlet
does not exceed 0.1 bar.

10. Set the appropriate differential pressure for flushing at the P differential pressure
indicator to 0.5 bar (7 psi).

12. Verify that the outlet pressure indicator reads differential pressure of at list 0.5 bar
between the filter outlet and the flushing chamber.

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Maintenance & Periodical Checks

Electric Motor Removal & Installation (Figure 3)

1. Close the inlet and the outlet line valves.

2. Set the main switch at the control panel to "0" position.
3. Verify that filter is drained prior to service.
4. A qualified technician will carry out the electrical connections.
5. Disconnect the electric motor from the electrical power source. Prior to
removal, mark the electrical wiring connections (according to colors) on the
new motor.
6. Remove the four screws holding the rear axis shield and remove the shield
7. Rem ove the four nuts and washers attac hing the m otor assem bly to
the filter assem bly.
8. Carefully remove the old motor assembly. Verify existence of splint on the
motor axis groove.
9. Remove the splint out of the old motor axis groove.
10. Carefully slide the new motor assembly into the filter assembly.
11. Install the splint into the new motor axis groove.
12. Install the four nuts and washers attaching the motor assembly to the filter
assembly.
13. Connect the electric motor to the electrical power source according to the
marking previously made in step 5.
14. Set the main switch at the control panel to "1" position.
15. Open the inlet and the outlet line valves.

WARNING
Take precautions while operating the filter as the filter m ay enter a flushing
m ode autom atically, without prior warning.

16. Perform a flushing cycle by pr essing the MANUAL FLUSH switch at

the control panel.
17. Verify that the hydraulic flushing valves close after 5 flushing cycles and
FLUSHING lamp at the control panel extinguishes.
18. Check for leaks.
19. Install the rear shield with the 4 screws (see step 6).

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Nut and
Washer
Electric Motor

Spiral Guide
Housing
Spiral
Guide
Spline

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Figure 3: Electric Motor Removal & Installation

Coarse Screen Removal & Installation (Figure 4)
1. Close the inlet and the outlet line valves.
2. Set the main switch at the control panel to "0" position.
3. Verify that filter is drained prior to service.
4. Remove the nuts and washers attaching the cover to the filter housing.
5. Pull the forward bearing assembly out of the cover.
6. Remove the body seal from the cover groove.
7. Pull the old coarse screen out of the fine screen assembly (On 6" filters and above,
the coarse screen is screwed into the fine screen assembly).
8. Slide the new coarse screen into the fine screen assembly.
9. Verify that the straight side of the body seal fits into the groove located in the cover.
10. Install the nuts and washers attaching the cover to the filter housing.
11. Insert the forward bearing assembly into the cover (Verify that the dirt collector axis is
located inside the forward bearing assembly).
12. Set the main switch at the control panel to "1" position.
13. Open the inlet and outlet line valves.

WARNING
Take precautions while operating the filter as the filter m ay enter a flushing
m ode autom atically, without prior warning.

14. Perform a flushing cycle by pressing the MANUAL FLUSH switch at the control panel.
15. Verify that the hydraulic flushing valves close after 2 minutes and FLUSHING lamp at
the control panel extinguishes.
16. Check for leaks.

Cover
Body Seal

Coarse Screen

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Figure 4: Coarse Screen Removal & Installation

Fine Screen Assembly Removal & Installation (Figure 5)
1. Close the inlet and the outlet line valves.
2. Set the main switch at the control panel to "0" position.
3. Verify that filter is drained prior to service.
4. Remove the nuts and washers attaching the cover to the filter housing.
5. Remove the body seal from the cover groove.
6. Pull the coarse screen out of the fine screen assembly.
7. Pull the fine screen assembly out of the filter housing assembly (On 6" filters and
above, the coarse screen is screwed into the fine screen assembly).
8. Remove the seals from the old fine screen assembly.
9. Position both upper and lower seals into the new fine screen assembly.
10. Lubricate upper and lower seals with silicon grease.
11. Slide the new fine screen assembly into the filter housing assembly (verify that the dirt
collector axis is in the screen bearing, located in the screen handle).
12. Slide the coarse screen into the fine screen assembly.
13. Verify that the straight side of the body seal fits into the groove located in the cover.
14. Install the nuts and washers attaching the cover to the filter housing.
15. Set the main switch at the control panel to "1" position.
16. Open the inlet and outlet line valves.

WARNING
Take precautions while operating the fil ter as the filter m ay enter a flushing
m ode autom atically, without prior warning.

17. Perform a flushing cycle by pressing the MANUAL FLUSH switch at the control panel.
18. Verify that the hydraulic flushing valves close after 5 flushing cycle and FLUSHING
lamp at the control panel extinguishes.
19. Check for leaks.

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Upper Seal

Fine Screen
Assembly

Lower Seal

Forward Service
Opening
Rear Service
Opening Cover
Limit Switch
Body Seal
Electric Motor
Coarse Screen
Screen Bearing

Screen Handle

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Figure 5: Fine Screen Assembly Removal & Installation

Dirt Collector Removal & Installation (Figure 6)
1. Close the inlet and the outlet line valves.
2. Set the main switch at the control panel to "0" position.
3. Verify that filter is drained prior to service.
4. Remove the nuts and washers attaching the cover to the filter housing.
5. Remove the “victaulic” coupling of the rear service opening cover to the filter housing.
7. Pull the coarse screen out of the fine screen assembly.
8. Pull the fine screen assembly out of the filter housing assembly.
9. Through the spiral guide housing openings pull the split pin and the fixed pin from the
dirt collector connecting axis.
10. Remove the defective dirt collector out of the filter housing assembly.
11. Install the new dirt collector into the filter housing assembly.
12. Through the sprinkler opening install the nut and washer attaching the connecting
axis to the dirt collector.
13. Insert the pins previously removed in step 9.
14. Slide the fine screen assembly into the filter housing assembly verify that the dirt
collector axis is in the screen bearing, located in the screen handle).
15. Slide the coarse screen into the fine screen assembly.
16. Install the “victaulic” coupling of the rear service opening cover to the filter housing.
17. Verify that the straight side of the body seal fits into the groove located in the cover.
18. Install the nuts and washers attaching the cover to the filter housing.
19. Set the main switch at the control panel to "1" position.
20. Open the inlet and outlet line valves.

WARNING
Take precautions while operating the filter as the filter m ay enter a flushing
m ode autom atically, without prior warning.

21. Perform a flushing cycle by pressing the MANUAL FLUSH switch at the control panel.
22. Verify that the hydraulic flushing valves close after 5 flushing cycles and FLUSHING
lamp at the control panel extinguishes.
23. Check for leaks.

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Upper Seal

Forward Service
Opening

Fine Screen
Assembly
Electric Motor

Rear Service
Opening

Lower Seal

Dirt Colector

Cover

Body Seal
Connecting
Axis Coarse Screen

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Figure 6: Dirt Collector Removal & Installation

Periodical Checks (Figure 7)
Perform yearly Periodical Checks at the beginning of the season, according to
the following instructions:

1. Check the condition of the coarse screen. If defective, replace according to "Coarse
Screen Removal & Installation".

2. Check the condition of the fine screen assembly. If defective, replace according to
"Fine Screen Assembly Removal & Installation".

3. Check seals condition. Lubricate with silicon grease.

4. Remove the dirt collector according to "Dirt Collector Removal & Installation" and
check the dirt collector suction nozzles height (see table). If defective, screw out the
nozzle and replace with a new one.

5. Check existence of grease on the spiral guide.

6. Check the filter housing for paint damage and corrosion. If required, clean area with
sandpaper and apply a thin layer of basic + epoxy paint.

7. Check for leaks.

Dirt Collector Suction Nozzles Height Table

Type Number X(Nozzle Height)

AK SE 3-4 71 mm

AK SE 6 98 mm

AK SE 8-12 113 mm

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AK SE 14-16 158 mm

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Figure 7: Periodical Checks

Troubleshooting
P differential pressure indicator is
closed and flushing cycle does not start

Check voltage at the control panel

by a qualified technician.

No Voltage Voltage OK

1. Check power supply. Verify differential pressure

2. Check condition of control indication at the controller
panel fuses. (Inlet indication lamp No.3)

Lamp On Lamp Off

Check controller An electrical malfunction

condition occurred. Call a qualified
technician in order to solve
the problem.

Not OK OK

Call the company An electrical malfunction

service occurred. Call a qualified
department technician in order to solve the
problem. Use the wiring
diagrams in the Appendixes
section and on the system
control panel

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FAULT lamp is flashing

The controller is defective

Set the main switch at the

control panel to "0" and after a
few seconds back to "1"

If the problem is not solved,

call the company service
department

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FAULT lamp illuminates

constantly

Check condition of the MOTOR

OVERLOAD PROTECTION pushbutton
(marked e1) located on the control panel

Pushbutton Pushbutton
Popped Out Didn't Pop Out

To resume system System operation was

operation, press the red stopped due to flushing
button followed malfunction
immediately by the green
button and recheck.

Press the RESET switch on the control panel and

set the main switch to "0" position and after a few
seconds back to "1".
Close the outlet valve and press the MANUAL
FLUSHING switch.
Verify flushing cycle starts.

Verify System Flushing Flushing Cycle

Cycle for 2 Minutes Doesn't Start

Call the company

service department
System Flushing Cycle Didn't Successful System Flushing
Start (Differential Pressure (Differential pressure
remains the same) nullified

Call the company Reopen the outlet valve.

service department The problem is solved

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IPB

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No. Description No. Description

1
01 Attachment nut 29 /4 ” Plug
1
02 Washer 30 /8 ” x 6mm Control fitting connector
03 Cover 31 Victaulic coupling bolt
04 U-Ring 32 Victaulic coupling
05 Coarse screen 33 Victaulic coupling U-ring
06 Screen bearing 34 Nut
07 Screen handle 35 Victaulic end plug
08 O-Ring 36 O-Ring
09 Attachment screw 37 Connecting axis U-ring
10 Fine screen upper part 38 Aft seal housing
11 Fine screen middle part 39 Special seal (x4)
12 Fine screen lower part 40 Sealing nut
13 Dirt collector axis 41 Nut
14 Dirt collector axis support 42 Washer
15 Attachment screw 43 Stud
16 Dirt collector 44 2” Connecting nipple
17 Suction nozzle 45 2” Flushing valve
1
18 Nut 46 /4 ” x 6mm Control fitting connector
19 Connecting axis 47 Washer
20 Connecting axis connector 48 Nut
21 Attachment pin 49 Limit switch
22 5 mm Allen screw 50 Electric motor
23 Attachment washer 51 Spiral drive axis
24 Stud 52 Spline
1
25 /4” x 6mm control fitting elbow 53 Spiral drive axis housing
1
26 /4” x 1/8” Connecting nipple 54 Spiral drive axis side shield
27 Three way valve 55 Bolt
1
28 /4” F/F elbow 56 Spiral drive axis rear shield

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Appendixes
Appendix 1 - Electrical Wiring Schematic Drawing

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Appendix 2 - Control Loops Schematic Drawing

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E.L.I. FILTERING LTD. STANDARD INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

E.L.I. FILTERING LTD. (hereinafter -"E.L.I FILTERING") guarantees to the customers who purchased
E.L.I FILTERING's products directly from E.L.I or through its authorized distributors, that such products

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will be free from defect in material and/or workmanship for the term set forth below, when such products
are properly installed, used and maintained in accordance with E.L.I FILTERING's instructions, written or
verbal.

Should such products prove defective within one year as of the day it left E.L.I. FILTERING 's premises,
and subject to receipt by E.L.I. FILTERING or its authorized representative, of written notice thereof from
the purchaser within 30 days of discovery of such defect or failure - E.L.I. FILTERING will repair or
replace or refund the purchase price, at its sole option, any item proven defective in workmanship or
material.

E.L.I. FILTERING will not be responsible, nor does this warranty extend to any consequential or
incidental damages or expenses of any kind or nature, regardless of the nature t hereof, including without
limitation, injury to persons or property, loss of use of the products, loss of goodwill, loss of profits or any
other contingent liabilities of any kind or character alleged to be the cause of loss or damage to the
purchaser.

This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by misuse, abuse or negligence, nor shall it apply
to such products upon which repairs or alterations have been made by other than an authorized E.L.I.
FILTERING representative.

This warranty does not extend to components, parts or raw materials used by E.L.I. FILTERING but
manufactured by others, which shall be only to the extent warranted by the manufacturer's warranty.

No agents or representatives shall have the authority to alter the terms of this warranty nor to add any
provisions to it not contained herein or to extend this warranty to anyone other than E.L.I FILTERING's
customers.

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THIS WARRANTY WHICH IS

GIVEN IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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