Aqua-Pure SS20 EPE-316L - Manual (Page 7)

2)Installing the Filter Cartridges
Remove the v-band clamp (item 9). Remove the top cover (item 6). Remove the top cover gasket (item 8) and place on a clean fl at sur-
face or hang on a hook. Remove the lock nut (item 2) and lift off the pressure plate (item 7). This will expose the spring and seal plate
assemblies (item 10) and cartridge posts (item 11). Carefully pull the spring and seal plate assemblies off the cartridge posts. Inspect the
cartridge posts to make sure that they are inserted into the cartridge pedestals (item 15) and that the posts are vertical within the housing.
With the cartridge posts in place, gently slide the new fi lter cartridges over the posts and into position. CAUTION: DO NOT FORCE, JAM
OR DROP IN PLACE. This could damage the fi lter elements. Carefully place each spring and seal plate assembly tube facing down onto
each cartridge. Make sure the sleeve (item 5) and retaining ring (item 4) are still attached to the pressure plate. Place the pressure plate
over the center rod (item 14) onto the sptring and seal plate assemblies. Thread the lock nut onto center rod and tighten securely.
3)Assembling the Filter Housing
After the fi lter cartridges are installed, locate the top cover gasket and completely wet it with tap water prior to installing it. Install the top
cover gasket and the top cover onto the housing. Place the v-band clamp into position over the housing fl ange and the top cover fl ange.
Be sure it is properly fi tted all around the housing. Tighten clamp until the housing and cover are properly seated. Approximately 1” to 1
1/8” of the threads should show past the T-Bolt Nut (16 - 17 ft. lbs.). CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Overtightening could result in
a cartridge crack which may lead to fl uid leaking.
4)Starting Operation
Remove cover vent plug. Slowly and partially open the Inlet valve, fi lling the housing with water. When the water begins to fl ow from the vent,
close the inlet valve and re-install the vent plug. Slowly and completely open the Inlet valve and lower drain valve until the water runs clear.
After the water runs clear, close the lower drain valve and slowly and completely open the outlet valve. Your Aqua-Pure fi ltration system is
now operating. If the fi lter housing should leak, check all connections including the cover clamping assembly and tighten as necessary.
5)Changing The Filter Cartridges
The following procedure should be followed when changing out the cartridges and disassembling the fi lter housing. Shut off the Inlet valve.
Open the upper drain valve, the lower drain valve and the vent plug to drain all water from the housing. After the housing is drained, remove
the housing clamp, lift off the top cover, unscrew the Lock Nut and remove the pressure plate and spring and seal plate assemblies. Re-
move the top row of cartridges. The top of the cartridge posts will now be visible, grasp each cartridge post and lift to remove the existing
cartridges. Discard used cartridges in a suitable container. Clean all parts thoroughly and fl ush out the housing to remove any sediment
that may have built up during operation. Inspect the condition of the housing cover gasket and replace as necessary.
Filter Housing Model Inlet/Outlet A B C D E F G H
SS24 EPE-316L Series 3” - 150# Flange 40 9 / 16 ” 57 1 / 2 ” 16 1 / 8 ” 10 11 / 16 ” 13 13 / 16 ” 16 1 / 2 ” 9 / 16 ” 11 3 / 4 ”
(103.0 cm) (146.1 cm) (41 cm) (27.2 cm) (35.1 cm) (41.9 cm) (1.4 cm) (29.8 cm)
SS36 EPE-316L Series 3” - 150# Flange 50 7 / 16” 77” 16 1 / 8 ” 10 11 / 16 ” 13 13 / 16 ” 16 1 / 2 ”” 9 / 16 ” 11 3 / 4 ”
(74.9 cm) (116.8 cm) (17.1 cm) (7.3 cm) (14 cm) (30.5 cm) (1.4 cm) (29.8 cm)
Dimensions
SS24 EPE-316L & SS36 EPE 316L Filter Housing Replacement Parts List
Item Number Part Description Part Number
1 1 / 4 ” NPT Vent Plug 6329235
2 Lock Nut 6347903
3 Washer 6318731
4 Retaining Ring 8913939
5 Sleeve 6346832
6 Cover 6376738
7 Pressure Plate Assembly 6346443
8 Cover Gasket (Nitrile) 6347532
9 V-Band Clamp Assembly 3756335
10 Spring and Seal Plate Assembly 6343707
11 2-High Cartridge Post (SS24 EPE-316L Series) 6681706
3-High Cartridge Post (SS36 EPE-316L Series) 6681707
12 3 / 4 ” NPT Drain Plug 6329238
13 T-bolt Kit (for clamp) 9903107
14 2-High Center Rod (SS24 EPE-316L Series 6346206
3-High Center Rod (SS36 EPE-316L Series) 6346207
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