INSTALLATION : BYPASS/SIDE-STREAM FILTER INSTRUCTIONS
BYPASS/SIDE-STREAM FILTER INSTRUCTIONS
Installing a bypass filter is highly recommended with every GARN unit. The bypass filter package (available at www.garnparts.com) incudes: a bypass/side-stream filter housing; four (4) 5 micron filters (pictured below); a mounting bracket with screws and a housing wrench for replacing filter elements.
The purpose of a bypass filter is to continuously remove suspended fine particulates from the GARN unit’s water. If not removed, the fine particulates will eventually settle to form sludge. Removing this material improves the effectiveness of the water chemistry, helps extend the life of the GARN unit and keeps the system operating at peak performance. The filter will NOT remove any sludge that has already accumulated on the bottom of an existing GARN unit; nor will it prevent sludge formation due to biological activity, dirt left in the unit before filling, etc. The only way to remove sludge is by manual cleaning.
The bypass filter should NOT be used as a replacement for strainers in front of heat exchangers or other equipment.
Strainers are effective at removing large chunks of dirt and debris. Filters are made for removing small particles. Large debris chunks will cause the filter to plug quicker.
A description of how the filter is installed and operates is as follows:
(1) The bypass filter must be installed such that the flow of water moves into the filter housing on the outside of the filter (not into the core/center). (2) The water then penetrates the filter on the outside of the filter and moves towards the core of the filter. Particulates are trapped in the filter. (3) The clean water moves upwards in the core to the top of and then out of the outlet of the filter housing. (4) After a few weeks the GARN water will eventually become transparent if the by-pass filter has been installed and operated properly. During this period it will be necessary to replace the filter element several times. (5) Be proactive and pipe the filter to allow filling the GARN unit through the filter to minimize debris that may be carried in from your water source.
GARN WHS 1000 and WHS 2000 Manual © HY-C Company LLC - September 2024
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