Innovitech X Filter 1.0, User Manual

Page 1: ...Copyright Innovitech LTD ...

Page 2: ...Vortex Generating Bypass Controllers 9 Fine tuning based on pipe positioning 10 Filter Media Installation 11 Filter Media Replacement 16 Maintenance 17 Alarm Redundancies 18 Alarm 18 Self cleaning function 19 Unit Assembly 20 Detailed Measurements 23 Troubleshooting 24 User Manual ...

Page 3: ...equired The bottom section could be fully submerged and manouvered to install on sump glass WARNING Black electronics enclosure should never be submerged under water Using the hooks hang the filter to the desired position into the sump Position the X Filter based on the instructions of the next page ...

Page 4: ... overflow section to magnify the vortex effect when the vortex generating bypass controllers are used X Filter 1 7 placement Optimum water level 12 15cm from bottom of unit Standpipe flexpipe depth within overflow 7cm from top of overflow section to magnify the vortex effect when the vortex generating bypass controllers are used ...

Page 5: ... hooks allow the unit to be set into different heights The middle holes provide the ideal height as the top section can move over the sump glass WARNING Do not use the higher section upper holes unless absolutely necessary HIGH RISK OF WATER SPILLING OVER SUMP GLASS There s a second set of hooks provided that are designed to elevate the unit even higher in order to obtain ideal water level for the...

Page 6: ...arance Top module moves on a track of 7 5cm from one end to another By releasing or tightening the white screws front screw shown will allow or restrict movement After setting the position of the top module ensure front and back screws back screw shown are tight enough to restrict movement of the top module ...

Page 7: ...1 0 overflow box can hold a single 50mm 2 in or up to two 40mm 1 in hard PVC or flexible pipes X Filter 1 7 overflow box can hold a up to two 50mm 2 in or up to three 40mm 1 in hard PVC or flexible pipes Pipes should sit as close as possible towards the back of the filter black plate The openings on the white plate should never be blocked WARNING Pipes should have a clearance of at least 16cm from...

Page 8: ...the water After installation use the power supply provided and connect it with the cable from the black box with After powering on the power supply the green LED on the bottom of the black box will turn on WARNING Keep the connector clear and safe from water or potential risks of water spillages as it will void warranty ...

Page 9: ...of the unit is not compromised by the use of this mechanism The vortex generated when unit is installed as advised will help effectively swirl detritus to the filtering section of the unit The bypass controllers are controlled by the external white discs at the bottom of the unit as displayed Open controller by turning counter clockwise CCW Close controller by turning clockwise CW NOTE The Vortex ...

Page 10: ...ill enhance the vortex generated and aid in better catchment of particles into the filtering section The opposite bypass generator should be used as the main bypass while the one directly below the standpipe could be used if more flow is required to pass as a secondary If two or more standpipes are used the vortex generating bypass controllers should open equally ...

Page 11: ...ded is used to hold the roll in place Note This part is reusable Do not throw away on filter media change Set the tube through the roll opening The tube is longer than the width of the roll Allow the tube to protrude from the roll equally on each end ...

Page 12: ... the Innovitech logo is shown on the black box IMPORTANT Ensure the outer layer of the roll faces the outer side of the unit Set the media with the clear tube on the designated slots Pass the media over the top rod and under the lower rod as shown ...

Page 13: ... media through the rods might lead undesired results that could void warranty At the bottom of the unit unscrew both rods by turning the X shaped knobs counter clockwise By using the long L shape tool provided from the top push the media towards the bottom of the unit Set the media towards one corner of the bottom of the unit as shown With the help of the tool hold the media in place while if requ...

Page 14: ...ove freely The gasket should be tight enough to keep the rod from turning Illustrated is the uptake spool actual might vary in size and colour This can be reused as many times required and purchased separately The spool has an anti slip tape to set the media without the requirement of an adhesive The side of the spool with the larger diameter should be set facing towards the black box Set the medi...

Page 15: ... into place Let the black box spring back into position for the direct drive to come into contact with the spool Twist the spool if required for the direct drive to lock into place The button on the other end of the black box is the manual media feed Push the button to roll the media manually Apply pressure to the uptake spool if required to achieve a tight fit of the media on the spool WARNING Fa...

Page 16: ... old media is moving freely there are two options available Option 1 Unroll the remaining media and remove the spool Set the new media as explained in the Filter Media Installation section Option 2 Cut the old media loose leaving the rest of the unused media on the unit By using the media left over it can be used to pull the media in from a new roll Remove the old media and dispose appropriately N...

Page 17: ...tion There could be some excessive build up of slime on the rolls The rolls are designed to be cleaned by the media usually resulting by dirt patches on the media but it is advised to give the unit a thorough clean 1 4 times per year depending on water conditions TIP If system is planned to be left unattended for a long period of time it s advised to give the sensor and the unit a good clean and e...

Page 18: ... order to avoid any damage to the unit or the motor the unit is programmed to stop the motor UNTIL THE WATER LEVEL DROPS WITHIN THE UNIT NOTE The alarm will set if the water level increases in the sump above sensor level ie Return pump turned off When the water level is restored the alarm will turn off AUTOMATICALLY and the filter will continue its normal operation without any intervention to the ...

Page 19: ... When the sensor becomes too dirty the unit will try to clean it automatically by overflowing the unit but without the alarm LED turning on If this gets into your attention clean the sensor manually to aid the cleaning of the sensor Once the sensor is cleaned the media will automatically advance and restore to normal operation WARNING There s a risk that the sensor is too dirty and will never rest...

Page 20: ...ectronics motor assembly Place the top unit on the rails of the bottom unit The black stoppers of the top unit should face backwards towards the overflow section of the bottom unit Insert the white screw through the slot of the top unit and the hole of the bracket that protrudes from the bottom unit ...

Page 21: ...he black box on the top unit pass the sensor through the hole in the front of the unit Set the long black screw with the spring to secure the black box with the top unit Turn the screw clockwise and make sure the screw doesn t protrude on the other side Repeat the process on the other side of the black box ...

Page 22: ...ttom unit through the overflow and set the sensor through the designated hole on the bottom main unit Secure the sensor with the plastic nut provided and make sure the sensor has a good seal with the bottom main unit The sensor has a gasket set on the base of the sensor ...

Page 23: ...23 Detailed Measurements Front View X Filter 1 0 X Filter 1 7 Side View X Filter 1 0 X Filter 1 7 ...

Page 24: ...ally greasy food abnormally high Omega 3 and make sure the sensor is clean Media fleece doesn t advance easily The motors on these units are extremely powerful Usually this might occur because of wrong fleece installation or the new media wasn t aligned properly on the uptake spool Remove old media fleece and reinstall the uptake spool fresh by removing the old media from it Water is leaking from ...

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