LAKOS Waterworks PWC Series Separators
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Installation Instructions
1. LAKOS Separators are shipped on skids or in wooden crates. Support legs (22 ½° low
profile models only) are detached and included with shipping. Lifting lugs, located on the
unit’s side, are provided for hoisting as necessary.
2. A suitable foundation is necessary to accommodate the LAKOS Separator’s weight
including liquid (see chart, page 4). Anchor bolts are recommended in the base of the legs
(low profile) or skirt (vertical profile).
3. Prior to installation, inspect the inlet/outlet/purge connections for foreign objects
incurred during shipping/storage.
4. Inlet/outlet pipe connections to the LAKOS Separator should be a straight run of at least
five pipe diameters to minimize turbulence and enhance performance.
5. Proper purge hardware and/or solids-handling equipment is required to flush separated
solids from the separator.
6. All LAKOS Separators operate within a prescribed flow range (pipe size is not a factor in
model selection). Use appropriate hardware to match the inlet/outlet to system piping.
Connection hardware for the inlet/outlet is not included with the separator.
7. Inlet pressure to the LAKOS Separator must be at least equal to or greater than the
anticipated pressure loss through the separator plus 15 psi (1 bar) plus whatever
downstream pressure is required. See (page 4) for “Flow vs. Pressure Loss” chart.
8. Pressure gauges (included) are required at both the inlet and outlet of the separator in
order to monitor pressure loss and proper flow. If separator operates with an open
discharge, a valve (not included) should be installed, after the separator’s outlet to create
a back pressure of at least 5 psi (0.3 bar).
9. Winterizing is important if the LAKOS Separator is to remain idle in freezing temperatures.
Drain liquid as necessary to avoid expansion of water to ice and related damage.
