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Model Data

The operator must be provided with the owner’s manual. This must be read 
before operation and followed during operation.
These instructions are a guide only. Users not familiar with pool equipment 
should seek advice for suitably qualifi ed persons with experience in pool 
equipment installation.

Manufactured in New Zealand, the Onga Pantera Cartridge fi lter is made from 
UV stabilised PVC. The reputation of durability and performance makes the 
Pantera cartridge fi lter a great choice for pools of all sizes.  

   

Model

PCFII-075

PCFII-100

PCFII-150

PCFII-200

Filter Area (sq.ft/sq.m)

75/7.0

100/9.3

150/13.9

200/18.6

Design Flow Rate (lpm)

300

370

410

600

Max Working Pressure (psi/kPa)

40/280

40/280

40/280

40/280

Clearance

Cartridge Diameter

185mm

185mm

185mm

185mm

Cartridge Height

495mm

495mm

745mm

745mm

Filter Height

690mm

690mm

940mm

940mm

Filter Width

285mm

285mm

285mm

285mm

Replacement Element Part No.

PCFII-

RC075

PCFII-

RC100

PCFII-

RC150

PCFII-

RC200

*Pool sizes given as a guide only- in general, a larger fi lter is better as it has a lower 
pressure drop, and requires less maintenance.

 

 Due to excessive cycling, This fi lter is not suitable for use 
on the pressure circuit of inbuilt in-fl oor cleaning systems.

Summary of Contents for Pantera PCFII-075

Page 1: ...familiar with the correct installation or operation of this type of equipment you should contact the distributor manufacturer for the correct advice before proceeding with the installation or operation of this product Pantera Cartridge Filter II PCF II ...

Page 2: ...ervices Emergency services and Original Equipment Manufacturers Relax you ve bought an Congratulations on your decision to purchase an Onga product Onga is one of the best know brands in its field with a proud local and international reputation Onga is a brand for reliability value for money and technological innovation You will find Onga product wherever people need to move water in 3 broad marke...

Page 3: ... do nothing short of that is acceptable Our commitment to quality is reinforced with our ISO 9001 2000 accreditation 3 A Fair Price Onga products are neither the cheapest nor the most expensive in their field Our products do on the other hand always represent very good value for money they always have and they always will 4 Our Team of Dealers The hand picked authorised Onga dealer network through...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents Page Model Data 4 Filter Application 5 Installation 6 Installation Assembly of Filter 7 Startup 8 Operation 9 Cartridge Maintenance 10 Tank Assembly 11 Troubleshooting 12 Warranty 13 3 ...

Page 5: ... all sizes Model PCFII 075 PCFII 100 PCFII 150 PCFII 200 Filter Area sq ft sq m 75 7 0 100 9 3 150 13 9 200 18 6 Design Flow Rate lpm 300 370 410 600 Max Working Pressure psi kPa 40 280 40 280 40 280 40 280 Clearance Cartridge Diameter 185mm 185mm 185mm 185mm Cartridge Height 495mm 495mm 745mm 745mm Filter Height 690mm 690mm 940mm 940mm Filter Width 285mm 285mm 285mm 285mm Replacement Element Part...

Page 6: ...de ease of access for future servicing 4 Protect the filter and pump from weather and direct sunlight by ensuring that they are properly housed 5 Ensure there is sufficient space to provide adequate ventilation to the electric pump motor 6 Clean a new pool as well as possible before filing pool and operating filter Excess dirt and large particles of foreign matter in the system can cause serious d...

Page 7: ...allation failure The filter owner and operator must be provided with this owner s manual by the installer This must be read before installation and followed during operation Users not familiar with pool equipment should seek advice from suitably qualified persons Installation WARNING Filter pumps require hazardous voltage which can shock burn or cause death BEFORE WORKING ON THE PUMP OR MOTOR Disc...

Page 8: ...t will not be used with the supplied bungs reducers 3 Glue PVC from the pump to the inlet of the filter 4 If a chlorinator is to be used glue a PVC line from the filter outlet to the chlorinator cell Ensure that a gas trap is installed in accordance with the chlorinator manufacturer s instructions Failure to install a gas trap may mean that chlorine gas accumulates inside the filter housing with r...

Page 9: ...lowing from the skimmer or other pool outlet and is returning into the pool Ensure there are no leaks in the system 4 Record the startup pressure This reading will be used to decide when to clean the cartridge 5 If you notice a leak around the clamp area after 15 30 minutes of running stop the pump Release system pressure using the manual air bleed and remove the lid Ensure all valves are closed t...

Page 10: ...To prevent equipment damage and possible injury turn pump OFF before adjusting or opening filter Do not add chemicals directly into the pool skimmer Adding undiluted chemicals may damage equipment and void warranty 1 The filter should require no intervention during operation except to clean or replace the cartridge 2 When the pressure gauge shows a reading 70kPa higher than the startup reading tak...

Page 11: ...remove lid 2 Lift the cartridge out of the filter housing 3 Inspect for damage rips in the filter material Replace if ripped 4 Using a garden hose with a high pressure nozzle sweep debris from the cartridge pleats When all pleats are clean the cartridge is ready to be placed back in the filter 5 Replace filter Ensure that it is correctly seated Replace lid ensuring that the o ring and sealing surf...

Page 12: ...id 1 5 Lock Ring 1 6 Air Bleed O Ring 1 7 Air Bleed 1 8 Pressure Gauge 1 9 Mac Union Nut 1 Item Title Quantity 10 Mac Union Tail 2 11 Mac Union O Ring 2 12 Drain Bung O Ring 1 13 Drain Bung 1 14 Blank cap 1 15 Safety Lock Lever Screw 1 16 Safety Lock Lever Washer 1 17 Safety Lock 1 ...

Page 13: ...llow filter cleaning procedure in this manual Return line restricted Check for flow at return Filter startup pressure low and water flow high Skimmer basket full of leaves or debris Clear Skimmer Basket of all foreign matter and debris Pump strainer lid not sealed correctly Refer to pump owners manual for correct procedure for sealing strainer lid correctly Pool water level too low Fill pool corre...

Page 14: ...he warranty period then Pentair Water will at its sole option repair or replace the product with a like product Replacement product or parts may include re manufactured or refurbished parts or components How long the warranty is effective 1 This Pentair Water product is warranted for 36 months for all parts from the date of the first consumer purchase 2 Authorised workshop labour will be free of c...

Page 15: ...3 Warranty service work will be denied or suspended on equipment not readily accessible to service personnel that is products that are behind barriers tiled or bricked in installed in roofs or second story external walls including inaccessible power points 4 Any service of any product which is found to be faulty due to abuse fair wear tear misuse or improper installation will be charged to the own...

Page 16: ...e specifications Pacific Head Office Australia Pentair Water Australia Pty Ltd Notting Hill Victoria Australia Tel 61 3 9574 4000 Fax 61 3 9562 7237 Email Sales pentairwater com au www pentairwater com au Pentair Water New Zealand Ltd Penrose Auckland New Zealand Tel 64 9579 6254 Fax 64 9579 6497 Email auckland pentairwater com au North Central 1620 Hawkins Avenue Sanford North Carolina 27330 Lati...

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