Manual
FTS SERIES SAND FILTERS
INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL
LAKOS FTS Series Sand Filters are specifically intended for use in full-stream or
side-stream applications. For side-stream, we recommend the industry
standards of 10% to 20% of full-stream flow. However, you are free to operate at
higher or lower percentages, based on your specific application conditions and
criteria. Side-stream may be applied by tapping from a mainstream line or by
tapping the basin/remote sump to achieve a given turnover rate.
LAKOS does not recommend the FTS Series for basin/remote sump sweeping
applications. The proper use of this technique requires a specific sweeping
design involving HydroBoosters and the proper flow/pressure to ensure
performance. More specifically, LAKOS recommends the LAKOS TC Series for
basin/remote sump sweeping, featuring LAKOS Sand Separators. This
equipment is simply better suited for applications where settleable solids are
involved.
Maximum operating pressure for a LAKOS FTS System is 50 psi (3.4 bar). Do
not install this system into applications with higher pressures.
DELIVERY INSPECTION
• Immediately inspect the system upon arrival for any damage that may have occurred
during shipping. Look for crate damage, pierced or torn boxes or any other signs of
handling, which may suggest damage to the system. Shipping damage must be
reported to the carrier for direct handling. LAKOS is not responsible for shipping
damage.
• LAKOS FTS Series Systems are shipped with all major components assembled onto
the skid. Selected small items, such as the pressure gauges, may be removed and
inserted in the controller box for shipping.
• LAKOS sand media is shipped separately in 100 lb. (45 kg) bags. The exact number
of bags is determined by the actual system size (see chart below). Do not introduce
media sand into the FTS System until the system is placed in its operating position.
MODEL
MEDIA SAND REQUIREMENT
OPERATING WEIGHT
LBS KG LBS KG
FTS-20-045 200 90
FTS-24-065 250 113
FTS-30-100 400 181
225
102
325
147
600
272
LS-647c (Rev. 5/12)
234
658
559
931
298
422