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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
1. A suitable foundation or pad must be provided to support the full operating weight of
the FTS System, including liquid. See chart on page 1. Anchor the unit to the
foundation to prevent vibration and/or movement.
2. Use caution when moving the FTS System into position. Forklift only by the skid. If
hoisting is necessary, do not attach hooks or straps to the inlet piping/manifold.
3. FTS System requires a flooded pump suction to ensure proper pump operation.
4. Electrical connection to the FTS System’s controller (automatic systems only) or
pump (manual systems only) should be made in accordance with all applicable
codes and electrical standards.
5. Piping connections to and from the FTS System should be of at least the same pipe
size as the FTS inlet and outlet connections. Do not install sm
aller diameter pipe
anywhere on the inlet, outlet or backwash lines. Check local codes to determine if
appropriate backflow prevention is necessary at the inlet.
6. A service valve is recommended on both the inlet and outlet pipes in order to isolate
the FTS System for servicing when necessary.
7. If FTS System
will be backwashed from
a water source other than system
flow –
Connect piping to the appropriate backwash connection (see installation
illustrations).
8. Backwash connection piping is not supplied by LAKOS and must be provided on-
site. Do not reduce the line size any smaller than the backwash outlet pipe size.
Check local codes to determine if appropriate backflow prevention is necessary on
the backwash line. Install a backwash throttling valve on the backwash line to control
backwash flow. This valve should be a 2-inch gate valve (available as option from
LAKOS).
9. Determine if the drain for the backwash water can handle the necessary backwash
flow (see chart below). If not, provide a suitable backwash reservoir to capture
backwash flow (reservoir available as option from LAKOS).
MODEL MINIMUM BACKWASH FLOW
U.S. gpm m
3
/hr
FTS-20-045 33 7.4
FTS-24-065 47 10.7
FTS-30-100 74 16.8
10. Check the FTS System’s pre-strainer and remove any foreign matter. Close and
secure the strainer cover.
11. If system is to be exposed to sub-freezing conditions, suitable insulation or other
measures should be provided to keep the unit from freezing to prevent water-to-ice
expansion and damage.
diagram on page 4.