Owner's manual

LAKOS Waterworks PWC Series Separators

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.