installation guide

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These installation instructions are for the Altecnic 5453 technopolymer dirt separator withmagnet and isolation valves with compression ends.

IntroductionThe DirtmagIQ Quattro™ is the most effective and efficient dirt separator to date, with two filtering elements,firstly a dirt separation chamber followed by a strainer cartridge with a fine stainless steel mesh.

The dirt separator chamber is manufactured from glass fibre reinforced polyamide 66 with a high densitypolyethylene internal filter element and external magnet.

The magnet is positioned around the body below the flow line for improved collection of ferrous particles.

The strainer cartridge consists of an impurities collector within a stainless steel screen which can be easilyremoved for cleaning.

The union joint between the brass body and separator body makes the DirtmagIQ Quattro™ suitable forinstallation in horizontal or vertical pipes.

Supplied complete with brass ball valves, incorporating a swivel connector and compression end complying withBS EN 1252-2 for use with R250 (half hard) copper tube.

Supplied hose union ball blow down valve and manual air vent.

Product Code Size Connections545372 LTC 22 mm comp. x comp.545373 LTC 28 mm comp. x comp.

WarningThe following instructions must be read and understood before installing and maintaining the product. The symbol means:CAUTION! Failure to follow these instructions could result in a safety hazard!

SafetyThe safety instructions provided in the specific document supplied must be observed.The symbol on the removable ring indicates that magnets are present, generating a strong magnetic field whichcould damage any electronic appliances in the vicinity.

Construction DetailsComponent Material GradeBody Tee Polyamide 66 PA66 GF30Union Nut Polyethylene PPS GF40Dirt Collection Chamber Polyamide 66 PA66 GF30Dirt Chamber Cover Polyamide 66 PA66 GF30Internal Element Polyethylene HDPEAir vent Brass BS EN 12164 CW614NBlowdown Valve Brass BS EN 12165 CW614NBall Valve Brass BS EN 12165 CW614NBall Valve Union Nut Brass BS EN 12420 CW617NMagnet 2600 GSeals EPDM

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Construction Details ContinuedComponent Material GradeStrainer Cartridge Polyacetal POMStrainer Element Stainless Steel AISI 304Impurities Collector Polyacetal POM

Technical DataMedium: water glycol solutionMax. percentage of glycol: 30%Max. working pressure: 3 barTemperature range: 0 to 90˚CMinimum particle size: 5 µm

Dimensions

ØA

ØAB

ØC

D

EF

Tmax 90°CPmax 3 bar

Prod Code A B C D E F kg

545372 LTC 22 106.5 84 172.5 187.5 110.5 1.7545373 LTC 28 106.5 84 172.5 190.5 113.5 1.8

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If fitting into existing pipework cut outa section of pipe, as shown, 260mmfor both the 22mm and 28mm sizeDirtmagIQ Quattro™.

Fit the two ball valves to the copperpipe and hand tighten the twocompression nuts.

Slide the DirtmagIQ™ between thetwo ball valves ensuring that the flatsealing washers are fitted and handtighten the two union nuts.

Tighten the two union nuts and thetwo compression nuts to make watertight joints, do not over tighten.

InstallationPlease read these instruction before commencing installation to ensure the correct fitting position is selected andsufficient space and access is available for flushing and any future maintenance.

Flowrates

The maximum recommended flow velocity inside thepipe is 1.0 m/s. The following shows the maximumflow rates to meet this requirement.

260

Ø22

& Ø

28 S

izes

CompressionNut

UnionNut

3 4 5 6 8 10 20 30 400.1

0.2

0.40.50.6

0.81.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

0.3

Pres

sure

Los

s kP

a

Flowrate l/m

Kv=6

.3 m

³/h

Kv=6.7 m³/h

Kv=7

.0 m

³/h

Size Ø22 & Ø28

l/m 18.8

Cartridge Kv - m3/h

Blue cartridge fitted 6.3Grey cartridge fitted 6.7Without cartridge 7.0

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For horizontal or inclined pipework, loosen the union nut using the toolprovided and rotate the dirt collection chamber until it is vertical.

Re-tighten the joint to make a water tight seal, do not over tighten theunion nut.

Open the air release valve using a suitablysized screw driver or radiator bleed keyand fill the system with water. Oncewater starts to escape, close the airrelease valve.

After the system has been running forseveral hours release any trapped airwhich may have collected using the airrelease valve.

Installation

Ensure the direction of flow isas shown, with the flowpassing through the dirtcollection chamber followedby the strainer.

The blowdown valve must bevertically below thecollection chamber as shown.

Blowdown valve

CollectionChamber

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Position and OrientationThe diagrams show where the DirtmagIQ Quattro™ should be installed, which is on the return to the boiler orchiller.

Planned MaintenanceAs part of a planned maintenance programme the following procedure needs to be conducted to ensure that theDirtmagIQ Quattro™ dirt separator continues to operate efficiently.

Maintenance should only be carried out with the system COLD.

Debris which has been collected by theDirtmagIQ Quattro™ needs to be removedusing the blow down valve.

Unclip the magnet and completely remove itfrom the collection chamber

Unscrew the blank cap and fit the hose outletwhich is provided.

The liquid removed from the system duringflushing should be collected in a suitablecontainer to prevent water damage, or use ahose directed to a suitable drain.

Using the operating key which is part of theblank cap, open the blow down valve and runoff water until it looks clean.

Close the blow down valve and refit the blank cap.

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Planned Maintenance

Isolate the DirtmagIQ Quattro™ using the two ball valves beforecommencing.

The cap on the front or the rear of the strainer cartridge chambershould be removed using the tool for the union joint and the strainercartridge assembly removed. This should be the grey cartridge andthe red impurities collector.

Remove the impurities collector from the strainer cartridge and flushboth thoroughly with clean water. If any damage is visible replace thestrainer cartridge (grey) or the impurities collector with a new one.

Inspect inside the strainer cartridge chamber for debris and flushaway.

Inspect the cap ‘O’ ring for signs of damage and replace if necessary.

Re-assemble, open the two ball valves to allow the DirtmagIQQuattro™ to fill with water and finally release any trapped air usingthe air release valve.

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Initial Flushing Once the DirtmagIQ Quattro™ has been installed the system should be flushed thoroughly to removed debris.

Reference should be made to BS EN 14336 ‘Installation & commissioning of water based heating systems’

In a new installation it may only be necessary to remove the internal element and change the strainer cartridgefrom blue to grey.

Isolate the DirtmagIQ Quattro™ using the two ball valves before commencing.

Remove the cap on top of the collection chamber, using the tool for the union joint, and remove the internalelement.

Flush the element thoroughly with clean water. If any damage is visible replace the element with a new one.

Remove the cap on the strainer cartridge chamber using the tool for the union joint and remove the strainercartridge assembly. This should be the BLUE cartridge and the red impurities collector.

Flush the impurities collector and inspect for damage.

Inspect inside the collection chamber and the strainer cartridge chamber for debris and flush away.

Inspect the cap ‘O’ ring for signs of damage and replace if necessary.

Assemble red impurities collector into the Grey strainer cartridge before re-assembling, open the two ball valves toallow the DirtmagIQ Quattro™ to fill with water and finally release any trapped air using the air release valve.

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Power Flushing If the DirtmagIQ Quattro™ has been installed into an existing system, the status of which is unknown, withsediment and debris collected in pockets throughout the system or in a new installation suspected of containingan excess of debris, it is recommended that the system is power flushed.

A power flushing kit is available from Altecnic product code F9476.

The power flushing pump and chemicals are available from specialist suppliers, the operating instructions andprocedure specified by the equipment supplier MUST be followed.

Isolate the DirtmagIQ Quattro™ using the two ball valves before commencing.

Remove the cap on the strainer cartridge chamber using the tool for the union joint and remove the strainercartridge assembly. This should be the BLUE cartridge and the red impurities collector.

Using the power flushing kit from Altecnic Fit the BLACK strainer cartridge, do not fit the RED impurities collector,and fit ball valve with hose union.

Connect up the power flushing pump as shown and power flush the system.

Once the system has been flushed, remove the power flushing kit andfit the GREY cartridge with the RED impurities collector.

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Adding Water Treatment

Please refer to BS7593 ‘Treatment of water in domestic hot water central heating systems.

Remove the air vent from the cap of the collection chamber and add water treatment chemical as shown,following the instructions of the water treatment supplier.

Replace the air vent and open the two ball valves and start filling the system.

Open the air vent to release any trapped air.

Check joints for signs of leakage.

Altecnic Flushing Kit

Product code F9476.

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Strainer CartridgesReplacement strainer cartridges are available, use only genuine Altecnic spares.

During Flushing - Mesh Ø = 0.3 mmProduct Code F49474/BL

Continuous Circulation - Mesh Ø = 0.8 mmProduct Code F49474/GR

Impurities Collector

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