TM 10-4610-310-14
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BACKWASHING-continued
2. Ensure that the filtrate tank on the UF module is full. Remove strainer assembly from the settling tank. See
Figure 2.
CAP
STRAINER
BODY
WIRE CLOTH
FEMALE QUICK
DISCONNECT
BASE ELBOW
Figure 2. Settling Tank Strainer Assembly.
3. Remove male quick-disconnect on inlet tank hose from female quick disconnect coupler on strainer base
elbow.
4. Disconnect the hose (yellow) hose from UF BACKWASH inlet.
5. Connect the hose to the female quick disconnect of the settling tank strainer. See figure 2).
6. Place the BACKWASH pump switch to HAND position.
7. Allow the pump to Backwash the strainer with clean water from the UF filtrate bag until it is cleaned.
8. Place the BACKWASH pump switch to OFF.
9. Reassemble the strainer into the settling tank.
10. Reconnect the hose to the UF module.
The following procedures can be used for a more thorough cleaning.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Unthread strainer body bushing from strainer body. See Figure 3.
2. Remove damaged/dirty perforated sheet and wire cloth from inside strainer body.
3. Remove wire cloth off perforated sheet.
4. Clean anti-seize tape from strainer body bushing.
5. The cap can't be removed from the strainer body.
CLEANING
1. Wipe any debris and trash from the perforated sheet with a cotton rag.
2. Wipe any debris from inside of the strainer assembly with a cotton rag.
