Author: CStrickland

Standard Pool Strainer

FO SERIES BASKET STRAINER SIZE & DIMENSION TABLE

Inlet
Diameter
Outlet
Diameter
A B C D E F G
4″ 4″ 9-1/4″ 16-5/8″ 12″ 21-1/2″ 7-1/4″ 4-7/8″ 14-1/2″
6″ 6″ 11-1/4″ 17-5/8″ 15-1/2″ 25-1/4″ 9-1/4″ 6-7/8″ 18″
8″ 8″ 13-1/4″ 23-1/2″ 17-1/2″ 30-1/4″ 11-1/4″ 8-7/8″ 22″
10″ 10″ 15-1/4″ 28-3/4″ 21-1/2″ 34-3/4″ 13-1/2″ 10-7/8″ 27″
12″ 12″ 17-1/4″ 31-1/2″ 23″ 37-1/2″ 15-3/4″ 12-3/4″ 29-1/2″
14″ 14″ 23-1/4″ 42″ 31″ 48″ 21-3/4″ 18-1/2″ 39-1/2″
16″ 16″ 23-1/4″ 42″ 31″ 48″ 21-3/4″ 18-1/2″ 39-1/2″
18″ 18″ 23-1/4″ 42″ 31″ 48″ 21-3/4″ 18-1/2″ 39-1/2″
20″ 20″ 23-1/4″ 42″ 31″ 48″ 21-3/4″ 18-1/2″ 39-1/2″

 

Size Opening Size
(Square)
Basket Free Area
Sq. In.
Ratio-Free Area
to Pipe Area
Weight (lbs)
4″ 3/16″ 116 9.2 45
6″ 3/16″ 211 7.5 47
8″ 3/16″ 327 6.5 45
10″ 3/16″ 498 6.3 90
12″ 3/16″ 627 5.5 110
14″ 3/16″ 1210 7.9 340
16″ 3/16″ 1210 6 360
18″ 3/16″ 1210 4.7 380
20″ 3/16″ 1210 3.9 405

Parts

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Manifold with Adaptors
The PVC filtered water discharge manifold comes with a fitted adaptor for each filter leaf, an end plug and flange. The adaptors and end plug are supplied attached. The flange is supplied loose. Manifold size is selected for each project, based on maximum system flow.
Leaf Clamp Assembly
The leaf clamp assembly assures precise spacing and individual leaf removal using permanent positioning clamps mounted on angles. All metal parts are stainless steel including mounting clips, nuts, bolts and lags.
Manifold Support Clamps
Manifold support clamps have adjustable legs suitable for sloped bottom tanks. One manifold support clamp is recommended for every eight leaves in a filter bank. Fiberglass is standard. Stainless steel is also available.

Tanked Package D.E. Systems

Edge Outlet – Large Leaf

GENERAL NOTES
Tank laminate is constructed of alternate layers of fiberglass fabric and resin.
A “C-glass” surfacing veil shall be used.
Resin System shall be a general purpose resin suitable for the service conditions.
Construction shall be in the hand lay-up method in accordance with NBS PS 15-69 Voluntary Product Standard.
Flanges shall be drilled to 150# ASNI standard.
Dimensional variations shall be plus or minus 1/8″ for all dimensions.
Drain and overflow connections to be standard PVC socket weld fittings.
Tank requires full bottom support.
Flange bolt holes shall straddle north-south centerlines.
Nozzle “B” must have minimum height of 12″, maximum height no greater than 34″. Nozzle “B” can also be located on the 72″ side of the tank if desired. Baffle must be between inlet port and filter leaves.


Bottom Outlet – Large Leaf

GENERAL NOTES
Tank laminate is constructed of alternate layers of fiberglass fabric and resin. A “C-glass” surfacing veil shall be used.
Resin System shall be a general purpose resin suitable for the service conditions.
Construction shall be in the hand layup method in accordance with NBS PS 15-69 Voluntary Product Standard.
Flanges shall be drilled to 150# ASNI standard.
Dimensional variations shall be plus or minus 1/8″ for all dimensions.
Drain and overflow connections to be standard PVC socket weld fittings.
Tank requires full bottom support.
Flange boltholes shall straddle north-south centerlines.
Nozzle “B” must have minimum height of 12″, maximum height no greater than 34″. Nozzle “B” can also be located on the 72″ side of the tank if desired. Baffle must be between inlet port and filter leaves.


Edge Outlet – Small Leaf



GENERAL NOTES

Tank laminate is constructed of alternate layers of fiberglass fabric and resin.
A “C-glass” surfacing veil shall be used.
Resin System shall be a general purpose resin suitable for the service conditions.
Construction shall be in the hand lay-up method in accordance with NBS PS 15-69 Voluntary Product Standard.
Flanges shall be drilled to 150# ASNI standard.
Dimensional variations shall be plus or minus 1/8″ for all dimensions.
Drain and overflow connections to be standard PVC socket weld fittings.
Tank requires full bottom support.
Flange bolt holes shall straddle north-south centerlines.
Nozzle “B” must have minimum height of 12″, maximum height no greater than 16″. Nozzle “B” can also be located on the 72″ side of the tank if desired. Baffle must be between inlet port and filter leaves.


Bottom Outlet – Small Leaf


GENERAL NOTES
Tank laminate is constructed of alternate layers of fiberglass fabric and resin.

A “C-glass” surfacing veil shall be used.
Resin System shall be a general purpose resin suitable for the service conditions.
Construction shall be in the hand layup method in accordance with NBS PS 15-69 Voluntary Product Standard.
Flanges shall be drilled to 150# ASNI standard.
Dimensional variations shall be plus or minus 1/8″ for all dimensions.
Drain and overflow connections to be standard PVC socket weld fittings.
Tank requires full bottom support.
Flange boltholes shall straddle north-south centerlines.
Nozzle “B” must have minimum height of 12″, maximum height no greater than 16″. Nozzle “B” can also be located on the 72″ side of the tank if desired. Baffle must be between inlet port and filter leaves. 

Outlet Drawings

Bottom Outlet Drawing

 

LEAF L WIDTH HEIGHT*
24 x 45 No. of leaves X 4″ + 7-1/2″ 45″ 33″
30 x 36 No. of leaves X 4″ + 7-1/2″ 36″ 39″
38 x 48 No. of leaves X 5″ + 7-1/2″ 48″ 47″
30 x 60 No. of leaves X 5″ + 7-1/2″ 60″ 39″
48 x 60 No. of leaves X 5″ + 7-1/2″ 60″ 57″

* Based on 8″ manifold.


Edge Outlet Drawing

LEAF L WIDTH HEIGHT*
24 x 45 No. of leaves X 4″ + 7-1/2″ 64″ 27″
30 x 36 No. of leaves X 4″ + 7-1/2″ 55″ 33″
38 x 48 No. of leaves X 5″ + 7-1/2″ 67″ 40″
30 x 60 No. of leaves X 5″ + 7-1/2″ 79″ 32″
48 x 60 No. of leaves X 5″ + 7-1/2″ 79″ 51″

* Based on 8″ manifold.


Bottom Double Outlet Drawing

 

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MER-MADE FILTER, INC.
11746 Charleston-Augusta Road
P.O. Box 306
Denmark, SC 29042
[email protected]

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