Description
The Atlas Pool Canada series is sand filtration in which the control valve sits on top of the tank. This way the unit does not need much space and works well in a cramped technical room. The tank is cast as a single piece from polyester resin and glass fibres, reinforced with polyester fibre; seven diameters are available – from 400 to 920 mm. It serves systems with an output between 6 and 33 m³ per hour.
Main technical data
| Series | Canada |
|---|---|
| Design | sand filter with a multiport valve on top |
| Construction | fibreglass and polyester reinforced with polyester fibre |
| Diameters | 400–920 mm |
| Capacity | 6–33 m³/h |
| Connection | D 50 – D 63 |
| Filtration area | 0.125–0.665 m² |
| Sand fill | 50–450 kg |
| Net weight | 15.00–44.50 kg |
| Manufacturer | Atlas Pool |
What sets it apart
The valve is on top, so the handle is easy to reach and switching between modes is convenient.
- Top multiport valve that switches between filtration, backwash, rinse and the other modes;
- monolithic body, moulded from polyester and fibreglass with fibre reinforcement;
- a range of seven models with diameters between 400 and 920 mm;
- a sturdy stand with a black base;
- connection D 50 or D 63 – depending on the model.
Dimensions and parameters by model
The flow rate in the table is the highest filtration speed stated by the manufacturer.
| Catalogue No. | Diameter | Flow | Connections | Filter area | Weight | Sand | Carton (H × W × D) | A / B / C, cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLT041 | Ø 400 mm | 6 m³/h | D 50 | 0.125 m² | 15.00 kg | total 50 kg (fine 25 kg, medium 25 kg) | 0.50 × 0.50 × 0.65 m | 52 / 73 / 40 |
| FLT042 | Ø 500 mm | 10 m³/h | D 50 | 0.197 m² | 20.00 kg | total 75 kg (fine 50 kg, medium 25 kg) | 0.50 × 0.50 × 0.65 m | 58 / 79 / 50 |
| FLT043 | Ø 620 mm | 15 m³/h | D 50 | 0.303 m² | 31.00 kg | total 150 kg (fine 100 kg, medium 50 kg) | 0.65 × 0.65 × 0.77 m | 67 / 88 / 62 |
| FLT044 | Ø 760 mm | 22 m³/h | D 63 | 0.454 m² | 38.00 kg | total 300 kg (fine 200 kg, medium 100 kg) | 0.76 × 0.76 × 0.90 m | 80.5 / 110 / 76 |
| FLT045 | Ø 800 mm | 25 m³/h | D 63 | 0.502 m² | 40.00 kg | total 325 kg (fine 225 kg, medium 100 kg) | 0.76 × 0.76 × 0.90 m | 83.5 / 113 / 80 |
| FLT046 | Ø 830 mm | 28 m³/h | D 63 | 0.540 m² | 42.00 kg | total 350 kg (fine 225 kg, medium 125 kg) | 0.92 × 0.92 × 1.00 m | 86 / 115.5 / 83 |
| FLT047 | Ø 920 mm | 33 m³/h | D 63 | 0.665 m² | 44.50 kg | total 450 kg (fine 300 kg, medium 150 kg) | 0.92 × 0.92 × 1.00 m | 91.5 / 121 / 92 |
Regarding the drawing: C is the diameter of the body, A is its height without the valve, and B is the total height with the valve.
Filling with sand
Before pouring in the sand, fill the filter with water up to the middle – this way you will see whether the bottom and the collectors survived transport. Then first pour in the coarse sand of 3–5 mm, when the model requires it, then the medium one – 1.5–3 mm, and on top the fine one – 0.7–1.5 mm. The water is poured in as slowly as possible so that the layers are not mixed up.
Do not connect the filter to a pump with parameters higher than its maximum. After filling, the sand level must be about 10 cm below the upper collector pipe.
How to choose a sand filter
The most important are the surface of the sand bed and the thickness of the fill, because the water passes through the sand precisely across this area. The external dimensions also matter – diameter, height and the relationship between them. A filter with non-standard proportions cannot do its job effectively.
Installation and responsibility
The filter must be installed only by a qualified technician.
Attention! The installation must be carried out by a qualified technician who connects the unit to a suitable filter pump and complies with the existing construction, process, plumbing and electrical design of a licensed designer. The electrical system must be protected by a residual-current device (RCD) according to the equipment specification. The buyer bears full responsibility for the correct installation and use of the equipment and for the condition of the electrical installation.
See also: Wellness, Pools and Equipment, Filters and Treatment, Pools, Pool Chemicals, Pool Accessories.
