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Product Description/Equipment Specifications

Vantage™ PTC Series Multimedia Filters
Model PTCM

General Description:
PTC Series multimedia filters reduce the amount of
suspended solids in the feed water by filtering the water
through a multi-layered filter bed. PTC Series multimedia
filter performance for particulate removal depends on the
flow rate and size of the particulates.

The filters contain five separate layers of media. Two underlying layers support the top three
active filter layers. Media specific gravity and size gradations account for the natural layering
which occurs within the filter following backwashing. This layered media profile provides a higher
sediment holding capacity as compared to conventional single and dual media sand filters. The
larger incoming particles are trapped on the upper layers allowing the smaller particles to continue
through the bed where they are trapped in the lower layers. This depth profile of the bed increases
the filtering surface area and the capacity of the unit.

Three packages are available: Economy, Plus, and Deluxe.

Mechanical Description:
The PTC Series vessel is a corrosion resistant composite, constructed of a polyethylene shell
wound with continuous fiberglass fibers. The shell height is designed to allow for expansion of
the media during the wash cycle. The top vessel opening is used for media loading and
connection for the multiport control valve.

The filter is supplied with high quality filtration media and under drain support media. The support
media ensures even flow distribution. The inlet diffuser evenly distributes influent water and
collects backwash water. The lower hub and lateral, or single point distributor depending upon
tank size, collects effluent and distributes backwash water.

Each vessel is fitted with a top-mounted (or side-mounted for certain 36 to 48” vessels) multiport
control valve to accomplish the operational steps of the wash cycle. The control valve includes
fixed and self-adjusting flow regulators to control flow rates during each operational cycle. The
steps of the wash cycle are accomplished with the movement of a hydraulically balanced piston.
The piston is the only wetted moving part in the main control valve.

The Economy trim package consists of a Simplex unit with a Series 5812 Fleck valve (composite
valve) with an SXT controller. This valve is a “hard water bypass” configuration. The Plus trim
package consists of a Simplex unit with a lead free brass bodied Fleck valve (2750, 2850S, or
3150) with a mechanical time clock controller. The Deluxe trim package upgrades the Plus to an
NXT controller and is offered in Simplex, Duplex, Triplex, and Quadplex configurations. Both Plus
and Deluxe are “no hard water bypass” (NHWBP) systems. The Deluxe trim package is also
offered with a 3” Clack valve (2869-WS3 with equivalent controller) which comes with NHWBP
valve.

Proper engineering of the total flow requirements must be taken into account when sizing the
system. All flows required, including backwash for the softener and any other requirements for
downstream equipment must be considered.

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Electrical Description:
Economy Package: The control is performed by an SXT programmable controller. This controller
features a power backup system that continues to keep time for a minimum of 48 hours in the
event of a power failure. The system configuration is stored in a non-volatile memory so it will be
maintained indefinitely, with or without power. The filter will wash based on time and is initiated
by a seven (7) day cycle timer that can be set on any hour within a 24-hour period on any or all
days in the 7-day period. The operator can manually initiate wash at any time. Water is available
during the wash cycle due to the hard water bypass configuration.

Plus Package: The control is performed by a mechanical time clock controller. The filter will wash
based on time and is initiated by a seven (7) day cycle timer that can be set on any hour within a
24-hour period on any or all days in the 7-day period. The operator can manually initiate a wash
at any time. No water is available during the wash cycle. A micro-switch is included in the valve
to send a signal to downstream equipment during the wash cycle.

Deluxe Package: The control is performed by an NXT programmable controller for the fleck valve
or an equivalent controller for the clack valve. The filter will wash based on either an external
initiation (i.e. differential pressure switch or a PLC) or time and will initiate as programmed. If a
differential pressure switch is used (not available on System 14), only one is require per system
and wash cycles are performed sequentially. The operator can manually initiate a wash at any
time. On Simplex units, no water is available during the wash cycle. A micro-switch is included
in the valve to send a signal to downstream equipment during the wash cycle. Duplex, Triplex,
and Quadplex systems will continue to provide water to the downstream equipment.

Operational Description:
PTC Series multimedia filters have two modes of operation: service and wash. While in the
service mode, filtered water is delivered to downstream equipment. The wash mode is comprised
of three steps: backwash, settle, and rinse. The backwash step expands the layers of media and
removes trapped particulates. The settle step allows the bed to settle and re-classify into discrete
layers. The rinse step flushes the bed and prepares it for the service mode.

Economy and Plus units operate in a system 00 configuration. Deluxe units can operate in a
system 04 or system 06 or system 14 configurations. A summary of all system types and
descriptions has been included below for your convenience.

System Technology Operation

System 00 Single Valve
Filter
(Single Unit System) SXT Controller/Time Clock
Single Valve
System 04 NXT Controller
Filter
(Single Unit System) Remote Signal Wash Start
Metered
Multiple (2-4) Valves
System 06 Parallel Operation
Filter
(Parallel Units System) Remote Signal Wash Start
Wash Controlled from Primary Valve
Multiple (2-4) Valves
System 14 Demand flow Operation
(Demand or Progressive Filter Remote Signal Wash Start
flow System) Wash Controlled from Primary Valve
1 flowmeter per valve required

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System 00 - Simplex - This system is utilized for all Economy and Plus trim packaged Simplex
filters. During the wash cycle, hard water bypasses the filter (Economy only). The Economy trim
package is controlled by a SXT controller while the Plus package is controlled by a mechanical
time clock. System 00 will not be shown in the SXT or Time Clock controller – it is just a name
provided to differentiate the Economy and Plus packages from the Deluxe package for Simplex
operation.

System 04 - Simplex - This system is utilized for all Deluxe trim packaged simplex filters. During
the wash cycle, no water is available downstream. A micro-switch is included in the valve to send
a signal to downstream equipment during the wash cycle. The systems have either a time clock
or volume initiated wash cycle.

System 06 – Parallel - This system is available for use on all Deluxe trim packaged Duplex,
Triplex, and Quadplex filters operating in parallel. All filters will be in the service mode until a
wash cycle is initiated when the preset volume of water has been treated. At that time, the first
unit (with the primary valve) will perform a wash cycle while the remaining units will be maintained
in service mode. At the completion of the wash cycle, the first unit will return to service mode.
Then, one at a time, the subsequent units will go in to a Wash cycle mode and, once the wash is
complete, return to service mode. One flowmeter is required at the outlet pipe.

System 14 – Demand or Progressive flow system – This system is utilized for Deluxe trim
packaged Duplex, Triplex, and Quadplex filters. One unit will be in service at all times. The
remaining units will be activated if the flow demand increases and return to standby mode once
the flow demand reduces. When the preset volume has been treated the corresponding unit will
go in to a wash cycle mode while other units will be in service mode or offline mode depending
on the demand flowrate. The flow meter is reset to zero when the filter initiates the wash cycle.
This system will require one flowmeter per valve for its operation. For filter tanks with a single
piston valve (i.e., 1’’ - 2750, 1.5’’ – 2850S & 2” – 3150) a diaphragm solenoid valve is required for
its operation. This valve will be automatically included when a System 14 is selected. For the 3”
valve (2869-WS3), a NHWBP valve will perform the same operation as that of the diaphragm
solenoid valve and is automatically added to the BOM. Additional information is provided at the
end of this document as a guide.

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Product Offering Overview:

Nominal Removal Efficiencies:

Service Flux Rate Anticipated % Particle Removal
(gpm/sq ft) Particles > 40 m Particles < 40 m*
4 98% 85%
8 96% 75%
10 90% 70%
12 80% 60%
15 70% 50%
20 55% 35%
*Removal of particulates smaller than 40 micron can be achieved by operating at lower flow rates .

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Nominal Design Parameters:

Configuration Simplex, Duplex, Triplex, or Quadplex
Inlet Pressure 30 psig minimum
Inlet Temperature 65°F
Sizing 4, 8, 10, 15 gpm / ft2
Bed Depth 31 to 37 inches
Freeboard 27 to 45% of tank volume
Particulate Capacities 0.45 lbs. / ft2 per service cycle (approximate)
Backwash 15 gpm / ft2 (30% bed expansion @ 60-70°F)

Recommended Operating Limits:

Feed Pressure 30 – 100 psig
Feed Temperature* 35 – 85°F
Maximum Inlet Turbidity 30 NTU
Sizing 4 to 15 gpm / ft2
Backwash 10 to 21 gpm / ft2
* Refer Table: “Wash Sequence and Flows” in page 9 for units having reduced backwash capacity at elevated temperature

Parameters Not to Exceed*:

Feed Temperature <35°F And >100°F
Feed Pressure 100 psig
Maximum Inlet Turbidity** 50 NTU
Sizing (Max) 20 gpm / ft2
Sizing (Min) 2 gpm / ft2
* If any of the operating conditions are not within the limits given, consult the factory for the appropriate recommendation an d
application assistance.
** Time between wash cycles substantially reduced.

General Specifications:
Pressure Vessels:
Materials Composite polyethylene and fiberglass
Rating 150 psig
Support Free standing
Vessel Connections
2½” threaded 10” and 12” diameter vessels
4” threaded 14” – 30” diameter vessels
6” Flange for Top Mount 30“ – 48” diameter vessels
option
6” top and bottom flanged for 36”, 42” and 48” diameter vessels
Side Mount option
Distribution Systems:
Upper Diffuser on 1.5”, 2” and 3” valves
Lower (underdrain)
10” diameter through 16” PVC basket strainer for economy valve and 1” plus,
deluxe valves
14” diameter through 16” Single row PVC hub and Schedule 80 PVC slotted
radials for 1.5” plus and deluxe valve
18” diameter through 48” Single row PVC hub and Schedule 80 PVC slotted
radials
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Top Mount or Side Mount Valve:

1” (Top mount option only)
1½” (Top mount option only)
2” (Top mount option only)
3”(Top or Side mount options
available)
Applicable Standards
Economy – Fleck model 5812 fiber reinforced
polymer construction
Plus, Deluxe - Fleck model 2750 brass construction
Economy – Fleck model 5812 fiber reinforced
polymer construction
Plus, Deluxe - Fleck model 2850S brass construction
Plus, Deluxe - Fleck model 3150 brass construction
Deluxe - Clack model 2869-WS3 brass construction
Fleck – Pentair Valves
- NSF/ANSI Standard 61 & 372 for brass
- NSF/ANSI Standard 44 & 372 for composite
- ROHS for all valves and / or WQA for all valves
Clack
- NSF/ANSI Standard 61

Controls Specifications:
Enclosure NEMA 3R or NEMA 3R Equivalent
Controller Economy – SXT
Plus – Mechanical Time Clock
Deluxe – NXT or Equivalent on Clack
Output – 1 (“Pretreat Lockout”) Contact closure indicates unit is in wash
NXT Interlock Deluxe – Cat 5 cable to interlock NXT valves
Clack Interlock Deluxe – Communication Cable
Power cord / transformer
- Fleck Valve Transformer, 120V / 24 V / 40VA / US
- Clack Valve Transformer, 120V AC / 20V AC, 750 mA – US
Voltage / Frequency
- Fleck Valve 24V AC / 60 HZ
- Clack Valve 20V AC / 60 Hz – US

Documentation Package:
Documents Operations and Maintenance manual with storage, installation
and operating instructions, spare parts list; Control valve
Service Manual, Piping & Instrumentation Diagram, Media List,
Installation Reference Drawing
Quality Documents Inspection Data Report check list / pick list

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Media List:
The following table shows the list of Medias used in the MMF. The list includes details like SAP
number, layer number and the description.

SAP Number Layer Number Media Description

W2T126736 Layer 1 ANTHRACITE #1
W2T126735 Layer 2 QUARTZ #20
W2T126739 Layer 3 GARNET # 30-40
W2T126738 Support GARNET # 8-12
W2T126734 Support QUARTZ #4

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Detailed Specifications:

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Notes:
1. Piping shown here is for reference only. Refer to control valve service manual for proper
installation guidelines.

2. All piping, fittings and isolation/Bypass valves shown are not supplied by Factory.

Top Mount Configuration:

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Side Mount Configuration:

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Approximate Pressure Losses**:

* Recommended for normal temperature operation (< 70°F) during backwash

** Based on Nominal Flow, negligible elevation losses, interconnection piping and flow meter losses (if applicable) not included.
*** 36X72T tank with 2” valve combination have a high DP at 20 GPM/Sqft Service Flux rate, so the flowrate is fixed at 110 GPM
based on 25 psi system DP.
A = 1” valve, B= 1.5” valve, C = 2” valve, D = 3” valve

Wash Sequence and Flows:

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Standard Product Ordering Information:

Notes:
1, Tank Size abbreviations: T = Thread, F = 6" Flange Top, P = Flange top & bottom w/ tripod base
2, External Flow Meter abbreviations for “Z” = A TO G (A- 1''; B- 1.5'', C- 2''; D- 3'', E- 4''; F- 6'', G - 8'') which depends on selected
Valve/header size.

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Diaphragm Solenoid Valve Information:

The Diaphragm Solenoid Valve is included in the Deluxe product package when a System 14 is
selected. One kit per tank is included based on the selected valve size.

For 1” (2750) Valve

Part Number: W3T81715 LSK, PTC 1" SOL VLV ISLTN 24VDC
This product isolation kit includes:
1 ea 1” Aquamatic diaphragm valve with 24VDC solenoid
2 ea 1” Aquamatic union valve adapters
25 ft ¼” polyethylene tubing to plumb Aquamatic actuation relief to drain

For 1.5” (2850S) Valve

Part Number: W3T81716 LSK, PTC 1.5" SOL VLV ISLTN 24VDC
This product isolation kit includes:
1 ea 1.5” Aquamatic diaphragm valve with 24VDC solenoid
2 ea 1.5” Aquamatic union valve adapters
25 ft ¼” polyethylene tubing to plumb Aquamatic actuation relief to drain

For 2” (3150) Valve

Part Number: W3T335100 LSK, PTC 1.5" SOL VLV ISLTN 24VDC
This product isolation kit includes:
1 ea 1.5” Aquamatic diaphragm valve with 24VDC solenoid
2 ea 2” Flange valve adapters
25 ft ¼” polyethylene tubing to plumb Aquamatic actuation relief to drain

For 3” (2869-WS3) Valve

The valve comes with No Hard Water By-Pass (NHWBP) valve which will perform the same
operation as that of the Diaphragm Solenoid Valve

Flow Meter Information:

Flow meters are required for Deluxe trim package units with System Type 06 and 14. Otherwise,
flow meters are optional and are included in the Multimedia Filter ordering sheet.

The composite flow meter is available in 1” and 1.5” npt connections and is ideally utilized on the
1” and 1.5” valve configurations. The stainless steel Fleck meters and the Signet paddle wheels
(with PVC flow tee) or the Signet paddle wheels (with PVC saddle) are available in 1”, 1.5”, 2”, 3”,
4”, 6” & 8”. The Clack 3” flow meter is Stainless Steel. See the table below for capacity
information.

Fleck, Signet, and Clack Flow Meters

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Fleck and Signet flow capacity

Size /
Min Flow Rate Maximum Flow
Description Connection
(gpm/lpm) Rate (gpm/lpm)
Type
Fleck Composite
All up to 1.5” mpt 1 / 3.8 50 / 189
Electronic
1” fpt x mpt 0.7 / 2.6 40 / 151.4
Fleck Stainless Steel 1.5” fpt x mpt 1.5 / 5.7 75 / 284
2” fpt x mpt 3.0 / 11.4 150 / 567
Clack Stainless Steel 3” mpt x mpt 7.0 / 26.5 300 / 1135
1” socket 1.0 / 3.8 50 / 189
Signet Paddle Wheel 1.5” socket 1.9 / 7.2 125 / 473
with PVC Flow Tee 2” spigot 3.2 / 12.1 209 / 791
3” spigot 7.0 / 26.5 460 / 1741
4” 10.8 / 40.7 716.8 / 2713
Signet paddle wheels
6” 24.4 / 92.3 1625 / 6150
(with PVC saddle)
8” 42.7 / 161.7 2847 / 10775

Remote Wash Initiation Kit Based on Differential Pressure

This kit interfaces with the Deluxe trim package only (Not available with System 14).

The use of a differential pressure switch to initiate a backwash cycle will ensure that
backwashes are initiated only when required. This switch is recommended for all installations
where the backwash timing (with respect to downstream processes) is not critical.

Only one differential pressure switch per system (Simplex – Quadplex) is required as the unit
backwash cycle will be performed in a consecutive sequence. The pressure switch should
nominally be set for 12 psid greater than the clean bed operating differential pressure.

The Differential Pressure Kit W3T81816 includes:

1 ea United Electric 24 series pressure switch (4-45 psid adjustment)
2 ea Stainless steel pressure gages (0-160 psig)
2 ea ¼” mpt x fpt PVC Labcock isolation valves
2 ea ¼” fpt tees
2 ea ¼” stainless steel nipples
4 ea ¼” mpt x ¼” tube polypropylene fittings
50 ft ¼” tubing

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Optional Installation Kit:

The Optional Installation Kit (ordered separately) is selected based on valve size. A separate kit
is provided for the side mount 3’’ valve.
The respective W3T part numbers will be multiplied based on the selected configuration
(Simplex – Quadplex).

Valve Mount SAP Part# Description Drawing

1" Top W3T357588 INSTALLATION KIT, PTC-1" VALVE SU5300-390AXXX
1.5" Top W3T357589 INSTALLATION KIT, PTC-1.5" VALVE SU5300-390BXXX
2" Top W3T357590 INSTALLATION KIT, PTC-2" VALVE SU5300-390CXXX
3" Top W3T357611 INSTALLATION KIT, PTC-3" VALVE SU5300-390DXXX
3" Side W3T357612 INSTALLATION KIT, PTC-3" SM VALVE SU5300-390DXX3

Reference the listed assembly aid drawing(s) for more information.

Optional Side Mount Valve Support Kit:

Due to the position and weight of the 3” side mount control valve, it is recommended that the valve
be supported to prevent excess loading on the system piping. An optional kit has been developed
to support the 3” side mount control valve. If desired, the kit must be ordered separately from the
PTC unit with at a quantity of one kit per valve.

Part Number: W3T365735 – KIT, PTC 3" SIDE MOUNT VALVE SUPPORT
Drawing Number: W3T365735 – VALVE SUPPORT ASSY – 3 INCH SIDE MOUNT
CONFIGURATION ASSEMBLY ARRANGEMENT DRAWING

Depending on the valve configured with the system, the side mount valve support kit will be
assembled in one of two ways:

Detail A

Configuration 1 Configuration 2

Note that for both assembly configurations a unistrut frame is required but is not provided as
part of the kit.

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