ROTORFLUSH LIFTING PLATE AND

GUIDE RAIL SYSTEM

USE AND MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TO BE KEPT BY THE USER

Rotorflush Filters Ltd, Langmoor Manor, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6BU, UK

www.Rotorflush.com Tel 0044 (0) 1297 560229 Fax 0044 (00 1297 560110 Email: mail@Rotorflush.com
Company registration: 07472511 VAT No.: 675804603

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1. MANUFACTURER AND PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION DATA ..................................................... 3
Product Data ............................................................................................................................. 3
2. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ....................................................................................................... 3
3. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 3
4. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS .............................................................................................. 4
I. Preventive Measures to be taken by the User ....................................................................... 4
II. Significant Protection and Precautions ................................................................................. 4
5. DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................... 5
I. General Description................................................................................................................ 5
III. Technical Data ...................................................................................................................... 5
6. INTENDED AND UNINTENDED USE ...................................................................................... 6
I. Intended Conditions of Use.................................................................................................... 6
II. Unintended Conditions of Use .............................................................................................. 6
7. HANDLING AND TRANSPORT ............................................................................................... 6
I. Unpacking and Handling ........................................................................................................ 6
8. INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................... 7
I. Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 7
II. Mounting ............................................................................................................................... 7
III. Use........................................................................................................................................ 7
9. WASTE DISPOSAL ................................................................................................................. 7
10. WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................... 8
I. Return of Guide Rail System to Rotorflush Filters Ltd. ........................................................... 8
11. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .......................................................................................... 8
12. NOTES .................................................................................................................................. 9

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 1. MANUFACTURER AND PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION DATA
Manufacturer Data
Rotorflush Filters Limited
The Workshop
Langmoor Manor
Charmouth
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 6BU
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0) 1297 560229

Fax: +44 (0) 1297 560110
Email: mail@Rotorflush.com

Product Data
Description:
• Rotorflush Self-Cleaning Suction Intake Strainer and Filterpump guide rail and lifting
plate

2. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
In the event of a malfunction please contact Rotorflush Filters Ltd at the above address.

3. INTRODUCTION
This publication contains all necessary information and instructions for the use and maintenance
of your Rotorflush Guide rail system.

Follow the advice given to ensure correct operation and optimum performance of the Filter. For
any other information, please contact Rotorflush Filters Ltd.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO COPYRIGHT AND MUST NOT BE
COPIED IN WHOLE OR IN PART

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 4. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS AND/OR ANY TAMPERING WITH THE GUIDE RAIL
SYSTEM EXEMPTS ROTORFLUSH FILTERS LTD FROM ALL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE EVENT OF
PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY AND/OR TO THE PRODUCT.

Read this manual carefully and check to ensure that the Guide Rail System has been properly
installed and connected in accordance with relevant safety standards before usage.

There is a RESIDUAL RISK of heavy lifting with Rotorflush Guide Rail Systems.

I. Preventive Measures to be taken by the User

The user must specifically comply with all the accident prevention regulations in
force in the respective countries in which the Filter is being used; the indications
given in Section 6 must be scrupulously followed.

The user must not carry out under their own initiative any operations or tasks not
contemplated in this manual.

II. Significant Protection and Precautions

Rotorflush Filters Guide Rail Systems are designed to assist with the siting and removal of
Rotorflush self-cleaning intake strainers and filter pumps, there is no mechanical or electrical
assistance for the lifting of heavy products inherent to the system. Users must follow the heavy
lifting guidelines and employ the use of mechanical lifting aids to install and remove filters.
Rotorflush Filter Ltd declines all responsibility in the event of injury or damage caused as a result
of tampering with these devices.

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 5. DESCRIPTION

I. General Description
Rotorflush Guide Rail Systems are all functionally similar with a common construction.
Models vary in weight and dimensions according to their intended site.

Rotorflush Guide Rail Systems are used for the siting and removal for maintenance of Rotorflush
self-cleaning intake strainers and filterpumps.

II. Capacity

Model Maximum Weight Capacity

Guide Rail and lifting Plate Check lifting platform label

III. Technical Data

Component Construction
Guide Rail 304 Stainless Steel or 316 Stainless Steel
Lifting Plate 304 Stainless Steel or 316 Stainless Steel

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 6. INTENDED AND UNINTENDED USE
WARNING
Failure to respect the prescribed limits constitutes a situation of use that is
technically improper and may endanger the safety of persons and thus EXEMPTS
ROTORFLUSH FILTERS LTD FROM ANY RESPONSIBILITY IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTS
TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY AND/OR TO THE FILTER,
THEREBY RENDERING THE GUARANTEE INVALID.

I. Intended Conditions of Use

Rotorflush Guide Rail Systems are suitable for aiding in installing, siting and removal of Rotorflush
Filters self-cleaning intake strainers and filterpumps.

II. Unintended Conditions of Use

Rotorflush Filters should not be installed in swimming pools and similar environments.
Rotorflush Guide Rail Systems MUST NOT BE USED for in water containing acids and corrosive
liquids in general.

7. HANDLING AND TRANSPORT

I. Unpacking and Handling

Move the pallet containing the product to the site where it is to be installed
before unpacking.

Check that there are no breakages or dents in the packing; if there are, point this out
immediately to the person who delivers the unit.

Carefully remove any packing material around the outside of the product. While it is still resting
on the pallet, check that there has been no damage to the Guide Rail System during transport.

If there is any damage contact Rotorflush Filters Ltd for advice

If no damage is observed the Guide Rail System can now be removed from the base of the pallet.

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 8. INSTALLATION

BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY INSTALLATION OPERATIONS:

Ensure that all relevant safety procedures are observed. Particular care should be taken when
moving the Guide Rail System and when using it to install or remove a Rotorflush device. The
self-cleaning intake filters and filterpumps are heavy and should only be moved using suitable
lifting aids operated by a qualified person.

I. Setup
Bolt the guide rail sections together using the supplied M8 x 12 cap head bolts.
Sit the filter onto the lifting platform. Adjust the clamping around the pump motor. Tighten so
that the filterpump cannot move.

II. Mounting

The Guide Rail must be installed in a manner that allows it to be securely fixed to a structure
capable of holding both the weight of the Guide Rail System and the weight of the Filter or
Filterpump intended for use.

Sea Water
When installing the Guide Rail System in sea water, it should be conductively connected to a
device that has appropriate sacrificial anodes with a suitable weight for both the Guide Rail
System and the device itself (Self-cleaning intake filter or Filterpump).

We do not recommend fitting the anodes directly to the Guide Rail System as the anodes will
need periodic inspection and replacing at end of life.

It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the Guide Rail System is connected a structure
strong enough to withstand forces created from any water flowing past the Filter.

III. Use
Attach pipework to the filter/filterpump.
Lift the assembly with suitable lifting apparatus. Use the lifting eye attached to the top of the
lifting platform structure.
Slide the lifting plate onto the guide rails. Make sure both brackets slide onto the rails.
Lower the filter/filterpump under control.

When lifting the platform go slowly allowing most of the water to drain from the filter as it leaves
the water.

9. WASTE DISPOSAL
The Guide Rail System is made 304/316 Stainless Steel which can be recycled.

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 10.WARRANTY
The warranty period is 12 months from delivery.

I. Return of Guide Rail System to Rotorflush Filters Ltd.

If within the warranty period the customer returns the Guide Rail System to Rotorflush Filters
Ltd, then Rotorflush will undertake repairs without charge.

Rotorflush will deliver the repaired Guide Rail System without charge within the warranty period
to mainland UK addresses only.

If the customer exports the Guide Rail System outside the United Kingdom, there will be charge
to return the Guide Rail System to the customer.

11.DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, ROTORFLUSH FILTERS LIMITED, declare under our own responsibility that our
Lifting Plate and Guide Rail Systems conform to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

The relevant parts of the following standards apply:

BS EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk
assessment and risk reduction.

Jim Hosford
Managing Director, Rotorflush Filters Ltd

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 12.NOTES

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