ARG Series Raw Water Strainers Info Sheet ARG Series, 1 of 2

110221
Installation and Maintenance
Installation: Install ARG series Non-metallic baskets are inter-

ARG-1501-PC
ARG-3010-H

ARG-1501-B ARG-1501-B

ARG-1501-C ARG-1501-C
1420X34HS
PFW-2 Set
ARG-3003

ARG-1504

ARG-1502
strainers vertically oriented above changeable with metallic baskets.

ARG-3000

ARG-506

ARG-756
SS-85-K
PS-85-K
S-85-K

ARG-3
the outside waterline if possible. Monel filter baskets are available

2-256
2-238
2-234

2-011
2-111
14SS
For sizes 500, 750, 1000 and on special order. Refer to the

ARG-1501-PC
ARG-3010-H
1420X34HS
1250, fasten the bronze upper replacement parts section for more

PFW-2 Set
ARG-2503

ARG-1504

ARG-1502
ARG-3025

ARG-506

ARG-756
SS-85-J
PS-85-J
information.

ARG-3
S-85-J
bracket to a stringer or bulkhead.

2-256
2-238
2-234

2-011
2-111
14SS
Hang the strainer in the bracket and Maintenance: Inspect and clean the

ARG-1501-PC
then mark the location for the lower filter basket frequently. A seasonal

ARG-3010-H

ARG-1501-B

ARG-1501-C
1420X34HS
PFW-2 Set
ARG-2003

ARG-1504

ARG-1502
ARG-3020

ARG-506

ARG-756
bracket (with the open side facing application of water-proof grease

SS-85-R
PS-85-R
S-85-R

ARG-3
2-256
2-238
2-234

2-011
2-111
14SS
up). Locate the lower bracket so that is Silicon or Teflon based
ARG-P SERIES

-
the strap engages the sight glass (do not use Petroleum based

ARG-1501-PC
about 1 above the drain wingnut. with Non-Metallic

ARG-3010-H

ARG-1501-B ARG-1501-B

ARG-1501-C ARG-1501-C
1420X34HS
grease) to the cap threads and

PFW-2 Set
ARG-1503

ARG-1504

ARG-1502
Filter Basket

ARG-3015

ARG-506

ARG-756
SS-85-Q
PS-85-Q
S-85-Q

ARG-3
Remove the strainer from the o-ring will assure easy cap loosening

2-256
2-238
2-234

2-011
2-111
14SS
upper bracket, fasten the lower bracket to for inspections and cleaning.

ARG-1501-PC
the bulkhead, and hang the strainer once

ARG-2510-H
1420X34HS
Use only mild soapy water to clean the

PFW-2 Set
ARG-2503

ARG-1504

ARG-1502
ARG-2500

ARG-506

ARG-756
again in the upper bracket. The sight glass sight glass.

SS-85-J
PS-85-J

ARG-3
S-85-J

2-256
2-238
2-234

2-011
2-111
14SS
should now rest squarely against the lower
Hand-tight is sufficient for a safe and

-
bracket. Run the strap around the sight

ARG-1501-PC
ARG-2510-H

ARG-1501-B ARG-1501-B

ARG-1501-C ARG-1501-C
leak-proof seal following cap removal and

1420X34HS
glass and lower bracket and pull it tight.

PFW-2 Set
ARG-2003

ARG-1504

ARG-1502
ARG-2520

ARG-506

ARG-756
SS-85-R
PS-85-R
replacement, but if you wish to snug

S-85-R

ARG-3
The strap is releasable and reusable.

2-256
2-238
2-234

2-011
2-111
14SS
the cap use GROCO SW-2531 Spanner
For sizes 1500, 2000, 2500 and 3000,

-
Wrench.

ARG-1501-PC
ARG-2510-H
1420X34HS
fasten the strainer head loosely to a

PFW-2 Set
ARG-1503

ARG-1504

ARG-1502
ARG-2515
Multiple Consumers from a single

ARG-506

ARG-756
SS-85-Q
PS-85-Q
bulkhead or stringer. Slide the lower

S-85-Q

ARG-3
2-256
2-238
2-234

2-011
2-111
14SS
bracket (open side facing up) between the strainer: Connecting multiple consumers

-
bulkhead and the sight glass until it fits of filtered water to a single strainer is not

ARG-1501-PC
ARG-2010-H

ARG-1501-B

ARG-1501-C
1420X34HS
recommended, but we realize that some

PFW-2 Set
ARG-2003

ARG-1504

ARG-1502
snugly without play. Mark the location

ARG-2000

ARG-506

ARG-756
SS-85-H
PS-85-H
S-85-H
installers will do this to reduce cost and

ARG-3
2-256
2-238
2-234

2-011
2-111
of the lower bracket; it should be 1 - 2

14SS
above the drain wingnut. Remove the save space. To prevent dangerous flow

-
restrictions to one or more of the connected

ARG-1501-PC
ARG-2010-H

ARG-1501-B

ARG-1501-C
strainer, and securely fasten the lower

1420X34HS
PFW-2 Set
ARG-1503

ARG-1504

ARG-1502
ARG-2015
consumers use a GROCO RWM series

ARG-506

ARG-756
SS-85-G
PS-85-G
bracket. Fasten the strainer loosely once

S-85-G

ARG-3
2-256
2-238
2-234

2-011
2-111
14SS
again by its upper bracket and verify that Raw Water Manifold.

-
the sight glass rest squarely against the Self-Cleaning Strainers: If the frequency

ARG-1501-PC
ARG-1510-H

ARG-1501-B

ARG-1501-C
1420X34HS
of filter basket cleanings becomes difficult

PFW-2 Set
lower bracket. Run the strap around the

ARG-1503

ARG-1504

ARG-1502
ARG-1500

ARG-506

ARG-756
SS-85-G
PS-85-G
S-85-G

ARG-3
sight glass and lower bracket and pull it because of debris-laden water or water

2-256
2-238
2-234

2-011
2-111
14SS
tight. Tighten the upper mount bolts. filled with sea grass or jelly fish, consider a

ARG-1001-PC
The strap is releasable and reusable. GROCO Hydromatic self-cleaning strainer.

ARG-1260-H

ARG-1001-B

ARG-1001-C
1420X58HS
PFW-2 Set
ARG-1253

ARG-1005
ARG-1004
ARG-1250

SVC NOTES: Plastic Strainer Cap fits all

ARG-506

ARG-756

ARG-502
SS-76-C
PS-76-C

Bonding: GROCO strainers are provided

S-76-C

ARG-2
2-157
2-232
2-229

2-011
2-111
14SS
with two (2) bonding fasteners on the head Older Models.
casting, located between the mount bracket A design improvement necessitates

ARG-1001-PC
ARG-1260-H

ARG-1001-B

ARG-1001-C
1420X58HS
PFW-2 Set
ARG-1003

ARG-1005
ARG-1004
ARG-1210

and the body. Use either of these fasten-

ARG-506

ARG-756

ARG-502
changes to the cap (Item-13) and Cap
SS-76-B
PS-76-B
S-76-B

ARG-2
2-157
2-232
2-229

2-011
2-111
14SS

ers to connect the strainer to the vessel O-Ring (Items 4 and 5).
bonding system using 14-gauge (or larger) Improvement changes

ARG-1001-PC
ARG-1010-H

ARG-1001-B

ARG-1001-C
1420X58HS

stranded copper wire and a ring terminal.

PFW-2 Set
1 ARG-1003

ARG-1005
ARG-1004
begin w/SN 010910.
Qty ARG-1000

1 ARG-506

1 ARG-756

1 ARG-502
1 SS-76-B
PS-76-B

The bonding connection may also be made

S-76-B

ARG-2
2-157
2-232
2-229

2-011
2-111
14SS

at any of the bolts that secure the sight

glass to the head casting. 1
1
1
1
6
6
6

1
1
1
1
1
ARG-501-PC
1420X34HS

ARG-760-H

ARG-501-B

ARG-501-C
PFW-2 Set

Warning: Motorized equipment is to have

ARG-753

ARG-506

ARG-756

ARG-505
ARG-504

ARG-502
ARG-750
SS-69-C
PS-69-C
S-69-C

ARG-1
2-153
2-228
2-135

2-011
2-111
14SS

a separate connection to the vessel AC

grounding bus in accordance with ABYC,
ARG-501-PC
1420X34HS

ARG-760-H

ARG-501-B

ARG-501-C

E-11, Figure-18. DO NOT make the

PFW-2 Set
ARG-503

ARG-506

ARG-756

ARG-505
ARG-504

ARG-502
ARG-755
SS-69-B
PS-69-B
 1999 Gross Mechanical Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

S-69-B

ARG-1

strainer bonding connection in series

2-153
2-228
2-135

2-011
2-111
14SS

with motorized equipment. It is permis-

ARG-501-PC

sible to make the bonding connection in

1420X34HS

ARG-510-H

ARG-501-B

ARG-501-C
PFW-2 Set
Sight Glass w/Drain Plug 1 ARG-503

ARG-506
1 ARG-756

ARG-505
ARG-504

1 ARG-502
Qty ARG-500
1 SS-69-B
PS-69-B

series with non-motorized equipment such

S-69-B

ARG-1
2-153
2-228
2-135

2-011
2-111
14SS

as seacocks or thru-hull fittings.

Non-metallic Filter Baskets: GROCO 
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
1

1
1
1
1
1
O-Ring only for ARG-506
O-Ring only for ARG-756

offers ARG-P series strainers with non-

Drain Plug with O-Ring

Drain Plug with O-Ring

metallic filter. The corrosion-proof non-

(BEFORE 010901)
(BEFORE 080101)

Bracket, Lower
Bracket, Upper

(AFTER 010901)

metallic baskets are an advantage in

Basket, Plastic

(AFTER 080101)

(AFTER 080101)
Basket, Monel

SERVICE KIT
Head Casting

Cap, Bronze

Cap, Bronze
Lockwasher

Cap, Plastic
Basket, SS

continuous running or high usage

Washer
O-Ring
O-Ring
O-Ring

Screw
Kit Item Name

installations such as air condition-

Strap

ing, generators, or refrigeration

10
11
12

14
13

PART #9
systems where the continuous
1

3
4
5
6
7
8
9

DRAIN PLUG
BEFORE 080101
*
*
*
*

*
*

flow of sea water shortens filter basket life.

For service assistance/information call 410.604.3800 and ask for Strainers Service Department. After hours, go to www.groco.net.
ARG SERIES

500
755
750

1000
1210
1250
1500

2015
2000
2515
2520
2500

3015
3020
3025
3000
ARG SERIES
500
755
750
ARG SERIES
1000
1210
1250
1500
ARG SERIES
2015
2000
2515
2520
2500
ARG SERIES
3015
3020
3025
3000