magnum 350 filter
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Are you talking about the micron cartridge or the media canister and prefilter?
The micron cartridge should be soaked in a container with 1 part chlorine bleach to three parts water overnight. Then the cartridge can be rinsed off and put in a bucket of fresh water with some dechlorinator before returning it to service. There should be no chlorine odor remaining after the dechlorinating process. The cartridge comes with detailed instructions on how to do this.
As far as the rest of the unit, you can rinse it out with fresh water. I usually don't use RO/DI water for this purpose, but I do use water that has been run through a carbon/sediment filter.
In the case of extreme nastiness, you can mix up a weak solution of bleach (one capful per gallon of water) in a bucket and recirculate it through the filter for a number of hours, or overnight. Be sure to flush the filter with fresh water and dechlorinate as necessary when you are done.
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Paul
The micron cartridge should be soaked in a container with 1 part chlorine bleach to three parts water overnight. Then the cartridge can be rinsed off and put in a bucket of fresh water with some dechlorinator before returning it to service. There should be no chlorine odor remaining after the dechlorinating process. The cartridge comes with detailed instructions on how to do this.
As far as the rest of the unit, you can rinse it out with fresh water. I usually don't use RO/DI water for this purpose, but I do use water that has been run through a carbon/sediment filter.
In the case of extreme nastiness, you can mix up a weak solution of bleach (one capful per gallon of water) in a bucket and recirculate it through the filter for a number of hours, or overnight. Be sure to flush the filter with fresh water and dechlorinate as necessary when you are done.
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Paul
Do i presume right, with you asking this question, that you dont have the manual for this filter?
If not, here are a couple of blocks from the manual you get when you buy it..
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Magnum media is serviced:
1. Shut down system and remove Canister.
2. Change media:
CARBON/MEDIA CONTAINER
Remove media and rinse container thoroughly. Refill container
with Black Diamond Activated Carbon and rinse carbon
thoroughly. Rinse or replace Rite-Size Filter Sleeve.
Environmental Tip...Used activated carbon can be added to garden soil to aid
in plant fertilization (does not apply to media used with fish medications).
MICRON CARTRIDGE
Remove and clean Cartridge – never brush or machine wash.
Rinse off all visible dirt. Mix a solution of one part chlorine
bleach to three parts water. Immerse cartridge completely in
solution and soak overnight. Rinse thoroughly until chlorine
smell disappears.
For Best Results...Purchase a second Micron Cartridge for alternate use while
original Cartridge soaks and dries thoroughly.
3. Clean Canister thoroughly, especially sump area.
4. Clean Impeller Assembly and inspect for wear and smooth
rotation. If excess wear is noted, replace worn parts immediately.
6. Gently clean flat Rubber Gaskets with warm water only.
7. Wash O-Ring Seating Area on Canister and Cover.Wet O-Ring
before reinstalling.
8. Reassemble system and return to operation as previously instructed.
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Keep valves clean at all times.
Periodically remove Coupling Barrel to clean
Coupling grooves and O-Rings (Figure 23).
Inspect O-Rings for wear. To replace,
request part #PR1450.
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Between that and johansonp's comments, you should be on the right track...
Niko
If not, here are a couple of blocks from the manual you get when you buy it..
**********************************************************
Magnum media is serviced:
1. Shut down system and remove Canister.
2. Change media:
CARBON/MEDIA CONTAINER
Remove media and rinse container thoroughly. Refill container
with Black Diamond Activated Carbon and rinse carbon
thoroughly. Rinse or replace Rite-Size Filter Sleeve.
Environmental Tip...Used activated carbon can be added to garden soil to aid
in plant fertilization (does not apply to media used with fish medications).
MICRON CARTRIDGE
Remove and clean Cartridge – never brush or machine wash.
Rinse off all visible dirt. Mix a solution of one part chlorine
bleach to three parts water. Immerse cartridge completely in
solution and soak overnight. Rinse thoroughly until chlorine
smell disappears.
For Best Results...Purchase a second Micron Cartridge for alternate use while
original Cartridge soaks and dries thoroughly.
3. Clean Canister thoroughly, especially sump area.
4. Clean Impeller Assembly and inspect for wear and smooth
rotation. If excess wear is noted, replace worn parts immediately.
6. Gently clean flat Rubber Gaskets with warm water only.
7. Wash O-Ring Seating Area on Canister and Cover.Wet O-Ring
before reinstalling.
8. Reassemble system and return to operation as previously instructed.
**********************************************************
Keep valves clean at all times.
Periodically remove Coupling Barrel to clean
Coupling grooves and O-Rings (Figure 23).
Inspect O-Rings for wear. To replace,
request part #PR1450.
**********************************************************
Between that and johansonp's comments, you should be on the right track...
Niko