COMPUTHERM DS2-20 Type Magnetic Dirt Separators Instruction Manual

: June 15, 2024
: COMPUTHERM

Table of Contents

COMPUTHERM DS2-20 Type Magnetic Dirt Separators
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
Installing the device
TECHNICAL DATA
FAQ
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COMPUTHERM DS2-20 Type Magnetic Dirt Separators

Specifications

It can be used in both heating and cooling systems : yes
Manufacturer: QUANTRAX Ltd.
Country of origin: China

Product Usage Instructions

Installing the Device

Before installation, ensure that you take note of the following:

If you have a pacemaker, handle the magnetic dirt separator with special care, as with all strong magnetic products.
Avoid placing the product near electrical devices, as the strong magnet may cause damage.
Install the product in a dry place that is not exposed to frost and is easily accessible for maintenance.
The installation diameter of the dirt separator must match the pipe diameter of the system for optimal efficiency. Avoid using any adapters.

To install the dirt separator:

Prepare a suitable location in the heating/cooling system for the dirt separator.
Ensure that the dirt separator housing stands horizontally and the drain connection is located at the bottom of the product.
Check that the flow direction matches the flow direction indicated in the provided picture.
Install the dirt separator in the return branch before the heating/cooling device, preferably before the floor heating circulation pump.
Before installation, close the ball valves of the product and the one before the heater/cooler device. Open them only after installation.

Emptying the Collected Dirt and Venting It is recommended to empty the accumulated dirt in the tank at regular intervals, at least once per heating/cooling season. Follow these steps to remove dirt:

Turn off the heating/cooling unit and locate the dirt separator.
Close the ball valves of the dirt separator.
Unscrew the cap of the drain connection to allow liquid to drain from the tank.
Once drained, screw the cap back on. If some dirt remains in the housing, unscrew the metal closing element with the provided key, and clean it.
After cleaning, screw back the metal closing element of the product housing.
Open the ball valves of the dirt separator and the one before the heater/cooler device.

Contaminants are always present in heating and cooling systems. They can accumulate over time and can cause clogging, failure, performance degradation, or noise. To prevent this, dirt must be separated from the system. The COMPUTER DS2-20 magnetic dirt separator serves this purpose, with its design, filter, and strong magnet, it effectively removes both magnetic and non- magnetic dirt from the heating/cooling systems, allowing the proper operation of the system and increasing its lifetime.

The product is easy to install and maintain. No need to replace seals or other parts during maintenance and cleaning. Magnetic dirt separators are much more efficient than conventional filters and require less maintenance.

The components of the product and the main advantages of its design:

A container with a filter to separate and collect dirt.
Removable strong magnet for easy cleaning.
Drain connection to remove dirt.
Threaded cover sealing of the drain connector.
Shut off the valve for easy draining of the product.

Installing the device

Attention! If you’re using a pacemaker, then special care must be taken while handling the magnetic dirt separator, similarly as with all strong magnetic products.
Attention! T he strong magnet in the product can damage some electrical devices. Keep away from these devices to avoid damage.
Attention! Install the product in a dry place that is not exposed to frost and is easily accessible for maintenance.
Attention! For higher efficiency, the installation diameter of the dirt separator must match the pipe diameter of the system. The use of an adapter is not recommended.
Before installation, prepare a suitable location for the dirt separator in the heating/cooling system. Please note the product’s connection dimensions. The product must be placed so that the dirt separator housing should stand horizontally and the drain connection should be located at the bottom of the product. Make sure that the flow direction is the same as the flow direction indicated in the picture above. Install the dirt separator in the return branch before the heating/cooling device, if possible before the floor heating circulation pump. Before installation, close the ball valves of the product and the one before the heater/cooler device too, and open them only after installation.

Emptying the collected dirt and venting
It is recommended to empty the accumulated dirt in the tank at regular intervals (at least once per heating/cooling season). Follow the steps below to remove dirt:

Turn off the heating/cooling system so that the fluid does not flow in it.
Close the ball valve connected to the product and the ball valve between the heating/cooling unit and the dirt separator.
Unscrew the magnetic rod from the product and remove it until the end of the cleaning process.
Unscrew the screw cap from the bottom of the product so that the dirty liquid can drain from the tank.
Leave the drain connector open until the dirty water drains from the product, then screw the cap back on. If you find that not all dirt was removed from the product’s housing, unscrew the metal closing element of the housing with the key included in the package, and clean it. After cleaning, screw back the metal closing element of the product housing.
Place the magnetic bar back into the top of the product.
Open the closed ball valves connected to the product and the heating/cooling system.
If necessary, refill the heating/cooling system to achieve the correct water pressure.
Turn the heating/cooling system on.