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Self-Cleaning Pre-filter – No Disassembly Required, Self-Cleaning, Continuous Efficient Filtration

The self-cleaning pre-filter is commonly used as the first line of defense for whole-house water purification. It is usually installed near the main water inlet of the plumbing system, and can also be installed in front of water-related equipment to filter out large particle impurities such as sediment, rust, and suspended matter from tap water, protecting household water appliances from damage and extending their service life. The self-cleaning pre-filter also features an automatic filter mesh cleaning function, reducing the hassle of manual disassembly and cleaning, ensuring long-term efficient operation.

2 different types of self-cleaning pre-filters
  • An automatic backwash pre-filter with an intelligent control panel

    KM-PF-04 Intelligent Self-Cleaning Pre-filter

  • A white stainless steel mesh rotating self-cleaning pre-filter

    KM-PF-02 Knob Self-Cleaning Pre-filter

KM-PF-04 Intelligent Self-Cleaning Pre-filter
  • Description
  • Structure
  • Features
  • Specifications
Description

The KM-PF-04 intelligent self-cleaning pre-filter allows users to set flushing times through a water-electricity-separated smart touch control panel, enabling automatic backwashing. When the timer triggers a backwash operation, the system opens the drain valve, quickly lowering the water level inside the filter. This creates a pressure difference near the filter screen, forming a siphon effect. Water flows backward into the filter screen due to the siphon effect, flushing impurities out of the drain outlet. The siphon backwash utilizes the water's own weight and negative pressure difference, requiring no additional pressurizing equipment. This process is fast, uses minimal water, and effectively removes impurities.

An intelligent automatic backwash pre-filter
Structure
  1. Housing. Made from food-grade materials, safe and non-toxic.
  2. Intelligent touch panel. It allows setting automatic cleaning cycles for 7, 15, or 30 days, or immediately starting the cleaning program by pressing the flush button.
  3. Brass valve head. Available in connector sizes of 3/4" and 1/2".
  4. Stainless steel filter screen. It has a filter rating of 40 microns and can effectively capture most particle impurities.
  5. Visible window. It enables easy monitoring of the filter screen's condition.
  6. Drain outlet. It is used to discharge intercepted impurities.
The overall structure diagram of KM-PF-04 self-cleaning pre-filter
Features
KM-PF-04 self-cleaning pre-filter smart panel display
Intelligent Control Panel

One-touch quick setting for flushing cycle (automatic cleaning after 7, 15, or 30 days). Press the flush button to activate the intelligent cleaning mode with a single touch.

KM-PF-04 self-cleaning pre-filter stainless steel filter element
Stainless Steel Filter Screen

SS316L medical grade stainless steel filter screen, corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant, high-precision filter screen, allowing it to intercept impurities such as red worms, rust, and sediment over 40 microns.

KM-PF-04 self-cleaning pre-filter polymer explosion-proof filter bottle
Polymer Explosion-Proof Filter Bottle

Polymer anti-freeze explosion-proof filter bottle, resistant to freezing at -30 °C, explosion-proof at 60 kg, bottle-grade material, free of Bisphenol A, ensuring healthy drinking water and stable operation.

 KM-PF-04 self-cleaning pre-filter filter screen and double-sided scraper
Matrix Rubber Scraper

Food-grade wiper-style matrix silicone rubber scrapers are used to remove impurities from the filter mesh while preventing the traditional brush scraper from harboring dirt and particles.

KM-PF-04 self-cleaning pre-filter lead-lined layer
Lead-Lined Layer

The brass head is equipped with a food-grade lead-lined layer, completely isolating the water source from the brass head to prevent the leaching of lead and other heavy metals, thus avoiding secondary water pollution.

KM-PF-04 self-cleaning prefilter backwash system  schematic diagram
Backwash Drainage System

During the flushing and drainage process, the ball valve automatically opens. After the raw water enters the filter, the water flow creates a vortex siphon effect, flushing around the filter mesh.

Specifications
Table 1: KM-PF-04 Self-Cleaning Pre-filter Specifications
Model KM-PF-04
Control Type Automatic
Filter Rating 40 µm
Applicable Water Source Municipal tap water
Working Pressure 0.15–0.6 MPa
Power Standard 12V
Recommended Flow Rate ≤ 5.0 T/H
Connector Size 3/4" or 1/2"
Connection Method Directional / brass head / PPR connection
Product Dimensions (L×W×H) 172 × 90 × 313 mm
Outer Box Dimensions (L×W×H) 185 × 138 × 360 mm
Installation Dimensions (L×W×H) 220 × 90 × 400 mm
A self-cleaning pre-filter dimension diagram
KM-PF-02 Knob Self-Cleaning Pre-filter
  • Description
  • Structure
  • Features
  • Specifications
Description

KM-PF-02 knob self-cleaning pre-filter controls the self-cleaning switch by manually rotating the button on the bottle. When the drain button is manually rotated to 'open,' the water flow rapidly forms a strong rotating current (vortex) under the action of centrifugal force. Larger particle impurities are flung to the outer wall of the filter cartridge by the water flow and gradually settle to the drain area at the bottom.

A rotating self-cleaning pre-filter with a rotary button
Structure
  1. Top pressure gauge and record dial. Real-time water pressure monitoring and flushing time recording, helping users keep track of filter screen cleaning schedules.
  2. Housing. Made from food-grade materials, safe and non-toxic.
  3. Brass valve head. Available in connector sizes of 3/4" and 1/2"
  4. Stainless steel filter screen. It has a filter rating of 40 microns and can effectively capture most particle impurities.
  5. Transparent high-polymer explosion-proof filter bottle. Pressure-resistant and explosion-proof, allowing easy observation of the filter screen's condition.
  6. Drain Knob. It controls the drain switch.
  7. Drain outlet. It is used to discharge intercepted impurities.
A complete structural diagram of KM-PF-02 self-cleaning pre-filter
Features
KM-PF-02 self-cleaning pre-filter pressure gauge and record dail
Pressure Gauge and Record Dial

The inner pressure gauge is used for real-time monitoring of internal water pressure. The outer time record dial requires the pointer to be adjusted to the current month during initial installation, helping users remember the next cleaning date based on the cleaning cycle.

KM-PF-02 self-cleaning pre-filter stainless steel filter element
Stainless Steel Filter Screen

SS316L medical grade stainless steel filter mesh, corrosion-resistant, wear-resistant, high-precision filter screen, allowing it to intercept impurities such as red worms, rust, and sediment over 40 microns.

KM-PF-02 self-cleaning pre-filter polymer explosion-proof filter bottle
Polymer Explosion-Proof Filter Bottle

Polymer anti-freeze explosion-proof filter bottle, resistant to freezing at -30 °C, explosion-proof at 60 kg, bottle-grade material, free of Bisphenol A, ensuring healthy drinking water and stable operation.

KM-PF-02 self-cleaning pre-filter filter screen and double-sided scraper
Matrix Rubber Scraper

Food-grade wiper-style matrix silicone rubber scrapers are used to remove impurities from the filter mesh while preventing the traditional brush scraper from harboring dirt and particles..

KM-PF-02 self-cleaning pre-filter rotary drain button
Rotary Drain Button

The drainage operation is simple. By manually rotating the drain button, the user can control the drain switch and perform cleaning operations at any time as needed.

KM-PF-02 self-cleaning pre-filter water-driven self-cleaning diagram
Water-Driven Self-Cleaning

Larger particle impurities are flung to the outer wall of the filter cartridge by the swirl, and gradually settle to the drainage area at the bottom, effectively addressing the issue of filter clogging.

Specifications
Table 2: KM-PF-02 Self-Cleaning Pre-filter Specifications
Model KM-PF-02
Control Type Manual
Filtration Precision 40 µm
Applicable Water Source Municipal tap water
Working Pressure 0.15–0.6 MPa
Power Standard 12V
Recommended Flow Rate ≤ 4.5 T/H
Connector Size 3/4" or 1/2"
Connection Method Directional / brass head / ppr connection
Product Dimensions (L×W×H) 159 × 88 × 277 mm
Outer Box Dimensions (L×W×H) 178 × 121 × 327 mm
Installation Dimensions (L×W×H) 210 × 88 × 370 mm
A KM-PF-02 self-cleaning pre-filter dimension diagram