Blue Wave EASY CLEAN 200, Instruction Manual

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15. FILTER SYSTEM START-UP INSTRUCTIONS
16. CLEANING COTTONTAIL
TM
FILTRATION BALLS
1.
Once the filter system has been properly assembled, the CottonTails
TM
placed in the tank, and the
hoses are connected as described above, you may begin the filtration.
2.
Do not plug the system in until advised to do so.
3.
Before operating the filter system, it is important to ensure that the filter system is positioned
outside of the pool and is lower than the pool’s water level. The hose connections must also be
correctly connected and fastened.
4.
If you haven’t already done so, fill your pool with water. Ensure that the water level is at least 1”-2’’
above the return fittings in the pool wall.
5.
Vent the filter system. If applicable, open the air vent plug on the upper side of the transparent
filter cover until the water flows out.
6.
If your pool is so equipped, release the shut off valve at the intake port (skimmer) in the pool. If you
plugged the intake port (skimmer), remove the plug to allow the water flow into the intake hose.
7.
If the filter-pump system is installed in a location level and lower than your pool’s water level, water
will automatically flow into the pump-filter system.
8.
Allow the filter tank to fill with water.
9.
Check the filter system and the connection hoses for leaks and fix as needed. Leaking at connection
points may happen due to manufacturing tolerances, these leaks are easily resolved by wrapping
Teflon tape around the connections before the connecting hose is attached.
10.
Your filter system is now ready for use.
1.
Check the condition of the CottonTails
TM
frequently. Look for excess dirt and debris build up by
inspecting through the clear tank lid or by checking the water pressure coming out of the return
fitting. You will be able to tell if the CottonTails
TM
are becoming dirty and in need of cleaning.
2.
If the CottonTails
TM
are dirty and need cleaning, first shut off the pump at the power supply.
Remove the clear tank lid, remove the CottonTails
TM
from the tank, rinse excess dirt and debris off
the CottonTails
TM
, and return them to the filter tank. If there still is a significant amount of dirt in
the CottonTails
TM
after rinsing, you may place the CottonTails
TM
in a mesh laundry bag and wash
in your washing machine. Once you have cleaned the CottonTails
TM
, return them to the filter tank,
reconnect the clear tank lid, turn on the pump at the power supply, and return to filtering your pool.
3.
We recommend removing the CottonTails
TM
at the end of the season. Place in a mesh laundry bag,
wash in your washing machine, let dry, and return to the tank for next season.
4.
Important notes regarding Clarifiers:
a.
Pool water clarifiers or other chemical additives that bond to particulate matter for the
purpose of improved filtration must not be used if CottonTails
TM
are the filtration media for your
pool. This is the same warning or instruction that is commonly given for pools where diatomaceous
earth is the filtration media.
b.
Like diatomaceous earth, CottonTails
TM
filter down to a very small particle size (3 microns).
Therefore, the addition of a clarifier will not improve the effectiveness of the CottonTails
TM
.
The clarifier or a similar chemical additive is likely to cause damage to the CottonTails
TM
resulting in
significant reduction in the filtration capability. In addition, possible damage to the filtration tank or
its internal components may occur.