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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT
1. The filter pump is self-priming as long as it is positioned at least 7.8-in below the highest water
level of the lower hose connection. An air relief valve is located on the top of the pump. Turn the
valve knob counter-clockwise, allowing air to escape from the tank. When a small amount of water
escapes close immediately. The pump is now completely primed.
2. Once the filter is primed you can now plug in the 25-ft cord as instructed in Installation Instructions.
3. Never operate the filter pump dry. This can cause damage to pump seals resulting in leakage and/
or flooding. Dry running damage is not covered by the warranty.
4. Prior to each use, check to ensure that all hose-clamps are tightened.
5. The filter pump must operate in the upright, vertical position.
6. The filter pump must be positioned on level, stable ground.
7. To keep the pool filtered properly, your pump should be run approximately 4 to 6 hours per day.
Overuse may cause overheating and/or motor burnout. Use good judgment on extremely hot days.
8.
DO NOT
run the filter pump continuously for an extended period of time.
1. The Cotton Tails
™
should be inspected and cleaned or replaced when dirty or at lease at the start
of each new season.
2. Periodically cleaning the Cotton Tails
™
can enhance the effectiveness of your filter pump and
prolong the Cotton Tails
™
lifespan prior to replacement.
3.
WARNING
: Always disconnect the power to the unit when cleaning or changing the Cotton Tails
™
.
4. Cleaning or changing the Cotton Tails
™
:
• P lug the intake fitting on the side of the pool or if equipped with a shut off valve, close it to
prevent water from escaping from the filter tank when you remove the filter canister cover.
• Turn theair relief screw to release the air suction inside.
• Remove the filter canister cover and the filter chamber rubber gasket.
• Remove the dirty Cotton Tails
™
and the black foam screen from the filter canister.
• Rinse dirt and debris from the black foam screen and return to the filter canister.
• Rinse and clean the Cotton Tails
™
or replace with new Cotton Tails
™
and return to the filter
canister on top of the black foam screen.
• Reassemble the filter canister cover, remove the wall plug or open the shut off valve to allow
water to enter the filter pump until water comes out of theair relief screw then tighten the air
relief screw.
5. Reconnect the filter pump to the power supply and resume filtering operation.
