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• Provide space and lighting for easy access for routine maintenance.
• Provide adequate ventilation and drainage for pump.
• Be reasonably level.
• Be as close to pool as possible to reduce line loss from pipe friction.
INSTALLATION — GENERAL
NOTICE
Filter locations remote from pool are possible but may require larger pipe to produce adequate flow through
filter.
FILTER LOCATION SHOULD:
PIPING
• Never use pipe joint sealing compound on pipe and fittings that are plastic or may come into contact with plastic. To seal threaded
connections on PVC pipe and fittings, use only teflon tape. Pipe joint compound may cause stress cracking of plastic components.
• Check local codes if considering a remote installation.
• Fittings restrict flow; for best efficiency use fewest possible fittings.
• Keep piping tight and free of leaks. Pump suction line leaks may cause trapped air in filter tank or loss of prime at pump.
Pump discharge line leaks may show up as dampness or jets of water.
VALVES
• A check valve installed between pool and filter outlet will prevent contaminants from draining back into pool.
NOTICE
A check valve between filter and pool will also prevent possible backflow which could dislocate element
from its seat.
• A check valve installed between filter and heater will prevent hot water from heater from backing up into the filter and deform-
ing filter elements.
NOTICE
Damaging filter elements through excessive heat voids the warranty.
ELECTRICAL
• BE SURE filter grounding and bonding meets local and National Electrical Code standards. All wiring, grounding and bonding of
associated equipment must also meet local and National Electrical Code standards.
