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over tighten.
2.
Plug in your pump to the GFCI protected receptacle.
Refer to “WARNINGS”.
3.
Start pump. Check all fittings and hose connections
for leaks and correct if necessary, note the pressure
reading on the pressure gauge. Clean the car-
tridges when the pressure has increased 5 pounds.
FILTER OPERATION
Because all pool installations vary in environmental
conditions (wind, rain, airborne debris, heat and pool
use, etc.), it is impossible to provide an accurate filtering
time for normal usage. Determine how long your filter
must operate each day. Generally, 6 to 8 hours of
filtering each day is sufficient to maintain pool clarity if
the pool chemical treatment is correct. Consult your
local pool store for helpful advice in keeping your pool
clean and sanitary.
When possible, avoid operating your filter during peak
electricity demands in your community. Check with your
local electric utility company for the best times they
recommend for operating your filter pump.
FILTER: Normal pool filtering position. May also be
used when vacuuming the pool.
CLOSED: This position is used only when servicing
pump or cleaning strainer basket. In this position, flow
from the return fitting is prevented from back flowing
through filter. Stuff a rag into the skimmer’s bottom
outlet when performing this operation to prevent flow of
water coming out strainer housing. Remove rag when
resuming normal operation.
WINTERIZE POSITION: This position allows you to
drain trapped water from the filter valve and relieve
compression on the rotor valve gasket during winter
storage. CAUTION: Do Not operate pump in this
position as waste water contaminants will be discharged
from the filter back into the pool.
RECIRCULATE: This position allows you to increase
the water flow rate to circulate chemicals throughout the
pool more quickly. Pool water passes through the valve
on top of the filter, bypassing internal filter components
and travels back to the pool at a rapid rate. This posi-
tion may also be used when servicing the filter to shut
off flow from the return fitting and the pump. Filter cover
may be removed from valve when in this position
PUMP TO WASTE: This position allows you to vacuum
heavy debris or larger amounts of settled contaminants
from the pool floor directly to waste.
INITIAL START UP
A newly filled pool is normally filled with unfiltered water
and usually requires continuous filtering for 24 to 48
hours along with chemical treatment of the pool water.
Excessively contaminated water with suspended
particles and algae, may require you to clean the
cartridges once or twice during this initial stage of
filtering the new raw water. After this initial filtering
stage, the cleaning intervals will be extended (less
frequent) allowing longer time periods between cleaning
the cartridges.
1.
Loosen the pump strainer pot lid to allow air to
escape. Tighten lid when water begins to flow
between strainer pot lid and strainer body. DO NOT
WHEN TO CLEAN CARTRIDGES
The cleaning of the cartridges may occur depending on
local environmental conditions and sudden changes.
Windy areas or a sudden high windy day, spring time
pollen releases, excessive pool use or neglect in pool
chemical treatment can cause your filter to work harder,
removing excess amounts of airborne particulates.
Frequently check the pressure gauge reading and clean
the cartridges when required. Clean cartridges when
the pressure gauge increases 5 pounds above the clean
filter starting pressure.
CLEANING CARTRIDGES
As the cartridges become saturated with dirt and debris,
the return flow back to the pool will diminish. At this
time the cartridges must be cleaned.
1.
STOP PUMP and unplug from receptacle.
2.
PLUG SKIMMER AND RETURN
To prevent the backflow of pool water from exiting
the filter tank when the cover is removed, stuff a rag
into the following openings:
A - Inside skimmer, bottom hole.
B - Return inlet fitting opening from inside of pool.
3.
DRAIN TANK
Remove the tank drain cap. Pull valve handle to
full up position with a counterclockwise twisting
motion. Allow the tank to start draining. When the
tank cover is removed, the drainage flow will in-
crease.
4.
DISCONNECT HOSE/PIPING
Disconnect the pump discharge connection at the
valve and the return line at the valve.
5.
REMOVE TANK COVER WITH VALVE
Loosen the V-Clamp knob counterclockwise and
remove the clamp. Lift cover with valve straight up
until clear. Note: Hard plumbed lines may have to
be shifted to one side in order to clear cover from
tank. Set aside, taking care not to scratch or dent
the O-Ring sealing surface on cover. Remove tank
O-Ring from tank flange. Allow tank to drain com-
pletely.
6.
REMOVE CARTRIDGE LOCATOR
Grip the center coupling/pipe assembly and un-
screw counterclockwise and lift it and cartridge
collector out of the tank. Unscrew the lower riser
tube and remove from tank.
7.
LIFT OUT CARTRIDGES
Carefully rotate and lift out each cartridge, taking
care not to damage the cartridge pleated material.
CAUTION: Never lay cartridge on its side on a
rough textured surface such as concrete, asphalt,
gravel, etc.. Damage to the pleated filtering material
may occur. THIS WILL SERIOUSLY REDUCE
FILTERING PERFORMANCE.
8.
FLUSH OUT TANK
With a garden hose, flush out tank through drain
and remove any large debris that may have passed
through the skimmer and/or pump strainer baskets
and into the filter.
