16. CLOSE TANK DRAIN
Replace the drain cap and gasket. Tighten securely
by hand.
17. REMOVE RAGS FROM RETURN AND SKIMMER
18. RESUME NORMAL OPERATION
Start pump and check for any leaks around cover,
drain and connections. Correct if necessary.
VACUUMING YOUR POOL
Use the FILTER position on your valve when vacuuming
under normal conditions. Debis is caught in the filter at
a very rapid rate while vacuuming. Consequently, the
filter must work harder causing a rapid increase in filter
pressure as will be indicated on your pressure gauge.
Frequent cleaning of the cartridges may be necessary
during this process depending on the amount of dirt
being vacuumed of the pool floor. If the bottom of the
pool is extremely dirty with heavy sediment and debis,
you may wish to use the PUMP TO WASTE position on
your valve. This will help prevent a quick heavy buildup
of debris in your filter.
NOTE: The pool water level will decrease when using
PUMP TO WASTE position. Be sure to check the pool
water level and refill as required.
MAINTENANCE
Preventative maintenance will provide continued smooth
performance and extend the life of your filter for many
years. Neglect will cause parts to wear or bind, leaks to
occur and result in costly repairs. Keep moving parts
lubricated and a clean environment around your filter
and related components.
LUBRICATION
There are various types of lubricants available.
However, most are intended for moving metal parts.
Unfortunately, these lubricants will harm or degrade the
plastics. DO NOT use petroleum base lubricants. Many
people consider “PETROLEUM JELLY” safe for babies
and can be applied to anything. But, it will DESTROY
most plastics. Silicone lubricants available at your pool
dealer are safe for use on plastics.
LUBE STRAINER O-RING
Before removing pump strainer lid, prevent the backflow
of water from your skimmer and filter from exiting out the
strainer housing opening. You will experience some
water coming out the strainer housing (residual from
hoses and filter tank), but not a large volume.
1.
Remove skimmer cover and basket and plug inside
bottom hole with rag.
2.
Rotate valve handle to the CLOSED position.
3.
Remove pump strainer lid, referring to your pump
owner’s guide and lubricate the o-ring and mating
seal areas with silicone lubricant.
4.
Replace strainer lid.
5.
Remove rag from skimmer. Resume normal filter
operation.
It is good practice to keep silicone lubricant handy near
the filter and pump for periodically lubricating these vital
areas.
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CLEAN CARTRIDGES
Attach the BLASTER NOZZLE to a garden hose.
Position cartridge in an upright position, supporting
with one hand when cleaning. Hold the blaster
nozzle away from the cartridge about 18". Starting
at the top of the cartridge, spray between each
pleat, working downward.
NOTE: Before solution cleaning the cartridges, be
aware that chlorine and acids kill lawns and plant
life. Clean the cartridges in a suitable area.
10. SOLUTION CLEAN CARTRIDGES
If the cartridge becomes impregnated with algae,
pour a mild chlorine solution (1 part chlorine to 4
parts water) over all pleated surfaces and let soak
for 10 minutes. Hose off thoroughly. Then, mix a
solution of warm water and detergent (1 cup per 5
gallons of water). Add one cup of chlorine or
household bleach.
Totally submerge the cartridges and soak for 15-30
minutes. Agitate the cartridge vigorously to dislodge
trapped particles.
11. RINSE
Rinse cartridges thoroughly before reinstalling in the
filter. If the cartridges are not rinsed clean, soapy
bubbles will appear on the pool surface near the
return fitting.
12. HARD WATER
Hard water will eventually coat the cartridges with
calcium deposits that cut off good filtering perfor-
mance. To correct, mix a solution (1 part muriatic
acid to 4 parts water). Soak the cartridges fully
submerged about 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly
with clean water.
NOTE: Muriatic acid solution will kill lawns and
plant life. Perform this service in a suitable area.
13. REINSTALL CARTRIDGES
Grasping the cartridge handle, lower each cartridge
into the tank and align the hole on the bottom of
each cartridge with a manifold elbow port. Push
cartridges down until fully seated.
14. REPLACE CARTRIDGE LOCATOR
Install the riser tube by screwing clockwise into the
manifold collector (be carefull not to cross thread).
Tighten firmly by hand. Slide the cartridge locator
(slotted ribs facing down) over the riser tube. Align
and insert the curved ribs of the cartridge locator
onto the top of each cartridge. Secure the assembly
by screwing the coupling and pipe assembly on the
end of the riser tube.
15. REPLACE TANK COVER
Wipe the tank O-Ring and the mating sealing
surfaces of the tank and cover clean. Position the
O-Ring on the tank sealing surface. Then, being
sure to maintain proper alignment of the valves
PUMP and RETURN ports to your pools plumbing,
guide the end of the coupling/pipe assembly into the
bottom of the valve. Be sure to position the cover
groove over the tank o-ring and carefully push cover
down onto o-ring. Check that o-ring is seated
evenly in cover groove. Install the v-clamp and
tighten until the ends of the clamp are approxi-
mately 3/8" apart.
