5
INSTALL HOSES
See Fig. 1 and Exploded
Parts Illustration
IMPORTANT:
Incorrect hose
hookup could cause damage to your
filter system. Follow the instructions
below carefully.
Suction and return lines should be
partially buried to prevent accidental
tripping that could cause personal
injury or damage to the filter system.
Be sure the hoses are routed so that
water flow through them is not
restricted.
Starting at least 12" from the pool
wall, make two 3-4" deep trenches,
one from the pool skimmer to the
front of the pump and the other from
the pool return fitting to the filter/
valve return port.
The two 8 ft. long hoses (Item 13
Model 014, 017 Item 21 Model 020,
024), are interchangeable and used
for the suction and return lines. Slip
a hose clamp over the ends of each
hose prior to installing. Connect one
long hose (suction line) between the
pool skimmer and front port of the
pump. Connect the other long hose
(return line) between the pool return
fitting and the filter/valve port marked
"RETURN". Connect the short hose
(Item 15 Model 014, 017, Item 23
Model 020, 024) between the pump
discharge port (located at top of
pump) and the filter/valve port
marked "PUMP". Tighten clamps
firmly using a flathead screwdriver or
5/16" nutdriver. Cover the trenches
with a firm board when finished.
NOTE: Do not completely bury the
hoses with dirt.
NEW FILTER START UP
AFTER ADDING THE CORRECT
SAND,
#20 grade filter (.4/.5
mm) sand
,
AND CORRECT
AMOUNT.
BACKWASH FILTER PRIOR TO
RUNNING IN FILTER POSITION.
THIS WILL CLEAN THE SAND AND
ELIMINATE FINE SAND
PARTICLES FROM ENTERING
POOL AND PLUGGING UP
UNDERDRAIN SLOTS. AFTER
BACKWASHING, RUN IN FILTER
TO WASTE FOR APPROX. 30
SECONDS TO FLUSH FILTER.
NOW THE UNIT IS READY FOR
NORMAL FILTERING OPERATION.