1. Use ONLY ICF system components; Locking Ring unit doing assembly, metal-reinforced seal. Non-tighten locking
ring components may fail in use and cause explosive component separation. Verify that upper and lower filter
bodies are properly secured with the filter body locking ring unit. Make sure hand tightening enough the locking
Ring enough to the filter upper and bottom body. Verify that the filter manual air release valve is in the LOCK
position, and no filter components are missing, damaged, or not genuine ICF filter components.
6. Install the plumbing from the filter to the pool (return to the pool)
7. Do not locate pump controls over or near the filter.
8. Verify water discharge from the manual air Relief valve is directed away from electrical devices.
3.1 BEFORE STARTING THE PUMP
P5 STARTING THE PUMP AND FILTER SYSTEM
STARTING THE PUMP AND FILTER SYSTEM P6
Pool and spa circulation systems operate under high pressure. When any
part of the circulating system (i.e. lock ring, pump, filter, valves, etc.) is
ser viced, air can enter the system and become pressurized. Filter tank Lid
and pre-filter cover must be properly secured to prevent violent
separation. Place pre-filter / filter air relief valve in the open position and
wait for all pressure in the system to be relieved before remove the lib to
access the basket for cleaning.
3.2 STARTING PUMP
Filtration starts as soon as the flow is steady through the filter.
As the filter removes dir t from the pool water, the
accumulated dirt causes a resistance to flow. As a result, the
gauge pressure will rise and the flow will decrease. When the
pressure rises to 30 psi (200 kPa) above the starting pressure,
or when the flow decreases below the desired rate, clean or
replace the filter cartridge elements.
Once your filter is running and there is a pressure reading,
turn the outer dial “START” arrow marker to the pressure
gauge pointer position. When the pressure rises to or above
the “CLEAN FILTER” marker, it is time to clean or replace your
filter cartridge elements.
By recording the initial starting pressure (with clean filter
elements) a determination can be made when the filter
cartridge elements should be replaced rather than cleaned.
After the filter elements have been cleaned and reinstalled if
the starting pressure is higher than 25 PSI above the starting pressure with the new filter cartridge elements,
the filter cartridge elements should be replaced the next time the gauge arrow reaches the red zone.
A
REQUIRED CLEARANCE
“B” side
“C” above
IN
32.6
36
40.7
CM
82.7
91.2
103.4
IN
18.3
18.3
18.3
CM
46.4
46.4
46.4
IN
11.8
11.8
11.8
CM
30
30
30
ICF 100
ICF 150
ICF 200
MODEL
3. STARTING THE PUMP AND FILTER SYSTEM
2. Close filter drain. Note: Filter plug requires an O ring seal.
Sealing O ring
Drain Plug
Figure 2
3.Open all system valves to allow water from the pool to the filtration system and from the filter to return to the
pool.
4.Place the manual air release valve in an OPEN position.
Stand clear of pump during start-up
4.When starting the system pump, do not stand over or near the filter. If water leakage appears at the filter tank
clamp, immediately turn off all system circulation pumps and all electrical power. Do not return to the filter until
all water leakage has stopped. Reassemble the clamp system per the instructions of the previous page in this
owner ’s manual to stop the leak .
5.Return to the filter and only CLOSE the manual air relief valve if a steady stream of water escapes from the
valve and not air or an air-water mix.
3.3 OPERATION
Drain plug
Outlet
Bottom base
Inlet
Locking Ring
Upper body
Release valve
Pressure gauge
Latch
A
C
B
Figure 4
Figure 1
Figure 3
Air release valve
in open position
Release the Latch by hand for
unlocking First then turning to Ring
Pressure gage
Release valve
Locking/unlocking
direction
