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SUGGESTED POOL CHEMISTRY LEVELS

ACTION REQUIRED TO CORRECT POOL CHEMISTRY

TO RAISE

Add Soda Ash

Add Sodium Bicarbonate

Add Chlorine Chemical

Add Chlorine Chemical

Add Stabilizer

TO LOWER

Add Muriatic Acid or Sodium Bisulphate

Add Muriatic Acid

No action-chlorine will naturally dissipate

No action-chlorine will naturally dissipate

Dilution-partially  drain&refill  pool  with  water

that has not been treated with Cyanuric Acid.

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

POOL CHEMISTRY GUIDELINES

SPECIFICATIONS

3-4

2-4

2)Pour the recommended amount of sand into the tank, making sure 

that the centre-pipe remains centred and vertical.

3) Level the surface of the sand upon completion.
4)Remove the Sand Fill Cover.
5)Carefully  remove  all  sand  particles  from  the  valve  mounting 

surface.

6)Place the O-ring into the groove on the tank.
7)Lower the Multiport Control Valve carefully into position so that its 

underside  engages  with  the  centre-pipe.  Rotate  the  valve  until 
the inlet is approximately in line with the pump.

8)Place the clamp set around the tank and the valve. Secure using 

the screw provided.

9)Firmly  tap  with  a  rubber  mallet  outside  of  the  clamps  as  you 

tighten the screw.

10)Tighten  the  screw  until  the  Multiport  Control  Valve  is  properly 

assembled to create a water tight seal. Do not over tighten.

11)Install the pressure gauge into the threaded opening on the Multiport Control 

Valve.

12)Install the union sets and the backwash union set.
13)Connect pump to the control valve opening marked “PUMP”.
14)Make  return  to  pool  pipe  connection  to  control  valve  opening  marked 

“RETURN”.

15)Connect the waste water pipe to the control valve opening marked “WASTE”.
16)To prevent water leakage, be sure all pipe connections are tight.
17)Prior  to  starting  the  filtration  process  by  turning  on  the  pump,  we  highly 

recommend  that  you  read  through  the  pump  instruction  manual  to  ensure 
proper installation and to avoid the risk of electric shock.

FIGURE3.-

Clamp Installation

tap with a 

rubber 

mallet and 

tighten the 

screws.

START-UP PROCEDURE

1)Be sure the correct amount of filter sand media is in the tank and all connections have been made and are 

secure.

2)Turn the Control Valve handle to the “Backwash” position. Press the handle downward before turning.
3)Start the pump according to pump instruction manual (be sure all suction and return lines are open).
4)Once water flow is steady out the waste line, run the pump for at least 2 minutes. The initial backwashing of 

the filter is recommended to remove any impurities or fine sand particles in the sand media.

5)Turn  the  pump  off  and  set  the  control  valve  to  RINSE  position.  Start  pump  and  operate  until  water  in  sight 

glass is clear about ½ to 1 minute. Turn pump off, set valve to FILTER position and restart pump. Your filter is 
now operating in the normal filter mode, filtering particles and dirt from the pool water.

6)Take note of the initial pressure gauge reading for future reference. Variation may occur from pool to pool.
7)Adjust  pool  suction  and  return  valves  to  achieve  desired  flow.  Check  system  and  filter  for  water  leaks  and 

tighten connections, bolts, nuts as required.

NOTE:  During  the  initial  clean-up  of  the  pool  water,  it  may  be  necessary  to  backwash  frequently  due  to  the 

unusually heavy initial dirt load in the water.

IMPORTANT: 

To  prevent  unnecessary  strain  on  piping  system  and  control  valve,  always  turn  off  the  pump 

before changing the operation of the control valve. To prevent damage to the pump and filter and for proper 
operation of the system, clean pump strainer (basket) and skimmer basket(s) regularly.

MULTIPORT CONTROL VALVE FUNCTIONS:-
FILTER

 gives downward flow through the filter bed. This position can also be used for vacuuming.

BACKWASH

  gives  upward  flow  through  the  filter  bed  that  removes  the  dirt  from  the  sand  and  carries  it  to  the 

waste.

WASTE

 is for pumping water from the pool. It allows the flow from the pump to bypass the filter and go directly 

to the waste. You can also use this position to vacuum heavy concentration of debris.

RECIRCULATE

 bypasses the filter to circulate water through the pool system.

RINSE

 gives a downward flow that settles the filter bed after backwashing and carries any remaining loose dirt 

to the waste.

CLOSED

 prevents only backflow of water from pool during pump maintenance.

To WINTERISE, set the control valve handle in the middle between RINSE and FILTER. This will allow air to leave or 
enter the tank to help priming and draining. Only to be used when the pump is off.

VACUUMING THE POOL

Light Soil: set the control valve to FILTER position. 

Heavy Soil: set the control valve to WASTE position.

WINTERRISING

Backwash the filter for at least thirty minutes before closing down the pool for winterising. This will clean the filter bed 
thoroughly. 
1)Drain the filter tank by removing the drain cap at the base of the filter tank. Leave the cap off during  winter.
2)Set the control valve handle between the RINSE and FILTER. This will lift the handle and help with the draining process 

by allowing air to enter into the tank.

3)Unscrew the pressure gauge from the control valve and store the gauge indoor.
4)Drain and winterise pump according to pump instructions.
5)Repairs should be made during the off-season when the best service is available,  do not leave them until the next 

season.

TROUBLE SHOOTING
SAND ENTERING THE POOL

Sand too small; Flow too high; Sand bed calcified; Broken Laterals; Loose centre-pipe; Too much sand; Control Valve 
not engaged; Air accumulation in filter.

SAND OUT OF BACKWASH HOSE

Flow too high; Too much sand in tank.

INADEQUATE FILTERING

Dirt  build  up;  improper  sand;  Sand  bed  is  too  low;  Algae  in  filter;  Excessive  dirt  in  pool;  Calcified  sand  bed;  Heavy 
swimmer load; Flow rate too high or too low; Backwashing cycle too short; Backwash line too small.

SHORT FILTER CYCLE

Dirty filter; Improper sand; Sand bed is low; Algae in filter; Excessive dirt in pool; Calcified sand bed; heavy swimmer 
load; Flow rate too high or too low; Backwashing cycle too short; Channels low; Backwash adapter in wrong location; 
Channels in sand.

FILTER LEAKS

Tank cracked; Drain plug not tight; Valve/Tank O'ring damaged.

CONTROL VALVE LEAKS

Handle  not  properly  engaged;  Valve/Tank  O'ring  damaged;  Valve  cover  O'ring  damaged.  Pressure  gauge  O'ring 
damaged.

ABNORMAL LOSS OF POOL WATER

Leak inside Control Valve; Leakage from pool or piping.

HIGH PRESSURE FILTER

Dirty filter; Calcified sand bed; Return lines too small.

LOW PRESSURE IN FILTER

Control Valve incorrectly set; Pump running too slow (plugged or clogged); Air leakage into pump suction.

NOTE:

 If the recommendation in this manual do not solve your particular problem(s), please contact your local dealer 

for service.

PH                                                     7.2 to 7.6

TOTAL ALKALIN ITY             100 to 130 ppm

CHLORINE (UNSTABILIZED)  0.3 to 1.0 ppm

CHLORINE (STABILIZED)      1.0 to 3.0 ppm

CHLOR

NE STAB

LIZER        40 to 70 ppm

 (Cyanuric Acid)

A(mm)

B(mm)

Turnover Capacity (In Gallons) - 10 Hour

Turnover Capacity (In Gallons) - 8 Hour

3

Filter Max Rate (m /h)

Filter Max Rate (LPM)

Effective Filtration Area (Sq Ft)

Turnover Capacity (In Gallons) - 12 Hour

C(mm)

D(mm)

E(mm)

MFS27A

All Sand Required (kg)

0.14

117

7.0

15840

19800

23760

40

354.5

417.5

670

195

425
125

0.20

167

10.0

22176

27720

33264

70

396.3

459.3

760

225

500
125

0.28

233

14.0

30202

33752

45302

125

429.5

492.5

825

280

600
125

0.36

240

14.4

41184

51480

61776

185

425

488

946

300

675
125

0.47

392

23.5

52166

65208

78250

320

508

594

968

370

775

130

88012626

CODE

88012627 88012628 88012629

88012632

MFS24

MFS20

MFS17

MFS31

F(mm)

MFS27

0.36

300

18.0

42874

53592

64310

185

459.5

545.5

946

300

675
130

0.47

313

18.8

47309

59136

70963

320

450.5

513.5

968

370

775
125

88012630 88012631

MFS31A

0.61

508

30.5

65261

81576

97871

430

564

650

1086

440

875

130

88012633

MFS35

B

A

F

C

E

D

MODEL NO.

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