INST 332 PZ200 Filtrite Pool & Spa Pump V10-20
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SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE SPEEDS
General Rules:
The total volume of water in your pool should be turned over at least once a day.
If operating for longer periods of time, you may be able to turn the output of your salt chlorinator to a lower level. Check
your chlorine level frequently to ensure you do not over or under chlorinate your swimming pool.
Low Speed is the recommended setting for your daily filtration flow rate – enough to gentle turn the water over once per
day and circulate the water completely around your pool.
High Speed is generally set up to backwash your sand filter. As a rule of thumb, this speed should be set so that the
gauge on your filter is approximately 70kPa to 100 kPa in pressure but this will depend on the size of your filter, and the
size and length of the backwash pipe line. Other purpose flow rates may include but are not limited to: operating spa jets,
operating water falls or water features, operating a suction pool cleaner.
In warmer weather, or when the pool is used a lot, your pump should operate for 12 hours a day or more. Check your chlorine
levels and visually inspect your water to ensure that (a) you have adequate chlorine and (b) the water in your pool looks clear
and inviting. If you have any doubts, take a sample of water to your local pool shop for a water analysis.
Examples of Speed Selection during operation and use of your PZ200 Pump:
Function
Speed
Vacuuming Pool or Spa
High Speed
Operating Spa Jets
High Speed
Low Speed or High Speed, depending on effect required
Cleaning up pool with Cloudy Water
Up to 24 hours on High Speed
General Filtration
Low Speed (8 hours in winter, 8 to 12 hours in summer)
Some Tips:
The PZ200 will provide around 29,000 litres per hour on high speed, depending on pipework, valves, filter size and other
equipment installed on your pool. On low speed the flow rate is approximately 14,000 litres per hour, therefore, operating
the pump 4 hours per day will provide a 56,000 litre pool one complete turn over. . Low speed will use approximately 20%
of the power consumption that high speed will use.
As a guide, low speed should achieve a visible skimming of the surface of the pool through your skimmer box. However, should
your pool water develop cloudiness or your pool surface exhibit algae growth you may need to increase the time on high speed
to ensure adequate circulation of water and chlorine to all parts of your pool.
It is important to check your chlorine levels, pH and other parameters to ensure your water quality is correct before adjusting
the speed of your pump. We recommend these checks are carried out by your professional pool shop or service technician.
OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL
The PZ200 pump incorporates a user panel that allows you to select between low speed and high speed simply by pressing
the desired button. The selected speed will be highlighted by a green LED above the button.
When plugged into power the pump will automatically start and run on High Speed for 5 minutes. It will then revert to the
speed it was previously set on.
To turn the pump off switch it off at the power point.
