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(342GS) SAND FILTER PUMP ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.3” PANTONE 295U 08/22/2019
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The strainer grid prevents large objects from jamming and/or damaging the filter pump. If
your pool has an inflatable top ring, install the strainer, nozzle and plunger valve before
inflating the pool liner top ring. The part numbers here onward refer to the parts depicted
in the Parts List section of this manual. To install, do the following:
1.
In a counter-clockwise motion unscrew
plunger valve union from the threaded
strainer
connector
(26)
(see drawing 1)
.
Be careful not to lose the step rubber
washer
(23)
. Place the plunger valve on
the ground in a safe place.
2.
In a counter-clockwise motion unscrew the
strainer
nut
(24)
from the threaded
connector
(26)
. Leave the flat washer
(25)
on the connector
(26)
.
3.
Install the strainer and plunger valve at the
lower position of pool outlet (marked "+").
From the inside of the pool liner insert the
connector
(26)
into one of the pre-cut holes
with the washer remaining on the connector
to be placed against the inside of the liner
wall.
4.
Before assembly, lubricate the threads with
a petroleum jelly. With the flat side of the
strainer
nut
(24)
facing the outside wall of
the liner in a clockwise motion screw the
strainer
nut
(24)
back onto the threaded
connector
(26) (see drawing 2)
.
5.
Finger tighten the strainer nut
(24)
onto the
threaded
connector
(26)
.
6.
Grasp the plunger valve assembly. Make
sure the step washer
(23)
is in place.
7.
In a clockwise motion screw the plunger
valve
union
back onto the threaded
connector
(26) (see drawing 3)
.
8.
In a clockwise motion turn the plunger
valve handle to close position. Ensure the
plunger valve is securely closed. This will
prevent water from flowing out during filling
of the pool
(see drawing 4)
.
POOL OUTLET - STRAINER & PLUNGER VALVE SETUP (optional)
2
25
26
INSIDE
LINER WALL
24
1
23
2
1
3
1
2
4
INSIDE
LINER WALL
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