Before installation be sure to read all instructions and
warnings carefully. Refer to product label(s) for additional
operation instruction and specifications.
INSPECTION
Examine the equipment when received. Notify your dealer
or carrier of any damage or missing parts. Verify that
equipment is of size and model specified.
INSTALLATION LOCATION
Locate unit on a solid foundation as close to pool/spa as
possible. Give consideration to drainage-away from equip-
ment, ventilation, and access for future servicing and
winterizing.
PUMP SELECTION
A full line of pool/spa pumps are available for installation
with these filters. For those installations where the equip-
ment will be placed above the water level, a self-priming
pump should be selected. Ask your dealer to determine the
proper size and distance from pool or spa and friction
losses (restrictions) of associated equipment.
GENERAL PLUMBING
FOR SOLVENT WELD CONNECTIONS
Rigid or flexible PVC pipe can be used. Pipe ends should
be clean and free of any flash caused by the cutting opera-
tion. Be sure that the proper adhesive is used on the type of
pipe specified.
Recommended Adhesives-These are examples only and are
not intended to restrict brands.
PVC-PVC Joint
PVC-ABS Joint
Uni-Weld Pool-Tite 2000
Uni-Weld Pool-Tite 2000
Suregard Flex 20
Suregard Weld-All No. 5
IPS Weld-On 705
IPS Weld-OM 794
Note: A primer will assure that adhesive joints are superior.
Suregard P-3000 has a purple tracer to qualify in areas
where codes specify a primer must be used.
Caution: We recommend that you consider climatic condi-
tions when applying adhesives. Certain atmospheric
situations, such as high moisture content, make the adhe-
sive action of certain glues less effective. Check the
manufacturer’s instructions.
FOR THREADED CONNECTIONS
Use only Teflon
®
tape or equivalent on threaded
plumbing connections. Other pipe compounds may
damage threads. We do not recommend the use of
silicone or petroleum based compounds. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN: HAND TIGHTEN PLUS 1/2
TURN IS SUFFICIENT.
FILTER PLUMBING
If filter is equipped with union connections, union
adapters are needed to complete plumbing connections
and may need to be ordered separately.
SAND FILTER PREPARATION
DO NOT PLACE SAND IN FILTER TANK BEFORE
IT IS POSITIONED AS ITS WEIGHT WILL MAKE
MOVING TANK MORE DIFFICULT AND MAY
CAUSE DAMAGE.
Remove bag of miscellaneous parts and proceed as
follows:
1. Remove diverter/basket. Inspect the standpipe
system to assure that it is properly assembled. (Press
firmly on the standpipe to make sure that it is securely
seated at the bottom of the tank.)
2. Place standpipe cover on standpipe to prevent
entrance of any sand. Standpipe cover is either a
plastic cap or waxed corrugated assembly found in
misc. parts bag or separately in carton. Some filters
may already have standpipe cover installed on
standpipe and diverter removed and located in misc.
parts bag.
3. Fill tank approximately 1/2 full of water.
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Diverter
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