SF MEDIA FILTER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The chart below identifies some of the main issues you may encountered with your sand filter.
This should assist with the majority of problems. OASIS highly recommends regular checks and
maintenance of your swimming pool equipment by a qualified pool professional.
This will extend the life of your equipment and give you the best performance.
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT?
Sand Entering the Pool
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Sand too small and getting through Laterals
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Flow rate on Pump is too high and pushing sand
through Laterals
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Sand Bed Calcified due to poor water chemistry
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Broken Lateral
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Loose Centre-Pipe
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Too much Sand in Tank
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Multiport Control Valve not correctly in Filter position
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Too much Air in Filter
Sand coming out of Waste Line
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Flow rate on Pump is too high and lifting Sand too high
on Backwash
Pool Water is Cloudy due to poor
Filtering
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Sand Bed is dirty and requires Backwashing
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Incorrect Sand has been installed
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Sand Bed is too low
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Algae build-up in Filter due to poor water chemistry
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Excessive dirt in pool
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Calcified Sand Bed due to poor water chemistry
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Heavy Swimmer Load
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Flow rate on Pump is incorrect for Filter size and Pool
size
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Backwashing Cycle is too Short
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Backwash line is too small restricting water flow
Filter Leaking Water
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Tank Cracked
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Drain Plug not tight
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Valve to Tank O-ring damaged
Multiport Control Valve Leaks
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Handle is not properly located in selected setting
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Valve to Tank O-ring damaged
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Valve Cover O-ring damaged
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Pressure Gauge O-ring damaged
