Rev. E 2-22-02
3
P/N 99223000
Section III.
Installation
To install this filter system, you will need the following simple tools: Screwdriver, pliers and ½ in. wrench.
1.
Carefully remove the equipment from the carton and check for any evidence of damage due to rough handling or shipping.
If any of the equipment is damaged, immediately notify the organization from where the equipment was purchased.
2.
Provide space and lighting for routine maintenance access. Locate the system in close proximity to the pool as listed in the
National Electrical Code or local electrical codes and any caution or warning labels on pump.
3.
One needs to be able to stand clear of the filter when starting the pump.
4.
This filter system should be mounted on a level concrete slab, preferably concrete poured in a form or on a platform
constructed of block or brick.
5.
Position the base in relationship to the return fitting and skimmer on your pool. Position the filter tank on the base. Place the
pump in the mounting position and align with the set of molded in nuts. Secure pump with 2 bolts.
6.
Media - Your sand filter uses a #20 grade silica filter sand for its media (.45 - .55mm). It should be free of all limestone or clay.
Most pool supply and building material stores carry silica sand. See Table 1 for the appropriate amounts of silica sand for your
filter.
7.
Install the sand guide in the top of the filter tank and fill the tank about half full of water. Pour the silica sand into the top of
the filter tank slowly, so that the weight does not damage the laterals in the bottom of the tank.
8.
After filling the filter tank with the appropriate amount of silica sand, remove the sand guide and wash away any loose sand
from the opening of the filter tank.
9.
Be sure that all sealing surfaces are clean on the filter tank and the valve.
Apply a light coating of silicone based lubricant to the gasket of the valve
and place the valve over the opening in the top of the filter tank so that the
center pipe slips into the bore of the valve.
10. Position the valve, (item #1 on page 7), so that the inlet port is facing the same
direction as the inlet port of the pump. Valve ports are labeled to insure proper
connections.
11. Install the valve clamp halves, (item #3 on page 7), over the flanges of the
filter tank and the valve. Ensure that the valve clamp halves are securely
installed over
BOTH
flanges before attaching and tightening the bolts.
Tighten both bolts until both clamp halves touch.
12. Attach hose assembly, (item #17 on page 7), to pump using the quick connect nut, (item #16 on page 7), on the bottom end of
assembly. Screw threaded elbow adapter, (item #15 on page 7), into inlet port of valve, using Teflon tape on threads, tighten a
max. of one turn past hand tight. Connect hose assembly to the adapter and secure with a hose clamp. Tighten the clamp with
a screwdriver.
13. Screw hose adapter, (item #19 on page 7), {included in hose kit}, into inlet port of pump, using Teflon tape on the threads and
tightening no more than one turn past hand tight. Connect flex hose to the adapter and secure with hose clamp. Attach other
end of flex hose to the skimmer on the pool wall. Use the adapter and hose clamp provided in the hose kit.
14. Screw hose adapter, (item in hose kit), into the outlet port of the valve, attach the second flex hose and secure with a hose
clamp. Connect the other end to an adapter screwed into the return fitting on the pool wall. Secure with a hose clamp.
15. Install the pressure gauge into the valve using Teflon tape.
16. Install clear sight glass fitting, called the backwash fitting into the control valve port marked backwash. An O-ring is provided
for sealing, requiring only hand tightening. This sight glass is supplied with 1.5 in. NPT male thread on the outside end for
easy connection to a drain pipe.
17. To use 1½ in. flex hose for drain, connect the grey hose adapter to the end of the sight glass and secure the flex hose to the
barbed end of the adapter with a hose clamp.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS SYSTEM ABOVE MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE OF THE VALVE OR FILTER.
Table 1.
Model
Max. Filtration
Amount
Area
of Sand
18" Meteor
1.63 sq. ft.
65-100 lbs.
20" Meteor
2.0 sq. ft.
100-150 lbs.
22" Meteor
2.5 sq. ft.
150-200 lbs.
This filter operates under pressure. With the valve clamped properly and operated without air in the system, this
filter will operate in a safe manner. Air entering the filter and the valve not clamped correctly can cause the valve to
be blown off, which could cause severe personal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
