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POSI-CLEAR™ RP Cartridge Filter Installation and User’s Guide

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Consumer Information and Safety 

This filter is designed and manufactured to provide many years of safe and reliable service when installed, operated and maintained 
according to the information in this manual and the installation codes referred to in later sections. Throughout the manual, safety warnings 
and cautions are identified by the “      “ symbol. Be sure to read and comply with all of the warnings and cautions.

Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions which are included. Failure to 

follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.  Call (800) 831-7133 

for additional free copies of these instructions or replacement safety labels.

Do not operate the filter until you have read and understand clearly all the operating instructions  

and warning messages for all equipment that is a part of the pool circulating system. The following instructions are 

intended as a guide for initially operating the filter in a general pool installation. Failure to follow all operating instructions and warning 

messages can result in property damage or severe personal injury or death.

Due to the potential risk that can be involved it is recommended that the pressure test be kept to the minimum time 

required by the local code. Do not allow people to work around the system when the circulation system is under 

pressure test. Post appropriate warning signs and establish a barrier around the pressurized equipment. If the 

equipment is located in an equipment room, lock the door and post a warning sign.
Never attempt to adjust any closures or lids or attempt to remove or tighten bolts when the system is pressurized. 

These actions can cause the filter to separate and could cause severe personal injury or death if they were to 

strike a person.

This filter must be installed by a qualified pool serviceman in accordance with all applicable local codes and 

ordinances. Improper installation could result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or others  and may 

also cause damage to property.

Always disconnect power to the pool circulating system at the circuit breaker before servicing the filter. Ensure that 

the disconnected circuit is locked out or properly tagged so that it cannot be switched on while you are working on 

the filter. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death to serviceman, pool users or others due to electric 

shock.

DO NOT permit children to use this product.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

 

This guide provides installation and operation instructions for the this filter. Consult Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. with any 

questions regarding this equipment.

Attention Installer: 

This guide contains important information about the installation, operation and safe usage of this product. This 

information should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment after installation.

Attention User: 

This manual contains important information that will help you in operating and maintaining this filter. Please retain it 

for future reference.

This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your system or in this manual, look for one of the 

following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury.

Warns about hazards that can cause death, serious personal injury, or major property damage if ignored.

Warns about hazards that may cause death, serious personal injury, or major property damage if ignored.

Warns about hazards that may or can cause minor personal injury or property damage 

if ignored.

NOTE

   

 

 

Indicates special instructions not related to hazards.

Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on equipment. Keep safety labels in good condition; replace if missing 

or damaged.

Summary of Contents for 160350

Page 1: ...POSI CLEAR RP CARTRIDGE FILTER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION AND USER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...Instructions Maintenance Maintaining the Pressure Gauge Cleaning the Manual Air Relief Valve Cleaning the Filter Replacing Cartridge Element i 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 Troubleshooting Technical Da...

Page 3: ...e filter to separate and could cause severe personal injury or death if they were to strike a person This filter must be installed by a qualified pool serviceman in accordance with all applicable loca...

Page 4: ...pressure tests Pressures above 50 psi can damage your filter Be sure the maximum pressure of the filter system does not exceed the maximum pressure of any components within the system typically state...

Page 5: ...his filter will operate in a safe manner 2 The maximum working pressure of this filter is 50 psi Never subject this filter to pressure in excess of this amount even when conducting hydrostatic pressur...

Page 6: ...roperly positioned filter or valve can create an electrical hazard that can cause severe personal injury as well as damage property This filter must be installed by a qualified pool technician in acco...

Page 7: ...equires a quarter turn counterclockwise Opening this valve rapidly releases air trapped in the filter 2 Stand clear of the filter tank then start the pump 3 Close the manual air relief valve after a s...

Page 8: ...manual air relief valve by turning the valve cover assembly a quarter turn counter clockwise until it snaps into the full open position c Stand clear of the filter and wait until all pressure is relie...

Page 9: ...ris from inside the filter tank and from the O ring and O ring groove on the tank body 11 Replace clean cartridge element on support tube and install assembly into the filter tank body aligning the ar...

Page 10: ...owners are dismayed by the undesirable color and appearance of water in a newly filled pool Plaster dust can be responsible for short filter cycles requiring frequent cleaning 3 If pressure drops on...

Page 11: ...n plumbing size and other system components Flow Rates Residential Maximum Cartridge Flow Rates Commercial Maximum Cartridge Flow Rates Model Product sq ft GPM GPH 6 hour 8 hour GPM GPH 6 hour 8 hour...

Page 12: ...8 59053700 Center Core 100 sq ft Filter 9 59053800 Center Core 150 200 sq ft Filter 10 R173215 Cartridge Element 100 sq ft Filter 11 R173216 Cartridge Element 150 sq ft Filter 12 R173217 Cartridge El...

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Page 16: ...tries Unless expressly noted names and brands of third parties that may be used in this document are not used to indicate an affiliation or endorsement between the owners of these names and brands and...

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