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SECTION VI.

WINTERIZING THE FILTER.

1.

In areas that have freezing winter temperatures, the pool equipment must be winterized to protect it from damage.

2.

Backwash the filter. Shut off the pump and set the control valve to the winterize position.

3.

Remove the drain port cap at the bottom of the filter.

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4.

Drain all appropriate system piping.

5.

It is recommended that the pump and filter be covered with a tarpaulin or plastic sheet to inhibit deterioration from the
weather. DO NOT wrap pump motor with plastic.

SECTION VII.

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE.

A. AIR ENTERING YOUR FILTER IS DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE THE LID OR VALVE TO BLOW OFF.

1.

Correct any conditions in your filtration system that allow air to enter the system.

2.

Some common ways to identify air entering the system are:

a.

Low water level in pool or spa - skimmer is starving for water with pump running. Add water to pool or spa.

b.

Air bubbles or low water level in pump hair and lint pot are caused by: Low water level, clogged skimmer basket, split

suction cleaner hose, leak in pump hair and lint pot lid, or leak in pump suction line.

c.

Air bubbles coming out of water return lines into the pool or spa with pump running, see Steps 2.a. and 2.b. above.

d.

Air is discharged from the High Flow™ manual air relief valve on top of the filter when the valve is opened with the

pump running, see Steps 2.a. and 2.b. above.

B. THE PRESSURE GAUGE IS YOUR PRIMARY INDICATOR OF HOW THE FILTER SYSTEM IS OPERATING.

1.

 It is an important part of your filter system.

2.

Maintain your pressure gauge in good working order.

3.

Check the operation of your pressure gauge in the following manner:

a.

The pressure gauge should go to zero (0) when the system is turned off and pressure is relieved.

b.

The pressure gauge should indicate pressure when the system is operating.

c.

The pressure gauge should be readable and not damaged in any way.

d.

Replace the pressure gauge if any of the above conditions exist.

Summary of Contents for Meteor 18

Page 1: ...structions can result in severe injury death or property damage Call 800 831 7133 for additional free copies of these instructions Pentair Pool Products 1620 Hawkins Ave Sanford NC 27330 919 774 4151...

Page 2: ...Permatex 2 sealant on all threaded pipe connections except fittings with O rings Use of other pipe joint compounds can damage components of this system and cause leaks For control valves with slip por...

Page 3: ...dirt is removed by the sand and the clean water flows through the piping laterals at the bottom of the filter up through the center pipe back to the valve on top of the filter where the clean water is...

Page 4: ...when testing for external leaks of the completed filtration and plumbing system insure that the Maximum Pressure that the filtration system will be subjected to DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WORKING PRE...

Page 5: ...start the pump 7 Your filter has now started its filtering cycle You should check that water is returning to the pool and take note of the operating pressure My original starting pressure is _________...

Page 6: ...pump through valve downward through filter sand bed back through laterals and piping to valve return port and back to the pool This position is used for normal filtering and vacuuming to clean the poo...

Page 7: ...NCE A AIRENTERINGYOURFILTERISDANGEROUSANDCANCAUSETHELIDORVALVETOBLOWOFF 1 Correct any conditions in your filtration system that allow air to enter the system 2 Some common ways to identify air enterin...

Page 8: ...3 Partially closed valve or restriction Open valve or remove obstruction in return line Short filter cycles 1 Improper backwash Backwash until effluent runs clear 2 Pool chemistry not adequate to inhi...

Page 9: ...ltiportt Valve 26 in 30 in filter 3 58913000 Clamp 22 in tank w brass neck ring 4 55027700 Standpipe Assembly 22 in filter 4 55025200 Standpipe Assembly 26 in filter 4 55029800 Standpipe Assembly 30 i...

Page 10: ...P N N m Pte R f 99102000 1 0 Rev C 5 11 01 Pentair Pool Products 1620 Hawkins Ave Sanford NC 27330 919 774 4151 10951 West Los Angeles Ave Moorpark CA 93021 805 523 2400...

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