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• CLOSED: Closes all passages through the
Multiport Valve.
•
WINTER:
This valve position leaves the multiport
valve handle disengaged and all passages through
the valve open for draining. Once the filter is
drained, it is recommended that the valve handle
be kept in the Winter position. See winterization
instructions in section 5.6
• BACKWASH: Water passes through filter sand in
reverse and is sent to the waste port. With pump
running, periodically check water clarity in sight
glass. Once water is visibly clear, the backwash
cycle is complete.
• RINSE: Water passes through filter sand to waste.
Use after backwash cycle to clean debris from the
Multiport Valve. Rinse should run for 1-2 minutes.
5.2 Initial Start up
1. Make sure that all connections are secure and that
any glued piping connections or joints have had
sufficient time to cure.
2. Backwash filter sand.
• Set multiport valve to backwash.
3. Turn on filter pump.
• Water will discharge from waste port.
•
While pump is running, periodically check the
water clarity through the sight glass or at the
waste port.
• Once water is visibly clear the backwash cycle is
complete.
4. Turn off filter pump.
5. Set valve to rinse.
6.
Stand clear of filter and turn on the filter pump.
• Water will discharge from waste port.
7. Allow filter to run for 1-2 minutes.
8. Turn off filter pump.
9. Set multiport valve to filter.
10. Stand clear of filter.
11. Turn on filter pump and allow it to run normally.
• Water will discharge to pool from return port.
• Take the pressure reading from the pressure
gauge while the filter pump is running at its
typical filtration RPM.
• Record the PSI on the pressure gauge, this is
the initial startup pressure and and the filter is
clean. A backwash is required when the pressure
consistently reads 10 PSI greater than the initial
startup pressure.
5.3 Operating Pressure
WARNING
X
MAXIMUM OPERATING
PRESSURE OF THE
FILTER IS 35 PSI.
NEVER SUBJECT THE
FILTER TO ANY OPER-
ATING PRESSURE
EXCEEDING 35 PSI
• Do not connect the system to an unregulated
city water system or other external source of
pressurized water producing pressures greater
than 35 PSI.
• This filter operates under high pressure. When
any part of the circulating system, i.e., filter,
pump, valve(s), etc. is serviced, air can enter
the system and become pressurized when the
system is restarted.
• Pressurized air in a system can cause product
failure or also cause the dial valve to be blown
off which can result in death, serious personal
injury or property damage.
• To minimize risk of severe injury or death, the
filter and/or pump should not be subjected to
the piping pressurization test. Local codes may
require the pool piping system to be subjected
to a pressure test. These requirements are
generally not intended to apply to the pool
equipment such as filters or pumps. Polaris pool
equipment is pressure tested at the factory.
If however, this WARNING cannot be followed and
pressure testing of the piping system must include
the filter and/or pump BE SURE TO COMPLY
WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS .
• Check all clamps, bolts, lids, lock rings and
system accessories to ensure they are properly
installed and secured before testing.
• RELEASE ALL AIR in the system before testing.
• Water pressure for test must NOT EXCEED
35 PSI
• Water temperature for test must NOT EXCEED
100°F (38°C).
• Limit test to 24 hours. After test, visually check
system to be sure it is ready for operation.
NOTE:
These parameters apply only to Polaris
equipment. For non-Polaris equipment, consult the
equipment manufacturer.
The filter is designed to operate effectively based on the
performance curve listed below. At no time is the filter to
be subjected to internal pressures greater than 35 psi.