Tank Drain
Port
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FILTER CLEANING PROCEDURE
NOTICE:
Keep track of filter operating pressure. When pressure reaches 10
pounds per square inch (PSI) (70kPa) above initial operating pressure, clean
filter element.
NOTICE:
When sanitizing your pool using PHMB (polyhexamethylene bi-
quanide based) sanitizers, use only PHMB cleaners to clean the module.
When using PHMB sanitizers, the filter module MUST be cleaned more thor-
oughly and frequently than for a pool using chlorine. Follow manufacturer’s
instructions carefully. Use of any other type of cleaners with PHMB pool sani-
tizers will void the filter’s warranty.
NOTICE:
If filter is used with a spa, soak element (see Step 2, “Special
Cleaning Instructions”) at each regular cleaning.
With hose, wash foreign material from inside of base. Try to avoid washing
debris into outlet port (see Figure 12).
NOTICE:
Be sure inside surface of base is clean.
Washing Filter Element (See Figures 13 and 14):
1. Use a garden hose with straight flow nozzle to wash down filter element
(Figure 13).
2. Work from the top down; wash down all pleats. Wash between all pleats.
3. Turn element while spraying to wash down entire outside of element.
4. Repeat wash down process for inside of filter element. Hold nozzle as
close to inside of pleats as possible (Figure 14).
NOTICE: BE SURE
all dirt and foreign materials are washed away from
INSIDE pleats of element.
SPECIAL CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS:
Risk of fire or explosion. Isolate filter from system before chemi-
cal cleaning; rinse filter and elements completely before returning to service.
If filter cannot be isolated, remove media and clean at another location. Follow
chemical manufacturer’s instructions for use. Do not mix chemicals except as
directed by manufacturer. Do not allow cleaning chemicals to mix with or to
come in contact with chlorine, bromines, other chemicals, or chemical feed
devices.
NOTICE:
Some pool disinfectants may clog filter media. To maximize media
life and filter cycle time, closely follow disinfectant manufacturer’s instruc-
tions when cleaning pool or filter.
For stubborn deposits, proceed as follows:
1. Follow Regular Cleaning Procedure (above).
2. If deposits remain, soak element at least one hour with one of the follow-
ing solutions:
A. Commercial filter cleaner (see chart: follow manufacturer’s instructions
for use), or
B. One cup automatic dishwasher detergent to five gallons of water, or
C. One cup Tri Sodium Phosphate (TSP) to five gallons of water.
3. Wash off with water to remove oils, dirt and remaining cleaner solution.
4. If filter element does not come clean with this procedure, consult your
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 14
Adapter In
Place
Elbow: Male
Pipe Thread
to Hose Barb
Filter Base
Hose
Hose Clamp
To
Waste
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FIGURE 11
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