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HOW TO USE:
Prior to setting up the filter system, ensure that the pump is off, as failure to do so will cause
spider valve to malfunction and damage top mount valve. Pump must be off anytime valve
handle is depressed and moved to any of the various functions.
1
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Inspect all that connections have been made correctly and are secure.
2
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Depress top mount valve handle and rotate to BACKWASH position.
3
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Prime and start pump according to pump instructions.
NOTE: ALL SUCTION AND DISCHARGE VALVES MUST BE OPEN WHEN STARTING THE SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY. MAKE SURE THE FILTER VESSEL IS
FILLED WITH WATER BEFORE STARTING UP THE PUMP OR IT WILL CAUSE THE DAMAGE TO PUMP.
4
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Once water flow is steady out the waste line, run the pump for at least 2 minutes. The initial
back-washing of the filter is recommended to remove any impurities or fine sand particles in the
sand media.
5
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Turn pump off and set valve to RINSE position. Start pump and operate until water in sight glass is
clear. . . about 1/2 to 1 minute. Turn pump off, set valve to FILTER position and restart pump. Your
filter is now operating in the normal filter mode, filtering particles from the pool water.
NOTES:
1
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Note the initial pressure gauge reading when the filter is clean. (It will vary from pool depending
upon the pump and general piping system). As the filter removes dirt and impurities from the pool
water, the accumulation in the filter will cause the pressure to rise and flow to diminish. When the
pressure gauge reading is 8-10 PSI (0.55-0.69 BAR) higher than the initial “clean” pressure you noted,
it is time to backwash (clean) the filter.
2
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IMPORTANT: To prevent unnecessary strain on piping system and valves, always shut off pump
before switching filter control valve position.
3
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To prevent damage to the pump and filter and for proper operation of the system, clean pump
strainer and skimmer baskets regularly.
FILTER CONTROL VALVE FUNCTIONS:
Filter- Set valve to FILTER for normal filtering. Also use for regular vacuuming.
Backwash- For cleaning filter. When filter pressure gauge rises 8-10 PSI (0.55-0.69 BAR) above start-up
(clean pressure):
Stop the pump, set valve to BACKWASH. Start pump and backwash until water in sight glass is clear.
Approximately 2 minutes or less; depending on dirt accumulation. Proceed to RINSE.
Rinse – After backwashing, with pump off, set valve to RINSE. Start pump and operate for about 1/2 to 1
minute. This ensures that all dirty water from backwashing is rinsed out of the filter to waste, preventing
possible return to the pool. Stop pump, set valve to FILTER and start pump for normal filtering.
Waste-To bypass filter for draining or lowering water level and for vacuuming heavy debris directly to
waste.
Re circulate-Water is re-circulated through the pool system; bypassing the filter.
Closed- Shuts off flow from pump to filter.
MODEL NO: FLOW RATE
MAX
FILTER AREA
MEDIA REQUIRED
PRESSURE TYPE
AMOUNT
GPM M3/H PSI BAR ft2
m2
Filter Sand*
LBS
KG
71610, 72228 40
9
50
3.5
1.25
0.12
0.018-0.022 in.
100
45
71915, 72229 49
11
50
3.5
2.0
0.19
0.45-0.56 mm
175
79
72220, 72268 52
11.8
50
3.5
2.64
0.24
0.018-0.022 in. 250 113
72420, 72230 62
14
50
3.5
3.14
0.29
0.018-0.022 in. 300 136
SPECIFICATIONS:
