INSTALLATION NOTES
1.
Ensure the filter is working correctly under normal working pressure (between 15 and 20
psi).
2.
If the pump is positioned higher than the water level, it will be necessary to install a back
water control valve or check valve.
3.
If the pump is positioned lower than the water level, it will be necessary to install an
isolation valve or double union ball valve.
4.
Avoid excessive bending of adaptors and hoses which will cause reduction in water flow.
5.
Do not over tighten fittings or adaptors.
INSTRUCTIONS ON USE:
1.
Ensure the pump is turned
OFF
2.
Inspect and ensure that all connections are correct and secure.
3.
Depress top mount valve handle and rotate to
BACKWASH
position.
4.
Prime and start pump according to pump instructions.
NOTE: ALL SUCTION AND DISCHARGE VALVES MUST BE OPENED WHEN STARTING UP THE
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.
ENSURE THE PUMP STRAINER BASKET IS FULL OF WATER BEFORE STARTING THE PUMP.
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PUMP AND INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY.
5.
Once the water flow is steady from the waste line, run the pump for 2 minutes. This initial
backwash of the filter is recommended to remove any possible impurities and fine sand
particles evident in the filter media.
6.
Turn pump
OFF
and set valve to
RINSE
position. Turn pump
ON
and run until the water in
sight glass is clear – about ½ 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, and returning fresh clean water back into your pool.
NOTES:
1.
Make a note of the initial pressure gauge reading when the filter is clean (It will vary from
pool to 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 the flow to diminish. When the pressure gauge reading is 4 – 6 PSI
higher than the initial “clean” pressure you noted, it is time to backwash (clean) the filter.
2.
IMPORTANT: To prevent unnecessary strain on the piping system and valves,
ALWAYS
shut
OFF
the pump before switching filter control valve positions.
3.
To prevent damage to the pump and filter and for proper operation of the system, clean the
pump strainer and skimmer baskets regularly.
SAND FILL GUIDE:
UKPS16 – 16” Diameter Sand Filter & 0.35hp Pump requires 45kg of 16/30 filter media.
UKPS19 – 19” Diameter Sand Filter & 0.75hp Pump requires 75kg of 16/30 filter media.
UKPS24 – 24” Diameter Sand Filter & 1.0hp Pump requires 136kg of 16/30 filter media.
