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Pump and DE Element Filter System Installation and User’s Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation

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User’s Guide

Pump and DE Element Filter

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Summary of Contents for Pump and DE Element Filter System

Page 1: ...d DE Element Filter System Installation and User s Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation and User s Guide Pump and DE Element Filter...

Page 2: ...or other countries Bacquacil and Baqua are registered trademarks of Arch Chemicals Inc Unless noted names and brands of others that may be used in this document are not used to indicate an affiliatio...

Page 3: ...rmia include 1 Unawareness of impending danger 2 Failure to perceive heat 3 Failure to recognize the need to leave the spa 4 Physical inability to exit the spa 5 Fetal damage in pregnant women 6 Uncon...

Page 4: ...a pumping system rated for the corresponding flow FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN HAIR OR BODY ENTRAPMENT WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH If in doubt about the rating of your system co...

Page 5: ...when the drain cover is missing broken or the cover flow rating is not high enough for the pump or pumps Evisceration Disembowelment When a person sits on an open pool particularly a child wading pool...

Page 6: ...Residential and Commercial Swimming Pool Spa Hot Tub and Wading Pool Suction Systems and or ASTM F2387 Standard Specification for Manufactured Safety Vacuum Release Systems SVRS for Swimming Pools Sp...

Page 7: ...hrough the impeller into the stationary diffuser out the pump discharge port through the connecting hose and into the filter inlet port at the bottom of the filter The water is distributed evenly acro...

Page 8: ...instructions exactly 3 Once service on the circulating system is complete follow system restart instructions exactly 4 Maintain circulation system properly Replace worn or damaged parts immediately e...

Page 9: ...r s Guide 3 D Place the filter tank foot on the filter end of the system base E Position the filter tank foot so that the filter tank inlet faces the pump end of the system base See Figure 2 Figure 2...

Page 10: ...G Remove the filter from the base H Hand seat the 20 brass inserts larger inserts into the identified holes in the systems base See Figure 4 I Using a flat head screw driver drive the 20 brass insert...

Page 11: ...rew and flat washer through one of the screw holes in the tank foot Tighten the screw into the brass insert in the systems base Repeat with the other hole located 180 opposite the first one See Figure...

Page 12: ...2 push in fasteners through the slots in the foot of the motor into the two 2 holes in the system base near the release latch Figure 8 Release latch Pump foot N Slide the pump foot between the claw fa...

Page 13: ...relief valve to safely direct purged air or water Water discharged from an improperly position filter or valve can create an electrical hazard as well as damage property 7 Install the pressure gauge...

Page 14: ...injury as well as damage property 11 Connect the flex hose from the outlet side of the filter to the return fitting on the pool wall using a hose clamp Connect the flex hose from the inlet side of the...

Page 15: ...nts can cause filter pump or valve attachments to separate and could cause serious bodily injury or property damage The system s centrifugal pump operates with electrical voltage and can generate both...

Page 16: ...ious or fatal electrical shock hazard DO NOT ground to a gas supply pipe line 17 The pump suction line should not be smaller than the pipe on the inlet of the pump 18 Electrical connection of the pump...

Page 17: ...R AND LINT POT WITH WATER WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PUMP AND PUMP SEAL 3 OPEN THE HIGH FLOW MANUAL AIR RELIEF VALVE UNTIL IT SNAPS INTO THE FULL OPEN POSITION THIS ONLY REQUIRES A TURN COUNTERCLOCK...

Page 18: ...rculating system e g lock ring pump filter valves etc a Turn the pump off and shut off any automatic controls to ensure that the system is not inadvertently started during servicing b Open the air rel...

Page 19: ...E CIRCULATING SYSTEM e g LOCK RING PUMP FILTER VALVES ETC IS SERVICED AIR CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM AND BECOME PRESSURIZED PRESSURIZED AIR CAN CAUSE THE LID TO SEPARATE WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY DE...

Page 20: ...o relieve pressure and clean the air relief valve see Cleaning the High Flow Manual Air Relief Valve on page 16 If the problem persists call Technical Support 1 800 831 7133 for assistance The followi...

Page 21: ...row on the handle frame with inlet port of filter NOTE Special care must be taken when cleaning the filter element used in a swimming pool or spa using Baquacil Filter Cleaner as a sanitizer Because o...

Page 22: ...USE THEY HAVE A DETERIORATING EFFECT ON RUBBER 12 Replace drain cap and reinstall air relief valve drain hose if used 1 To replace the element follow Cleaning The Filter instructions on page 15 1 Turn...

Page 23: ...he filter tank s air passage is open by inserting a 5 16 drill bit through the valve body Verify that the O rings are in good condition properly positioned and lubricated with a silicone base lubrican...

Page 24: ...ter Leave the drain port cap off and store it during the time the system is shut down 4 Drain all appropriate system piping 5 It is recommended that the pump and filter be covered with a tarpaulin or...

Page 25: ...normal In most cases pool owners are dismayed by the undesirable color and appearance of water in a newly filled pool Plaster dust can be responsible for short filter cycles requiring frequent cleanin...

Page 26: ...o l c y l l a i t r a P 2 d e v o m e r s i s i r b e d l l a l i t n u n a e l C e n i l n r u t e r n i n o i t c u r t s b o e v o m e r r o e v l a v n e p O s e l c y c r e t l i f t r o h S g n...

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Page 28: ...Pump and DE Element Filter System Installation and User s Guide P N 196043 Rev B...

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