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UK POOL STORE FILTER PUMP PACK 

INSTRUCTIONS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available in the following Sizes: 

UKPS16 – 16” Diameter Sand Filter & 0.35 Horse Power Pump –  6,000 Litres/Hour 

UKPS19 – 19” Diameter Sand Filter & 0.75 Horse Power Pump –  9,000 Litres/Hour 

UKPS24 – 24” Diameter Sand Filter & 1.0 Horse Power Pump –  11,400 Litres/Hour 

 

 

SAND FILTER SYSTEM 

SAFETY INFORMATION 

 

1.

 

 The sand filters are designed to work with water at temperatures above 0

°

C and below 

45

°

C.  The filter should never be operated outside of these temperatures or damage may 

occur. 

2.

 

The installation should be carried out in accordance with the safety instructions for 

swimming pools and the specific instructions for each facility. 

3.

 

The user must ensure sure that the installation is carried out by qualified authorised 

personnel and that all instructions are carefully read and followed.  Incorrectly installed 

equipment may fail, causing severe injury or property damage. 

Summary of Contents for UKPS16

Page 1: ...are designed to work with water at temperatures above 0 C and below 45 C The filter should never be operated outside of these temperatures or damage may occur 2 The installation should be carried out in accordance with the safety instructions for swimming pools and the specific instructions for each facility 3 The user must ensure sure that the installation is carried out by qualified authorised p...

Page 2: ...t Valve and back through the swimming pool piping system Preparation before installation 1 Position the filter as close to the Swimming Pool Spa as possible 2 The filter should be placed on a level concrete slab very firm ground or the equivalent Ensure that the ground will not subside preventing any strain on the attached plumbing 3 Position the filter so that it does not compromise the piping co...

Page 3: ...into the filter 6 Carefully pour the sand into the filter vessel Ensure that no sand enters the stem pipe and that no damage occurs to the laterals Continue filling the filter until the correct charge has been installed see chart for sand fill charges 7 Remove the Top Hat and wash any debris off the filter top mount put the O Ring on the top mount multiport valve and with a twisting pushing action...

Page 4: ... 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 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 NO...

Page 5: ...E Rinse RINSE After backwashing and with pump OFF set valve to RINSE Start pump and operate for about 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 WASTE To bypass the sand filter for draining or lowering water level and for vacuuming ...

Page 6: ...ufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person 10 The pump must be supplied through a residual current device RCD having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA 11 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 12 The pump must be protected from running dry LOCATION The pump must be located as close as is practical to the pool The pum...

Page 7: ...mp to re prime If this fails then simply repeat the priming procedure WARNING Mechanical seals will be rapidly damaged and may need replacing if the pump is run dry this is not a warranty condition ENSURE that there is always adequate water in the pump basket before you start up If you are unable to prime the pump please see the trouble shooting guide ENSURE that all suction and discharge valves a...

Page 8: ...tem clean lines skimmer and pump basket check pump impeller for blockage Motor will not run No power to motor Check that all electrical switches are on Ensure the circuit breakers are properly set Check if timer is properly set Check motor wiring at the terminals Pump jammed With power switched off turn pump shaft should spin freely Low Flow Dirty Filter Backwash or clean cartridge Dirty skimmer a...

Page 9: ... at motors should be no more than 6 above or below nameplate voltage Have electrician check voltage ensure pump is not running on an extension cord Report low supply to authorities Overload due to binding Contact Supplier in pump or wrong size impeller WARNING If the pump is within the stated warranty period and you experience faults always contact your supplier Failure to do this may void warrant...

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