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WATER TREATMENT

SINCE  1971

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

91 Carlisle Street      
ETHELTON  SA  5015      

Phone: (08) 8242 4880     

     

NEW SOUTH WALES

24 Tepko Road
TERREY HILLS  NSW 2084

Phone: (02) 9450 0244

OTHER QUALITY WATERMAID® PRODUCTS INCLUDE:

Salt Water Chlorinators

Water Treatment Units

Pool & Spa Pumps

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Internet: www.watermaid.com

SAND FILTERS

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 

Models: Rapid Kleen 26", Rapid Kleen 26" DUO & Rapid Kleen 32"

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Summary of Contents for Rapid Kleen 26"

Page 1: ...LLS NSW 2084 Phone 02 9450 0244 OTHER QUALITY WATERMAID PRODUCTS INCLUDE Salt Water Chlorinators Water Treatment Units Pool Spa Pumps Copyright Watermaid Pty Ltd Email info watermaid com Internet www watermaid com SAND FILTERS INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models Rapid Kleen 26 Rapid Kleen 26 DUO Rapid Kleen 32 www watermaid com ...

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Page 3: ...r WATERMAID Sand Filter Installation Operation Instructions Location Assembly Pipe Connections Filter Start Up Filter Operation Normal Filter Cycle Backwashing the Filter Troubleshooting Specifications Parts List Exploded Diagram Terms and Conditions WATERMAID 10 Year Tank Guarantee 1 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 9 Copyright Watermaid Pty Ltd WATERMAID Sand Filters ...

Page 4: ... negligence misuse incorrect installation or through unauthorised persons attempting repairs are not covered under this guarantee 4 Without limiting the original purchaser s entitlements under the Trade Practises Act and Goods and Consumer Protection Legislation of the various states Watermaid Pty Ltd shall not be liable for any loss of profits or any consequential indirect or special loss damage ...

Page 5: ...ments is being treated by a quality filtration system which can be relied upon to perform efficiently over the period of its long life The WATERMAID sand filter is backed by a 10 year Tank Guarantee see Terms Conditions page Please Note It should not be used for any other purpose WATERMAID Sand Filters 1 Copyright Watermaid Pty Ltd WATERMAID Sand Filters 8 Copyright Watermaid Pty Ltd EXPLODED DIAG...

Page 6: ...ater into the filter casing approximately one third to one half full to allow the sand to settle around the laterals without damaging them 6 Pour the correct amount see specification label of 16 30 grade filtration sand into the tank evenly distributing it around the central pipe Level out the top of the sand bed 7 Check that the down tube is central and all sand is removed from the top tank surfa...

Page 7: ...IPE CONNECTIONS Use Teflon tape on all male threads at least two layers Tighten the fitting by hand first and then not more than an additional 1 to 1 turns with a wrench Piping should be independently supported and not impose heavy loads on the filter or pump Use 40 or 50mm 1 or 2 pipe from the pump to the skimmer box return pipe from the multiport valve to the pool and from the multiport valve to...

Page 8: ...rge quantities of sand returning to the pool during the filter cycle indicates that one of the lower laterals are damaged Correcting this condition requires removal of sand from the filter so that the damaged lateral s may be replaced In the event of installation or operation difficulties with your product contact the supplier from whom the equipment was purchased FILTER START UP Before starting u...

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