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Make sure that the cartridge is installed inside the filter body, the lid o-ring is lubricated and the
lid is closed securely. The pressure gauge
(E)
should be screwed into the opening on the tank
lid after covering the threads with Teflon tape. (see Figures 25a & 25b).
Fill the water in the pool to the middle of your thru-wall skimmer BEFORE operating your
filter. Once water has reached mid-skimmer you may turn on the pump. You
MUST
bleed the
air out of the system using the air relief valve on top of the tank (see Figure 25a). Turn
the valve to the left, you will hear a hiss of air and once all the air is cleared some water will
spurt out. Close the valve and the filter is ready to operate.
Opening for pressure
gauge
Figure 25a —
Filter Lid
Air relief valve
Figure 25b — Installing pressure gauge
6. USING SLIDE VALVES
Figure 24 — Slide valve in
closed position
The slide valves are used to stop the flow of water to the filter for routine
maintenance. While the filter is in operation, the slide valves
MUST
remain
in the open position To open the valve, turn the red handle to the left and
pull straight up (see Figure 23a for open valve).
When you need to clean the cartridge you will have to move the slide
valves into the closed position. First, turn off your pump to avoid damage
due to excessive pressure. Next, push the red handle straight down and
turn it to the left to lock valve in place (see Figure 24).
Remember to open BOTH valves again prior to restarting pump after
cleaning.
