WARNING: A GFCI is required. Follow national and local building and
safety codes.
Your ClearWater Standard Sand Filter System is shipped complete from Waterway,
with all needed components ready for assembly and installation.
System will require a 110 Volt / 20 Amp service.
DO NOT
use extension cords. Use
will void warranty on pump motor. The pool equipment should be located between
the pool skimmer and return line. The filtration system should not be installed less
than 2 ft. and no more than 5ft. from the pool. The ClearWater Standard Sand Filter
System needs to be on a completely flat level / surface (patio block, cement slab, etc.).
Assemble filter system only after above ground pool is installed. Fill pool with water.
IMPORTANT
: Do no raise water level above pool return line or skimmer throat until
installation is complete.
Open shipping carton in an upright position checking contents, as follows:
WARNING! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNING LABELS BEFORE
OPERATING FILTER!
1. Place filter with filter base on a level, secure surface. There is no need to
disassemble filter or pump assemblies. Position sand filter body securely onto filter
base. Align drain with drain clearance on base. Secure sand filter body to base
using bolt (#18) and washer (#17) as shown.
DO NOT
over tighten.
2. Open box and remove pump and trap. Open pump trap lid and remove 2" gasket.
Position gasket into end of pump trap union nut. Hand tighten union nut onto
suction side of pump (Detail 2).
DO NOT
over tighten.
3. Secure pump to pump base using pin and anchor assemblies (#21) (Detail 1).
4. Remove collar assembly from filter tank.
DO NOT
lose screws.
IMPORTANT
: To
prevent damage to internal filter lateral components, fill filter tank full with water
prior to adding sand. With sand fill guide (#10) positioned in filter tank opening,
add only recommended #20 grade silica sand (see Fill Chart). Remove sand fill
guide.
IMPORTANT
: Clean and remove all debris from filter tank flange after
adding sand.
5. Assure that o-ring (#9) is positioned onto multi-port throat.
6. Install multi-port valve with inlet and outlet ports facing pool. Top of internal
stand pipe seats directly into multi-port valve. Push multi-port valve evenly onto
tank flange.
NOTE
: Make sure tank flange is clear of any sand debris.
7. Install filter tank split-nut assembly (#6 & 7) by threading collar clockwise until
hand tight. Then use collar wrench to tighten further (Detail 3).
8. To use collar wrench (#5), place on collar assembly, use both hands to turn wrench
1/2 to 3/4 of a turn to secure multi-port valve to filter body (Detail 4).
9. Position and hand tighten pump hose assembly (#29) to top inlet port. Position
gasket (#21) and hand tighten onto pump (Detail 6).
DO NOT
over tighten.
10. Hand tighten return sweep assembly (#32) to bottom outlet port.
DO NOT
over
tighten.
11. Position o-ring (#2) onto 1 1/2" MPT x 1 1/2" hose male smooth adapter (#26).
Hand tighten onto suction side of pump trap (Detail 7).
12. Apply Teflon tape (4 wraps ideal) to pressure gauge (#3). Thread into multi-port
valve.
13. Remove 4 hose clamps (#27) and position over end of corrugated hoses (#28).
Install corrugated hose onto return sweep assembly, on multi-port valve and to
pool return fitting. Tighten hose clamps. Install the other corrugated hose between
1 1/2" MPT x 1 1/2" hose male smooth adapter (#26) and pool skimmer fitting.
Tighten hose clamps.
NOTE
: Soften hose ends with warm water to ease installation
onto fittings (if necessary).
14. Install waste adapter fitting (#1) with o-ring (#2) (Detail 5).
CLEARWATER STANDARD SAND FILTER SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. One-piece mounting base
2. One pump
3. One filter
4. Two corrugated hoses
5. One fittings bag
6. One collar wrench
7. Trap assemblies
8. Pump to filter hose
NOTE
: When pressure gauge reading is 5 PSI or higher than original starting pressure,
the filter needs to be cleaned. The ClearWater Standard Sand Filter System features
our exclusive 7-Position Multi-Port Valve, which ensures safe and simple filter
maintenance.
Pressurized vessel. Never attempt to loosen or open collar assembly (#6 & 7)
while system is running. It could cause severe injury or harm to user.
NEVER
CHANGE VALVE POSITION WITH PUMP RUNNING!
1. Turn off pump.
2. Attach backwash hose (optional) to waste port adapter.
3. Rotate multi-port valve handle to
Backwash
position. Turn pump on and run for
90 second intervals or until discharge water is clear. Turn pump off.
4. Rotate multi-port valve handle to
Rinse
position. Turn pump on for 30 seconds.
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 until all discharge water is clear while pump is turned on.
6. Rotate multi-port valve handle to
Filter
position. Turn pump on. Valve is now in
normal operating position.
1. Fill pool until water is halfway up length of skimmer throat.
2. Make sure pump trap is full of water. Slightly loosen trap lid to relieve pressure and
allow water to fill trap. Re-tighten lid.
3. Make sure multi-port valve handle is in
Filter
position.
4. Plug pump into GFCI outlet and turn pump on. Turn two-speed pumps to high.
5. Make note of start-up pressure on gauge.
6. Checks for leaks.
1. Backwash filter system completely. See Cleaning Instructions.
2. Run a filter cleaning chemical through filter system as per cleaner instructions.
3. Turn pump off. Disconnect hoses from skimmer and return fitting.
4. Remove drain plug cap from bottom of filter tank.
DO NOT
remove hex drain
assembly (#14). To remove Item self-threading drain screen (#14), remove drain
cap (#15) and use as tool to remove.
5. Unscrew drain plugs located at bottom of pump trap and front of pump housing.
Let water drain completely.
6. Disconnect filter to pump connection. Loosen union connection on discharge of
pump and remove from pump.
DO NOT
lose 2" union gasket. Lift and remove
pump and pump base from filter base. Store inside.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
SYSTEM START UP
WINTERIZATION
