System start-up:
CAUTION: Water acts as a coolant for the seal. Do not operate your pump until it has been filled with water (primed).
For above-ground pools with system below the pool water level:
Step 1
Open the air bleed valve on top of the
filter to allow captured air to escape.
When a steady stream of water appears,
close valve. NOTE: If optional shut-off
valves are installed, be sure that both
valves are fully opened.
Step 2
Turn the motor on by plugging
the unit into a grounded electri-
cal receptacle.
DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD.
Step 3
Open air bleed valve to release any ad-
ditional trapped air. When a steady
stream of water appears, close the valve.
Step 4
The filter is equipped with a pressure
gauge to assist in determining when the
filter element should be cleaned. Note
gauge reading when filter is started up,
“CLEAN.” As the filter becomes dirty, the
needle will move to the right. When the
needle has moved 6-8 psi above the
“CLEAN” reading, the filter element
Air bleed
valve
Air bleed
valve
Place the cover on the filter body and
press firmly downward until the cover
comes to a stop against the filter body.
TIP: It is easier to replace the filter cover
if the air bleed valve is open.
Step 7
Remove the cover by inserting Ring-Lok
tab into slot and rotating Ring-Lok until
cover is separated from filter body. You
may also remove it by pulling upward on
handles while rocking cover.
Step 8
Grasp the handle and lift element out of
the filter tank, leaving the support tube in
the filter tank. If support tube comes out
with element, remove it from element and
press it back into filter tank ensuring that
it is pressed all the way in. Also, wash
Step 9
Clean the element with a high pressure
nozzle on a garden hose. Place the
nozzle inside the element and spray out-
ward pushing any trapped debris out of
the element.
Step 10
Clean the O-ring on the filter body and
relubricate with petroleum jelly. Also,
clean all surfaces that come in contact
with the O-ring to assure a good seal.
Install O-ring on filter body.
Step 6
Press down on filter yellow safety tab lock
and rotate the large Ring-Lok nut
counter-clockwise. Using both hands
continue to unscrew Ring-Lok nut and
remove. Ring-Lok nut has tabs located
around its perimeter that may be used to
help separate cover from the body.
Step 11
Place the element back into the filter tank,
making sure that it is seated securely
onto support tube.
Step 3
Unscrew the strainer Ring-Lok nut and
remove the clear strainer cover.
CAUTION:
Some remaining water may
spill out of the strainer body when the
clear strainer cover is removed.
Lift the basket out of the strainer and re-
move the debris. Reinstall the basket.
Step 4
Clean the O-ring on the clear strainer lid
and re-lubricate with petroleum jelly. Also,
clean all surfaces that come in contact
with the O-ring to assure a good seal.
Step 5
Replace the clear cover and strainer
Ring-Lok HAND-TIGHTEN ONLY. Open
the optional valves if installed.
If you do not want to clean the filter ele-
ment, skip to the end of this section.
To avoid electrical shock, unplug the pump
before performing any service or maintenance.
If filter Ring-Lok is removed or adjusted under pressure, the filter cover may
blow off, causing injury or major property damage.
Step 2
Drain filter tank by first removing the drain
cap and then opening air bleed valve. Re-
place the drain cap once filter is drained.
If you do not want to clean the strainer,
skip to Step 6.
Open air bleed
valve second
Remove drain
cap first
WARNING
!
out any debris remaining in the filter tank and replace drain cap. TIP: For optimum
cleaning, allow your element to dry. Brush off the remaining dirt and chemicals that
will not wash off with the hose. An additional element will allow you uninterrupted
enjoyment of your pool during this cleaning procedure.
Step 12
Clean the threads of Ring-Lok nut and
the threads on filter body with water or
a cloth. Place Ring-Lok nut on filter and tighten to the
“built-in stops.” Be sure yellow safety latch is engaged.
Unplug the pump cord.
Step 1
For above-ground pools with the filter system located below the pool
water level: Your system is full of water. If you remove the pump strainer
cover, water will run out freely from your pool. You must close the
shut-off valves, if installed, or make provisions to stop the flow of
water from your pool.
STOP
Cleaning the pump strainer or filter element:
If the Ring-Lok nut is not tightened so yellow safety latch is engaged, the
filter cover may blow off causing injury or property damage.
3
You are now ready to perform the system start-up.
should be removed and cleaned. See “Cleaning the pump strainer or filter ele-
ment.”
Remove strainer
cover
Clean strainer
basket
Inside surface
O-Ring
O-Ring groove
Place element into
filter tank
Place cover on
filter body
