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OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT!
This Skimmer Filter Pump is protected by a thermal switch, a safety device that stops the pump from running when it's overheated, to
prevent pump damage and prolong service life. If your pump turns off automatically, it’s likely the pool water temperature is too high or the water flow
through the pump is insufficient for cooling the pump down. Check and correct the water flow, let the motor rest for at least 15 minutes and then
restart the pump by pressing the RESET button of the GFCI Plug, or run the pump at night when the temperature is lower. If pump turns off
automatically again, inspect if the rotor is blocked by dirt.
PUMP MAINTENANCE
PUMP MOTOR CARE
1. To clean the Filter Cartridge
7
:
a. Turn off and unplug the Pump. Slide open the Top Cover
5
, and take out the Strainer
Basket
g
and Filter Cartridge.
b. Pressure wash the Cartridge thoroughly (including
between the pleats) with a garden hose to remove
larger debris. Then allow the Cartridge to dry, and
carefully brush away smaller and fine particles of dirt.
Do NOT scrub the pleats, or the Cartridge will wear out
faster than it should.
c. To ensure pool water stays clean, please clean the
filter cartridge every day and change when required.
d. Reassemble the parts in reverse order. Then you can restart the Pump.
2. You may need to clean or replace the Filter Cartridge when it’s dirty, or before the correct
chlorine and pH levels are attained. Therefore, it’s recommended to keep at least one spare
cartridge on hand at all times. A clean, well-maintained cartridge assures that your pump will
always be ready to operate at peak efficiency.
3. Suntan oils, body oils and algae can quickly build up and clog the pleats of the Cartridge,
reducing the filtration efficiency. Therefore, it is imperative to remove such films of oils
and/or algae.
To remove oils:
mix 1 pound of tri-sodium phosphate (TSP, or any other strong detergent)
and 5 gallons of water, and soak the Cartridge for 12 hours.
To remove oils AND algae:
same as above, and add ½ pint of pool chlorine or 1 pint of
liquid household bleach to the solution ONE HOUR BEFORE removing the Cartridge from
the solution.
Thoroughly rinse the Cartridge before reusing it.
4. Excessive calcium and/or mineral deposits may also build up in the Cartridge, and it
requires to be handled differently. Contact and consult your local pool supplies store for
solutions/treatment, and maintain an adequate pH level of pool water (see
POOL WATER
CARE, p. 12
).
5. Dispose of any used filter media in accordance with applicable regulations/legislation.
6. Always use genuine Polygroup
®
Summer Waves
®
Filter Cartridges; they are available at
where you purchased your pool or from
polygroupstore.com
FILTER CARTRIDGE USE & CARE
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7
5
1. Check the pump output daily. If water flow reduces, see Symptom 2 of
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (p. 17).
2. Check the Pump, Hoses and Fittings for leaks. If a leak is found, see Symptom 4 of
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.
3. It’s essential to replace any damaged parts as soon as possible. Use only spare parts from approved, reliable dealers, or from
polygroupstore.com
4. Inspect the filter and all filter media regularly to ensure that there’s no build-up of detritus that prevents good filtration. See
FILTER CARTRIDGE
USE & CARE
below
.
5. Run the Pump for the recommended number of hours daily. If you are unsure of the time frame, please see
Pump Operation Hours
at
support.polygroupstore.com
