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OWNER’S MANUAL
PUMP MOTOR CARE
FILTER CARTRIDGE USE & CARE
24
7
5
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
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
PUMP MAINTENANCE
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, make sure motor rest 15 minutes at least 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, insepct your pump rotor block by dirt.
