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6.
Connect the tank to pump with hose, hose clamps and hose adaptors.
Installation notes
1.
Make sure the filter works under the working pressure.
2.
If the pump is installed above the water level, use a check valve.
3.
If the pump is installed below the water level, use a isolation valve.
4.
Reduce the amount of adaptors and hose curves as less as possbile.
5.
Ensure solvents are not excessively applied to the fittings as this could run into O-ring and create sealing problems.
6.
Do not over tighten fittings or adapters.
Initial start-up
1.
Check all the connections have been made correct and are secure
2.
Press top mount valve handle and rotate to „Backwash” position.
3.
Prime and start pump according to pump instructions.
NOTE:
All suction and pressure valves must be opened when starting the system. Otherwise installation damage is
possible. Make sure that the filter is filled with water before starting the pump. Otherwise, the pump will be damaged.
4.
Once water flow is steady out the waste line, run the pump for at least 2 minutes. The initial back-washing of the
filter is recommended to remove any impurities in the sand media.
5.
Turn pump off and set valve to RINSE position. Start pump and operate until water in sight glass is clear- about 0,5
to 1 minute. Turn pump off, set valve to FILTER position and restart pump. Your filter is now operating in the normal
filter mode, filtering particles from the pool water.
Notes
1.
Note the initial pressure gauge reading when the filter is clean. (it will vary from pool depending upon the pump and
general piping system). As the filter removes dirt and impurities from the pool water, the accumulation in the filter will
cause the pressure to rise and flow to diminish. When the pressure gauge reading is 8-10 PSI (0.55-0.69 BAR) higher
than the initial “clean” pressure you noted, it is the time to backwash (clean) the filter.
2. IMPORTANT:
To avoid unnecessary burdens on the system of pipes and valves, always turn off the pump before
changing valve position.
3.
To prevent damage to the pump and filter and for proper operation of the system, clean pump strainer and skimmer
baskets regularly.
Valve functions
Filter –
Set valve to FILTER for normal filtering. Also use for regular vacuuming.
Backwash –
For cleaning filter. When filter pressure gauge rises 8-10 PSI (0.55-0.69 BAR) above start-up (clean
pressure). Stop the pump, set valve to BACKWASH. Start pump and backwash until water in sight glass is clear.
Approximately 2 minutes or less depending on dirt accumulation. Proceed to RINSE.
Rinse –
After backwashing, with pump off, set valve to RINSE. Start pump and operate for about 0,5 to 1 minute. This
ensures that all dirty water from backwashing is rinsed out of the filter to waste, preventing possible return to the pool.
Stop pump, set valve to FILTER and start pump for normal filtering.
Winter –
The valve is open so that it will not load on the O-Rings. Position for winter storing to be regulated during the
winter time.
