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Information
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Risk of
electrical
shock or electrocution.
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and air relief valve to
safely direct drainage and purged
air or water away from the pump
and other electrical components.
Water discharged from an
improperly positioned assembly can
create an electrical hazard that can
cause serious injury, death, and/or
property damage.
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meets local codes and National
Electrical Code (NEC) standards. All
wiring, grounding, and bonding
of associated equipment must be
performed by a qualified electrician.
Installations must be in accordance
with local and national codes.
Risk of falling
and drowning.
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meters) from pool (or spa) so that
children cannot climb over it into
pool.
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equipment.
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unattended. Secure area where filter
is installed.
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equipment, especially when
servicing.
This filter is
designed to remove
debris and particulates from pool and
spa water. Proper water chemistry MUST
be maintained to keep water clean and
avoid spreading diseases. Consult a local
pool professional for more information.
This filter is not
designed for
backwashing. If unit is plumbed
backwards or backwashed, it will
damage the filter cartridge and will
void the warranty.
Attention Installer:
This manual contains important
information about the installation,
operation and safe use of this filter. This
information should be furnished to the
end user of this equipment.
Attention User:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Pool / Spa Chemistry
Maintaining water chemistry
at the correct levels is critical
for health of pool / spa users
and will help prolong the
life of pool / spa equipment.
This chart contains the
recommended levels for a
typical pool / spa. If you have
questions about maintaining
your pool / spa and its
chemistry, consult your local
APSP / NSPI pool professional
or call 877-278-2797 to talk
to a representative.
INDUSTRY
STANDARD
POOL / SPA
MINIMUM
IDEAL WATER
CHEMISTRY
MAXIMUM
Free Chlorine,
ppm
Pool
1.0
2.0 - 4.0
5.0
Spa
2.0
3.0 - 5.0
10.0
Total Bromine,
ppm
Pool / Spa
2.0
4.0 - 6.0
10.0
pH
Pool / Spa
7.2
7.4 - 7.6
7.8
Total Alkalinity,
ppm
Pool / Spa
60
80 - 100*
100 - 120**
180
Calcium
Hardness, ppm
as CaCO
3
Pool
150
200 - 400
1000
Spa
100
150 - 250
800
Cyanuric Acid,
ppm
Pool / Spa
0
30 - 50
***
* For Calcium Hypochlorite, Lithium Hypochlorite, or Sodium Hypochlorite
** For Sodium Dichlor, Trichlor, Chlorite gas, BCDMH (Bromine Tablets).
*** Dictated by state or local codes. Typically 100 ppm.
NOTE:
PPM = parts per million
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