Use and Care Manual
LOW FLOW:
1. Element is plugged — see “Special Cleaning Instructions”.
2. Pipe blocked downstream from filter — remove obstruction.
3. Piping too small — replace with larger pipe (consult dealer for recommendation).
4. Pump hair and lint trap is plugged — empty and clean.
5. Pump impeller and diffuser worn — replace with new parts. Consult pump owner’s manual for information.
6. Pump too small for system — replace with larger pump.
POOL WATER NOT CLEAR:
1. Chlorine dosage too low — maintain adequate chlorine residual (consult pool professional for recommendation).
2. Element cloth torn or punctured — replace element.
3. Filter too small, flow too low, or daily operating time too short, giving inadequate turnover rate — consult dealer
to verify that equipment is properly sized for your pool.
4. Pump too large — overpumping — reduce flow rate.
5. Filter installed backward — replumb.
LONG RECOVERY TIME AFTER HEAVY USAGE:
1. Residual Chlorine level is too low — add chlorine.
2. Filter too small — replace with larger unit.
3. Pump too large — reduce flow rate.
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FILTER BY-PASSES DIRT:
1. Element cloth torn or punctured — replace element.
2. Filter element is not seated properly in filter base — follow instructions under “Filter Disassembly - Reassembly”
and reposition properly.
3. Filter is plumbed backwards and element cloth is ruptured — replumb properly and replace element.
4. Colloidal fines (very small suspended dirt particles) are present and passing through element covering — use
Crystal Clear or if fines have already settled, vacuum to waste.
D
D
DD
A
A
AA
N
N
NN
G
G
GG
E
E
EE
R
R
RR
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To avoid severe injury or major property damage, follow instructions under “Disassembly” and “Assembly”
(Pages 7 and 8) EXACTLY.