Full Product Manual

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Closed
Position 5
Picture 23
Function: Cleaning the hair and lint strainer. This position stops the flow of water
into the pump and filter.
CAUTION: Do not run pump with valve in this position.
Purge/Drain
Position 6
Picture 24
Function: Bypass the filter. This position is ideal for vacuuming pools with large
amounts of debris or after an algae treatment. In this position, water bypassed the
filter and sends all the water and contaminates out the waste line.
Winterize
Position 7
Picture 25
Function: Winterizing and storage. In this position, the valve lever is between
positions which removes pressure from internal valve components for winter
(off-season) storage.
CAUTION: Do not run pump with valve in this position.
N. Manual Vacuuming the Pool
1. For Above Ground Pools
Vacuuming is done in valve position #1, Filter, on the valve. The pool vacuum is connected by use of a pool
vacuum hose and vacuum plate directly into the skimmer. Do not turn on the pump until the pool vacuum is
connected and ready for operation.
Important: The pool vacuum hose must be fully filled with water so that the pump does not lose prime and fill the
tank with air.
P. Winterize the system in cold weather climates
 Unplug the pump from the power source.
 Close the shut off valves or block the flow of water at the pool inlet and return ports.
 Disconnect the filtration system from the pool, drain the tank and hoses.
 Place the handle on the central valve in position 7- ‘Winterize’ to relieve the tension on the spring and
internal valve components. This prevents the Diverter Gasket from becoming stuck to the gasket seat over
the winter and damaged in the spring start up procedure.
 Store the filter system in a location protected from frost and severely cold temperatures. In a garage or
insulated storage shed is recommended.
Q. Important Do’s & Don’ts
DO’S:
 Be aware and make note of the filter pressure when the sand is clean. Backwash when you see an increase
of 10 PSI on the pressure gauge.
 Backwash long enough to clean the sand bed. Let the system backwash until the water leaving the waste
line is clear. Note that backwashing can remove 50 – 300 gal of water from your pool so pay attention.
Also, be aware of local codes regarding pool water disposal as some communities have rules or codes
regarding pool water drainage.
 Protect bottom strainer while replacing or adding sand. Fill the tank with 8” – 12” (about 1/8 of tank
height) of water. Cover the water chamber to avoid getting sand inside.
 Start filter in Backwash mode for several minutes and then for about 1 minute in the rinse mode before
initial startup or after adding new sand. By doing this you can avoid blowing small particles and
impurities from the new sand into your pool. If some debris from new sand does go into your pool,
vacuum it with the system in purge mode, otherwise you may send it back to the pool.