Instructions / Assembly

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K. Filter-Pump Assembly (Figures 1-3)
1. Filter pump & Base Plate assembly
a. Secure water pump to the base plate with the provided pump mounting hardware. Orient as
shown. (Figure1)
b. Place the base plate and pump in the location where the Pump Filter System will be located
for normal operation and within reach of the pool filter and return hoses but with a sufficient
safety margin from the edge of the pool. Attach the filter tank to the base plate as shown. The
feet on the bottom of the filter tank fit within the holes provided on the base plate (Figure 3).
c. Filling sand chamber with sand (Figure 4-7)
Position the filter pump assembly to the location you have dedicated for its operation.
NOTE: Do this before you fill the chamber with sand as the unit will become heavy and
difficult to move around.
Check to ensure that the bottom strainer is correctly positioned.
Check to ensure that the tank separator plate is seated properly.
Check to ensure the upper distributor is located under the tank cover.
Fill the sand chamber half full with water.
Pour #20 Pool Filter Grade silica sand into the SAND FILTER CHAMBER being careful not
to allow any sand to enter the FILTERED WATER CHAMBER.
NOTE: Installation of sand other than #20 Pool Filter Sand will NOT function properly,
and may void your warranty.
d. Secure the lid/valve to the filter tank (Figure 8)
Ensure the main tank seal around the top of the filter tank is in good condition and securely
seated in the groove. Be sure groove is free of sand.
Carefully place the tank cover onto the filter tank. The tank cover should be oriented so that
the notch on the cover is aligned with the matching tab on the filter tank-this ensures proper
alignment.
Secure tank cover and filter tank with the tank cover lock ring assembly and tighten with the
knob and bolt.
2. Pump hose connections (Figure 9-18)
a. Attach the 1¼”-1½” hose connector & collar onto the intake port of the filter pump. Ensure that
O-ring is installed between the port and the connector.
b. Skimmers: Connect hose from pool skimmer to the intake fitting on the filter pump. Secure
with a hose clamp.
c. Pressure line: Connect the flexible 1½” hose from the upper discharge point on the top of the
filter pump to the connector with designation “PUMP” on the 7-way valve.
d. Return line: Connect flexible hose from the 7-way valve port with the designation “RETURN”
to the connection for the pool location. Secure all connections with hose clamps.
If using flexible hose: Lightly lubricate the pool return port on the tank cover with
petroleum jelly.
NOTE: Be careful not to secure return hose to the waste/backwash port.
Secure with a hose clamp.
e. Backwash: Connect to “WASTE” using backwash hoses and clamps. Backwash hose and
clamps are available from your local swimming pool retail professional.
f. Connecting the filter system
This Pool filter system is designed to connect to pools with standard 1½” diameter hose
connectors. If your pool has a hose connector size and/or type different than described here,
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