Instructions / Assembly

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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.
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 dispos
al 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 the riser pipe
and under drain assembly.
Start filter in Backwash mode for about 3 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.
DON’TS:
Move valve handle while the pump is running. It will damage the valve and possibly other
equipment as well.
Backwash excessively. Sand filters operate more efficiently during mid-cycle. Some level of
debris in the sand bed actually helps filtration and makes the filter more effective. Too much
backwashing will reduce efficiency.
Vacuum the pool in backwash mode. You can plug up the strainer at the bottom of the filter
which will result in inefficient operation. Plus you may have to remove all of the sand to get
it unclogged.
Let filtration system run dry (without water)! If your pump runs dry too long non-warranty
damage to the pump may occur. Damage to the pump caused by dry running is NOT
covered by the warranty.