Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL

Models: EQ-SC-1200/EQ-SC-1400

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................................2

How a Sand Filter Works .................................................................................................................2

List of Components and Specifications............................................................................................3

Installation........................................................................................................................................4

Operation .........................................................................................................................................6

Winterization ....................................................................................................................................7

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................7

Warranty...........................................................................................................................................8

Summary of content (8 pages)

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SMART ™ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL Models: EQ-SC-1200/EQ-SC-1400 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................................2 How a Sand Filter Works .................................................................................................................2 List of Components and Specifications ..........................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING: Read and follow all instruction in this owner’s manual and on the labels of the equipment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury or death. ! WARNING: Suction entrapment hazard near or in suction outlets or suction outlet covers that are damaged or missing. Entrapment can cause serious injury or death.
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LIST OF COMPONENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS No.
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INSTALLATION Tools • Flat-head Screwdriver • Channel Lock Pliers or Adjustable Wrench • Allen Key (included) • Teflon Tape Figure 1 Guidelines for Positioning • Install the filter system 1.5 feet below the pool water level. • Install the filter system on a level, firm surface. • The filter system should be far enough from the pool as to not be used as a means to access the pool. • Ensure there is adequate space provided around the filter system for operation, maintenance and winterization.
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Filter Assembly and Filter Sand Loading 1) Install the Drain Valve (8) by placing one gasket on the inside of the Filter Tank (5) and one on the outside of the tank. Carefully tighten the locking nut with pliers as shown in Figure 8. 2) Place the tank on the Base Plate (9) in the location that it will be installed and connected to the pool. 3) Place the Center Pipe/Basket assembly (6,7) into the center of the tank as shown in Figure 9.
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Connecting the Filter System CAUTION: If replacing an existing system, make sure to disconnect the old system and plug the return and suction lines of the pool to prevent water loss. A Steel Wall Pools or Pools Using 1 ¼” – 1 ½” Barbed Fittings 1) Connect the suction hose from the pool to the front intake port of the Pump Motor using a hose clamp (hose and clamp not supplied). 2) Connect the return line hose to the valve port marked RETURN and secure it using a hose clamp (hose and clamp not supplied).
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Valve Positions and Functions IMPORTANT: Unplug the pump prior to changing the valve position on the filter. Setting Function Filter Water will flow through the sand to remove particles from the water. Backwash Reverses the flow through the filter to clean the sand. Rinse Used after backwashing to clear the valve of any residual debris. Recirculate Used during pool clean-up or chemical treatment to create water movement without filtering the water through the sand.
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1-YEAR L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y This product has been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with carefully specified engineering requirements. It is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, subject to qualifications, conditions and limitations described below. This warranty extends to the first consumer/purchaser for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase.