Installation Guide

6
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.
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).
3) Remove any plugs from the return and suction lines, allow the system to fill
with water and check for leaks. Tighten clamps to close off any leaks.
Soft Sided Pools or Pools Using 2 ¼” Threaded Fittings
1) Replace the front Barbed Connection (16) with the Short Threaded Fitting
(A) as shown in Figure 14.
2) Install the Long Treaded Fitting (B) on the RETURN port of the valve as
shown in Figure 15.
3) Secure the connection from the suction hose from the pool to the Short
Threaded Fitting (A).
4) Secure the connection from the return hose of the pool to the Long
Threaded Fitting (B).
5) Remove any plugs from the return and suction lines, allow the system to fill
with water and check for leaks. Tighten connections to close off any leaks.
Figure 14
A
Figure 15
OPERATION
Initial Start Up
1) Ensure proper amount of filter sand is placed in the tank.
2) Check that all connections are made and are secure.
3) Turn the valve to the Backwash position.
IMPORTANT: All suction and return lines must be open prior to turning the system ON as failure
to do so can cause a dangerous increase in pressure.
4) Turn the filter ON by plugging in the Pump Motor and let the system run for
1 minute to clear any impurities.
5) After 1 minute, unplug the pump and turn the valve to Rinse. Plug the pump
in and run for 30 seconds.
6) Unplug the pump, turn the valve to Filter and restart the pump.
7) Tighten any connections that may be leaking and adjust the return fitting in
the pool for desired flow.
IMPORTANT: Note the initial pressure gauge reading. Once the pressure gauge reads 5 PSI
greater than the initial reading, it is time to backwash the filter.
NOTE: Initial clean up or start up for the season may result in frequent backwashing due to
heavy debris loads.
NOTE: After initial starts up procedures are followed, normal use of the filter system can resume,
running the system on the Filter position and Backwashing as necessary.
Backwashing
1) Unplug the Pump Motor.
2) Turn the Valve to the Backwash position.
3) Plug the Pump Motor in and let the filter run until the water runs clear,
approximately 1-2 minutes depending on debris load.
4) Unplug the Pump Motor and turn the Valve to the Rinse position.
5) Plug the Pump Motor in and run for approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute.
6) Unplug the Pump Motor, turn the Valve to Filter and return to regular use of the system.
B