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CARTRIDGE CLEANING PROCEDURE
WHEN TO CLEAN THE FILTER:
The lter cartridge should normally be removed and cleaned when the
pressure gauge reading increases 10 PSI over the start-up pressure.
Follow all steps in the “Disassembly” section of this manual (page 5).
NOTICE: When sanitizing your pool using PHMB (polyhexamethylene
biquanide) based cleaners, use ONLY PHMB cleaners to clean the
cartridge. When using PHMB sanitizers, the lter cartridge MUST be
cleaned more thoroughly and frequently than for a pool using chlorine.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Use of any other type of
cleaners with PHMB pool sanitizers will void the lter’s warranty.
1. Remove the drain cap and ush all foreign material from the inside of
the tank before removing the lter cartridge.
2. Allow the tank to drain.
3. Lift out the cartridge and hose it down thoroughly. Spray the entire
cartridge surface. Allow cartridge to drain.
4. Inspect the cartridge. If necessary, repeat the washing operation. If
the cartridge is damaged, replace it.
5. Follow the steps in the “Assembly” (page 4) and “Initial Start-Up”
(page 5) sections of this manual.
NOTICE: When this procedure no longer adequately cleans the
cartridge, discard the cartridge and replace it with a new one.
SYSTEM INSPECTION
GENERAL:
NOTICE: DO NOT use solvents to clean the lter. Solvents may damage
plastic components in the system.
NOTICE: Open the air release valve and bleed all air from the lter each
time the pump is stopped and restarted.
WEEKLY INSPECTION:
1. Remove debris from the pool skimmer basket.
2. Stop the pump; open the air release valve to release all pressure.
3. Remove the pump trap cover and basket; remove debris.
4. Check the pump for leaks. If found, see pump owner’s manual.
5. Replace the trap basket and the cover. Tighten the cover securely
hand tight. DO NOT use a lid wrench to tighten it.
6. Start the pump. When the lter air release valve runs a solid stream
of water, close the valve.
7. When the system has returned to normal operation, check the lter
pressure. If the lter pressure is 10 PSI (69 kPa) or more higher than
the initial start-up pressure, the lter needs cleaning. See “Cartridge
Cleaning Procedure” at left.
WINTERIZING
NOTICE: Protect the lter from freezing. Allowing the lter to freeze
will damage it and will void the warranty. If possible, take the system
indoors for storage.
1. Clean the lter according to instructions (left) before winterizing.
2. Stop the pump.
3. Open the air release valve; open any system valves.
4. Remove the drain plugs from the trap, pump and lter.
5. Gravity drain system and lter as far as possible.
6. Disassemble the lter (follow instructions under “Filter Disassembly”,
page 5). Remove the lter cartridge and store it in a warm, dry area.
7. Cover the lter with plastic or tarpaulin to prevent water entrance
and freezing.
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