HydroTools 71225 - Adding Sand; Installing Valve

STEP FOUR - ADDING SAND
STEP FIVE - INSTALLING VALVE
NOTE:
Sand should be filled no LESS than 1/2 way up the tank and no
MORE than 3/4 up the tank. OVERFILLING WILL RESULT IN
PERMANENT DAMAGE TO YOUR FILTER SYSTEM!
• Before filling tank with sand, align nub
on bottom of tank into notched out piece
of the base, twist to the right til snug.
(Fig. 12)
• Place standpipe inside the filter,
cover standpipe with the round plastic
standpipe protector device to
prevent sand from entering
the standpipe.
(Fig. 13)
• Add filter grade sand (sold separately) to filter tank around standpipe. Your tank should use
42 Lbs. of sand. Remove plastic standpipe protector and fill tank with water until the tank is
filled right below opening of standpipe. (Save the standpipe protector for future use.)
• Lubricate O-Ring (3) in bag with various
parts.
• Lubricate with O-Ring lube to ensure proper
seal on tank. (O-Ring lube not included)
• Push O-Ring against the lip of the valve.
It MUST sit flat against the lip to protect
from leaking at the valve. (Fig. 14)
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
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