Ctinc Maintenance
only routine maintenance needed is inspection/cleaning of trap basket. Debris
or that collects in basket will choke off water flow through the pump.
Follow
inons below to clean trap:
1 pump, close valves in suction and discharge, and release all pressure
from
em before proceeding.
2 ove trap cover (turn counterclockwise).
3. ove strainer basket and clean. Be sure all holes in basket are clear, flush basket
water and replace in trap with large opening at pipe connection port (between ribs
ided). If basket is replaced backwards cover will not fit on trap body.
4.n and inspect lid O-Ring; reinstail on trap.
5.n O-Ring groove on trap body and replace cover. To help keep cover from
ing, tighten hand tight only.
6.e pump (see priming instructions).
2ind filter Installation
1. ig the sand media. Filter sand media is loaded through the top opening of the
filter.ion flange clamp and remove filter control valve (if previously installed).
intomal pipe with plastic cap to prevent sand from entering it.
ecommend filling tank approximately half full of water to provide a cushion effect
the filter sand is poured in. This helps protect the under-drain laterals from exce-
shock. fully pour in correct amount and grade of filter sand. (Be sure center pipe
remains hred in oponing.) Sand surface should beleveled and up to about the middle
of the lank. Remove plastic cap from internal pipe. mbla the cover and test.
2.Install / start-up of filter
a. Be sure correct amount of filter sand is in tank and that all connections have been
made and secured.
b. Push down control valve handle and rotate to BACKWASH position. (To prevent
damage
to control valve seal, always push down handle before turning.)
c. Start pump according to pump instructions (be sure all suction and return lines
are open), allowing the filter tank to fill with water . The pump should work no less
the one minute at the first start. and it is recommend to do the backwash at the first
start after load the sand to remove any in-purities or fine sand particles in the sand
media.
d. Stop the pump and set valve to RINSE position. Start pump and operate until
water in sight glass is clear, about 112 to 1 minute,
Stop the pump and set valve to FILTER position and then restart pump. The filter is
now operating in the normal filter mode, filtering dirt particles from the pool water.
Adjust pool suction and return valves to achieve desired flow. Check system and
filter for water leaks and tighten connections,bolts, nuts, as required.
e. Adjust pool suction and return valves to achieve desired flow. Check system and
filter for water leaks and tighten connections,bolts, nuts, as required.
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