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Pentair Swimming Pool Filter - User Manual

Pentair Swimming Pool Filter
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Pentair Pool Products
1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 774-4151
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 523-2400
Rev. A 1 P/N 152926
Pentair Pool Products
1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 774-4151
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 523-2400
P/N 99223000 12 Rev. E 2-22-02
Sand Dollar Filter Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
SECTION I. How Your Filter Works ..................................................................................3
SECTION II. Installation ..................................................................................................4, 5
SECTION III. Initial Start Up ............................................................................................5, 6
SECTION IV. Cleaning Frequency ........................................................................................6
SECTION V. Filter and Control Valve Functions ................................................................6
SECTION VI. Filter Backwash Procedures........................................................................6, 7
SECTION VII. Winterizing the Filter......................................................................................7
SECTION VIII. Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................8
SECTION IX. Technical Data ..........................................................................................9, 10
WARNING
Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions accompanying this filter. Failure
to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.
Call (800) 831-7133 for additional free copies of these instructions.
Important Notice
Attention Installer.
This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this
product. This information should be given to the owner/operator of this equipment.
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Pentair Swimming Pool Filter Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPentair
ModelSwimming Pool Filter
CategorySwimming Pool Filter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Product Installation Safety Warning

Safety warning for installers regarding potential severe injury, death, or property damage if instructions are not followed.

Installers Manual Handover

Note informing installers to provide this manual containing installation and operation info to the owner/operator.

How Your Filter Works

Filter Operation Explained

Explains how the sand filter removes dirt from pool water and the general flow process.

High Pressure Safety Warning

Warns about severe injury, death, or property damage from pressurized air release due to improper servicing.

Water Clarity and Diving Safety

Explains how poor water clarity can obscure objects, leading to severe injury or death during swimming/diving.

Filter Installation Procedures

Installation Site and Preparation

Guidance on providing space, lighting, and locating the system close to the pool.

Component Inspection and Sand Loading

Instructions for inspecting parts, checking laterals, and filling the tank with sand.

Valve and Clamp Assembly

Steps for installing the filter valve and securing it with the clamp assembly.

Initial Filter Start-Up

Pre-Start Checks and Valve Positions

Ensuring correct sand, connections, and setting the valve to Backwash for initial cleaning.

Pump Operation and Rinsing

Running the pump to backwash and rinse the filter media before normal operation.

Transition to Filtering Mode

Setting the valve to Filter position and starting the pump for normal operation.

Filter Maintenance and Operation

Cleaning Frequency Guidelines

Explains cleaning frequency varies and when to backwash based on pressure.

Control Valve Function Descriptions

Details the functions of the FILTER, BACKWASH, RINSE, WASTE, CLOSED, and RECIRCULATE positions.

Filter Backwash Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for performing a backwash cycle on the filter.

Winterizing the Filter System

Winterization Preparation

Instructions for backwashing and setting the valve to the winterize position.

Drainage and Protection

Steps for draining the filter and piping, and protecting equipment from weather.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Resolving Pool Water Quality Problems

Addresses issues like insufficient cleanliness, higher filter pressure, and short filter cycles.

Addressing Diminished Water Flow

Troubleshoots low return flow to the pool with low filter pressure.

Correcting Sand Return to Pool

Provides remedies for sand returning to the pool, typically due to broken laterals or high backwash rate.

Technical Data and Parts

Replacement Parts List for Valve

Lists part numbers and descriptions for the 6-way control valve components.

Filter Model Specifications

Table detailing filter area, sand capacity, pressure, flow rate, and temperature for different models.

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