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Prestige Above Ground Sand Filter
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Owner’s Manual
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1. After initial startup run the lter pump for several
minutes.
2. Take note of the running pressure and record the
initial startup pressure reading.
3. Check the operating pressure regularly at least
once a week.
4. Performing a backwash procedure is required
once the pressure consistently reads 10 PSI
greater than the initial startup pressure, DO NOT
EXCEED 35 PSI.
5. Follow backwash and rinse procedure.
6. If after backwashing the lter you are unable to
get the pressure to lower suciently to ensure
operational pressures below 35 PSI you will need
to replace the lter sand.
5.4 Changing the Filter Sand
Filter sand will need to be removed from the multi-port
valve opening.
1. Loosen bolts from clamp.
2. Remove clamp.
3. Remove Multiport Valve.
4. Use a wet/dry vacuum or similar suction device to
vacuum old sand from lter tank.
5. To protect the laterals, the sand around the laterals
can be emptied using the bottom drain plug.
6. Keep enough water in lter tank to keep sand in a
semi uid “slurry” state
7. Replace the sand in the lter (See Section 4.3).
NOTE: Sand should be replaced every 3-5 years.
WARNING
Be sure to dispose of used lter sand
appropriately. Used lter sand is not appropriate
for human or pet contact.
5.5 Winterizing
Turn o the pump.
1. Turn o the lter pump.
2. Change Multi-port Valve to recirculate.
3. Blow out all plumbing lines.
4. Vent the lter by removing the pressure gauge or
disconnecting one of the unions.
5. Remove drain plugs from the lter pump and lter
to drain.
6. Change Multi-port Valve position to "Winter."
7. Cover the system with a tarp or plastic sheet to
protect from weather.
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