P/N 178558 4 REV. J 6-27-03
Figure B.Your filter is a piece of machinery, do not tamper with it, attempt to disassemble it or otherwise
adjust it unless you fully understand it's operation. Serious injury or death can occur if the equipment
is improperly handled. Consult a pool service professional for maintenance and service assistance.
WARNING
3. The pressure gauge is the primary indicator of how the filter is operating. Maintain your pressure
gauge in good working order.
4. Clean your filter when pressure reads between 8-10 p.s.i. higher than the original starting pressure.
Your filter pressure reading will increase as it removes dirt from your pool. However, this buildup of
pressure will vary due to different bathing loads, temperature, weather conditions, etc.
a. MY ORIGINAL STARTING PRESSURE IS ___________ psi (pounds per square inch).
I SHOULD CLEAN THE FILTER CARTRIDGE ELEMENT AT __________ psi.
NOTE
For first time operation on new pools introduce into the system .75 pounds of diatomaceous earth per every
100 square feet of filter area (a one-pound coffee can equals .5 pounds of diatomaceous earth). Mix the
diatomite with water and pour it into the skimmer after the pump is primed and the system is operating. This
will enhance the filtration of your water.
B. CLAMP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions MUST BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY to prevent the lid from
blowing off during system restart or later operation:
1. Perform the following procedures before working on any part of the circulating system (e.g., clamp,
pump, filter, valves, etc.).
a. Turn the pump off and shut off any automatic controls to ensure that the system is not
inadvertently started during servicing.
b. Open the High Flow™ manual air relief valve.
c. Wait until all pressure is relieved. Never attempt to assemble, disassemble or adjust the
filter clamp while there is any pressure in the filter.
2. Be certain the O-ring is in position in the lower tank half. Place the filter lid over the lower tank half
sandwiching the O-ring in between.
3. Holding the ends of the filter clamp apart, position the center segment of the filter clamp over both
upper and lower tank flanges. Bring the
ends of the filter clamp together and insert
the T-Bolt into the trunnion; see Figure B.
4. Using Figure B as a guide, place washer
(large I.D.) and tension-indicating spring
on the barrel nut. Place the second washer
(small I.D.) on T-Bolt. Hand-tighten nut.
Recheck filter clamp for proper seating on
tank flanges.