GENERAL
INFORMATION
•Clean a new pool as well as possible before filling pool and operating filter. Excess dirt and large particles of foreign matter in the system can cause serious damage to the filter and pump.
•With a modular Diatomaceous Earth (DE) filter in place and operating correctly, clean water is returned to the pool faster than pool water is being contaminated. A typical pool installation will require approximately one week to obtain and maintain the sparkle that your filter is capable of giving you.
•Do not use more than the recommended amount of DE in your filter. Excess DE can cause a buildup of DE and “bridging” between the pleats which will plug the filter.
•Maximum pressure is 50 PSI (345 kPa). DO NOT con- nect the filter to a city water system or to an individual water well system.
Hazardous pressure. Open air release valve to vent all air from system before operating system. NEVER operate filter with air trapped inside.
•The
1.Disassemble the filter after the initial cleanup.
Hazardous pressure. To prevent severe in- jury or major property damage, exactly follow "Filter Disassembly/Assembly Procedure" on Pages 6 and 7.
2.Remove and hose down the element assembly to re- move spent DE and contaminants.
•Maintain pool water pH between 7.2 and 7.6.
•Make sure that internal air bleed tube and filter are clean and installed properly at top of module before operating filter.
•Make sure that
•Maintain pressure gauge in good working order. Replace a damaged gauge immediately.
•Cleaning interval is based on pressure rise, not on length of time filter is operated. Different water condi- tions will have different normal cleaning intervals.
When to Clean the Filter
The filter module should normally be cleaned when the pressure gauge reading increases 10 PSI over the
In some pools, accessories such as fountains or pool clean- ers may be noticeably affected by the normal decrease in flow as the filter becomes dirty. If so, clean the filter more frequently (that is, at a pressure increase of less than 10 PSI) in order to maintain the required flow.
•Check local codes for restrictions on waste water and DE disposal requirements.
NOTICE: Some pool disinfectants may clog filter mod- ule. To maximize module life and filter cycle time, closely follow disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions when cleaning pool or filter (see Page 7).
Owner’s Information
Serial Number_____________________________________
Dealer ___________________________________________
Dealer’s Telephone # _______________________________
Purchase Date_____________________________________
Installation Date ___________________________________
Pressure Gauge Reading at Startup____________________
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