Owners manual

Should you encounter any problems, contact the Customer Service at [phone] from 8 AM to 5 PM Mon. thru Fri.
EST. Extended operating days and hours during peak season requirements.
Should you encounter any problems, contact the Customer Service at [phone] from 8 AM to 5 PM Mon. thru Fri.
EST. Extended operating days and hours during peak season requirements.
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A. First, unplug (turn off) the Power Filter, remove the RF Diverter (30) and plug the Return Fitting (25) with the RF Plug
(21). Press the plug squarely into the opening, to assure a leak-proof fit. Now cap the Pool Suction Fitting (16) with the
SF Water Cap (20), only hand tighten the Water Cap. To vent the filter, slowly unscrew the Vent Screw (11). Press down
with both hands and twist the Seal Top Retainer (10) counter-clockwise to remove and then pull out the Seal Top (9)
and Filter Cartridge (15). After you are finished cleaning the filter cartridge, liberally lubricate the O-Ring (22) with
petroleum jelly and re-assemble in reverse order, be sure to remove the RF Plug (21) and Water Cap (20).
B. The filter cartridge can be cleansed of coarse dirt and debris by pressure washing inside and out with a garden
hose, making sure to wash between all pleats. Fine particles of dirt are more easily removed from the filter pleats
when the cartridge is dry. Therefore, after hosing the cartridge, allow the filter to dry and CAREFULLY BRUSH,
but do not scrub the pleated surface areas. Cleaning and scrubbing a filter too vigorously will also wear out the
cartridge much faster than if it is simply hosed off correctly.
C. Suntan oils, body oils, and algae can form a coating on the filter pleats which may not be thoroughly removed by
hosing. Such films of oils and/or algae will rapidly clog up the filters’ pores, greatly reducing filtration. Therefore, it is
imperative to remove such materials from the filter element as soon as possible. To remove oils, we recommend
soaking the cartridge in a solution of 1 pound of trisodium phosphate (or any other strong detergent) to 5 gallons
of water for up to 12 hours. Trisodium phosphate is available in many supermarkets, hardware stores, or janitorial
supply stores. After the oils have been removed, rinse the filter cartridge to remove any dirt. If algae is a problem, add
1/2 pint of pool chlorine or 1 pint of liquid household bleach to the cleaning solution, 1 hour before removing the
filter cartridge from the solution. Thoroughly rinse the filter cartridge before replacing it in the filter case. Check the
pool chemistry to determine the cause of algae growth.
D. Excessive calcium and/or mineral deposits may build up on a filter cartridge and should be handled differently.
Contact your local pool supply store to ask about additional filter cartridge cleaners or treatment for calcium or
mineral deposits. Check pool chemistry for high pH or alkalinity; this may cause a calcium or mineral build-up. Now is
a good time to remove the Vent Screw (11) and put chlorine tablets into the Filter (15) if necessary.
E. A spare “stand-by” Filter Cartridge is an excellent investment. It provides a convenient way to continue filtration of
your pool while cleaning or replacing a dirty Filter Cartridge. Also, a well-maintained, clean cartridge assures you that
your filter will always be ready to operate at peak efficiency.
A. Check and adjust pH and chlorine levels daily using required chemicals. See “POOL WATER CARE”, below.
B. Check filter output daily. If flow is reduced, see Symptom 2 in “TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE”, page #7.
C. Check filter for leaks. If a leak is found, see Symptom 4 in “TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE”, page #7.
D. Check seams in pool periodically. Minor repairs may be made with the patch kit (supplied with pool). Additional
patches are available from Polygroup or your local pool supply store.
A. The following items are required and readily available from your local pool supply store:
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TEST KIT - Used to check chlorine and pH levels.
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1” CHLORINE TABLETS - Used to disinfect pool water and help control the growth of algae.
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pH CONTROL CHEMICALS - Used to adjust pH levels Up (Soda Ash) or Down (Acid).
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ALGAECIDES - Used to eliminate algae.
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SUPERCHLORINATOR - Used to destroy combined chlorine, ammonia, nitrogen, and organic compounds.
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LEAF NET with handle - Used to remove leaves, trash, insects, etc. from pool.
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CHLORINE DISPENSER (Supplied with Filter) - Used to dispense 1” chlorine tablets ONLY.
B. Use test kit daily to check pH and chlorine levels. Adjust accordingly using the required chemicals.
NOTE: Excessive levels of chlorine or low pH levels will damage pool liner.
C. The pool can be cleaned using a garden hose powered vacuum from Polygroup or a pool supply store.
D. Using a foot bath near the pool to wash off your feet prior to entering the pool will assist in keeping the pool clean.
E. Well water often presents special problems with water chemistry. If you must use well water, take a sample to your
local pool chemical supplier for analysis before adding ANY chemicals.
F. Use the gallons for your pool to calculate the amount of chemicals you will need to correct the pool water based on
the gallons of water in your pool.
NOTE: It is recommended to use a 5 gallon bucket of water to mix and dissolve your chemicals and then applying
directly to the pool water. Follow manufacturers label directions on all chemicals.
*Most pool supply stores will test your pool water for free and advise you of what chemicals you need, and the correct
amount to use for your pool. You will need to tell them the pool capacity in gallons.
H. At this point, the filter system should be water-tight. Check all hoses and fittings, as well as the vent screw, to make
sure there is no leakage. If any leaks are found, see #4 in Trouble Shooting guide on page 7. Now place the RF
Diverter Fitting (28) on the Return Fitting (25).
4 FILTER CARTRIDGE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
2 PUMP OPERATION
IMPORTANT! Your pump is protected by a thermal overload. This device senses the temperature of the pump and if it
is getting too hot, it will open the electric circuit and the pump will stop running until it cools off. It will automatically
turn back on when it has cooled down. This is a safety device to help prevent excessive pump damage. If your pump is
automatically turning off, it is because of high pool water temperature and/or low water flow through the pump. If
this happens you need to check water flow through the filter and correct it if needed as this pump uses the water
flow for cooling. You may also want to run the pump at night when the temperature is lower.
5 POOL MAINTENANCE
6 POOL WATER CARE
IMPORTANT: PRESS “RESET” BUTTON ON THE GFCI PLUG TO START PUMP BEFORE USING.
IMPORTANT: FILTER CARTRIDGE MUST BE FIRMLY SEATED OVER THE PUMP INTAKE PORT TO
FILTER THE POOL WATER EFFICIENTLY.
NOTE: ONLY FILTER CARTRIDGES WITH A 1-3/4” INCH DIAMETER HOLE WILL WORK
PROPERLY. ANY OTHER SIZE HOLE WILL PREVENT PROPER FILTRATION. THE CARTRIDGE
MUST SEAL TIGHTLY AROUND BOTH ENDS.
A. Plug the GFCI power cord of the filter assembly into a properly grounded receptacle,
located at least 10 feet away from the pool.
B. Press the RESET Button to Start the Pump.
C. Check the return fitting on the inside of the pool for correct flow, it should feel like a
solid stream of water returning to the pool. You can use the return flow as a gauge to
determine when the filter needs cleaning and/or replacement. If you feel a reduction
in flow, clean and/or replace filter.
D. Test water and adjust as needed, see “POOL WATER CARE”, page #6. VERY IMPORTANT – PUMP AND
FILTER ALONE WILL NOT PREVENT ALGAE FROM GROWING IN POOL WATER; THIS CAN ONLY BE DONE BY
MAINTAINING PROPER CHLORINE AND pH LEVELS AT ALL TIMES!
E. The filter may need to be cleaned and/or replaced several times at start up until the correct chlorine and pH levels are
attained. We recommend that you keep at least one spare cartridge on hand at all times. Filter cartridges may be
purchased at the store you purchased your pool from, or ordered from Polygroup.
3 PUMP MOTOR PROTECTION
Press
"RESET"
Button
To Start
Pump
Operation
How to use the GFCI plug:
*Do not connect
to a timer device