Instructions / Assembly

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In areas that have freezing winter temperatures, pool equipment must be
winterized to protect against damage.
1. Backwash the sand filter.
2. After back washing,shut the pump off and move the handle of valve to
WINTER position.
WARNING
The multi port valve should be left in the “WINTER”position during the
shutdown season. Failure to do so can damage the system which can
cause property damage from leaking water.
3. Remove the drain cap on the bottom of the filter tank and leave cap off
during winter. Completely drain the filter tank.
4. Drain and winterize pump.
5. Drain all appropriate system piping.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Pool water not
sufficiently clean.
1. Pool chemistry not
adequate to inhibit algae
growth.
2. Improper amount or
wrong sand size.
3. Inadequate turnover rate.
1. Maintain pool chemistry or
consult service technician.
2. Check sand bed depth and sand
size or consult pool service
technician.
3. Run system for longer time or
consult dealer or pool service
technician.
Control Valve
function.
1. Control Valve is set
between two functions.
2. The gasket is broken.
1. Set valve to correct function.
2. Replace the gasket.
Motor is running
but no water flows
through the pump.
1. Air is entering the system.
2. Suction height too high,
incorrect position.
1. Check all hose/pipe connections
and ensure the strainer lid is
tightened.
2. Position the system/pump to a
lower place.
Sand is flowing to
the pool
1. Sand is too small.
2. The level of the sand is too
high.
3. Broken under drain
assembly.
1. Sand is too small.
2. The level of the sand is too high.
3. Broken under drain assembly.
Higher filter
pressure.
1. Insufficient back washing.
2. Partially closed valve or
restriction.
1. Backwash until effluent runs clear.
2. Open valve or remove obstruction
in return line.
Return flow to pool
diminished,
low filter pressure.
1. Obstruction in pump.
2. Obstruction in suction line
to pump.
1.Disassemble and clean pump.
Clean strainer/skimmer basket.
2. Remove obstruction in lines.