Location of
Functions
control valve
Filter
Normal filtering to rinse the pool
Reverse-direction water flow to
Backwash
rinse the filter bed
This function is used for first
startup. Sand in the sand tank
Rinse
is rinsed and the sand bed after
backwashing is leveled.
Discharged directly from the drain
Drain
outlet, used to lower water level
or discharge water from the pool
Circulates pool water without
Recirculation
passing through the filter bed.
Closed water flow between the
Closed
filter and the pool
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Water flow direction
Water flows through the filter bed
where the sand filter pump lies
and then enters the pool
Water flows through the filter bed
where the sand filter pump lies
and is then directly discharged
from the drain outlet.
Water flows through the filter bed
where the sand filter pump lies
and is then directly discharged
from the drain outlet.
Discharged directly from the
drain outlet of the sand filter
pump without passing through
the filter bed
Water flows directly into the pool
through the control valve of the
sand filter pump without passing
through the filter bed
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Note: During the operation of the sand filter
pump, check the pressure reading of the
manometer.
G e n e r a l l y, w h e n t h e p r e s s u r e o f t h e
recommended sand filter pump is less than
0.2bar (3psi) (green area) , it runs normally.
Note: You must make sure that maintenance
begins only after the sand filter pump is
unplugged. Otherwise serious risks such as
personal injury and even death may occur.
Note: Record the reading of the manometer
during the operation of the sand filt er pump.
When the manometer shows a pressure
of 0.2bar (3psi) or higher, please clean up
the sand bend or replace the sand. Use
"backwash" and "rinse" functions.
Note: regular rinsing according to use
situation is recommended.
Long-term storage and storage in winter
Using the product in a frozen pool may damage the product and invalidate the
quality warranty. If the product has to be used with antifreeze, propylene glycol
may also be used. Propylene glycol is a nontoxic chemical unharmful to any plastic
parts. Other types of antifreeze are highly toxic and may be harmful to the product's
plastic elements.
1.Before discharging the water or repostioning of the pool, make sure the discharge
direction is towards the discharging ditch and away from the home. Review local
regulations for special water treatment requirements.
2.Switch off the product and remove the power plug.
3.After emptying, remove all connected sand filter pumps, corrugated tubes and
filter hoods on the pool wall.
4.Unscrew the drain valve (8) in an anticlockwise direction to completely empty
water inside the body. The drain plug is at the bottom of the body.
5.Dry the parts of the sand filter pump and corrugated tubes.
6.Lubricate the seal rings and washers in the order below for long-term storage.
7.The best practice for product storage is to dry the parts and motor and replace
them in the original package. To avoid shrinkage or corrosion, do not cover or wrap
the motor with a plastic bag.
8.Please store the motor and parts in a dry place at 32°F (0°C) ~104°F (40°C).
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