Cleaning The Filter - STA-RITE PoSi-Clear RP Guia De Instalacion

D. CLEANING THE FILTER
The following information should be read carefully since it outlines the proper manner of care and
operation for your filter system. As a result of following these instructions and taking the necessary
preventative care, you can expect maximum efficiency and life from your filter system.
Please read all manufacturers' posted instructions, warnings and cautions when using Baquacil
1. Turn the pump off, shut off any automatic controls to ensure that the system is not inadvertently started during
servicing.
2. Open the filter High Flow™ manual air relief valve, (and the waste drain valve, or cap, if your system has
one).
Special care must be taken when cleaning cartridge element used in a swimming pool or spa using Baquacil
as a sanitizer. Because of the way Baquacil
and more frequently than in a chlorine system. If extreme care is not taken to completely remove all residue
from the cartridge element, a buildup will occur. This buildup will significantly shorten the life of the cartridge
element.
Baquacil is a mild coagulant which combines bacterial cells as well as other small particles contributed by the
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environment, bathers, etc. into particles large enough to be trapped by the filter. In comparison with all other
trapped contaminants in a typical pool or spa the amount of bacterial cells that are deposited on the filter is
minimal. The resulting deposit is a gray sticky film which can only be removed with Baquacil
TSP type cleaner is used prior to stripping the film, the cleaner and the gray film will combine to form a gum-
like substance. Once this occurs, the substance cannot be removed from the media and the cartridge element
must be replaced.
3. Remove hair and lint strainer pot lid and clean basket. Replace basket and secure lid.
4. Disconnect air reloef hose if installed.
5. Remove locking ring by depressing safety latches on both sides of ring and rotate counterclockwise, then
remove tank lid.
6. Remove the element assembly by placing hands in lifting handles and pulling straight up on the element
assembly.
7. Remove the cartridge element from the center support tube.
8. Using a garden hose with a nozzle, direct water spray at the cartridge element to dislodge and wash away
accumulated foreign matter. Water may be sprayed at the outside as well as the inside of the cartridge
element for thorough cleaning.
9. Turn the cartridge element over several times during the washing operation to clean the media thoroughly.
10. Clean and remove debris from inside the filter tank and from the O-ring and O-ring groove on the tankbody.
11. Replace clean cartridge element on support tube and install assembly into the filter tank body, aligning the
arrow on the support tube with the inlet port of the filter, making sure it is fully seated. Make sure the internal
air relief screen is attached to the top of the element support tube.
12. Replace the tank lid onto the tank body making sure it is fully and firmly seated on the tank body.
13. Place lock ring over tank lid, and centering the lock ring on the threads of the tank body, turn the lock ring
clockwise until the safety latches click and the lock ring hits the stops on the body. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
OVER-TIGHTEN THE LOCK RING AFTER LOCK RING HAS HIT THE STOPS ON THE BODY.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
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