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Pool Filter Cleaning


 

Instructions For Cleaning The Pool Filters

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1- Shut off power to the pumps as shown here and be sure that both timer boxes are also switched off.

2- Turn gauge counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to release pressure

Get the 7/8" combination wrench from the poolhouse and slowly loosen the retaining ring. BE DOUBLY SURE YOU'RE RELEASED THE PRESSURE PREVIOUSLY!!

4- Retaining ring removed

5- Retaining ring removed

6- Remove the top dome. Sometimes it may require a slight pry with a prybar or a screwdriver.

7- View before removing the filters. Remove the top black plastic assembly.

8- Showing one filter removed

9- All four filters removed. Note the dirty water that we'll siphon out later. Remove the white plastic that's connected to the black support See next

10- Items removed. Note the black bottom filter support.

11- This water can either be siphoned out or remove the bottom drain plug. Pretty hard to get to the drain plug though.

12- Filters and other items outside the front gate ready to be hosed clean.

13- Note the difference showing two of the filters cleaned.

14- Siphoning out the dirty water. Be sure to suck up the sand in the bottom.

15- 'O' ring that the bottom black filter support must seal in the next step.

16- Bottom filter support installed. Be sure that the 'O' ring is snapped down into place.

17- Two clean filters installed.

18- All four filters installed

19- Top plastic support installed. Note the large black 'O' ring installed on the bottom assembly. This needs to be clean or it will leak.

20- Dome is set back into place. Position it so the when the gauge is closed, it is pointing out for easy reading.DO NOT CLOSE VALVE YET.

21- Install the retaining ring. Hand tighten as far as you can to hold the ring in place.

22- Using the 7/8" combination wrench, tighten until the the ends almost touch as shown. Be sure the ring is properly seated.

23- Hit the 'ears' with your hands until the top turns 1/4 turn, then remove.

24- Filter basket removed that needs to be cleaned.

25- Skimmer top entry plate.

26- Skimmer basket that needs to be cleaned.

27- Pool sweep needs it's bag cleaned out.

28- Turn on the power here and at the left timer box. SEE IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE BELOW!

It is very important that when you first start the pump that you stand clear (no leaning over the dome with the gage) In the unlikely event that you did not get the retaining ring seated properly it could blow off very violently. This has been known to kill people.  JUST BE CAREFUL!

After the pump is turned on for about 10 seconds water will start spraying out the side of the valve/gauge. At this time very carefully reach over and rotate the valve closed 1/4 turn clock-wise to stop the water flow.

Also, be sure to reset both timer boxes to the proper time or you'll be out of sync of when you want to pumps to run.

Your done! Good job. Now the kids can swim in clean water!  ;-)