Jacuzzi ATL160C, L160C, AQUAMAX 160C, ATL190C, L190C Owner's Manual And Installation Manual
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Laser Sand Filter System
Owner’s Manual and Installation Guide
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most user-friendly pool
filter systems available. Ideal for an above ground pool or in-ground
vinyl liner pool, this filter system will provide you with many years of
pool enjoyment. This step-by-step installation and maintenance guide
will provide the necessary information for you to install your new pool
system and easily maintain the equipment.
FILTER
MODEL
ATL160C, L160C
& AQUAMAX 160C
ATL190C & L190C
ATL192C, L192C
& AQUAMAX 200C
ATL225C, L225C
& AQUAMAX 225C
ATL250C, L250C
& AQUAMAX 250C
Before installation be sure to read all instructions and warnings carefully.
Refer to product label(s) for additional operation instruction and specifications.
FLOW RATE
(US GPM/sq ft)
20.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
FILTER RATE
(US GPM)
27
37
37
53
66
SAND REQ'D
(POUNDS)
140
200
200
250
350
MAXIMUM
PRESSURE (PSI)
35
35
50
50
50
INSPECTION
Examine the equipment when received. Notify your dealer or carrier of any
damage or missing parts. Verify that equipment is of size and model specified.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
WARNING
!
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Pumps can quickly generate high suction, which poses the risk of entrapment if improperly connected to suction outlets. Disembowelment, entrapment, or drowning is possible when body parts or hair contact damaged,
cracked, missing, or unsecured drain covers and suction outlets. Pumps
and fittings shall be installed in accordance with the latest NSPI or
IAF standards, CPSC guidelines, and national, state and local codes,
to minimize this risk. Some of those requirements are as follows. Always
consult the latest regulations to ensure that your installation meets the necessary requirements to minimize suction entrapment.
1. All fully submerged Suction Outlet Covers shall be listed to
ANSI/ASME A112.19.8 standard.
2. Do not use a pump in an installation where there is only one fully
submerged single suction outlet.
3. If main drains are installed in your pool, there must be a minimum
of two for each pumping system, and each drain must include a Listed
Suction Outlet Cover. Wading pools may have additional requirements
to minimize entrapment hazards.
4. Skimmers may supply 100% of the required flow to the pump, and
must be vented to atmosphere. A skimmer is not considered a second main drain.
5. When two suction outlets are used, the maximum system flow rate
shall not exceed the rating of any one of the listed suction outlet
covers installed. When more than two are used, the sum of the ratings shall be at least twice the maximum system flow rate.
6. Each Suction Outlet Cover shall be separated by a minimum of
three feet (3’), measured from center of suction pipes.
7. Avoid installing check valves. If check valves must be used, ensure
that the installation conforms to applicable standards.
8. Never use the pool or spa if a Suction Outlet Cover is damaged,
cracked, missing, or not securely attached. Suction outlet cover must
be attached with stainless steel screws supplied with the cover. If
screws are lost, order replacement parts from your supplier.
NOTE: For the latest NSPI or IAF Standards, contact the Association of
Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) at www.theapsp.org or (703) 838-0083,
ext. 301. For the latest Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Guidelines, contact the CPSC at www.cpsc.gov or (301) 504-7923. “Guidelines for Entrapment Hazards: Making Pools and Spas Safer” can be viewed
at www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/363.pdf
RISK OF SUCTION ENTRAPMENT
HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED,
221666072077
WARNING
!
closely supervised at all times.
WARNING
!
grounding type receptacle protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter
GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the recep-
(
tacle is protected by a
WARNING
!
from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and other equipment.
WARNING
!
cord is damaged or appears to be damaged, replace it immediately with the
same type of cord which is available from your local dealer. The new cord
must be installed by a qualified electrician. Inspect the cord annually.
WARNING
!
of the hot tub or spa, unless so marked.
WARNING
!
an extension cord to connect unit to electric supply; provide a properly lo-
cated outlet.
WARNING
!
as a means of access to the pool by young children. (See ANSI/NSPI-8 1996
“Model Barrier Code For Residential Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs”).
WARNING
!
ways shut off pump to relieve the pressure in the filter prior to servicing the unit.
WARNING
!
with a splash cover and a 25 foot three conductor cord ending with a three-pin
grounding plug and must be connected only to a grounding type receptacle
protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
CAUTION
!
not use with permanently installed pools. A storable pool is constructed so
that it may be readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity. A permanently installed pool is constructed in or on the ground or
in a building such that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage.
CAUTION
!
pools and may also be used with tubs and spas if so marked. Do not use with
storable pools. A permanently installed pool is constructed in or on the ground
or in a building such that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage. A
storable pool is constructed so that it may be readily disassembled for storage
and reassembled to its original integrity.
To reduce risk of injury, do not permit
children to use this product unless they are
(For cord & plug connected units) Risk
of Electric Shock. Connect only to a
GFCI.
(For cord & plug connected units) Do
not bury cord. Locate cord to minimize abuse
(For cord & plug connected units) To
reduce the risk of electric shock; if the pump
(For hot tub and spa pumps) Do not install
within an outer enclosure or beneath the skirt
(For cord & plug connected units) To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use
Locate the system at least five feet
(1.5M) from the pool to prevent it being used
Your filter is a pressure vessel and should
never be serviced while under pressure. Al-
For Canada only: The motor of the filter
pump for above-ground pools is equipped
(For pumps with a 25 ft. (7.62m) cord). This
pump is for use with storable pools only. Do
(For pumps with a 3 ft. (.91 m) cord). This
pump is for use with permanently installed
The filter module is equipped with a dial valve which works as follows:
1. FILTER gives a downward flow through the filter bed. Dirt accumulates in
the sand as filtering proceeds, and gradually restricts the flow of water until
backwashing is necessary. This position can also be used for vacuuming.
2. BACKWASH gives an upward flow through the filter bed that removes the
dirt from the sand and carries it to the waste.
3. DRAIN is for pumping water from the pool. It allows the flow from the pump
to bypass the filter and go directly to the waste. You can also use this position
to vacuum heavy concentrations of debris.
4. WHIRLPOOL bypasses the filter to obtain the optimum performance from
a hydro-air fitting fed by the filter pump. (No filtration occurs in this position).
5. WINTERIZE allows air to leave or enter the tank to help priming and
draining. Only to be used when pump is off.
6. RINSE gives a downward flow that settles the filter bed after backwashing
and carries any remaining loose dirt to the waste.
7. TEST prevents only backflow of water from pool during pump maintenance
if filter is below water level.
FILTER SAND
OPERATION/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The outstanding filtration and superior dirt-holding capacity of this filter depends
on the use of the proper grade of filter sand. It should meet the following
specifications: The filter sand must be free of clay, loam, dirt and organic matter,
and must consist of hard, durable, rounded or sub-angular grains of silica sand
with no more than 1% of flat or micaceous particles. The grains should have an
effective size of 0.44mm with a uniformity coefficient of 1.35. DO NOT USE
"SANDBOX" SAND.
The filter sand is NOT included in the filter module and must be purchased
separately. Refer to the table for the quantity required. Do not fill the tank with
sand before the filter is in its final position. Keep the sand dry for easy
installation. Use only the approved filter sand, otherwise the system may not
work satisfactorily.
INSTALLATION LOCATION
Locate the system as close to pool/spa as possible, but keep at a minimum
distance of five feet (1.5M). (See previous Warning.) Locate the system
preferably in a dry, well ventilated area away from direct sunlight. It should be
on a hard, level surface. Give consideration to: drainage-away from pump,
ventilation of pump motor, access for future servicing and winterizing, and
protection from the elements.
Pumps without strainer bodies are designed for flooded suction (all suction
fittings and suction piping below water level) and will not self-prime.
Consequently, the pump must be installed at an elevation that is below water
level when pool or spa is filled; however, if suction line valves are installed, the
pump may be located above the water level since the valve can be closed for
priming. Keep vertical distance to a minimum if you choose to mount pump
above water level. Pumps with strainer bodies are self-priming but should be
mounted as close to the water level as possible or below for ease in priming.
1. Although optional, we recommend shut-off valves (A) be installed in the
pump inlet for easy servicing when the system is installed below the water
level of the pool.
2. Install two barbed adapters (B) in the following locations: Pump Inlet (or
optional shut-off valve) and Filter Outlet.
3. Attach hose (C) using hose clamps (D) to adapters (B) according to the
diagram shown below.
Note: Refer to pool manufacturer or skimmer manufacturer’s installation instructions for more detail.
Plumbing Connections
POOL INLET
FITTING
D
C
D
B
ABOVE-GROUND
POOL
SKIMMER
A) OPTIONAL
SHUT-OFF VALVE
B) MALE ADAPTER
C) HOSE
D) CLAMP
D
FILTER OUTLET
(DVK-7)
WASTE OUTLET
C
D
B
A
PUMP INLET
2
Sand Filter System Dimensions
Inlet
Return
C
A
US Systems
Return
C
A
Canadian Systems
F
Sand Level
F
Sand Level
D
D
29-1/2”
B
20-3/8”
E
Inlet
B
H
W
L
ASSEMBLY OF SYSTEM
1. Remove all components from carton. Your system includes a 1-piece base,
a 2-piece base (filter base and pump base), or a filter base (Canada only). The
2-piece base is assembled by slipping the three tabs on pump base into any three
of the slots located in the side of the filter base (attach pump to pump base in
holes marked “1” and “2” using enclosed self tapping screws.) Set filter on base
with the drain facing away from the pool.
2. If the laterals are not installed,
hold the standpipe/manifold
assembly so that the manifold is
located in the middle of the tank.
Take one of the lateral flow tubes
in your other hand and lower it
into the tank, sliding it down the
tube and into one of the grooves
in the manifold until a snap-fit is
obtained. Repeat this action until
all eight lateral flow tubes are
installed, then lower the complete
assembly down to the bottom of
the tank. Press it down to ensure
that the central tube is seated in
the depression in the base of the
tank.
Snap-Fit Detail
Standpipe
Manifold
Lateral
Snap Fit
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