Pentair D.E. Cartridge Style Filter User Manual

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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D.E. Filter System Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

SECTION I. PUMP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS………………………………………2

SECTION II. HOW YOUR FILTER WORKS………………………………… … … … . 3

SECTION III. INSTALLATION…………………………………………………………4

SECTION IV. INITIAL START-UP AND RESTART INSTRUCTIONS………………6

SECTION V. CLEANING THE FILTER………………………………………………..7

SECTION VI. CHECK VALVE INSTALLATION INSTRUC TIONS.…………………9

SECTION VII WINTERIZING THE FILTER……………………………………..…....10

SECTION VIII. CLEANING THE HIGH FLOW

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MANUAL AIR RELIEF VALVE…10

SECTION IX. TROUBLESHOOTING………………………………………………….11

SECTION X. PUMP INSTRUCTIONS………………………………………………...11

SECTION XI. TECHNICAL DATA………………… … … …………………………….13

WARNING

Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions accompanying this
filter. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property
damage. Call 1-800-831-7133 for free copies.

Pentair Pool Products, Inc.

1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 x [phone]
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 x [phone]

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SECTION I. PUMP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:

1. READ AND FOLL OW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use th i s product
unless they are closely supervised at all times.

3. W AR N I N G - Risk of Electrical Shock. Connect only to a grounding type receptacle
protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician
if you c a n n o t verify th a t the receptacle is protected by a GFCI.

4. Do not bury the electrical cord. Locate the cord to minimize the abu se from lawn
mowers, hedge trimmers, and other equipment.

5. WARNING – To reduce the risk of electr i c a l shock, rep l a c e damaged cord
immediately.

6. WARNING - To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use an extension cord to
connect unit to electric supply; provide a properly lo c a ted outlet.

7. CAUTION – For continued protection against possible electrical shock, this unit is to
be mounted to the bas e in accor d ance with the installation inst r u ctions.

8. CAUTION – This pump is for use with storable pools only. Do not use with
permanently installed pools. A storable pool is constructed so that it may be read i l y
disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity. A permanently
installed pool is constructed in or on the gr o u n d or in a building such that it cannot be
readily disassembled for storage.

9. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, only connect to a GFCI protected receptacle.
Failure to do so could result in an electrical shock to pool users, installers, or others,
which can result in serious personal injury or death.

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WARNING

THIS FILTER OP E R A T E S UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. WHEN ANY PART OF
THE CIRCULAT I N G SYSTEM (e.g. LOCK RING, PUMP, FILTER VALVES,
ETC.) IS SERVICED, AIR CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM AND BECOME
PRESSURIZED. PRESSURIZED AIR CAN CAUSE THE LID TO BE BLOWN
OFF WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. TO AVOID THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD, FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

1. BEFORE REPOSITIONING VALVES AND BEFORE BEGINNING THE
ASSEMBLY, DISASSEMBLY, OR ADJUSTMENT OF THE LOCK RING OR
ANY OTHER SERVICE OF THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM: (A) TURN THE
PUMP OFF AND SHUT OFF ANY AUTOMATIC CONTROLS TO ENSURE
THE SYSTEM IS NOT INADVERTANTLY STARTED DURING THE
SERVICING; (B) OPEN AIR RELI EF VALVE; (C) WAIT UNTIL ALL
PRESSURE IS RELIEVED.

2. WHENEVER INSTALLING THE FILTER LOCK RING FOLLOW THE

CLEANING FILTER INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

3. ONCE SERVICE OF THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM IS COMPLETE

FOLLOW THE INITIAL START SYSTEM RESTART INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY.

4. MAINTAIN CIRCULATION SYSTEM PROPERLY. REPLACE WORN OR
DAMAGED P ARTS IMMEDIATELY (e.g., lock ring, pressure gauge, relief
valve, o-rings, etc).

5.

BE SURE THAT THE FILTER IS PROPERLY MOUNTED AND
POSITIONED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.

SECTION II. HOW YOUR FILTER WORKS

Your Diatomaceous Earth (D.E.) filter is designed to produce clear, sparkling water and
operate for years with a minimum of maintenance w h e n installed, operated and maintained in
accordance with these instructions.

A. YOUR FILTER USES ELEMENT GRIDS WITH D.E. TO REMOVE DIRT PARTICLES

FROM THE WATER.

1. Dirt is collected in the filter by t h e element grids as water flows through the filter. Water
enters the filter through the filter inlet port and is distr i b u t e d evenly through the element
grids.

2. The dirt is removed by the D.E. coating on the fabric and the clean water flow s through th e
filter outlet port and is returned to the pool through the piping or hoses.

B. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, DIRT WILL ACCU M U L A TE IN THE FILTER CAUSING A

RESISTANCE TO THE FLOW OF WATER THROUGH THE FILTER.

1. This resistance results in a d iminished flow of water and a r ise in the filter pressure.
Eventually the filter will have removed so much dirt and the filter pressure risen to such a
point that it will be necessary to clean your filter, see SECTION V. CLEANING THE
FILTER.

2. The filter’s function is to remove suspended matter from the water and does not sanitize the
water. For sparkling clear water, the water must be sa nitized as well as balanced.

3. Pool chemistry is a specialized area, and you should consu l t your loca l pool serv i c e
specialist for specific details. In general, proper pool sanitation requires a f r e e chlorine
level of 1 to 2 PPM and a PH range of 7.2 to 7.6.

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WARNING

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ailure to operate your filter system or inadequate filtration can cause poor water clarity obstructing
visibility in your pool. Pool water clarity may obscure objects in the water, which while swimming and
diving could cause severe personal injury and death. Never swim in a pool with poor water clarity.

SECTION III. INSTALLATION

To install this filter s y s t e m , you will need the following simple tools – a screwdriver, pliers,

and ½” wr e n c h.

1. Carefully remove the equipment from the carton and check for any evidence of damage due
to rough handling or sh i p p i ng . If any of the equipment is damaged, immediately notify the
organization where the equipment was purchased.

2. This filter should be mounted on a lev e l concrete sla b , preferable concrete poured in a form
or on a platform constru c t e d of concre t e block or brick.

3. Position the filter tank on the mounting base so that the drain plug is oriented away from
the motor moun t side of the base . Secure the tank to the base with two (2) 5/16-18 bolts.

4A. For Dynamo Pumps:

Place the pump on th e base with the lint pot to the same side as the
Inlet port of the ta nk. Secure the pump to the base with two (2) 5/16-18 bolts. See
Diagram 2.

4B. For OptiFlo Pumps:

Place the pump on the base with the lint pot to the same side as the
Outlet port of the ta nk. Secure the pump to the base with two (2) 5/16-18 bolts. See
Diagram 3.

5. Do not mount electrical controls (on/off sw i t c h e s , timer, etc) over the filter. You need to be
able to stand clear of the filter when starting the pump.

6. Install the conne c t o r hose, Ite m 19 on page 13, to the inlet port of the t ank, tightening the
union nut that is a ttached to th e tank, only hand tight. Bend the hose 90 degrees to fit the
threaded union nut over the outlet po r t of the pump. Hand tighten only.

7. Insert the check va lve into the outlet port of the filter,
making sure the rubber diaphragm is facing outward,
see Diagram 1.

8. Install the union elbow adaptor to the outlet port of
the tank tightening the nut only hand tight. Secure
the flex hose with a hose cl a mp. Tighten the clamp
with a screwdriver. Connect the f l ex hose from the
outlet side of the fi l ter to the return fitting on the pool
wall, using a hose cla mp.

9. Screw the hose adaptor, item number 711006 on page
13, into the inlet p ort of the pump. This is the
opening in th e sidewall of the pump pot. Use Teflon
tape on the threads and tighten no more than one (1) turn past hand tight. Connect the flex
hose to this adaptor with a hose clamp and tighten with a screwdriver. Connect the hose
from the inlet port of the pump to the skimmer, using a hose clamp.

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10. Install the High Flow air relief valve to the top of the tank lid. See Diagrams 2 and 3,
Detail A. This is an O-ring seal that requires hand tightening only.

11. Install the pressure gauge in the ¼”NPT threaded hole in the tank lid, using Teflon tape on
the threads. See Di agrams 2 and 3, Detai l B.

12. Never install a pump in this sys tem that exceeds the maximum pressure of the filter. See
data label.

13. If using th e optional

Chlorinator Base, knockout the two slots o n the system base with a

hammer and screwdriver.

14. Slide the two tabs on the Chlorinator Base into the slots on the system base.

Detail B

Detail A

Detail A

Detail B
Connector
Hose Assy
170046

Connector
Hose Assy
175015

Diagram 2 Diagram 3

(Installation of Dynamo Pump shown) (Installation of O p tiFlo Pump Shown)

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SECTION IV.
INITIAL ST A R T UP AND RESTART I N S T RUC T IO N S.

1. Be sure all connections have been made and are secure.

2. Make sure the hair and lint pot of the pump is filled with water. (FAILURE TO FILL THE
HAIR AND LINT POT WITH WATER WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PUMP
AND PUMP SEAL).

3. OPEN THE HIGH FLOW

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MANUAL AIR RELIEF VALVE UNTIL IT SNAPS INTO
THE FULL OPEN POSITION (THIS ONLY REQUIRES A ¼ TURN COUNTER­CLOCKWISE).

4. STAND CLEAR OF THE FILTER. Start pump allowing the filter tank to fill with water.
Close the High Flow

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manual air relief valve after a steady stream of water appear s.

5. COA T I NG THE FILTER ELEMENTS WITH DIATOMACEOUS EARTH. With the
pump on, i n troduce the recommended amount of D.E. through the skimmer (see chart
below), this will pre-coat the element grid s. A 1 lb. coffee can is equal to ½ l b of D.E.; see
Chart 1.

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, CHART 1

Model Rated No. of 1 lbs. Weight of
No. GPM Coffee Cans Diatomite

56344xxx 44 3 1.5 lbs

56366xxx 66 4 2 lbs

CAUTION

Do not operate filter for more than two minutes without a pre-coat of D.E. on the grids.

6. Your filter has now started its filter cycle. You should check that the water is returning to
the pool and take no t e of the operating press ur e .
My original starting pressure is ________PSI with the filter clean.

7. Check the system for water l e aks. If a leak is found, shut off pump before correcting the
leak.

8. As the filter removes dirt and impurities from the pool water, the accumulation will cause
the filter p ressure to ri se and the flow to diminish. When the pressure gauge reading is 8 to
10 PSI h i g h e r than the clean filt e r reading n o ted above, it is time to clean the filter’s
element grids, see SECTION V. CLEANING THE FILTER.

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