Pentair Predator Owner’s Manual

Predator™ II Mini-Cellular Media Filter System

Owners 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 .............................5

SECTION V. CLEANING FILTER ..................................................................................... 6

SECTION VI. WINTERIZING THE FILTER ...................................................................... 7

SECTION VII. TROUBLE SHOOTING ...............................................................................8

SECTION VIII. PUMP INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................. 8

SECTION IX. TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................ 10, 11

Important Notice

Attention Installer.
This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe

use of this product. This information should be given to the owner/operator of this
equipment.

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 [phone] for additional free copies of this manual.

Pentair Pool Products

1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • [phone]
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • [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 FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

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

3. WARNING - 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 cannot verify that
the receptacle is protected by a GFCI.

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

5. WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock, replace 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 located outlet.

7. CAUTION - For continued protection against possible electric shock, this unit is to be mounted to
the base in accordance with the installation instructions.

8. 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 OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. WHEN ANY PART OF THE
CIRCULATING 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 INADVERTENTLY
STARTED DURING THE SERVICING; (B) OPEN AIR RELIEF VALVE; (C) WAIT
UNTIL ALL PRESSURE IS RELIEVED.

2. WHENEVER INSTALLING THE FILTER LOCK RING FOLLOW THE CLEANING
FILTER INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

3. ONCE SERVICE ON THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM IS COMPLETE FOLLOW
INITIAL START-UP & RESTART INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

4. MAINTAIN CIRCULATION SYSTEM PROPERLY. REPLACE WORN OR DAMAGED
PARTS 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 INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.

SECTION II. HOW YOUR FILTER WORKS

Your cellular media filter is designed to produce clear, sparkling water and operate for years with a
minimum of maintenance when installed, operated and maintained in accordance with these instructions.

Your filter uses a cellular media cartridge element to remove dirt particles from the water. Dirt is collected
in the filter by the cellular media element as water flows through the filter. Water enters the filter through
the filter inlet port and is distributed evenly through the cellular media element. The dirt is removed by the
cellular media fabric and the clean water flows through the filter outlet port and is returned to the pool
through the piping or hoses.

After a period of time, dirt will accumulate in the filter causing a resistance to the flow of water through the
filter. This resistance results in a diminished flow of water and a rise 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.

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The filter’s function is to remove suspended matter from the water, but it does not sanitize the water. For
sparkling clear water, the water must be sanitized as well as balanced. Pool chemistry is a specialized area,
and you should consult your local pool service specialist for specific details. In general, proper pool
sanitation requires a free chlorine level of 1 to 2 PPM and a PH range of 7.2 to 7.6.

WARNING

Failure to operate your filter system or inadequate filtration can cause poor water clarity, obstructing
visibility in your pool. Poor 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 system, you will need the follow­ing tools - a screwdriver, wrench, and pliers.

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

2. This filter should be mounted on a level
concrete slab, or on a platform constructed of
concrete block or brick.

Figure 2.

Figure 4.

Figure 1.

Figure 3.

3. Position the mounting base on the slab so
when the pump is mounted, the front (suction

Figure 2a.

port) of the pump is directly in-line with the
skimmer suction port from the pool.

4. Once the pump location is determined, fasten
the pump to the base using two bolts and
retaining nuts.

5. Add three complete wraps of Teflon tape to

RETURN

SKIMMER

the threads of the hose adapters, see Figure 1,
and the threaded ends of the pump connector,
see Figure 2 and 2a.

FILTER

PUMP

Figure 5.

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