HYDROTOOLS 71225 Sand Filter and Pump Instructions

#1225/71233/71405

SAND FILTER & PUMP

INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
0-Ring Labe

PARTS FOR#71225/71233/71405 SAND FILTER
See the breakdown on the following page for model specific parts list

PARTS FOR#71225/71233 SAND FILTER

PARTS FOR # 71405 SAND FILTER

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAND FILTER

NOTE: Alter may be partially assembled; however, nothing has been properly tightened. DO NOT operate the filter system without completing assembly instructions!

STEP ONE – GETTING STARTED

• Remove the valve (Fig.]) from the box and place it to the side until instructed to attach it.

• Inside the tank, you will find the standpipe (Fig. 2) and a plastic bag containing various parts. Remove from the tank and set aside.

STEP TWO – ATTACH DRAIN ASSEMBLY

• If the drain assembly (Fig. 3) is all together, take it apart. Take one rubber gasket and put it over the threaded part of the drain assembly. The flat part of the gasket must be flush against the sealing plate.

• From inside the tank, insert drain assembly through the hole in bottom of the tank. (Fig. 4) You will see the threaded part of the drain assembly on the outside of the tank.

• Place another gasket on the threaded part of the drain assembly that is outside of the tank, flat side to the tank. (Fig. 5)

• Place locking nut on threaded part and thread until snug. Hand tightens only! Be sure to hold the drain assembly from inside the tank while hand tightening the locking nut. (Fig. 6)

• Place drain cap over threaded part on the outside of the tank. (Fig. 7) Hand tightens only!

STEP THREE – ATTACH THE PUMP

The filter and pump should be attached to the base prior to filling the tank with sand as it will be difficult to maneuver after the tank is full.

• Allign the pump motor with the four holes that match up to the filter base. This will require the use of four mounting bolts & nuts from the hardware supplied with the base. (Fig. 8)

• Place bolts underneath the base in the properly aligned mounting hole. (Fig. 9)

• Bolt the housing of the pump through the base & tighten securely. (Fig.10)

• (over the threads of each straight fitting with Teflon tape and thread one fitting into the front of the pump and one fitting into the top of the pump.
• Attach the hose with a clamp on each fining. (Fig. 11)

STEP FOUR – ADDING SAND

• Before filling the tank with sand, align the nub on the bottom of the tank into notched-out piece of the base, and twist to the right till snug. (Fig. 12)

• Place the standpipe inside the filter, and cover the standpipe with the round plastic standpipe protector device to prevent sand from entering the standpipe. (Fig. 13)
• Add filter grade sand (sold separately) to the filter tank around the standpipe. Your tanks should use 42Ibs of sand (for #71233/71225) or 60Ibs of sand (for #71405). Remove the plastic standpipe protector and fill the tank with water until the tank is filled right below the opening of the standpipe. (Save the standpipe protector for future use.)

NOTE: Sand should be filled no LESS than 1/2 way up the tank and no MORE than 3/4 up the tank. OVERFILLING WILL RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO YOUR FILTER SYSTEM!

STEP FIVE – INSTALLING VALVE

• Lubricate 0-Ring (3) in a bag with various parts.
• Lubricate with 0-Ring lube to ensure a proper seal on the tank. (0-Ring lube not included)
• Push 0-Ring against the lip of the valve. It MUST sit flat against the lip to protect from leaking at the valve. (Fig. 14)

STEP FIVE – INSTALLING VALVE ( continued)

• Clean off any sand or debris on top of the filter and position the valve over the opening of the standpipe. Valve will slide ONTO standpipe when positioned properly in the tank (Fig. 15). Push down firmly to make sure the valve slides on all the way.

NOTE: You CANNOT pull the standpipe up to secure the valve. Pulling up can damage the filter and cause sand to get sent back with water flowing into the pool!

• Place valve so that pump port is directly over the pump. (Fig. 16)

• Once valve is in place, hold the clamp as shown and position the clamp around the lip of the tank and over the edge of the valve. 2 long screws and nuts are provided to secure the clamp. (Fig. 17)

• The clamp should sit flat around the lip of the tank and the edge of the valve. If it is not sitting flat the clamp will leak. (fig. 18)

• Make sure that the screws of the clamp are lined up with the seams of the tank. Tighten two screws on the clamp a little at a time. Alternate from side to side so that both sides are tightened equally. Failure to tighten correctly will result in a leak at the clamp. (Fig. 19)

• Cover threads of pressure gauge with Teflon tape. Remove temporary plug from valve and thread gauge into the opening. (Fig. 20)

STEP SIX – CONNECT HOSES

• The valve ports are labeled “POOL”, “PUMP” and “WASTE” with raised letters next to or on the openings. Attach one 6′ hose to the bottom of your through-wall skimmer and to the front of the pump with hose clamps on each fitting. Attach the second 6′ hose to the fitting on the “POOL” valve port and to the pool’s return fitting with hose clamps on each fitting. “WASTE” port will accept a standard fitting and a backwash hose (Sold separately) which will be used during maintenance.
• Check the drain plug at bottom of the filter to ensure that it is screwed on tight.

STEP SEVEN – OPERATING THE FILTER

NOTE: Your filter cannot be run if the water is not at the proper level in the pool. Running the filter without water can cause serious damage to your pump and filter system.

• Prior to setting up the filter system, ensure that the pump is off, as failure to do so will cause the spider valve to malfunction and damage the top mount valve. The pump must be off anytime the valve handle is depressed and moved to any of the various functions.
• Prime filter prior to starting up filter system. DO NOT turn the pump on until the system has been primed, you can damage your pump.
• Make sure water in the pool is up to the middle of the skimmer(s) and that there is nothing blocking water flow from return(s) and skimmer(s) (i.e. plug, plate, etc.).
• Push down the selector handle on the valve and turn to the notch labeled BACKWASH. Let go of the handle and the valve is now in the backwash position. Make sure the backwash hose (sold separately) is attached to the WASTE port so water will not spray all over you once the pump is started.
• Be sure the skimmer and return lines are filled with water. When the water level is at the proper height in the pool this should happen naturally.
• Plug in and switch on the pump. When the pump starts up, water will come out through the backwash hose.
• When all air is purged from the system, turn the pump off. If all air is not purged out of the system, double-check all connections to make sure they are properly tightened and try again.
• To use filter, with pump OFF, push down on selector handle on the valve and turn to notch labeled FILTER.
• Connect pump to power to start filter operation.
• Note pressure gauge reading at this time.
• When pressure through return fades and the pressure gauge reads 5 psi above starting pressure, you will need to backwash the filter system to remove debris.
• Turn the pump off before moving the selector to the BACKWASH position. Once in the backwash, turn the pump back on.
• Water will come out through the Waste port, so position the backwash hose where you would like water to run out.
• NEVER backwash for longer than ONE MINUTE at a time! Backwashing longer than one minute will cause sandblasting of internal components and can lead to damage to the standpipe and/or hub and VOIDS WARRANTY.
• Turn the pump off and move the selector to the RINSE position Rinse will allow water to flow through to clear out the lines and prevent a puff of sand or debris back into the pool after backwashing.
• Rinse for approximately 15 seconds and turn off the pump again. Move the selector back to FILTER and turn the pump back on. You are now filtering water.
• If the water level drops below skimmer level, you MUST turn the pump OFF!
• NEVER MOVE THE SELECTOR HANDLE WHEN THE PUMP IS ON! PUMP MUST BE OFF. Failure to do so will cause damage to valve and will void WARRANTY!

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Check skimmer basket for excess debris
2. Check for restrictions in intake and discharge lines
3. Check for air leaks in the intake line (Indicated by bubbles returning to pool)

| 1. Check for algae in pool and super chlorinate as required.
2. Be sure chlorine and pH levels are in the proper range. Adjust as required.
3. Check the surface of filter sand for crusting or caking. Remove 1″ of sand if necessary.

| 1. Check chlorine, pH, and total alkalinity levels and adjust as required.
2. Be sure the flow rate through the filter is sufficient.
3. Operate filter for longer periods.
4. Be sure valve is set to “Filter” position.
5. Be sure sand is between 1/2 and 3/4 full in tank.

WINTERIZING

NOTE: Failure to winterize your filter properly may result in damage to the system which is NOT covered under any warranty.

• At the end of the season once you disconnect the filter system, remove the valve from the tank. The valve selector handle should be positioned BETWEEN any of the notches to allow for air ventilation through the valve to protect it from cracking.
• Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the filter tank to drain water out of the filter. Keep this plug off for the winter to allow any potential moisture build-up to escape from tank.
• Empty ALL sand from the filter system and dispose of it. It is recommended to replace sand EACH season
• Rinse out inside of the tank and air dry. Remove standpipe from tank.
• Store the tank in an area where it will be protected from the elements and keep the valve and tank stored APART to protect from condensation forming and causing cracks in the tank or valve.
• Run clean water (Not chlorinated water) through the pump to rinse out and store in a warm, dry place for the winter.

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