Blue Wave NE6150 Sandman Sand Filter System with Pump Instruction Manual

Blue Wave NE6150 Sandman Sand Filter System with Pump

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PARTS FOR SAND FILTER (NOT TO SCALE) NE6150 &

NE6170

NOTICE
SHOWN ABOVE ARE THE PARTS INCLUDED WITH AN 18” FILTRATION SYSTEM. SOME  OF YOUR PARTS MAY NOT BE THE EXACT SAME IF YOU HAVE A DIFFERENT-SIZED FILTRATION SYSTEM.

PARTS FOR SAND FILTER (CONTINUED)

SANDMAN FILTER PARTS NE6150 (18”) & NE6170 (22”)

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Part #

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Description

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Qty.

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1A| NEP2121| AC18601| 18” Sand Filter Base| 1
1B| NEP2122| AC22601| 22” Sand Filter Base| 1
2| NEP2123| AC72001| Drain Plug Assembly| 1
3| NEP2124| AC18604| Lateral for 18” & 22” Sand Filter| 1
4A| NEP2125| AC18605| Center Pipe Lateral Holder for 18” Sand Filter| 1
4B| NEP2126| AC22605| Center Pipe Lateral Holder for 22” Sand Filter| 1
5A| NEP2127| AC18606| Air Release Assembly 18” Sand Filter 380mm| 1
5B| NEP2128| AC22606| Air Release Assembly 22” Sand Filter 490mm| 1
6A| NEP2129| AC18607| 18” Filter Tank| 1
6B| NEP2130| AC22607| 22” Filter tank| 1
7| NEP2131| AC18608| Flange Clamp| 1
8| NEP2132| AC18609| O-Ring for Valve & Tank| 1
9| NEP2133| AC08621RP| 6-Way Valve| 1

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

• NE6150: 18” FILTER
• NE6170: 22” FILTER

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAND FILTER

NOTICE
The Filter is partially assembled; however, nothing has been properly tightened. DO NOT operate the filter system without completing ALL assembly instructions.

STEP 1

•  Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the closure clamp (D) from the valve assembly. You only need to unscrew one side completely as it can be removed and reinstalled without unscrewing both screws.
•  Remove the valve (C) from the tank and place it to the side until instructed to reattach it.
•  Inside the tank you will find the standpipe (E) and a plastic bag containing the laterals (F).
•  Attach each lateral to the standpipe by pushing them into the opening and turning to the right as shown in Diagram 1.
•  Repeat for the remaining SEVEN laterals. See Diagram 2.
  NOTE:
  You MUST install the laterals on the standpipe INSIDE the tank as the standpipe will not fit back through the top opening once the laterals are attached. See Diagram 1.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAND FILTER (CONT.)

STEP 2

•  The filter and pump should be attached to the base prior to filling the filter with sand as it will be difficult to maneuver once the tank is full.
•  In order to attach your pump to the base, determine which of the two pumps below is most like your pump and follow the corresponding instructions for installation to it’s base.

A. CRADLE STYLE MOUNT

•  Pumps with cradles located directly under the motor (See Diagram 3) should be aligned with the holes on the base in the raised area where the six holes are close together. This type of mount will require the use of two to four mounting bolts from the hardware pack supplied with the base.
•  Line the pump up with the set of holes that are the best fit for the pump and bolt in place.
•  Proceed to STEP 3.

B. PLASTIC PUMP HOUSING MOUNT

• Pumps with plastic pump housing mounts should be attached by aligning the openings with a set of the OVAL-shaped holes which are towards the center of the base. This type of mount will require the use of two mounting bolts from the hardware supplied with the base.If you are attaching a Speck SS E90 or SS E91 pump, use the larger oval holes toward the back of the base:
•  Bolt the housing of the pump through the base and then tighten.
•  Proceed to STEP 3.

STEP 3

• Before filling the tank with sand, cover the standpipe with a plastic bag to prevent the sand from entering the standpipe. Secure it in place with a rubber band so it does not fall off. See Diagram 4.
•  Once the bag is secured, place the standpipe in the bottom of the sand tank. Make sure the pipe is centered in the tank BEFORE pouring the sand in because you will NOT be able to move it once the sand is in.

NOTICE
When filling the tank with sand, the tank should be filled no less than halfway up and no more than 3/4 full. Overfilling the tank will result in permanent damage to your filter system. ONLY USE FILTER GRADE SAND. The use of play sand will cause problems while cleaning & filtering the pool.

NOTICE
If the drain plug is not lined up with the third arrow OR it lifts off the base, retry the aforementioned steps to properly attach your tank to the base.

• The clear plastic tube attached to the sandpipe is an air relief. As you are adding the sand into the tank, try to hold the tube up against the standpipe. The white piece on the end of this tube should be ABOVE the sand level when you are done adding sand to the filter. See Diagram 5 for reference.

NOTICE
DO NOT pull too hard when holding up the air relief tube, if you pull it off the bottom of the standpipe, the sand will then be able to enter your pool through the hole.

STEP 3 (CONTINUED)

• Add filter grade sand (sold separately) to the filter tank around the standpipe. The approximate amount of sand necessary will vary based on the size of filter you purchased. See below for assistance.
• 18” Tank – 110 Lbs.
• 22” Tank – 220 Lbs.
• 26” Tank – 360 Lbs
• .Remove the plastic bag and fill the tank with water until the tank is filled right below the opening of the standpipe.

STEP 4

•  Locate the O-ring (G) on the bottom of the 6-way valve (C).
•  Lubricate with the O-ring lube to ensure a proper seal on the tank.
•  Push the O-ring against the lip of the valve. The O-ring MUST sit flat against the lip to protect from leaking at the valve. See Diagram 6.
•  Clean off any sand or debris on the top lip of the filter and position the valve over the opening of the standpipe.
•  The valve will slide ONTO the standpipe when positioned properly in the tank (as shown in Diagram 7). Push down firmly to make sure the valve slides on all the way. The valve should now rest on the tank’s lip and standpipe as displayed in Diagram 8.

You CANNOT pull the standpipe up to secure the valve. Pulling up can damage the laterals and cause sand to get sent back with the water flow to the pool.

STEP 5

• Once the valve is in place, hold the clamp (D) as shown and position the clamp around the lip of the filter and over the edge of the valve.
• The clamp should sit flat around the lip of the filter tank and the bottom edge of the valve. If it is not sitting flat, the clamp will leak.
• 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. Alternating from side to side so that both sides are tightened equally. Failure to follow these instructions will result in leaking of the clamp.
• Cover the threads of the pressure gauge (I) with TeflonTM tape (K) and thread into the open hole on the valve and hand tighten only.

STEP 6

•  The valve ports are labeled “RETURN”, “PUMP”, and “WASTE” with raised letters next to the openings.  Cover the threads of each straight fitting (J) with TeflonTM tape (K) and thread one fitting into each of the 1- 1/2” threaded openings on the valve.
•  Attach a 6’ hose (M) to the bottom of the thru-wall skimmer and to the front of the pump with (2) hose clamps (H).
•  Clamp one end of a 3’ hose (L) to the top of the pump and the other end to the threaded fittings on the “PUMP” port of the valve.
•  Attach a second 6’ hose (M) to the fitting on the “RETURN” port and secure the opposite end to the fitting on the pools return with a clamp.
•  “WASTE” port will accept a standard fitting and a backwash hose (sold seperately) which will be used during maintenance.
•  Check the drain plug (N) at the bottom of the filter to ensure that it is screwed on tight. See Diagram 9.

OPERATING YOUR FILTER

Your filter CAN NOT be run if the water is not at the proper level in the pool. Running the filter Your filter CAN NOT be run if the water is not at the proper level in the pool. Running the filter

•  Prime your filter prior to starting up the filter system. DO NOT turn the motor on until the system has been primed or you can damage your pump.
•  Make sure that the water in the pool is up to middle of the skimmer(s) and that there is nothing blocking the water flow from the return(s) and skimmer(s) (i.e. plug, plate, etc.).
•  Push down the selector handle on the valve and turn it to the notch labeled BACKWASH. Let go of the handle and the valve is now in the correct 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.
• Remove the lid of the strainer basket on the pump (if applicable) and fill with water. These skimmer and return lines should be filled with water as well (when the water level is in a proper place in the pool, this will happen naturally).
•  Place the cover back on the basket and plug in/switch on the pump. When the pump starts up, water will come out through the backwash hose. If the pump is properly primed, the water in the strainer basket will fill completely and the air ockets will be eliminated.
•  Repeat above steps until all air is purged from the system then turn OFF the pump. If this does not get the air out of the system, double-check all connections to make sure they are properly tightened and try again.
•  To use the filter, with the pump OFF, push down the selector handle on the valve and turn to the notch labeled FILTER.
•  Connect your pump to power to start the filter operation.
•  Note the pressure gauge reading at this time.
•  When pressure through the return fades and pressure gauge reads 5 psi above the 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 this position, turn your pump back on.
•  Water will then come out through the waste port, so position the backwash hose where you would like the 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 of the standpipe and/or laterals and will thus
•  Turn the pump off and move the selector to RINSE position. Rinse will allow water to flow through the pump 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 once again. Move the selector back to the FILTER position and turn the pump back ON. You are now filtering the pools water.
•  The WASTE position does NOT allow water to pass through the filter.
•  If there is a point where you would like to take water directly out of the pool, this is the option that allows you to do so.
•  You may also vacuum waste to take serious debris straight out of the pool if/when necessary.
•  Remember, this is taking water out of the pool so watch the water level to protect your pump and filter. If the water drops below the skimmer level you MUST turn the pump off.
•  RECIRCULATE selector position allows you to move water in the pool WITHOUT filtering the water. This is usually used when adding chemicals to the pool, during pool opening, or regular maintenance.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Check skimmer and pump strainer baskets for debris.

2. Check for restrictions in intake and discharge lines.

3. Check for air-leak in intake line (indicated by bubbles returning to

pool).

4. Backwash filter.

5. Bring sand level in filter down

to 1/2 full.

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1. Check for algae in pool and superchlorinate as required.

2. Be sure chlorine and pH levels are in proper range. Adjust as required.

3. Check surface of filter sand for crusting or cracking. Remove 1” of sand if necessary.

4. Check hair and lint basket on pump for possible air leak, lubricate basket lid O-ring as necessary.

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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 the filter for longer

periods of time.

4. Be sure the valve is set on the “Filter” position.

5. Be sure the sand is between 1/2 and 3/4 full in your tank.

WINTERIZING

•  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 sand tank to drain water out of the filter tank. Keep this plug off for the winter to allow any potential water build-up to escape from the tank.
•  Empty ALL sand from the filter system and dispose of as it is recommended to replace the sand EACH season.
•  Rinse out the inside of the tank and air dry. You MAY remove the laterals from the standpipe and the standpipe from the tank.
•  Store the tank in an area where it will be protected from harsh elements and keep the valve and tank stored APART to protect from condensation forming and causing cracks in the tank or valve.
•  Run hose water through the pump to rinse out and store in a warm, dry place for the winter.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original retail purchase. This warranty does not cover defects or damage due to improper installation, alteration, accident, or any other event beyond the control of the manufacturer. Defects or damage resulting from misuse, abuse, or negligence will void this warranty. This warranty does not cover scratching or damage that may result from normal usage. This product is not intended for institutional or commercial use; the manufacturer does not assume any liability for such use. Institutional or commercial use will void this warranty. This warranty is non-transferable and is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of the defective product. During the warranty period, the manufacturer shall repair or replace defective parts at no cost to the purchaser. Shipping charges and insurance are not covered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Labor charges and related expenses for removal, installation, or replacement of the product or components are not covered under this warranty.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make substitutions to warranty claims if parts are unavailable or obsolete. The manufacturer shall not be liable for loss of use of the product or other consequential or incidental costs, expenses or damages incurred by the consumer of any other use. The user assumes all risk of injury resulting from the use of this product. This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for use to the extent permitted by Federal or state law. Neither the manufacturer nor any of its representatives assume any other liability in connection with this product. All warranty claims must include the retailer’s information where the product was originally purchased. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of purchase will be required to process all warranty claims. The model number and part numbers found within the assembly instructions will be required when submitting any parts requests or warranty claims. For further warranty information or inquiries, please call 1 800-759-0977

• Or, email [email protected]
• Blue Wave® Products, Inc.
• 101 N Raddant Drive
• Batavia, IL 60510

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