Pentair D.E. Cartridge Style Filter - Manual (Page 11)

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Rev. F 6/15/06 11 P/N 99101200
SECTION IX. TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Pool water not
sufficiently clean.
1. Pool chemistry not adequate to inhabit algae growth.
2. Inadequate turnover rate.
Maintain pool chemistry or consult pool service technician.
Run system for longer time or consult dealer or pool
service technician.
Higher filter pressure. 1. Insufficient cleaning of the filter element.
2. Partial closed valve or restriction.
Clean the filter element (see Cleaning Filter instructions).
Open valve or remove obstruction in return line.
Short filter cycles. 1. Insufficient cleaning of filter element.
2. Pool chemistry not adequate to inhabit algae growth.
3. Flow rate too high.
Clean the filter element (see Cleaning Filter instructions).
Maintain pool chemistry or consult pool service technician.
Restrict flow to capacity of filter.
Return flow to pool
diminished, low filter
pressure.
1. Obstruction in the pump hair and lint pot.
2. Obstruction in pump.
3. Obstruction in suction line to pump.
Clean basket in strainer.
Disassemble and clean pump.
Clean skimmer basket. Remove obstruction in lines.
Open valves in suction line.
SECTION X. PUMP 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.
1. TO PRIME PUMP – (pump must be off).
a. Unscrew the lid from the pot and fill the pot with water to level of suction line.
Inspect O-ring, lubricate with silicone lubricant.
b. Dynamo Pump: Screw the lid into the pot, hand tighten, lid shoulder will come to
rest on the pot surface.
OptiFlo Pump: Replace the lid on the pot. Align the clamp ears with the slots on the
strainer pot. Press the lid and clamp down and twist the clamp clockwise to engage.
c. Turn the pump on; priming time will vary depending upon elevation above water
level and horizontal distance of suction line.
d. If the filter is installed, open the High Flow TM manual air relief valve, (before turning
the pump on) until a steady stream of water comes out, then close the High Flow TM
manual air relief valve.
e. The pump is now primed. If the pump is installed below water level, close the return
line prior to filling the hair and lint pot with water. Line must be reopened before
turning the pump on.
Rev. F 6/15/06 11 P/N 99101200