FILTER CARTRIDGE CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT
1. Turn off and unplug the Pump. Remove the RF Diverter
from the Return Fitting
and plug with the RF Plug
Hand tighten the SF Cap
3. Use both hands to twist off the Seal Top Retainer
counter-clockwise. Remove the Filter Seal Top
Filter Cartridge
.
4. The filter cartridge can be cleansed of coarse dirt and debris by throughly
pressure washing inside and out with a garden hose, making sure to wash
between all pleats. Allow a few hours for the filter to fully dry and CAREFULLY
BRUSH the pleats to avoid damaging the filter cartridge. DO NOT scrub the
pleated surface areas. Cleaning and scrubbing a filter too vigorously will also
wear out the cartridge much faster than if it is simply hosed off correctly.
5.
After you are finished cleaning the filter cartridge, liberally lubricate the O-ring
on the filter case
with petroleum jelly and re-assemble in reverse order.
Before restarting the filter pump, be sure to remove the RF PLUG
Water Cap
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6. Suntan oils, body oils, and algae can form a coating on the filter pleats which may not be thoroughly removed by hosing. Such films of oils and/or algae will rapidly
clog up the filters' pores, greatly reducing filtration. Therefore, it is imperative to remove such materials from the filter element as soon as possible. To remove oils,
we recommend soaking the cartridge in a solution of 1 lb. of tri-sodium phosphate (TSP or any other strong detergent) to 5 gallons of water for up to 12 hours. Tri-
sodium phosphate is available in many supermarkets, hardware stores, or janitorial supply stores. After the oils have been removed, rinse the filter cartridge to
remove any dirt. If algae is a problem, add 1/2 pint of pool chlorine or 1 pint of liquid household bleach to the cleaning solution, 1 hour before removing the filter
cartridge from the solution. Thoroughly rinse the filter cartridge before replacing it in the filter case. Check the pool chemistry to determine the cause of algae growth.
7. Excessive calcium and/or mineral deposits may build up on a filter cartridge and should be handled differently. Contact your local pool supply store to ask about
additional filter cartridge cleaners or treatment for calcium or mineral deposits. Check pool chemistry for high pH or alkalinity; this may cause a calcium or mineral
build-up.
8. A spare "stand-by" Filter Cartridge
Filter Cartridge
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. Also, a well-maintained, clean cartridge assures you that your filter will always be ready to operate at peak efficiency.
9. Filter cartridges may be purchased at the store you purchased your pool from, or ordered from Polygroup
genuine Polygroup
SUMMER WAVES
®
Should you encounter any problems, contact Customer Service at (888) 919-0070 from 8 AM to 5 PM Mon. thru Fri.
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onto the Suction Fitting
.
Inside Pool Wall
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by turning it
, Then remove the
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is an excellent investment. It provides a convenient way to continue filtration of your pool while cleaning or replacing a dirty
filter cartridges.
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MST. Extended operating days and hours during peak season requirements.
2. To depressurize the Filter System, vent the filter pump by twisting the
Vent Screw
counter-clockwise until the water stops flowing out of
the Seal Top
and SF
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at polygroupstore.com. Always replace with