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Pentair Pool Products Meteor Series Owner's Manual

Pentair Pool Products Meteor Series Owner's Manual

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Meteor
SECTION I.
SECTION II.
SECTION III.
SECTION IV.
SECTION V.
SECTION VI.
SECTION VII.
SECTION VIII.
SECTION IX.
SECTION X.
SECTION XI.
Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions accompanying this system. Failure to
follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.
Call (800) 831-7133 for additional free copies of these instructions.
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.
Pentair Pool Products
1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 774-4151
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 523-2400
Rev. E 2-22-02
Filter System Owner's Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Pump Safety Instructions ........................................................................................... 2
How Your Filter Works ............................................................................................ 2
Installation ................................................................................................................ 3
Initial Start Up .......................................................................................................... 4
Cleaning Frequency .................................................................................................. 4
Filter and Control Valve Functions ............................................................................. 5
Filter Backwash Procedures ..................................................................................... 5
Winterizing the Filter ................................................................................................. 5
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 6
Technical Data .......................................................................................................... 7
Pump Instructions ..................................................................................................... 8
Important Notice
WARNING
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P/N 99223000

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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. Pentair Pool Products 1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 774-4151 10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 523-2400 Rev.

  • Page 2: Pump Safety Instructions

    Section 1. Pump Safety Instructions When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.

  • Page 3: Installation

    Section III. Installation To install this filter system, you will need the following simple tools: Screwdriver, pliers and ½ in. wrench. 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 from where the equipment was purchased.

  • Page 4: Initial Start Up

    Section IV. Initial Start Up Be sure the correct amount of Silica filter sand is in the tank and that all connections have been made and are secure. Check that the backwash is open so that water is free to flow from the pool and out the backwash line. Set the control valve to Backwash position.

  • Page 5: Filter And Control Valve Functions

    Section VI. Filter and Control Valve Functions FILTER - From pump, through valve, downward through filter sand bed, up through center pipe to valve return port, and back to the pool for normal filter action and vacuuming pool through filter. BACKWASH - From pump, through valve down through center pipe, up through filter sand to valve, and out waste port.

  • Page 6: Troubleshooting

    Section IX. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Pool water not 1. Pool chemistry not adequate to inhibit algae growth. Maintain pool chemistry or consult pool service technician. sufficiently clean. 2. Too frequent a backwash cycle. Allow pressure to build to 5 to 7 PSI above clean filter condition before backwashing.

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    Section X. Technical Data Replacement Parts Item Part Description 50115100 MPV, 5 pos., 18" and 20" filter 50118100 MPV, 8 pos., 18" and 20" filter 50118200 MPV, 8 pos., 22" filter 155050 Gauge, Pressure 51020900 Clamp, multiport valve 98209000 Screw, clamp 98211400 Nut, clamp 51021700...

  • Page 8: Pump Instructions

    Section XI. Pump Instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use an extension cord. 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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