Paramount Fitness PCC2000 Owner's Manual page 16

Cleaning Systems Powered by a Booster Pump
Because booster pump systems are designed to pull from the skimmer(s) and not use a filter, they are not affected by the typical reductions in
performance that affect filter pump systems. Booster pumps need to produce a minimum of 65 gpm (246 lpm) at 60 ft. (179kpa of head).
It is important to keep the skimmer and pump basket(s) empty, so your pool equipment will power your in-floor system. Failure to do so will negatively
affect the performance of your system.
Filters
A clean pool filter is necessary for optimum system performance. Your pool filter needs cleaning when filters pressure increases 5 psi (34 kPa) above the
pressure showing when your filter is clean. If the need arises to replace your filter and/or its backwash valve it is important that they are properly sized.
Sand Filter minimum size 4.9 square feet/.46 square meters
D.E. Filter minimum size 48 square feet/4.5 square meters
Cartridge Filter minimum size 200 square feet/19 square meters
Backwash Valve minimum size 2 inch or 63 mm Europe
Backwash Valve minimum size 2 inch or 50 mm Australia
NOTICE
Valves for a Single Pump System
The skimmer suction should be restricted to make the main drain pull more,
because water takes the path of least resistance, and in-floor systems do most
of their cleaning from the main drain
Returns, spa over flows, and water features must be turned off or restricted
on single pump system so that the in-floor system will have proper pressure.
Minimum 20 psi (138 kPa) is needed to run the system.
Chlorinators, Tablet or salt systems, Ozone units and Solar Systems
Cells on salt chlorinators must be kept clean. Failure to do so will reduce the
performance of your in-floor cleaning system. If you add a salt chlorinator after
your pools construction it is recommended to put cells on a bypass loop. Any
device that uses a venturi injection system on the return side of the filter is not
recommended on single pump in-floor system.
Solar systems on a single pump require a specific plumbing method, which
includes a small booster pump for the solar system (Figure 11).
Larger filter sizes will reduce the amount of cleaning needed. Be sure your replacement filter is adequately
sized for your existing pump.
Figure 11
COLLECTOR
PANELS
SOLAR SENSOR
FILTER
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VACUUM BREAKER
IN-LINE
BOOSTER
PUMP
CHECK
VALVE
RETURNS
CLEANING
SYSTEM
POOL PUMP
POOL SYSTEM