Operating Instructions - Polygroup SUMMER WAVES ST1100 Owner's Manual

WARNING: NEVER CHANGE POSITIONS ON THE 6-PORT VALVE WITH THE PUMP MOTOR RUNNING.
VALVE POSITION
1 BACKWASH
2 RINSE
3 FILTER
WASTE
RECIRCULATE
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WARNING: ALWAYS TURN OFF THE PUMP POWER BEFORE SWITCHING POSITIONS ON THE 6-PORT VALVE.
1. Make sure all the Hoses
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2. Always press down the 6-port Valve Handle
3. Always turn off the pump power before switching positions on the 6-port valve.
4. It is critical to the backwash the sand before using the pump to clean the pool water. This will
prevent fine sand flowing into the pool and also wash off any dirt or debris within the sand.
5. Make sure the power switch is in the "OFF" position. Plug the GFCI Power Cord Set
a grounded power outlet.
6. IMPORTANT: To power up the filter pump, press the RESET button on the GFCI Power Cord Set
7. Fill the pool until the water level reaches the pool fill line.
8. Follow these steps to BACKWASH the sand before first use:
• Remove the 6-Port Valve Drain Outlet Cap
1.5" [38mm] hose can be connected to the drain port to direct the waste water to a nearby drain.)
• Press down the 6-Port Valve Handle
• Turn on the power of the Pump
• Pool water is now circulating backward through the sand bed
to the drain outlet. Continue BACKWASH until the drain water
becomes clean and clear.
• Turn off the Pump and switch the handle to the "RINSE" position.
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Turn on the Pump for ONE minute, this will clean up and level out the sand bed.
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Turn of f the Pump and replace the drain cap when done.
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9. To start filtering the pool, turn the 6-Port Valve Handle
position and then switch on the Pump
reading from the Pressure Gauge
pressure when the sand bed is clean.
10. BACKWASH the tank when the pressure is 1-1.5 bar (14.5 - 21.8 Psi) above the
initial pressure. Or, BACKWASH the sand filter once every TWO weeks to
maintain water cleanliness.
11. To turn off the filter pump, press the power button on the Pump
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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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FUNCTIONS OF THE 6-PORT VALVE
FUNCTION
To reverse the water flow and wash the sand bed. Backwash the
sand before first use and every 2 weeks. Always remove the drain
outlet cap when backwashing. Replace drain cap when done.
To cleanup and level out the sand bed after backwash.
Always remove the drain outlet cap when rinsing.
Replace drain cap when done.
For normal filtration and regular vacuuming.
For vacuuming directly to drain and lowering of water level. Always
remove the drain outlet cap when using the "WASTE" setting.
To recirculate water without filtering.
To shut off all flow between the pool and sand filter.
DO NOT TURN ON THE PUMP.
For winterizing and storage.
are secured to the fittings on the pump and pool.
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before switching position.
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from the 6-Port V
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and turn to the "BACKWASH" position.
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to the "FILTER"
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. Record down the sand tank pressure
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. This reading indicates the initial tank
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MST. Extended operating days and hours during peak season requirements.
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alve . (Optionally, a
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How to use the GFCI plug
Press
"RESET"
Button
To Start
Pump
Operation
*Do not connect
to a timer device
17 and unplug the GFCI power cord
WATER FLOW DIRECTION
Pool > Pump > Sand (backward) > Drain Outlet
Pool > Pump > Sand (forward) > Drain Outlet
Pool > Pump > Sand (forward) > Pool
Pool > Pump > Drain Outlet
Pool > Pump > Pool
No Flow.
DO NOT TURN ON THE PUMP.
No flow.
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POWER SWITCH
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Inlet port
Outlet port
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