CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE PURCHASED A HIGH QUALITY FlowXtreme FILTRATIONS SYSTEM FOR YOUR ABOVE GROUND POOL. YOUR NEW FILTER SYSTEM HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED AND TESTED TO OFFER MANY YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE SERVICE. IMPORTANT – READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY A. Safety Warnings Read all Warnings and Cautions noted below.
B. General Information This manual provides information relating to the installation, utilization and maintenance of our filtration system. We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety and keep it for future reference, The pump included with the filtration system is a horizontal, self-priming centrifugal pump. For the pump to function correctly, the water temperature must not exceed 35℃/95℉.
Only original replacement parts are used for repairs or replacements (consumable & expendable parts do no fall under the warranty). Expendable parts that do not fall under the warranty include: All O-rings Pressure gauge Mechanical seal, complete ...
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For the operation of this filter system with Above Ground pools, you need a skimmer installed in your pool. Either an integrated skimmer (built into the pool wall) or a suspended floating skimmer (attachment to the pool wall). The installation area must allow an adequate safety margin to the pool wall. Refer to local and national codes for required distance between the filter system and the pool wall.
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designation “RETURN” to the return fitting or connection for the pool location. Secure all connections with hose clamps. (Figures 13 & 18) If using flexible hose: Lightly lubricate the pool return port on the tank cover with petroleum jelly. Secure with a hose clamp. NOTE: Be careful not to secure return hose to the waste/backwash port.
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8. When you first fill your filter tank with sand it is necessary to clean the small particles and dust from the new sand. If you do not do this you will blow this dust and small particles into your pool. To properly clean the new sand follow the backwash process described below: ...
Closed Function: Cleaning the hair and lint strainer. This position stops the flow of water Position 5 into the pump and filter. Picture 23 CAUTION: Do not run pump with valve in this position. Purge/Drain Function: Bypass the filter. This position is ideal for vacuuming pools with large Position 6 amounts of debris or after an algae treatment.
DON’TS: Observe these cautions carefully or you may cause non-warranty damage to your filter system. Move valve handle while the pump is running. It will damage the valve and possibly other equipment as well. Backwash excessively. Sand filters operate more efficiently during mid-cycle. Some level of debris in the sand bed actually helps filtration and makes the filter more effective.
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S. Install lation and d Operati i on Illustr ration Fig g ures...
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T. FlowXtrem 16" AG SYSTEM NE4487/4488/4489 PARTS BREAKDOWN AND DIAGRAMS Part Name Mnfg. No. B.W. No. For Model# Valve Handle V00152 NEP4289 NE4487/4488/4489 Valve Stem Pin V00153 NEP4290 NE4487/4488/4489 Valve Cover V00154 NEP4291 NE4487/4488/4489 Diverter Stem Spool V00155 NEP4292 NE4487/4488/4489 Diverter Stem Gasket V00156 NEP4293...
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Tank Bottom Strainer T00120 NEP4277 NE4487/4488/4489 Filter Tank 1025 T00121 NEP4278 NE4487 Filter Tank 1050 T00122 NEP4279 NE4488 Filter Tank 1075 T00123 NEP4280 NE4489 Drain Cap T00124 NEP4281 NE4487/4488/4489 Drain Cap Gasket T00125 NEP4282 NE4487/4488/4489 Filter Pump Hose 1025 (W/Screw Head) P00127 NEP4242 NE4487...
U. TECHNICAL DATA for FlowXtreme Prime Single Speed Pump Model #s; NE4523, NEP4268, NEP4269, NE4524, NEP4271 Technical Data Model Voltage Hertz Amps Flow Rate GPM NE4523 0.75 38GPM NEP4268 0.33 24GPM NEP4269 0.50 35GPM NE4524 1.50 15.5 115GPM NEP4271 11.0 90GPM FlowXtreme PRIME, SPS1 Pumps Parts Breakdown &...
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lowXtrem me PRIME E, SPS3 P Pumps Pa arts Break kdown & Diagram Model #s; ; NEP427 71, NE452 Part Name Mnfg. W. No. For Model Water Pum SPS3 1 1100 P4271 NEP4271 Water Pum SPS3 1 1600 P4254 NE4524 Valve Body 3029 P4128...
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V. Troub bleshootin ng for and d FlowXtr reme Prim me Pump Motor Wi ill NOT Sta art – Check k For: Make sure th he terminal bo oard connectio ons agree with h the wiring di iagram on mot tor data plate label.
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automatically shut off if power supply drops before heat damage can build up causing windings to burn out. The “thermal overload protector” will allow the motor to automatically restart once the motor has cooled. It will continue to shut off until the problem is corrected. Be sure to correct cause of overheating. Motor Hums, But Does NOT Start –...
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Noisy Pump – Check For: 1. Air leak in suction piping, cavitation caused by restricted or undersized suction line or leak at any joint, low water level in pool, and unrestricted discharge return lines. Solution: Correct suction condition or tighten fittings, if practical. Holding hand over return fitting will sometimes prove this point or putting in a smaller return eyeball fitting.
W. Warranty Information This product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original retail purchase. This warranty does not cover defects or damage due to improper installation, alteration, accident or any other event beyond the control of the manufacturer.
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La garantie du produit est valide pour l'acheteur original en ce qui a trait aux pièces défectueuses ou à la main-d’œuvre pour une période de 1 année de la date d’achat. Cette garantie n’est couvre pas les dommages causés par accident, par modification, par une installation défectueuse ou tout autre événement hors du contrôle du fabricant.
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