Section 3. Equipment Location; Equipment Pad; Filter Location; Section 4. Initial Setup - Polaris PRESTIGE PAG19SF Owner's Manual

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Section 3. Equipment Location

All pool water recirculation system components need
to be installed in accordance with the standards and
instructions in effect in your county or municipality.
Utmost care must be taken to ensure that the equipment
is located such that it is able to be safely operated and
maintained.

3.1 Equipment Pad

The filter along with the other primary components
of your pool water recirculation system should be
installed on a level, prepared footing, which is capable
of supporting the weight of the filter (see Section
4.3 Table 1) and which will accommodate the use of
anchoring bolts to secure the equipment in place. A
solid level surface needs to be used but concrete is not
required. Check local building codes for any additional
requirements.
If possible the equipment pad area should be:
• Dry.
• Well ventilated.
• Supplied with sufficient drainage.
• Out of direct sunlight.
• Located away from eaves or overhangs where rain
gutters are not installed.
• Away from overhanging trees or other foliage
that may produce waste or debris of any kind that
could clog, block or otherwise disrupt the regular
operation and maintenance of the equipment.
• As close to the primary body of water as possible.
Additional pipe length reduces efficiency due to
pipe friction.
• Position the filter a minimum of 5 ft (1.5 m) from
the pool or separated by a permanent barrier.
Position the filter and all components of the
filtration system so they can NOT be used as a
means of access to the pool by young children.
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3.2 Filter Location

On the equipment pad, the filter should be positioned so
that it is:
• At least 5 feet away from any electrical controls or
inputs, except for GFCI-protected grounding-type
receptacle supplying pool pump motor located at
least 6 ft from inside wall of pool, 3m (10 feet) in
Canada.
• In line with other equipment in order to minimize
turns in plumbing which can result in diminished
efficiency.
• Stationary and not subject to movement.
• Equipment must be installed on a firm, solid, non-
absorbent level surface; and per the requirements
of local codes and Authority Having Jurisdiction
(AHJ). Equipment can weigh up to 325 lbs. Use
suitably rated mounting surface materials to avoid
risk of settlement, and never use sand to level
the equipment as the sand will wash away. Check
local building codes for additional requirements.
• Position the filter a minimum of 5 ft (1.5 m) from
the pool or separated by a permanent barrier.
Position the filter and all components of the
filtration system so they can NOT be used as a
means of access to the pool by young children.

Section 4. Initial Setup

4.1 System Pack Installation

4.1.1 Install Filter
1. Position the tank on the base so that the drain
assembly is accessible, not facing the pool and will
not drain on the pump.
2. Align filter feet in base as shown. Rotate 1/4
counterclockwise.
NOTE: Filter tank may have movement on the base
until sand is placed inside the tank.

4.2 Install Hub and Laterals

1. Inspect the laterals and lateral hub assembly
for damage or debris. Replace or clean where
needed. Reach into filter tank and install the
remaining
2. Attach the breather tube to the lateral hub.
3. Bring the hub over the tank opening.
4. Align and connect one of the eight (8) laterals to
the hub. Turn ¼ clockwise to click into place.
5. Tilt the hub with the attached lateral and insert into
the tank.
NOTE: Place the breather tube head over the edge
of the tank opening.
6. Connect the remaining seven (7) laterals to the
hub inside of the tank. Do not overtighten.
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