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UK POOL STORE FILTER PUMP PACK
Available in the following Sizes:
UKPS16 – 16" Diameter Sand Filter & 0.35 Horse Power Pump – 6,000 Litres/Hour
UKPS19 – 19" Diameter Sand Filter & 0.75 Horse Power Pump – 9,000 Litres/Hour
UKPS24 – 24" Diameter Sand Filter & 1.0 Horse Power Pump – 11,400 Litres/Hour
SAFETY INFORMATION
1.
The sand filters are designed to work with water at temperatures above 0°C and below
45°C. The filter should never be operated outside of these temperatures or damage may
occur.
2. The installation should be carried out in accordance with the safety instructions for
swimming pools and the specific instructions for each facility.
3. The user must ensure sure that the installation is carried out by qualified authorised
personnel and that all instructions are carefully read and followed. Incorrectly installed
equipment may fail, causing severe injury or property damage.
INSTRUCTIONS
SAND FILTER SYSTEM
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Summary of Contents for UK POOL STORE UKPS16
- Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS Available in the following Sizes: UKPS16 – 16” Diameter Sand Filter & 0.35 Horse Power Pump – 6,000 Litres/Hour UKPS19 – 19” Diameter Sand Filter & 0.75 Horse Power Pump – 9,000 Litres/Hour UKPS24 – 24” Diameter Sand Filter & 1.0 Horse Power Pump – 11,400 Litres/Hour...
- Page 2 4. The safe operation of the filter is only guaranteed if the installation and operation instructions are correctly followed. 5. To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product. 6. Chemical spills and fumes can weaken your Swimming Pool or Spa, cause corrosion to filters and other equipment failure, resulting in severe injury or property damage.
- Page 3 2. Before filling the filter vessel with the filter media, install the laterals, this has to be done from inside the tank as the assembly cannot be built outside of the filter. simply match the raised point at the end of each lateral (see fig 2.) to the raised point on the lateral hub. Insert the laterals and turn 90°...
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Page 4: Installation Notes
SAND FILL GUIDE: UKPS16 – 16” Diameter Sand Filter & 0.35hp Pump requires 45kg of 16/30 filter media. UKPS19 – 19” Diameter Sand Filter & 0.75hp Pump requires 75kg of 16/30 filter media. UKPS24 – 24” Diameter Sand Filter & 1.0hp Pump requires 136kg of 16/30 filter media. - Page 5 FILTER CONTROL VALVE FUNCTIONS Filter- FILTER – Set valve to FILTER for normal filtering. Also use for regular vacuuming. Backwash- BACKWASH – For cleaning filter sand. When filter pressure gauge rises 4-6 PSI above start-up (clean pressure): Stop the pump, set valve to BACKWASH. Start pump and backwash until water in sight glass is clear.
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Page 6: Installation
COMBINATION PUMPS GENERAL SAFETY RULES The products mentioned in this manual are specially designed for the pre-filtering and re- circulation of water in swimming pools and spas. 2. They are designed to work with clean water at a temperature not exceeding 40℃. 3. -
Page 7: Electrical Connection
8. The maximum total head (Hmax) of the pump (in metres) shown on the pump label should be noted by the installer. 9. The permissible temperature is + 0℃ and - 40℃. The pump should never be operated outside of these temperatures, to do so could cause damage. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Check that the information on the nameplate corresponds to the power supply. -
Page 8: Troubleshooting
When you re-activate the pump, ensure all seals and O rings are in operational condition, re- grease if necessary and replace if unsure of condition. Check that the motor shaft moves freely before re-activation. TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Pump will not prime Suction air leak Make sure water level is correct... - Page 9 Noisy Pump Operation Bad bearing Replace by electrician. Air leak in suction See 1 Suction blockage Locate and clear blockage Disturbance in impeller Contact Supplier Cavitations Improve suction, reduce suction lift, reduce number of fittings, increase pipe size, increase discharge pressure and reduce flow By throttling discharge valve.
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