Cartridge Filter, Removal, Cleaning, Re-Installa On; Cleaning The Acrylic Surface - Hydropool 13FFP Aquaplay Owner's Manual

CARTRIDGE FILTER
The cartridge should be cleaned every two to four weeks,
depending on the amount of use. Signs that the filter
requires cleaning include:
• Reduced jet power
• Hazy gray water
• Ra ling noise in the pump or filter
• Heater not working
REMOVAL
1 Ac vate the STANDBY/DRAIN ASSIST mode.
2 Remove the filter cover and open the small, black air vent /
bleeder valve on the top of the filter lid.
3 Li the Gray lock tab to disengage and turn the locking ring
counter clockwise.
4 Pull the filter lid upwards, and li the cartridge element
straight up and out of filter housing.
CLEANING
5 With a garden hose and spray nozzle, hose off the cartridge
element, ensuring to carefully separate every pleat.
6 To remove collected lo ons, body oils, etc. soak the
cartridge in warm water and a filter cleaning/emulsifying
compound (available at your HYDROPOOL retailer).
7 A cleaning cylinder may be purchased from your
HYDROPOOL Retailer.
8 Rinse thoroughly and dry before replacing.
9 Hydropool recommends purchasing a spare filter cartridge
so that you always have a clean subs tute ready to rotate.
10 A er the element has dried - if necessary, lightly brush
between pleats with a fine paint-brush to remove
remaining dirt par cles.
Do not use a wire brush or other devise to clean
cartridge element.
Do not put in dishwasher or washing machine.
RE-INSTALLATION
11 Place the cartridge filter back into the filter housing.
12 Replace the filter housing lid, pushing it down to seat,
ensuring that the lid o-ring does not become twisted.
13 Hydropool recommends that the lid o-ring be lubricated
with a non-petroleum based lubricant (i.e. Silicone gel)
when it becomes dry. This will help to prevent twis ng
and pinching as the lid is installed, and significantly
increase longevity of the o-ring.
14 Install the filter lock-ring, turning clockwise un l the lock
tab snaps into place.
15 Close the air vent/bleeder valve.
16 Take the system out of STANDBY/DRAIN ASSIST mode.
17 When the pump starts circula ng on low speed, it will be
necessary to release trapped air in the filter. Carefully
loosen the air vent/bleeder valve counter-clockwise un l
there is the hissing sound of air escaping. Once there is a
steady stream of water, close the vent valve, ensuring
that the o-ring does not become pinched.
LOCKING RING
AIR VENT VALVE
FILTER LID
BUILT IN
CHEMICAL
DISPENSER
CARTRIDGE
FILTER
ELEMENT
FILTER
HOUSING

CLEANING THE ACRYLIC SURFACE

The acrylic surface can be cleaned and polished using a so
cloth and acrylic cleaner, available at your Hydropool retailer.
·
Important: Do not use detergents - the
remaining residues will adversely affect water
chemistry, making it difficult to maintain
proper water balance
·
Do Not use abrasive cleaners – damage to the
acrylic surface will occur.
NOTE:
HYDROPOOL reserves the right to void the warranty
of your spa if there is any indica on of the use of
products containing Hydrogen Peroxide.
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