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- Page 1 UNIVERSAL SAND FILTER INSTRUCTIONS AC 186, AC 186LB, AC 226, AC 226LB, AC 266LB, AC 166GS, AC 166GSB AC 196GS, AC 196GSB, AC 236GS, AC 236GSB • Phillips head screwdriver TOOLS • Flat head screwdriver REQUIRED • O-ring lube 10441...
- Page 2 UNIVERSAL SAND FILTERS 166, 196, 246 LB— PARTS REF # MODEL # DESCRIPTION AC 18601 Support Base AC 22601 Support Base AC 72001/ 33863 Drain Plug AC 18604 Lateral AC 26604 Lateral AC 18605 Stand Pipe AC 22605 Stand Pipe AC SDTNK16 Tank AC SDTNK19...
- Page 3 UNIVERSAL SAND FILTERS 236 SLB — PARTS REF # MODEL # DESCRIPTION AC 84727 Support Base AC 72001/ 33863 Drain Plug AC 26604 Lateral AC 22605 Stand Pipe AC SDTNK36 Tank AC 18608 Flange Clamp AC 18609 Clamp O-Ring AC 08621 6 Way Valve AC 22606 Air Release Tube...
- Page 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAND FILTER STEP 1 • Using Phillips head screwdriver, remove the closure clamp from the valve assembly. You only need to unscrew one side completely as it can be removed and reinstalled without unscrewing both screws. Remove the valve from the tank and place it to the side until instructed to •...
- Page 5 You MUST install the laterals on the standpipe INSIDE the tank NOTE as the standpipe will not fit back through the opening once laterals are attached.
- Page 6 STEP 2 • The filter and pump should be attached to the base prior to filling the filter with sand as it will be difficult to maneuver after the tank is full. • In order to attach your pump to the base, determine which of the two pumps shown below is most like your pump and follow the corresponding instructions for installation to the base.
- Page 7 STEP 3 • Before filling tank with sand, cover standpipe with a plastic bag to prevent sand from entering standpipe. Secure in place with rubber band so it does not fall off. • Once bag is secured, place standpipe in the bottom of the sand tank.
- Page 8 STEP 3 — CONTINUED • Add filter grade sand (sold separately) to filter tank around standpipe. The approximate amount of sand necessary will vary based on the size filter you pur- chased. 22” Tank ..220 Lbs. 16” Tank ..90 Lbs. 24”...
- Page 9 STEP 5 • Once valve is in place, hold clamp as shown and position clamp around lip of filter and over edge of valve. • The clamp should sit flat around the lip of the tank and valve. If it is not sitting flat the clamp will leak. Make sure that the screws of the clamp are lined •...
- Page 10 STEP 6 • The valve ports are labeled “RETURN”, “PUMP” and “WASTE” with raised letters next to the openings. • Cover the threads of each straight fitting with Teflon tape and thread one fitting into each of the 1-1/2” threaded openings on the valve. •...
- Page 11 OPERATING YOUR FILTER Your filter cannot be run if the water is not at the proper level in the NOTE pool. Running the filter without water can cause serious damage to your pump and filter. Prime filter prior to starting up filter system. DO NOT turn motor on until system has been primed, •...
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SHORT POOL WATER FILTER CYCLES WON’T CLEAR UP WATER FLOW 1. Check skimmer and pump 1. Check for algae in pool and 1. Check chlorine, pH and total strainer baskets for debris. superchlorinate as required. alkalinity levels and adjust as required. -
Page 13: Year Limited Warranty
Blue Torrent’s PUMPS AND FILTERS are warranteed as follows: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Blue Torrent warrants its Pumps and Filters to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of one year from the original date of purchase and/or installation.
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