Section 3: Operation And Maintenance; Initial Start-Up - Pentair Pump and DE Element Filter System Installation And User Manual

FOR CORD AND PLUG-CONNECTED UNITS
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
Connect only to a ground type receptacle pro-
tected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if you
cannot verify that the receptacle is protected by
GFCI.
Do Not Bury Cord. Locate cord to minimize abuse from lawn mowers,
hedge trimmers, and other equipment.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, replace damaged cord immediately.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, Do Not Use an
extension cord to connect unit to electrical supply; provide a properly
located outlet.
Section 3
Operation and Maintenance

Initial Start-Up

1. Be sure all connections have been made and are secure.
2. Make sure the hair and lint pot of the pump is filled with water. FAILURE
TO FILL THE HAIR AND LINT POT WITH WATER WILL RESULT
IN DAMAGE TO THE PUMP AND PUMP SEAL.
3. OPEN THE HIGH FLOW MANUAL AIR RELIEF VALVE UNTIL IT
SNAPS INTO THE FULL OPEN POSITION. THIS ONLY REQUIRES
A ¼ TURN COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
4. STAND CLEAR OF THE FILTER. Start the pump allowing the filter
tank to fill with water. Close the High Flow manual air relief valve after a
steady stream of water appears.
5. Remove the skimmer lid, put the recommended amount of diatomaceous
earth (D.E) into the skimmer. The D.E. will be drawn into the filter and
deposited evenly upon the element cartridge. Now the filter is providing
the pool with bright, clean water. NOTE: DO NOT OPERATE FILTER
WITHOUT D.E. CHARGE FOR MORE THAN TWO MINUTES. DO
NOT USE MORE THAN THE RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF D.E.
IN YOUR FILTER.
REGENERATIVE D.E. RECOMMEDATION
The amount of D.E. should be between 1 and 2 pounds for each 10 square feet
of filter area or:
MODEL Pounds of D.E.
ECDE60 1.5
ECDE90 3.0
Note: 1/2 lb of D.E. will
fill a 13oz. coffee can.
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