38.2. These hoses, described more fully in Tech Bulletin #24,
are supplied by Endless Pools, Inc. to the length specified. Often
they are not shipped with the pool as the exact length is
unknown at the time of shipment. Please order these hoses a
week before they are needed to allow shipment by UPS ground.
Two hoses up to 25 feet in length are supplied at no additional
charge. It is best to use hoses close to the length you need rather
than simply going with the standard 25 feet. Lengths in excess
of 25 feet cost $5 per foot, e.g. two 40 foot hoses cost 15 feet x
$5 = $75.
Remove the protective plugs and connect the 2 hydraulic hoses
to the 2 ports on the Power Unit and tighten firmly. See figure
38.1 Do not over-tighten. The hose connecting to the spin-on fil-
ter on the Power Unit is the return (low pressure) hose. See
Figure 38.1. To ensure that the propeller turns in the correct
direction, follow the drawing in Tech Bulletin #3 describing the
Valve Assembly. If the hoses you ordered are too short and you
need longer hoses, call Customer Service. Extra care should be
taken that these hoses are cushioned when they pass by anything
that could reverberate. This will ensure a quieter installation.
Use simple pipe insulation and clips for this purpose. The
hydraulic hoses came with a length of tubing to connect between
the air button mounted on the top flange at the front of the pool
and the Controller. By pushing the button at the front of the pool
a pulse of air is sent to the controller which in turn closes a con-
tactor and provides power to the 5 HP Power Unit.
39. Adding Hydraulic Fluid
Fill the reservoir on the Power Unit using all of the oil provid-
ed. See Figure 39.1. Endless Pools, Inc. supplies a special
non-petroleum fluid created for this application and this equip-
ment. Do not use a substitute hydraulic fluid. Extra hydraulic
fluid is provided for longer hose runs. Any excess fluid should
be retained for future use. Tech Bulletin #25 describes this
biodegradable environmental oil.
Make sure that all hydraulic connections are tight, then press the
air button poolside to turn on the Power Unit. Run for a minute
or two then check for hydraulic leaks at the Power Unit and the
pool and tighten if necessary. By pressing this air button again
you can turn off the Power Unit. Make sure you can do this.
40. Start-Up and Maintenance
You have now completed the basic installation of the Endless
Pool. Endless Pools, Inc. supplies a complete start-up kit with
every pool that includes a commercial quality water chemistry
test kit, start-up chemicals to balance your water, test logs to
record results, a thermometer, and equipment to vacuum and
clean your pool. These are packaged in the box labeled Start-Up
Kit and are described more fully in Tech Bulletin #26. Also
included are step-by-step instructions describing the operation
of your pool and recommended maintenance. If the pool will sit
for even a day filled with water we recommend that you disperse
a cup of regular Clorox bleach to the water to keep the water
clean. This will yield a temporary chlorine level of 1 ppm, for a
standard sized pool, which will retard bacteria and algae growth
for the moment.
Fig 38.2: Connect the hydraulic hoses to the valve assembly on the pool.
Fig 39.1: Power Unit fill cap is located above the low pressure fitting.
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