Speedclean Eco 30
2011_V1
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2 General
Information
This manual provides information relating to the installation, utilization and maintenance of our filtration system.
We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety and keep it for future reference.
The filter included in the filtration system consists of high-grade Polypropylen (PP). It is seamless and manufac-
tured as a single unit and it is absolutely corrosion resistant and resistant to commercially available swimming
pool chemicals. (Prerequisite: Compliance with the standard recommended specifications for the pH- and chlo-
rine-value). It is equipped with a container drainage system, pressure gauge, built-in container components, e.g.
bottom strainer for even water distribution and a stable separation wall between the filter and the fresh water
chamber. The filter container comes ready to plug-in and is supplied with a user-friendly 3 Position Multi-Port
Valve integrated into the tank cover and an approved filter pump. The system will be delivered as a plug-in con-
struction set for final assembly on location.
Read this manual carefully before installation. The filtration system and pump must be installed in accordance
with the standards in effect.
We decline all responsibility for the consequences of failure to comply with the installation instructions. We rec-
ommend that you comply with the power source instructions to avoid overloading the pump motor and/or electric
shock.
This filtration system is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge.
Safety notes and callout boxes should always be observed.
2.1
How Sand Filtration Works
The Universal Pool Filter System is designed to use special quartz sand to remove dirt particles from pool water.
Filter sand is loaded into the filter tank and functions as a permanent dirt and debris removing media. Pool water,
which contains dirt particles, is pumped through the intake hose leading from the pool through the filter pump to
the filter tank and is directed by the filter control valve to the top of the filter tank. As water is pumped through the
filter sand, dirt particles are trapped by the bed of sand and filtered out. The cleaned/filtered water is then returned
from the bottom of the filter tank, through the control valve and back to the pool through the return hose. This se-
quence is continuous and automatic and provides total recirculation of pool water through your filter and hose
connections. After a period of time, the accumulated dirt in the filter causes a resistance to the flow of water and
an increase in pump pressure. When this happens, it is time to clean (backwash) the filter. To backwash the sys-
tem, you must change the valve to the backwash position. When in backwash mode, the water flow is automati-
cally reversed through the filter so that it is direct to the bottom of the tank, up through the sand, which flushes
any trapped dirt and debris out through the waste line. After backwashing, the filter valve should be changed back
to the filtration position to resume normal filtering.
NOTE: Never change valve positions while the pump is running!
2.2
Powering the Filter Pump
It should be noted that the sand filter system you have purchased does not have an on/off switch. Rather, power
to the filter pump is connected and disconnected by means of plugging in and unplugging the power cord from the
power source. It is important that you read and follow the instructions on proper power supply sources.
2.3
Change Valve Positions
It is very important to have the sand filter pump off, whenever a valve change is made. In other words, the pump
should not be running when you change valve settings (i.e. moving from Filtration position to the Backwash posi-
tion). Changing valve positions while the pump is running could result in irreparable damage to the valve and its
inner workings.
2.4
Sand and Initial Preparation
The filter system you have purchased requires a specific type of sand (not included) for optimum operation:
namely, Quartz Sand, double burned, with a particle size of 0.40 - 0.80mm.You can purchase this sand at most
pool supply stores. While the sand will come packaged, it is important that the sand be cleaned prior to running
the filter system in filtration mode. Failing to pre-clean the sand will result in tiny and dusty sand sediment in your
pool which can be difficult to remove. Therefore, please read and follow the instructions for cleaning the sand in
the initial set up section provided in this manual.
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