Section 3 – Operating Instructions
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3.8
Backwashing the Pool Filter
The pool filter needs to be backwashed regularly. Consult your pool professional to determine how
often this should be done for your pool. The advantage of using the
easyCHEM 770
to control the
backwash function is that the unit will not add any chemicals while the water is being pumped to
waste. Better for the environment, better for your budget ! To backwash…
NOTE
Press
any time during the following procedure to quit and return to normal
operation. A prompt will be provided to return the filter to normal filtration before
switching the pool pump back on.
1. Press to display the Pump Timer menu.
Pool Pump
>Timed <
↓
2. Press until ‘
>Backwash <
’ is selected and press
. The following screen is displayed…
Set filter to
Backwash Enter
The pool pump is now switched OFF. Set the control on your filter to its “Backwash” setting,
then press
.
3. The pool pump will now backwash the filter to waste for 60 seconds. A countdown is provided
on the screen…
Backwashing 60
Filter
4. When the countdown is complete, the
easyCHEM 770
will prompts you to set the control on
your filter to its rinse setting…
Set filter to
Rinse Enter
The pool pump is now switched OFF. Set the control on your filter to its “Rinse” setting, then
press
.
5. The pool pump will now rinse the filter to waste for 15 seconds. A countdown is provided on
the screen…
Rinsing 15
Filter
6. Steps 2 to 5 will be repeated 2 more times, as it has been found that most filters will be
cleaner and perform better after 3 backwash and rinse cycles. After the third rinse the
easyCHEM 770
will prompt you to return the pool filter to its normal filtration setting…
Re-set filter to
Normal Enter
Re-set the filter, then press
.
7. The
easyCHEM 770
displays the following message before returning to the normal pump
timer cycle and chemical dosing…
Resuming Pump
Cycle & Dosing
