Should you encounter any problems, contact the Customer Service at (888) 919-0070 from 8 AM to 5 PM Mon. thru Fri.
EST. Extended operating days and hours during peak season requirements.
Should you encounter any problems, contact the Customer Service at (888) 919-0070 from 8 AM to 5 PM Mon. thru Fri.
EST. Extended operating days and hours during peak season requirements.
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8 POOL WATER CARE
1. Check and adjust pH and chlorine levels daily using required chemicals. See below Section 6 “POOL WATER CARE”.
2. Check filter pump output daily. If flow is reduced, see Symptom 2 in Section 7 “TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE”.
3. Check filter pump, hoses, fitting for leaks. If a leak is found, see Symptom 4 in Section 7 “TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE”.
4. Check seams in pool periodically. Minor repairs may be made with the repair patch kit (supplied with pool). Additional
patches are available from Polygroup or your local pool supply store.
1. The following items are required and readily available from your local pool supply store:
• TEST KIT - Used to check chlorine and pH levels.
• 1” CHLORINE TABLETS - Used to disinfect pool water and help control the growth of algae.
• pH CONTROL CHEMICALS - Used to adjust pH levels Up (Soda Ash) or Down (Acid).
• ALGAECIDES - Used to eliminate algae.
• SUPERCHLORINATOR - Used to destroy combined chlorine, ammonia, nitrogen, and
organic compounds.
• LEAF NET with handle - Used to remove leaves, trash, insects, etc. from pool.
• CHLORINE DISPENSER (Supplied with Polygroup’s patented Filter Cartridge
U.S. Pat. 7,005,062) - Used to dispense 1” chlorine tablets ONLY.
2. Use test kit daily to check pH and chlorine levels. Adjust accordingly using the required chemicals.
NOTE: Excessive levels of chlorine or low pH levels will damage pool liner.
3. The pool can be cleaned using a garden hose powered vacuum from Polygroup or a pool supply store.
4. Using a foot bath near the pool to wash off your feet prior to entering the pool will assist in keeping the pool clean.
5. Well water often presents special problems with water chemistry. If you must use well water, take a sample to your
local pool chemical supplier for analysis before adding ANY chemicals.
6. Refer to the POOL’s USER MANUEL for the capacity of your pool. You will need this information to determine the
amount of chemicals you will need to correct the pool water. NOTE: It is recommended to use a 5 gallon bucket of
water to mix and dissolve your chemicals and then applying directly to the pool water. Follow manufacturers label
directions on all chemicals.*Most pool supply stores will test your pool water for free and advise you of what chemicals
you need, and the correct amount to use for your pool. You will need to tell them the pool capacity in gallons.
7. IMPORTANT - We cannot over-stress the importance of proper and adequate daily chemical treatment. Chlorine and
pH levels must be properly maintained at all times. PUMP AND FILTER ALONE WILL NOT PREVENT ALGAE FROM GROW-
ING IN POOL WATER; THIS CAN ONLY BE DONE BY MAINTAINING PROPER CHLORINE AND pH LEVELS AT ALL TIMES.
• Maintain pH level between 7.3 and 7.8.
• Maintain chlorine level between 1.0 and 1.6 ppm (parts per million).
• Superchlorinate your pool at least every other week.
NOTE:
* Hot weather/heavy use may require pH and chlorine levels to be maintained on the upper side of the scale and super-
chlorination of the pool every week.
* Using a pool cover and/or solar cover will assist in maintaining your pH and chlorine levels by reducing the amount of
evaporation from your pool.
CAUTION - Concentrated chlorine levels and low pH levels will damage pool. You must follow the instructions for
the pool chemicals you use, as to quantity and recommended usage.
NEVER drop lumps or pellets of chemicals in pool; this may present a hazard to swimmers and/or damage your liner.
9 TOUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE TROULE SHOOTING THE FILTER PUMP.
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SYMPTOM PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Motor fails to start
or kicks on and off
A) Unit not plugged in or
GFCI not activated
A) Unit must be plugged into a grounded power outlet.
Press the reset button on the GFCI to start the pump.
B) Reset the GFCI plug and/or circuit breaker. If problem
persists, have the circuit checked by a qualified
electrician.
B) GFCI Plug and/or circuit
breaker tripped
C) Low voltage
C) Check the line voltage, it must be in the range of
105 to 125V.
No or slow water
flow through the
return fitting.
Filter pump is not
cleaning the pool
properly(Cloudy
water, green…..etc.)
Water leakage
A) Low pool water level
A) Fill the pool to the fill line. The suction fitting must
be at least 4” under water.
A) Chlorine level
B) pH level
C) Dirty filter cartridge
D) Damaged filter cartridge
E) Slow water flow
F) Other chemicals required
G) Pool water very dirty
A) Maintain chlorine level between 1.0 to 1.6 ppm.
B) Maintain pH level between 7.3 to 7.8.
C) Clean or replace the filter cartridge.
A) Tighten the hose clamps. Check the o-rings on the
suction/return fittings. Check hoses for damage.
Replace if needed.
B) Check if O-ring (17) for damage. Replace if needed.
C) Check O-ring (19) for damage. Replace if needed.
D) Check filter for damage and holes. Replace new filter
immediately.
E) Check for obstructions(s) at the suction fitting and
return fitting.
F) Have the pool water sample tested by a pool supply
store. Obtain opinions on additional water treatment
chemicals.
G) Run pump more often, but never when the pump is in
use. Clean/replace filter cartridge more frequently.
B) Check for obstructions(s) at the suction fitting and
return fitting.
B) Inlet/Outlet clogged
C) Dirty filter cartridge
A) Suction/return hose
B) Vent screw in Seal Top
C) Seal Top
C) Clean or replace the filter cartridge. A spare cartridge
makes service more convenient.
After you are finished cleaning the filter cartridge, liberally lubricate the GASKET (19) with petroleum jelly and
re-assemble in reverse order. Before restarting the filter pump, be sure to remove the RF PLUG (23) and SF CAP (5) and
install back the return fitting diverter (7) and hand tighten the RF locking ring (8).
The filter cartridge can be cleansed of coarse dirt and debris by pressure washing inside and out with a garden hose,
making sure to wash between all pleats. Fine particles of dirt are more easily removed from the filter pleats when the
cartridge is dry. Therefore, after hosing the cartridge, allow the filter to dry and carefully brush, but do not scrub the
pleated surface areas. Cleaning and scrubbing a filter too vigorously will also wear out the cartridge much faster than
if it is simply hosed off correctly.
Suntan oils, body oils, and algae can form a coating on the filter pleats which may not be thoroughly removed by
hosing. Such films of oils and/or algae will rapidly clog up the filters’ pores, greatly reducing filtration. Therefore, it is
imperative to remove such materials from the filter element as soon as possible. To remove oils, we recommend
soaking the cartridge in a solution of 1 pound of tri-sodium phosphate (or any other strong detergent) to 5 gallons of
water for up to 12 hours. Tri-sodium phosphate is available in many supermarkets, hardware stores, or janitorial
supply stores. After the oils have been removed, rinse the filter cartridge to remove any dirt. If algae is a problem, add
1/2 pint of pool chlorine or 1 pint of liquid household bleach to the cleaning solution, 1 hour before removing the
filter cartridge from the solution. Thoroughly rinse the filter cartridge before replacing it in the filter case. Check the
pool chemistry to determine the cause of algae growth.
Excessive calcium and/or mineral deposits may build up on a filter cartridge and should be handled differently.
Contact your local pool supply store to ask about additional filter cartridge cleaners or treatment for calcium or
mineral deposits. Check pool chemistry for high pH or alkalinity; this may cause a calcium or mineral build-up.
A spare “stand-by” Filter Cartridge (21) is an excellent investment. It provides a convenient way to continue filtration
of your pool while cleaning or replacing a dirty Filter Cartridge(21). Also, a well-maintained, clean cartridge assures
you that your filter will always be ready to operate at peak efficiency.
Filter cartridges may be purchased at the store you purchased your pool from, or ordered from Polygroup. Always
replace with genuine POLYGROUP
TM
’s SUMMER ESCAPE
TM
filter cartridges.
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