Pool Maintenance
Updated
⚠CAUTION: ALWAYS FOLLOW THE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS, AND THE HEALTH AND HAZARD WARNINGS.
What should I do to maintain my pool?
Pool chemicals should be used to keep water sanitary. Consult your local pool supply retailer for recommendations and specific safety information.
Check filter output daily. If the flow is reduced, select your pump:
Troubleshooting: SFX Systems
Check the filter for leaks. If leaks are found, tighten all connections, check O-rings for damage, and liberally lubricate O-rings with silicone lubricant. See our O-Ring Care and Tips section for assistance.
Check seams in the pool periodically. Minor repairs may be made with the dry patch kit. Wet patches can be found at your local pool supply store.
FILTERS
700-2000 Series Pump
“A/C” Filter Cartridge (8.00” X 4.13") |
350-600 Series Pumps
“D” Filter Cartridge (3.75"X 4.13" ) |
330 Series Pumps
“I” Filter Cartridge (3.11"X 3.54" ) |
Least Common:
Older RP2000 Filtration System
“B” Filter Cartridge (10.0” x 5.0”) |
To keep your pump and filter working properly, perform weekly preventative maintenance on the unit.
How to clean your filter cartridge:
For SFS filtration systems; Remove the lock top by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the strainer basket and filter cartridge.
For SFX filtration systems; Remove the top cover by sliding it away from the pool. Remove the strainer basket and filter cartridge.
For CP or RX filtration systems; Remove the Seal Top by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the filter cartridge.
For RP filtration systems; Remove the Seal Top by turning the Seal Top Retainer counterclockwise. Remove the filter cartridge.
The filter cartridge can be cleansed of coarse dirt and debris by pressure washing inside and out with a garden hose. Make sure to wash between all pleats of the filter cartridge.
Fine particles of dirt are easier to remove from 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 wear out the cartridge much faster than if it is hosed off correctly.
Sunblock, body oils, lotions, and algae can form a coating on the filter pleats that may not be thoroughly removed by hosing. Such films of oils and/or algae will rapidly clog up the filter's pores, greatly reducing filtration. 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 trisodium phosphate (or any other strong detergent) to 5 gallons of water for up to 12 hours. Trisodium 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 growth is a problem, add 1/2 pint of pool chlorine or 1 pint of liquid household bleach to the cleaning solution an 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.
