Filter Care; Cleaning Frequency - Pentair TAGELUS TA40 Manuel D'installation Et D'utilisation

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MAINTENANCE
This section describes how to maintain your Tagelus

Filter Care

The filter is a very important part of the pool equipment and installation. Proper care and maintenance
will add many years of service and enjoyment to the pool. Follow these suggestions for long trouble-free
operation:
1. To clean the exterior of the filter of dust and dirt, wash with a mild detergent and water then hose off. Do
not use solvents.
2. If internal maintenance is required, sand may be removed by removing the entire drain spigot from the
bottom of the filter and flushing with a garden hose. Pentair Sand Vacuum P/N 542090 may also be
used.
3. If, after a number of years, the filter tank appears foggy in color or rough in texture, the tank surface can
be painted. We recommend the use of a Quick Dry Spray Enamel. Do NOT paint the VALVE.
filter top or attachments to separate and could cause severe bodily injury or property damage.
4. The valve clamp used on your filter was manufactured with high quality corrosion resistant materials.
The manufacturing process could allow sharp edges to be present on the parts. When working around
the clamp, use caution to prevent potential injury to fingers or hands from contact with sharp edges.
5. Your filter is a pressure vessel and should never be serviced while under pressure. Always relieve tank
pressure and open air bleeder on the valve before attempting to service your filter.
6. When restarting your filter, always open the manual air bleeder on the valve and stand clear of the filter.

Cleaning Frequency

1. The filter on a new pool should be backwashed, and cleaned after approximately 48 hours of operation
to clean out plaster dust and/or construction debris.
2. There are three different ways to identify when the filter needs backwashing.
a. The most accurate indicator on pool systems with a flow meter is to backwash when the flow
decreases 30% from the original (clean filter) flow. For example, if the original flow was 60 GPM, the
filter should be backwashed when the flow is reduced by about 20 GPM (or 30%) to 40 GPM.
b. A more subjective and less accurate indicator is to observe the amount of water flowing from the
flow directionals located in the wall of the pool. The filter should be backwashed once it is detected
that the flow has been reduced.
c. The most commonly used but less accurate indicator is to backwash when the filter gauge reading
increases 10 PSI over the initial (clean filter) reading.
3. It is important not to backwash the filter solely on a timed basis such as every three days. It is also
important to note that backwashing too frequently actually causes poor filtration. Factors like weather
conditions, heavy rains, dust or pollen, and water temperatures all affect the frequency of backwash. As
you use your pool, you will become aware of these influences.
4. If, at any time, the starting pressure after backwashing the filter indicates 4 to 6 PSI higher than normal
starting pressure, it is time to perform a chemical cleaning procedure.
TAGELUS Top Mount Filter Installation and User' s Guide
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Always visually inspect filter components during normal servicing to ensure structural safety. Replace any
item which is corroded, deformed or otherwise visually defective. Defective filter components can allow the
Top Mount Filter.
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