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Important Warning and Safety Instructions ......................................................................... ii
Section 1: Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1
Aqua-Clear Fiberglass Sand Filters Overview ........................................................ 1
General Features..................................................................................................... 1
Additional Features .................................................................................................. 1
Section 2: Installation ....................................................................................................... 2
Installing the AquaClear Fiberglass Sand Filter ....................................................... 2
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 2
How the Filter Works ........................................................................................... 2
Installing the Filter .................................................................................................... 4
Construction of the Manifold System ....................................................................... 5
How to Configure a 3-Way Valve ......................................................................... 5
Initial Start-Up .......................................................................................................... 6
Section 3: Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 7
Filter Care ................................................................................................................ 7
Cleaning ................................................................................................................... 7
Filter Procedure ....................................................................................................... 7
Backwash Procedure .............................................................................................. 8
Winterizing and Storing the Filter ............................................................................. 8
Section 4: Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 9
Section 5: Replacement Parts .......................................................................................... 11
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