How To Set Up Intex Pool Filter Pump

INTEX Krystal Clear 601 Filter Pump

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IMPORTANT Safe RULES

Read, Empathize and Follow All Instructions Carefully Before Installing and Using this Production.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product. Always supervise children and those with disabilities.
Children must stay away from this product and electrical string(south).
Assembly and disassembly past adults only.
Risk of electric shock. Connect but to a grounding type receptacle, this product is provided with a ground-mistake excursion interrupter. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, utilize simply identical replacement parts.
Always unplug this production from the electrical outlet before removing, cleaning, servicing or making any adjustment to the production.
The unit is provided with a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). To test the GFCI, push the test button. The GFCI should interrupt ability. Push the reset button, power should be restored.
If the GFCI fails to operate in this way. The GFCI is defective. If the GFCI interrupts power to the pump without the examination button beingness pushed, a ground current is flowing, indicating the possibility of an electric shock. Exercise not utilise this pump. Disconnect the pump and have the problem corrected by a qualified service representative before using.
Do not bury the electrical cord. Locate the cord where it will non exist damaged past backyard mowers, hedge trimmers and other equipment.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the supply cord cannot exist replaced. If the string is damaged, the apparatus should be replaced immediately.
To reduce the chance of electrical daze, do non use extension cords, timers, plug adaptors or converter plugs to connect unit to electrical supply; provide a properly located outlet.
Do non effort to plug in or unplug this production while standing in water or when your hands are wet.
Do not use an appliance leakage electric current interrupter (ALCI) in place of a GFCI since the ALCI will not protect people.
Position this product away from the puddle, so every bit to forestall children from climbing on information technology and accessing the pool.
Make certain the electric parameters indicated on the product correspond to the local mains voltage before you connect the unit.
This product is intended to exist used but for the purposes described in the manual!

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY Effect IN Property DAMAGE, Electric Shock, ENTANGLEMENT OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURY OR Expiry

CAUTION

This production is for use with storable pools just. Do not use with permanently-installed pools. A storable pool is constructed so that it is capable of being readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity. A permanently-installed puddle is synthetic in or on the ground or in a building such that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage.
To reduce the risk of electrical daze the pool must be installed no closer than 6 feet (1.8 m) from whatsoever electrical outlet. Practise not place portable appliances closer than v feet (1.v thou) from the puddle.

These production warnings, instructions and safety rules provided with the product correspond some mutual risks of h2o recreation devices and do not encompass all instances of risk and danger.
Please utilise common sense and good judgement when enjoying any water activeness

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PARTS REFERENCE

Before assembling your product, please take a few minutes to check the contents and become familiar with all the parts.

Annotation: Drawings for illustration purpose only. May not reflect actual product. Not to scale

REF. NO.	Description	QTY.	SPARE PART NO.
1	AIR RELEASE VALVE	1	10460
two	VALVE O-Band	1	10264
3	FILTER HOUSING Embrace	1	11917
four	Encompass SEAL	1	11919
5	FILTER CARTRIDGE	one	29007
six	HOSE SEAL	2	10134
seven	HOSE Clench	4	11489
8	HOSE	two	11916
nine	STRAINER CONNECTOR	i	11070
10	Puddle INLET JET NOZZLE	one	12364
11	STRAINER GRID	1	11072
12	THREADED FILTER HOUSING Neckband	1	11918
thirteen	INLET STRAINER CONNECTOR	i	12365
14	AIR JET VALVE	i	12363
xv	POOL INLET AIR ADAPTOR	ane	12366
16	AIR JET VALVE CAP (Non SHOWN)	1	12373

When ordering parts, be sure to quote the model number and part numbers.
No tools are required for the assembly.

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

Be sure you accept access to water to fill the pool and chemicals for the water.
IMPORTANT: This filter pump is shipped with the air release valve (1) open (open the air release valve if necessary). DO NOT replace the air release valve until yous reach Stride #viii.
Failure to follow these instructions volition result in air trapped inside filter housing; the motor will run dry out, be noisy and malfunction.

Assemble to a higher place-basis-pool showtime. Carefully follow the pool's installation instructions.
Place the filter pump the length of the hose away from the pool wall where the lower black protruding hose connection is "sticking-out".
Insert the nozzle union (xiii & x) into the upper protruding hose connections, so attach the pool inlet air adaptor (15) to the upper protruding fitting. Screw the air jet valve (14)over the pool inlet air adaptor (xv). Then insert the strainer marriage (9 & 11) into the lower protruding hose connections. The hoses (8) fit over the strainers inserted into the connections.
There are two hoses to exist connected to the filter pump hose connections. With hose clamps (7), fasten one of the hoses (viii) to the lower protruding hose connectedness (marked "+" on the pool liner) and to the upper pump connexion (marked "+").
Connect the 2d hose to the pool inlet air adaptor (15) and to the lower pump connection. Make sure all the hose clamps (7) are tight. Notation: Make certain the air jet valve (14) is deeply tighten onto the pool inlet air adaptor (15) and facing upwardly.
In a counter-clockwise motion unscrew the threaded filter housing neckband (12) from the filter housing. Grasp and remove the housing cover (3). Check to run across if a cartridge is within the housing. If yes, replace the cover, finger tighten the housing neckband (12) back onto the filter housing.
Fill up the pool to a level of at least 1-2 inches above the top connexion. The water will automatically flow downwardly into the pump.
viii. When water starts flowing out of the air release valve hole, spiral in the air release valve back into the filter housing cover. Do non over tighten the valve.
Notation: Venting the system is necessary for air to escape as the filter housing fills with h2o.
Connect the filter pump to the power outlet. The filter pump is now filtering the water.
Operate the filter pump until the desired water clarity is obtained.
Annotation: Never put pool chemicals directly into the filter pump. This may damage the pump and void the warranty.

For Pools with Dual Suction Outlets Configuration:
In society to comply with the requirement of the Virginia Graeme Bakery Act (for Usa and Canada), your pool is designed with dual suction outlets and one inlet fittings. Parts in greyness highlight on this page are supplied with the pool fix package and are shown here for associates purposes only. If this pump was purchased as part of a puddle set, refer to the pool possessor'southward transmission for more details.

(ILLUSTRATION Not TO Calibration)

Warning

Risk of electric daze. Connect this production but to a grounding type receptacle protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if y'all cannot verify that the receptacle is protected past a GFCI.
Position this production away from the pool, and then every bit to prevent children from climbing on it and accessing the pool.

Maintenance

CLEANING OR REPLACING FILTER CARTRIDGES

Make certain filter pump is not operating. Disconnect line cord.
To prevent water from escaping the pool, unscrew the pool inlet nozzle (10) and strainer grid (11) from the strainer connectors and insert the hat-like plugs into the strainer connectors.
In a counter-clockwise motion, remove the filter housing collar (12) and threaded encompass (three).
Be conscientious not to lose the cover seal (4).
Remove filter cartridge (5) to clean it. The filter may exist cleaned from the spray from a water hose.
Use judgement as to whether cartridge needs to exist replaced.
Return cartridge to filtering position.
Return the seal (4) and threaded cover (3) to their original positions and in a clockwise management rescrew the housing neckband (12) onto the filter housing.
Afterwards service, open the air release valve, remove the plugs, allow whatsoever air to escape through the valve before tightening the valve again and supervene upon the pool inlet nozzle (10) and strainer grid (xi). The pump is now primed with water again and may exist turned on.

POOL CARE AND CHEMICALS

All pools require care to keep the water clear and hygienically clean. With proper chemical command, your filter volition help attain this objective. Consult your pool supply dealer for instructions regarding the proper use of chlorine, algicide and other chemic agents required for sparkling clear h2o.
Go on puddle chemicals away from children.
Do not replenish chemicals in puddle while puddle is occupied. Skin or eye irritations could occur.
Daily pH checking and chemical treatment of the water is very important and tin not be overemphasized. Chlorine, algaecide and maintenance of proper pH levels are required when filling the pool equally well as during the flavour. Consult your local swimming pool supply store for instructions.
The season's first filling of the puddle may have brackish water requiring extra water additives and actress filter changes. Do non allow swimming in pool until the pH level is balanced. Consult your local swimming puddle supply store for instructions.
Keep spare filter cartridges on hand. Replace cartridges every ii weeks.
Chlorinated water may damage lawns, gardens or shrubbery every bit children play in the pool and splash water outside the pool. Lawn areas underneath the pool liner will be destroyed. Note that some types of grass may grow through the liner.
Filter run time depends on puddle size, weather condition and usage level. Experiment with various run times so every bit to produce make clean articulate water.

WARNING

Concentrated chlorine solutions may damage the pool liner. Always follow the chemical manufacturer's directions, and the health and chance warnings.

LONG TERM STORAGE

Before emptying your pool for long term storage, or relocation, be sure the water is directed towards an acceptable drain water receptacle away from the house. Cheque local regulations for specific directions regarding disposal of swimming pool water.
Now, drain the pool.
When the pool is empty, disconnect all pool hoses (8) from the pool and filter pump, only reverse the set up instructions.
Remove the filter cartridge as shown in the Filter Cartridge Cleaning section, steps ii thru 4.
Remove the nozzle and strainer unions from the pool wall. Place the wall plugs into the hose connections. Loosen clamps (7) securing the strainer connectors (9) earlier removal.
Drain water from the filter pump housing.
Go out filter pump pieces and hoses outside to thoroughly air dry.
Depending on the cartridge (5) usage, a new cartridge may be needed for side by side season, keep a spare available.
Cover the seal (4), air release valve O-ring (2) and hose seals (6) with petroleum jelly to preserve its resilience during storage.
Store the unit and accessories in a dry place. The storage's temperature should be controlled, between 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) and 104 degrees Fahrenheit (twoscore degrees Celsius) storage location.
The original packing tin exist used for storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble	CAUSE	SOLUTION
FILTER MOTOR FAILS TO Beginning	The motor is non plugged in. The GFCI circuit breaker is tripped. Motor too hot and overload protection is shut off.	Filter cord must be plugged into a iii wire outlet that is protected by a Form A Basis Mistake Circuit Interrupter. Reset circuit breaker. If circuit billow trips repeatedly, your electrical arrangement may accept a defect. Turn off circuit billow and call an electrician to right the problem. Let motor cool down.
FILTER DOESN'T Make clean Puddle	Improper chlorine or pH levels. Filter cartridge is dirty. Damaged cartridge. Excessively dirty pool. The strainer screen is restricting the h2o flow.	Adapt the chlorine and pH level. Consult your local swimming pool supply stores. Clean or replace cartridge. Check the cartridge for holes. Supervene upon if damaged. Operate the filter for longer periods. Make clean the strainer screen at the inlet.
FILTER DOESN'T PUMP Water OR FLOW IS VERY Irksome	Clogged inlet or discharge. An air leak on the intake line. Scale or buildup on cartridge. Excessively dirty pool. Muddied filter cartridge. Nozzle and strainer connectedness are reversed Pool inlet air adaptor connected to the wrong fitting.	Clear any obstructions in the intake hose past discharging it within pool wall. Tighten hose clamps, cheque hoses for damage, bank check pool water level. Supervene upon cartridge. Clean cartridge more oft. Install the nozzle at the upper position of the pool inlet, and the strainer at the lower position of the pool outlet. Make sure the pool inlet air adaptor is connected to the pool inlet upper fitting.
PUMP DOESN'T Work	Low h2o level. Strainer screen plugged up. An air leak on the intake hose. Faulty motor or the impeller is jammed. An air lock inside the cartridge chamber.	Fill puddle to correct water level. Make clean strainer screens at pool inlet. Tighten hose clamps, check hose for harm. Articulate any sticks or leaves in the intake hose. Open the release valve at top of pump.
TOP COVER LEAKING	O-ring missing. Comprehend or air release valve are not tight.	Remove cover & bank check for O-ring. Tighten comprehend or valve (Manually).
HOSE LEAKING	Hose clamps are not well-fitted. Hose o-ring dislodged when connecting the hose. Hose broken.	•Tighten or reinstall hose clamps. Put the o-ring back into the groove. Replace a new hose.
AIR LOCK	At that place's air trapped in the pump housing and inlet hose.	Open air release valve, lift and lower the inlet hose until water starts to flow out of air release valve, shut air release valve.
POOL INLET AIR ADAPTOR / AIR JET VALVE LEAKING	Hose clamps are not well-fitted. Air jet valve is not tight and facing upward. Air jet valve internal seal blocked. Air jet valve internal seal muddied. Air jet valve broken.	Tighten or reinstall hose clamps. Tighten air jet valve and make sure it's facing upwards. Plug in the pump and run for few seconds, so unplug, repeat 3 times. Remove air jet valve, flush dirt out with water and replace valve dorsum. Replace a new air jet valve.

PROBLEM	Description	CAUSE	SOLUTION
ALGAE	Greenish h2o. Green or black spots on pool liner. Pool liner is glace and/or has a bad odor.	Chlorine and pH levels need aligning.	Super chlorinate with daze handling. Correct pH to your pool store'south recommended level. Vacuum pool bottom. Maintain proper chlorine level.
COLORED Water	Water turns blue, brown, or black when first treated with chlorine.	Copper, iron or manganese in water being oxidized by the added chlorine. This is mutual.	Adjust pH level to the recommended level. Run filter until water is clear. Clean cartridge frequently.
FLOATING Affair IN WATER	H2o is cloudy or milky.	"Difficult water" caused past a too high pH level. Chlorine content is low. Strange matter in water.	Correct the pH level. Cheque with your pool dealer for advice. Adjust the chlorine level. Make clean or replace your filter.
CHRONIC LOW H2o LEVEL	Level is lower than on previous day.	Rip or hole in puddle liner or hoses. The drain valves are loose.	Repair with a patch kit. Finger tighten all caps.
SEDIMENT ON Pool Bottom	Dirt or sand on pool floor.	Heavy utilise, getting in and out of pool.	Use Intex pool vacuum to clean bottom of pool.
SURFACE Droppings	Leaves, insects etc.	Pool too close to trees.	Use Intex puddle skimmer.

Of import

If you lot continue to experience difficulty, please contact our Consumer Service Department for assistance. See separate "Authorized Service Centers" sheet.

Full general AQUATIC SAFETY

Water recreation is both fun and therapeutic. However, it involves inherent risks of injury and death. To reduce your chance of injury, read and follow all production, package and bundle insert warnings and instructions. Remember, however, that product warnings, instructions and safety guidelines cover some mutual risks of water recreation, but do not cover all risks and dangers.

For boosted safeguards, also familiarize yourself with the following general guidelines every bit well as guidelines provided by nationally recognized Safety Organizations:

Need constant supervision. A competent adult should be appointed as a "lifeguard" or water watcher, peculiarly when children are in and effectually the puddle.
Learn to swim.
Take the fourth dimension to learn CPR and showtime aid.
Instruct anyone who is supervising puddle users about potential puddle hazards and nearly the utilise of protective devices such as locked doors, barriers, etc.
Instruct all puddle users, including children what to do in case of an emergency.
E'er use common sense and good judgement when enjoying any water activity.
Supervise, supervise, supervise.

For boosted data on safety, delight visit

The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals: The Sensible Way to Enjoy Your Aboveground/Onground Swimming Pool www.nspi.org
American University of Pediatrics: Pool Prophylactic for Children http://world wide web.aap.org
Cherry-red Cross www.redcross.org
Safe Kids www.safekids.org
Domicile Safe Council: Prophylactic Guide www.homesafetycouncil.org
Toy Industry Clan: Toy Safety www.toy-tia.org

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Krystal Articulate™ Filter-Pump has been manufactured using the highest quality materials and workmanship. All Intex products have been inspected and institute costless of defects prior to leaving the factory. This Limited Warranty applies only to the Krystal Clear™ Filter-Pump and accessories listed below.

The provisions of this Express Warranty employ only to the original purchaser and is non transferable. This Limited Warranty is valid for the period noted below from the date of the initial retail purchase. Keep your original sales receipt with this manual, as proof of purchase will be required and must accompany warranty claims or the Limited Warranty is invalid.

Krystal Articulate™ Filter-Pump Warranty – 2 Years
Hoses & Fittings Warranty – 180 days

If a manufacturing defect is constitute inside the periods noted above, please contact the appropriate Intex Service Heart listed in the carve up "Authorized Service Centers" canvas.
The Service Centre will determine the validity of the merits. If the Service Center directs yous to return the product, please carefully package the product and ship with aircraft and insurance prepaid to the Service Center. Upon receipt of the returned product, the Intex Service Center volition inspect the item and decide the validity of the claim. If the provisions of this warranty cover the item, the detail will be repaired or replaced at no charge.

Any and all disputes regarding the provisions of this Limited Warranty shall be brought before an informal dispute settlement lath and unless and until the provisions of these paragraphs are carried along, no civil action may be instituted. The methods and procedures of this settlement lath shall be subject to the rules and regulations set up along by the Federal Trade Commission (F.T.C.). Unsaid WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY AND IN NO Event SHALL INTEX, THEIR AUTHORIZED AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL Damages OR LIABILITIES. Some states, or jurisdictions exercise not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the in a higher place limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This Limited Warranty does non apply if the products are subject to negligence, abnormal apply or operation, blow, improper performance, improper voltage or current contrary to operating instructions, or to damage by circumstances beyond Intex's command, including but not limited to, ordinary clothing and tear and damage caused by exposure to fire, overflowing, freezing, rain, or other external ecology forces. This Limited Warranty applies only to those parts and components sold by Intex. The Limited Warranty does non cover unauthorized alterations, repairs or disassembly by anyone other than Intex Service Center personnel.

Practice Non GO BACK TO THE Identify OF Purchase FOR RETURN OR REPLACEMENT. IF Yous ARE MISSING PARTS OR Need Assist, PLEASE CALL The states TOLL-FREE (FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN RESIDENTS): 1-800-234-6839 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE: Www.INTEXCORP.COM.

Proof of Buy must accompany all returns or the warranty claim volition be invalid.

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