SAFETY INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- 01
WATERCO FIBREGLASS FILTERS ---------------------------------- 01
INSTALLATION -------------------------------------------------------- 02
MULTIPORT (4 & 6 Way) VALVE OPERATION ---------------------- 05
INITIAL STARTUP OF FILTER ---------------------------------------- 06
BACKWASHING ------------------------------------------------------ 06
MAINTENANCE ------------------------------------------------------- 08
WINTERISING -------------------------------------------------------- 08
TROUBLESHOOTING ------------------------------------------------ 09
WARRANTY ----------------------------------------------------------- 09
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SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Waterco breglass lters are designed to work with water at a temperature > than 0ºC and < than
50ºC. The lter should never be operated outside of these temperatures or damage may occur.
2. The installation should be carried out in accordance to local safety standards and bylaws.
3. Any modication of the lter requires the prior consent from Waterco. Original replacement parts
and accessories authorised by the manufacturer ensure a high level of safety. Waterco assumes no
liability for the damage and injuries caused by unauthorised replacement parts and accessories.
4. The user should make sure that the installation is carried out by qualied authorised persons and that
these persons have rst carefully read the following instructions.
5. The operating safety of the lter is only guaranteed if the installation and operation instructions are
correctly followed.
6. In the event of defective operation or fault, contact Waterco or its nearest authorised service agent.
7. To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.
8. Incorrectly installed equipment may fail, causing severe injury or property damage.
9. Chemical spills and fumes can weaken Swimming Pool / Spa equipment. Corrosion can cause
lters and other equipment to fail, resulting in severe injury or property damage. Do not store pool
chemicals near your equipment.
WATERCO FIBREGLASS FILTERS
Waterco breglass lters embody the latest in breglass winding technology. Waterco breglass vessels
consist of an inner shell of berglass reinforced polyester resin wound over with breglass lament.
Waterco’s digitally controlled lament winding machine faultlessly winds continuous strands of high
quality breglass lament under controlled tension lament to create a seamless one-piece vessel with
rened consistency and superior quality.
There are no welds or seams or special tank linings which can corrode or electrolyse.
Six position Multiport valve with sight
glass and quick connect half unions.
Inow diffuser for even distribution
of water ow across the lter bed.
Pressure gauge.
Fibreglass wound tank, UV and
Corrosion Resistant.
Hydraulically balanced laterals to
maximise water ow and ltration.
Manual Drain*
Large lter base for stable oor
mounting.
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* Optional manual drain
Waterco Fibreglass Filters