CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

If the pressure gauge on your filter reads 5 PSI or higher than the original starting pressure, the filter needs to be cleaned. The ClearWater

II D.E. Filter System features the exclusive 1-2-3 Safety Locking System to ensure safe and simple filter maintenance.

3. Press the yellow safety latch on the underside of the locking nut and

turn the nut counterclockwise to remove the lid. Rinse the D.E.

element with a garden hose. There is no need to remove the element

from the filter.

1. Turn off pump. WARNING: Never attempt to clean filter while

pump is running. This is a pressurized vessel. It could cause

severe injury or harm to your person. Plug skimmer and pool

return lines or drain pool water level to below pool return line.

4. Reassemble lid and follow start-up procedures from original

instructions.

My Original Starting Pressure is ________ PSI (Pounds per

Square Inch). I should clean the filter at ________ PSI.

2. Slowly open the air release knob on top of filter until the pressure

gauge reads “0”. Open drain cap at bottom of filter and allow water

to flow.

Waterway Plastics manufactures its products and equipment in accordance with very high standards of workmanship. We use the best materials available and maintain the highest quality procedures practical in the industry. In accordance, Waterway warrantys its products as follows:

All plastics parts such as jets, valves, skimmers,manifolds, suctions, lights, and other plastic components manufactured by Waterway will be replaced or repaired, if the defects are determined by Waterway to be the responsibility of

Waterway Plastics, for a period of three years from the date of installation. The warranty does not cover filter cartridges, D.E. grids, O-rings, pressure gauges, pump seals, light bulbs or any parts not manufactured by Waterway. Warranty applies to OEM’s and Distributors of Waterway Products.

The Supreme and Hi-Flo Pumps will receive limited warranty from any defect in material or workmanship for one year from the date of manufacture. This includes the motor but not the motor seal.

All thermoplastic molded filter bodies and rotational molded sand filter bodies have a warranty of ten years, warranted on a pro-rata life basis.If a defect becomes apparent during the first year, the body will be exchanged for a new body if the defects are determined by Waterway to be the responsibility of Waterway Plastics. If a defect becomes apparent after the first year from the date of manufacture which, in the opinion of Waterway, will require

LIMITED WARRANTY

replacement, the body will be exchanged for a new tank on an adjusted service pro-rata life basis. Charges to the owner, on the pro-rata life basis, will be determined by the actual number of months installed beginning with the date of installation.

Products that fail or become defective during the warranty period, except as a result of improper installation, bad water chemistry, accidents or negligence on behalf of the owner, freezing, earthquakes, fire floods, or other acts of nature, shall be repaired or replaced at Waterway’s option without charge to the owner. This process will be completed within 90 days of receipt of the defective product barring delays caused by the acquisition of component parts not manufactured at our facility.

To obtain warranty replacements or repair, defective products should be returned (transportation paid) to the place of purchase, or to Waterway. It should include a description of the defect and the circumstances surrounding the incident or problem.

Waterway shall not be responsible for cartage, removal and/or reinstallation labor, or any other such costs incurred in obtaining warranty replacements.

Warranty applies to OEM’s and Distributors of Waterway Products.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which very from state to state.

© Copyright 2008 Waterway Plastics

2200 East Sturgis Road, Oxnard, CA 93030 • Ph. (805) 981-0262 • Fax (805) 981-9403 www.waterwayplastics.com • [email protected]

810-0079.1008

STANDARD SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL

CLEARWATER II D.E. FILTER SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL

Our ClearWater II D.E. Filter System is shipped from Waterway complete with everything you need right in the box. Assemble filter system only after above-ground pool is installed. Fill pool with water. Do not raise water level above pool return line.

WARNING: A GFCI is required. Follow national and local building and safety codes.

The pool equipment should be located between pool skimmer and return line. The filtration system should not be closer than 2 ft. and not further than 5 ft. from the pool. The ClearWater II D.E. Filter System needs to be on a completely flat surface (e.g. patio block, cement slab, etc.). The pump will require a 110 volt/20 amp service.

Before opening shipping carton, make sure box is in the upright position. Inside the carton, you will find:

1. One base

2. One pump (packaged in separate box)

3. One filter

4. Two lengths of 6 ft. hose

5. One bag with fittings

WARNING! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNING

LABELS BEFORE OPERATING FILTER!

1. Place filter and base on a level, secure surface. Place the pump on

the base to the left of the filter. The pump should now be facing the

filter marked “Inlet”. There is no need to disassemble filter or pump

assemblies.

2. Open pump trap lid and remove 2" gasket. Place 2" gasket into union

nut. Hand tighten union nut to suction side of pump (Detail 5).

3. Secure pump to the base using the pin & anchor assemblies

(Detail 4).

4. Open fittings bag and remove coupling assembly (Detail 2).

Assemble 2" gasket, coupling, coupling O-Ring, and 2" union nut,

and thread into inlet side of filter.

5. Thread 2" union nut to pump discharge (Detail 3). Thread hose

adapter with O-Ring, to pump trap suction side (Detail 1).

6. From the fittings package, remove 11/2" hose adapter and O-ring

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(Detail 2, #21 & 22). Thread into the outlet side of the filter tank.

7. Remove 4 hose clamps from the fittings bag. Select one of the hose

lengths and slip one clamp over the end of hose adapter. Place the

end of the hose on to the hose adapter (pump suction) and the other

end to the hose adapter end of the pool skimmer. Repeat steps with

filter outlet to pool return.

8. Remove the Lid Handle, #1, from the fittings bag and attach it to

the top of the Lid Assembly, #12, as shown (Detail 6). Secure

ClearWater Filter to ClearWater Filter Base using #24a Phillips Head

Screws (2) (Detail 6a & 6aa). Fill pool until water level is halfway up

length of skimmer throat.

9. Open air release knob. Plug in and turn on pump. Air will pass out

of the filter through the air release knob. Once water discharges from

knob, close it.

NOTE: To remove Lid Assembly, take off Filter Nut, #3, insert Filter

Wrench, #20a, in notch between Filter Body, #20 and Lid Assembly,

#12, twist and separate as shown in Detail 6a.

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21

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DETAIL 1

33

32

20

27 26

21

25

DETAIL 2

21 22

21

23

27

DETAIL 3

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Item

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22

23

24

24a

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26

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17

18

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20

20a

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12

7

8

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2

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CLEARWATER II D.E. FILTER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PARTS

500-5300

672-7401

819-0044

415-5001

419-7241

711-4010

429-7221

PH1100

PH1150

PH1200

PH2100

PH2150

PH2200

310-6500

319-3230

805-0436

319-3260

Part No.

519-7601

819-9002

718-7251

602-0200

805-0207

830-4000SS

519-7451

805-0224

519-7430 Gauge - Fitting Adapter

805-0117SD O-Ring - Adapter

805-0460

519-7411

519-7401

519-7441

500-7310

718-7210

419-7241

519-7269

550-7210

550-7220

550-7100

550-7120

515-7251

519-7470

805-0224

417-6241

Description

Lid Handle

#12 x 3/4" S/S Phillips Head Screw

Filter Locknut Assembly

Air Relief Plug

O-Ring - Air Relief

Pressure Gauge

Handle Assembly (2)

O-Ring - Air Relief

Lid O-Ring

Lid Assembly (Small)

Lid Assembly (Large)

Wing-Nut

Screen/Sock Assembly

Tie Nut - D.E.

Plug - 2" x 1 1/2" MPT

Locator - Top Grids - D.E.

D.E. Grids - 12 sq. ft. (7)

D.E. Grids - 18 sq. ft. (7)

Base Assembly - 12 sq. ft.

Base Assembly - 18 sq. ft.

Filter Body Bottom

Filter Wrench (see Detail 6a)

O-Ring (4)

1 1/2" MPT x 1 1/2" Male Smooth

Hose Adapter (2)

Drain Assembly

ClearWater II Base

#10 x 1" S/S Phillips Head Screw (2)

2" Union Nut

Coupling

2" Union Gasket (2)

Snap Pin (4)

1 HP - 1-Speed Hi-Flo Pump

1 1/2 HP - 1-Speed Hi-Flo Pump

2 HP - 1-Speed Hi-Flo Pump

1 HP - 2-Speed Hi-Flo Pump

1 1/2 HP - 2-Speed Hi-Flo Pump

2 HP - 2-Speed Hi-Flo Pump

6" Trap - 1 1/2" Buttress x 2" Flange

6" Basket Assembly

O-Ring

6" Trap Lid

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21

31

30

20a

24a

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32

29

DETAIL 5

DETAIL 6a

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12

20

27

33

24a

32

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8

11

9

13

20

17

18

15

1

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26

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28

2

DETAIL 6

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16

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10

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4

7

12

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DETAIL 4

24a

DETAIL 6aa

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24

24a (2)