Blue Wave FLOWXTREME COTTON TAILS NBP6058 User manual

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SKU# NBP6058
FLOWXTREME™COTTON TAILS™
CARTRIDGE FILTER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
THANK YOU! ............................................................................................................................................ 3
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................... 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................... 9
CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT............................................................................................................. 9
GENERAL MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................... 10
LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY ................................................................................................................... 10

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THANK YOU!
Thank you for purchasing this product. We work around the clock and around the globe to ensure
that our products maintain the highest possible quality. However, in the rare case of issues during
assembly or use of this product, please contact our Consumer Hotline at 800-759-0977 for immediate
assistance before contacting your retailer. Please read the warranty information at the back of these
assembly instructions for further details.
This lter system has been manufactured of the highest quality materials and factory tested to ensure
years of trouble-free service. It features Cotton Tails™ ltration media for superior water clarity and
minimum pool maintenance.
!SAFETY INFORMATION
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Use of unauthorized replacement parts voids warranty.
ATTENTION INSTALLER: This manual contains important information about the installation,
operation, and safe use of this pump and must be furnished to the end user of this product.
Failure to read and follow all instructions could result in serious injury.
Please read this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate, or install
the product.
NEVER DIVE OR JUMP INTO AN ABOVE-GROUND POOL!
SERIOUS AND PERMANENT INJURIES MAY RESULT.
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN OR AROUND THE POOL!
UNATTENDED CHILDREN DROWN IN POOLS EVERY YEAR.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce risk of injury, do not permit children to use or climb on this product. Closely
supervise children at all times. Components such as the ltration system, pumps, and heaters must be
positioned to prevent children from using them as a means of access to the pool.
CAUTION:This pump is designed for use with storable pools. A storable pool is constructed so that
it is capable of being readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity.
Though this product is designed for outdoor use, it is strongly advised to protect the electrical
components from the weather. Select a well-drained area, one that will not ood when it rains. It
requires free circulation of air for cooling. Do not install in a damp or unventilated location. If installed
within an outer enclosure adequate ventilation and free circulation of air must be provided to prevent
overheating of the motor.
WARNING: Pool components have a nite life. All components should be inspected frequently and
replaced if found to be damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached.
WARNING – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or cause death. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do NOT use an extension cord to connect unit to electric supply.
Provide a properly located outlet. It is required that licensed electricians do all electrical wiring. All
electrical wiring MUST be in conformance with applicable local and national codes and regulations.
Before working on pump or motor, disconnect motor wiring.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of electric shock replace damaged cord immediately. DO NOT
bury cord. Locate cord to prevent accidental damage from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and
other equipment.
WARNING:Connect only to a grounding type receptacle protected by a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI).
Contact a licensed electrician if you cannot verify that the receptacle is protected by a GFCI.
If there is no GFCI one MUST be installed by a licensed electrician.
WARNING:Contact a licensed electrician for information on local electrical codes for
bonding requirements.
WARNING – SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD:Entrapment in suction outlets and/or suction
outlet covers, which are damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured can cause severe injury
and/or death due to the following entrapment hazards:
• Hair Entrapment: Hair can become entangled in suction outlet cover.
• Limb Entrapment: A limb inserted into an opening of a suction outlet sump or suction outlet
cover that is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached can result in a limb
becoming entrapped.
• Body Suction Entrapment: A pressure applied to a large portion of the body or limbs can
result in an entrapment.
• Mechanical Entrapment: There is potential for jewelry, swimsuits, hair decorations, ngers,
toes, or knuckles to be caught in an opening of a suction outlet cover resulting in mechanical
entrapment.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
WARNING: Failure to install according to dened instructions may result in severe personal injury
or death.
WARNING: Use of unauthorized replacement parts voids warranty.
WARNING: The maximum head of the pump is 3.7m (for pumps having rated power input exceeding
100W). Maximum water temperature: 95° F.
CAUTION: Make sure the pump is properly secured and positioned in a dry area before use.
WARNING: This pump should not be operated by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities or that lack of experience and knowledge of its operation.
WARNING: The pump must not be used when people are in the water.
WARNING: To prevent possible electric shock, do not attempt to plug the power cord in with wet
hands or while standing in water.
CAUTION: Make certain that all clamps are tightened and that all hoses are connected properly
before starting ltration and before each use of the pump.
WARNING: DO NOT use this lter pump to vacuum pool.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:DO NOT plug in your  lter until instructed to do so. DO NOT operate if you are standing
in water as this is an electrocution hazard.
1. Set up your pool according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Fill it with water according to the
instructions in the pool and or skimmer manuals.
2. Assemble the  lter pump per the diagrams (see diagram 1).
3. Position the  lter pump unit on the outside of the pool at least 7.8-in below the highest water
level in the pool. This is important to maintain the pump’s self-priming capability.
4. WARNING: DO NOT place the  lter pump inside the pool sidewall.
5. Position the  lter pump at least 24-in away from the outside of the pool sidewall.
Diagram 1
6. Place the bottom foam and Cotton Tails™ into the body of the  lter pump (see diagram 2).
Diagram 2

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
7. Make certain that the pump o-ring is placed in the seal groove on the top of the  lter pump
(see diagram 3).
8. Screw the  lter chamber cover onto the top of the body of  lter pump. Tighten by hand only.
9. Connect the hoses (see diagram 4). Attach the hoses to the pump and to the wall of pool (see
diagram 1). Tighten the hose clamps securely with a screwdriver, but do not over-tighten.
10. Once the hoses are properly attached you will want to allow the  lter pump chamber to full with
water (see operating instructions step 1).
11. This  lter system comes pre-wired with a 25-ft, 3-prong grounded plug. The motor runs on 115V
current. You must connect the cord to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter). See the warnings
in Safety Instructions.
12. CAUTION: Never operate the  lter pump dry this can cause damage to the pump motor that is
not covered by your warranty.
Diagram 3 Diagram 4

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
COTTON TAILS™

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT
1. The lter pump is self-priming as long as it is positioned at least 7.8-in below the highest water
level of the lower hose connection. An air relief valve is located on the top of the pump. Turn the
valve knob counter-clockwise, allowing air to escape from the tank. When a small amount of water
escapes close immediately. The pump is now completely primed.
2. Once the lter is primed you can now plug in the 25-ft cord as instructed in Installation Instructions.
3. Never operate the lter pump dry. This can cause damage to pump seals resulting in leakage and/
or ooding. Dry running damage is not covered by the warranty.
4. Prior to each use, check to ensure that all hose-clamps are tightened.
5. The lter pump must operate in the upright, vertical position.
6. The lter pump must be positioned on level, stable ground.
7. To keep the pool ltered properly, your pump should be run approximately 4 to 6 hours per day.
Overuse may cause overheating and/or motor burnout. Use good judgment on extremely hot days.
8. DO NOT run the lter pump continuously for an extended period of time.
1. The Cotton Tails™should be inspected and cleaned or replaced when dirty or at lease at the start
of each new season.
2. Periodically cleaning the Cotton Tails™ can enhance the effectiveness of your lter pump and
prolong the Cotton Tails™lifespan prior to replacement.
3. WARNING: Always disconnect the power to the unit when cleaning or changing the Cotton Tails™.
4. Cleaning or changing the Cotton Tails™:
• P lug the intake tting on the side of the pool or if equipped with a shut off valve, close it to
prevent water from escaping from the lter tank when you remove the lter canister cover.
• Turn theair relief screw to release the air suction inside.
• Remove the lter canister cover and the lter chamber rubber gasket.
• Remove the dirty Cotton Tails™ and the black foam screen from the lter canister.
• Rinse dirt and debris from the black foam screen and return to the lter canister.
• Rinse and clean the Cotton Tails™or replace with new Cotton Tails™ and return to the lter
canister on top of the black foam screen.
• Reassemble the lter canister cover, remove the wall plug or open the shut off valve to allow
water to enter the lter pump until water comes out of theair relief screw then tighten the air
relief screw.
5. Reconnect the lter pump to the power supply and resume ltering operation.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY
1. To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, always disconnect power to the unit before
attempting to clean pump or lter canister.
2. The pump is sealed and requires NO mechanical maintenance or lubrication. DO NOT attempt to
disassemble the pump motor at any time. Doing so will void your warranty.
3. If necessary, clean the outside of pump only with a mild detergent and water.
1 GENERAL TERMS:
1.1 In accordance with these provisions, the seller warrants that the product is free of defects and in
perfect working condition at the time of delivery to the nal purchaser (consumer).
1.2 The warranty term for the product is 90 days from the time it is delivered to the nal purchaser
(consumer).
1.3 In the event of any defect in the product notied by the purchaser (consumer) to the seller during
the warranty term, the seller will repair or replace the product as they determine best.
1.4 Replacing or repairing parts or the complete product under this warranty will not extend the
warranty term of the original product, but will assume any remaining balance of the original
warranty term.
1.5 In order for this warranty to be valid, the purchaser (consumer) must provide proof of the date of
purchase and the date of the product’s installation.
2. INDIVIDUAL TERMS:
2.1 This warranty covers the products referred to in this manual.
2.2 For this warranty to be effective, the purchaser (consumer) must strictly follow the manufacturer’s
instructions as included in the documentation provided with the product.
3. LIMITATIONS:
3.1 This warranty will only be applicable to sales made to the nal purchaser (consumer).
3.2 The normal wear resulting from using the product is not covered under this warranty. With
respect to expendable or consumable parts, components and/or materials, such as hoses,
hose clamps, Cotton Tails™, and the black foam screen, no warranty other than an initial defect
warranty applies.
3.3 The warranty does not cover those cases where the product; (I) has been handled incorrectly;
(II) has been repaired, serviced or handled by non- authorized people, or (III) has been repaired
or serviced not using original parts. In cases where the defect of the product is a result of
incorrect installation or start-up, this warranty is void.
3.4 For questions regarding the Warranty or to claim service under the warranty, please contact
your seller.