Intex Krystal Clear 601 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
SAFETY RULES
Read, understand, and follow
all instructions carefully before
installing and using this product.
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE
To purchase parts and accessories or to obtain non-technical assistance, Visit
www.intexcorp.com
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1-800-234-6839
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Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Intex
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which may result in updates to the instruction manual without
notice.
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For illustrative purposes only.
Krystal Clear™
Model 601 Filter Pump

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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Warnings..................................................................................... 3
Parts Reference.......................................................................... 4
Setup Instructions...................................................................... 5-6
Maintenance................................................................................ 6
Pool Care and Chemicals........................................................... 7
Long Term Storage...................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting Guide................................................................ 8
Common Pool Problems.............................................................. 9
General Aquatic Safety................................................................. 10
Limited Warranty........................................................................... 11
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This product is for use with storable pools only. 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 pool is
constructed in or on the ground or in a building such that it cannot be readily
disassembled for storage.
To reduce the risk of electric shock the pool must be installed no closer than 6 feet (1.8 m)
from any electrical outlet. Do not place portable appliances closer than 5 feet (1.5 m) from
the pool.
CAUTION
These product warnings, instructions and safety rules provided with the product represent some
common risks of water recreation devices and do not cover all instances of risk and danger.
Please use common sense and good judgement when enjoying any water activity.
•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 cord(s).
•Assembly and disassembly by adults only.
•Risk of electric shock. Connect only to a grounding type receptacle, this product is provided with
a ground-fault circuit interrupter. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical
replacement parts.
•Always unplug this product from the electrical outlet before removing, cleaning, servicing or
making any adjustment to the product.
•Theunitisprovidedwithaground-faultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI).TotesttheGFCI,pushthe
test button. TheGFCIshouldinterruptpower.Push the reset button, power should be restored.
 IftheGFCIfailstooperateinthismanner.TheGFCIisdefective.IftheGFCIinterruptspower
to the pump without the test button being pushed, a ground current is flowing, indicating the
possibility of an electric shock. Do not use 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 not be damaged by lawn mowers,
hedge trimmers and other equipment.
•To reduce the risk of electric shock, the supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged,
the appliance should be replaced immediately.
•To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use extension cords, timers, plug adaptors or
converter plugs to connect unit to electric supply; provide a properly located outlet.
•Do not attempt to plug in or unplug this product while standing in water or when your hands are
wet.
•Donotuseanapplianceleakagecurrentinterrupter(ALCI)inplaceofaGFCIsincetheALCI
will not protect people.
•Positionthisproductawayfromthepool,soastopreventchildrenfromclimbingonitand
accessing the pool.
•Donotoperatethisproductwhenthepoolisoccupied.
•Thisproductisintendedtobeusedonlyforthepurposesdescribedinthemanual!
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ENTANGLEMENT OR OTHER SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
Read, Understand and Follow All Instructions Carefully Before Installing and Using this Product.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING

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When ordering parts, be sure to quote the model number and part numbers.
No tools are required for the assembly.
NOTE: Drawings for illustration purpose only. May not reflect actual product. Not to scale.
PARTS REFERENCE
Before assembling your product, please take a few minutes to check the contents
and become familiar with all the parts.
REF. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. SPARE PART NO.
1AIR RELEASE VALVE 1 10460
2VALVEO-RING 1 10264
3FILTERHOUSINGCOVER 111917
4COVER SEAL 111919
5FILTERCARTRIDGE(29007) 1
6HOSE SEAL 2 10134
7HOSE CLAMP 4 11489
8HOSE 211916
9STRAINER CONNECTOR 111070
10 POOL INLET JET NOZZLE 112364
11 STRAINERGRID 1 11072
12 THREADEDFILTERHOUSINGCOLLAR 111918
13 INLET STRAINER CONNECTOR 1 12365
*14 AIR JET VALVE 1 12363
*15 POOL INLET AIR ADAPTOR 1 12366
*16 AIR JET VALVE CAP (NOT SHOWN) 1 12373
" * ": Optional.
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Be sure you have 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 you reach STEP #8.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in air trapped inside filter housing; the motor
will run dry, be noisy and malfunction.
1. Assemble above-ground-pool first. Carefully follow the pool’s installation instructions.
2. Place the filter pump the length of the hose away from the pool wall where the lower black
protruding hose connection is "sticking-out".
3. Insert the nozzle union (13 & 10) into the upper protruding hose connections, and then
attach the pool inlet air adaptor (15) to the upper protruding fitting. Screw the air jet valve (14)
over the pool inlet air adaptor (15). Then insert the strainer union (9 & 11) into the lower
protruding hose connections. The hoses (8) fit over the strainers inserted into the connections.
4. There are two hoses to be connected to the filter pump hose connections. With hose clamps (7),
fasten one of the hoses (8) to the lower protruding hose connection (marked "+" on the pool
liner) and to the upper pump connection (marked "+").
5. Connect the second hose to the pool inlet air adaptor (15) and to the lower pump
connection. Make sure all the hose clamps (7) are tight. NOTE: Make sure the air jet
valve
(14) is securely tighten onto the pool inlet air adaptor (15) and facing up.
6. In a counter-clockwise motion unscrew the threaded filter housing collar (12) from the filter
housing.Graspandremovethe housing cover (3). Check to see if a cartridge is inside the
housing. If yes, replace the cover, finger tighten the housing collar (12) back onto the filter
housing.
7. Fill the pool to a level of at least 1-2 inches above the top connection. The water will
automatically flow down into the pump.
8. When water starts flowing out of the air release valve hole, screw in the air release valve back
into the filter housing cover. Do not over tighten the valve. NOTE: Venting the system is
necessary for air to escape as the filter housing fills with water.
9. Connect the filter pump to the power outlet. The filter pump is now filtering the water.
10. Operate the filter pump until the desired water clarity is obtained.
NOTE: Never put pool chemicals directly into the filter pump. This may damage the pump
and void the warranty.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
(ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE)
WATER LEVEL
POOL INLET
JET NOZZLE
(REMOVE)
HOSE CLAMP
INSIDE OF POOL
STRAINER GRID
(REMOVE)
PLUG
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UPPER PUMP
CONNECTION
LOWER PUMP
CONNECTION
FILTER
CARTRIDGE
INSIDE
AIR RELEASE
VALVE
HOSE
POOL INLET
AIR ADAPTOR
AIR JET
VALVE
FILTER HOUSING
COVER
THREADED FILTER
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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
CLEANING OR REPLACING FILTER CARTRIDGES
1. Make sure filter pump is not operating. Disconnect line cord.
2. 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.
3. In a counter-clockwise motion, remove the filter housing collar (12) and threaded cover (3).
Be careful not to lose the cover seal (4).
4. Remove filter cartridge (5) to clean it. The filter may be cleaned from the spray from a water
hose.
5. Use judgement as to whether cartridge needs to be replaced.
6. Return cartridge to filtering position.
7. Return the seal (4) and threaded cover (3) to their original positions and in a clockwise
direction rescrew the housing collar (12) onto the filter housing.
8. After service, open the air release valve, remove the plugs, allow any air to escape through
the valve before tightening the valve again and replace the pool inlet nozzle (10) and strainer
grid
(11). The pump is now primed with water again and may be turned on.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Connect this product only to a grounding type receptacle
protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if
you cannot verify that the receptacle is protected by a GFCI.
Position this product away from the pool, so as to prevent children from climbing on it
and accessing the pool.
(ILLUSTRATION NOT TO SCALE)
For Pools with Dual Suction Outlets Configuration:
InordertocomplywiththerequirementoftheVirginiaGraemeBakerAct(forUSAandCanada),
your pool is designed with dual suction outlets and one inlet fittings. Parts in grey highlight on
this page are supplied with the pool set package and are shown here for assembly purposes
only. If this pump was purchased as part of a pool set, refer to the pool owner’s manual for more
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POOL CARE AND CHEMICALS
• Allpoolsrequirecaretokeepthewaterclearandhygienicallyclean.Withproperchemical
control, your filter will help attain this objective. Consult your pool supply dealer for
instructions regarding the proper use of chlorine, algaecide and other chemical agents
required for sparkling clear water.
• Keeppoolchemicalsawayfromchildren.
• Donotreplenishchemicalsinpoolwhilepoolisoccupied.Skinoreyeirritationscouldoccur.
• DailypHcheckingandchemicaltreatmentofthewaterisveryimportantandcannotbe
overemphasized. Chlorine, algaecide and maintenance of proper pH levels are required
when filling the pool as well as during the season. Consult your local swimming pool supply
store for instructions.
• Theseason'sfirstfillingofthepoolmayhavebrackishwaterrequiringextrawateradditives
and extra filter changes. Do not allow swimming in pool until the pH level is balanced.
Consult your local swimming pool supply store for instructions.
• Keepsparefiltercartridgesonhand.Replacecartridgeseverytwoweeks.
• Chlorinatedwatermaydamagelawns,gardensorshrubberyas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poolsize,weatherandusagelevel.Experimentwithvariousrun
times so as to produce clean clear water.
CAUTION
Concentrated chlorine solutions may damage the pool liner. Always follow the
chemical manufacturer’s directions, and the health and hazard warnings.
1. 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. Check local regulations
for specific directions regarding disposal of swimming pool water.
2. Now, drain the pool.
3. When the pool is empty, disconnect all pool hoses (8) from the pool and filter pump, simply
reverse the set up instructions.
4. Remove the filter cartridge as shown in the Filter Cartridge Cleaning section, steps 2 thru 4.
5. 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) before removal.
6. Drain water from the filter pump housing.
7. Leave filter pump pieces and hoses outside to thoroughly air dry.
8. Depending on the cartridge (5) usage, a new cartridge may be needed for next season,
keep a spare available.
9. Cover the seal (4), air release valve O-ring (2) and hose seals (6) with petroleum jelly to
preserve its resilience during storage.
10. 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
(40 degrees Celsius) storage location.
11. The original packing can be used for storage.
LONG TERM STORAGE

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
• Filtercordmustbepluggedintoa3wireoutlet
 thatisprotectedbyaClassAGroundFault
Circuit Interrupter.
• Resetcircuitbreaker.Ifcircuitbreakertrips
repeatedly, your electrical system may have a
defect. Turn off circuit breaker and call an
electrician to correct the problem.
• Letmotorcooldown.
• AdjustthechlorineandpHlevel.Consultyour
local swimming pool supply stores.
• Cleanorreplacecartridge.
• Check the cartridge for holes. Replace if
damaged.
• Operatethefilterforlongerperiods.
• Cleanthestrainerscreenattheinlet.
• Clearanyobstructionsintheintakehoseby
discharging it inside pool wall.
• Tightenhoseclamps,checkhosesfordamage,
check pool water level.
• Replacecartridge.
• Cleancartridgemoreoften.
• 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.
• Fillpooltocorrectwaterlevel.
• Cleanstrainerscreensatpoolinlet.
• Tightenhoseclamps,checkhosefordamage.
• Clearanysticksorleavesintheintakehose.
• Openthereleasevalveattopofpump.
• Removecover&checkforO-ring.
• Tightencoverorvalve(Manually).
• Tightenorreinstallhoseclamps.
• Puttheo-ringbackintothegroove.
• Replaceanewhose.
• Openairreleasevalve,liftandlowertheinlet
hose until water starts to flow out of air release
valve, close air release valve.
•Tighten or reinstall hose clamps.
• Tightenairjetvalveandmakesureit’s
facing up.
• Pluginthepumpandrunforfewseconds,then
unplug, repeat 3 times.
• Removeairjetvalve,flushdirtoutwithwater
and replace valve back.
• Replaceanewairjetvalve.
FILTER MOTOR
FAILS TO START
FILTER DOESN’T
CLEAN POOL
FILTER DOESN’T
PUMP WATER OR
FLOW IS VERY SLOW
PUMP DOESN’T
WORK
TOP COVER
LEAKING
HOSELEAKING
AIRLOCK
POOL INLET AIR
ADAPTOR / AIR JET
VALVELEAKING
• Themotorisnotpluggedin.
• TheGFCIcircuitbreakeristripped.
• Motortoohotandoverload 
protection is shut off.
• ImproperchlorineorpHlevels.
• Filtercartridgeisdirty.
• Damagedcartridge.
• Excessivelydirtypool.
• Thestrainerscreenis
restricting the water flow.
• Cloggedinletordischarge.
• Anairleakontheintakeline.
• Scaleorbuilduponcartridge.
• Excessivelydirtypool.
• Dirtyfiltercartridge.
• Nozzleandstrainerconnectionare
reversed.
• Pool inlet air adaptor connected to
the wrong fitting.
• Lowwater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.
• O-ringmissing.
• Coverorairreleasevalvearenot
tight.
• Hoseclampsarenotwell-fitted.
• Hoseo-ringdislodgedwhen
connecting the hose.
• Hosebroken.
• There’sairtrappedinthepump 
housing and inlet hose.
• Hose clamps are not well-fitted.
• Air jet valve is not tight and
facing up.
• Air jet valve internal seal blocked.
• Air jet valve internal seal dirty.
• Air jet valve broken.
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COMMON POOL PROBLEMS
IMPORTANT
If you continue to experience difficulty, please contact our Consumer Service
Department for assistance. See separate “Authorized Service Centers” sheet.
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION CAUSE SOLUTION
ALGAE
COLORED
WATER
FLOATING
MATTER IN
WATER
CHRONIC LOW
WATER LEVEL
SEDIMENT
ON POOL
BOTTOM
SURFACE
DEBRIS
•ChlorineandpHlevels
need adjustment.
•Copper,ironor
manganese in water being
oxidized by the added
chlorine. This is common.
•"Hardwater"causedbya
too high pH level.
•Chlorinecontentislow.
•Foreignmatterinwater.
•Riporholeinpoollineror
hoses.
•Thedrainvalvesare 
loose.
•Heavyuse,gettinginand
out of pool.
•Pooltooclosetotrees. 
• Superchlorinatewithshock 
treatment. Correct pH to your
 poolstore'srecommendedlevel.
• Vacuumpoolbottom.
• Maintainproperchlorine 
level.
• AdjustpHleveltothe
recommended level.
• Runfilteruntilwaterisclear.
• Cleancartridgefrequently.
• CorrectthepHlevel.Checkwith 
your pool dealer for advice.
• Adjustthechlorinelevel.
• Cleanorreplaceyourfilter.
• Repairwithapatchkit.
• Fingertightenallcaps.
• UseIntexpoolvacuumtoclean
bottom of pool.
• UseIntexpoolskimmer.
•Greenishwater.
•Greenorblack
spots on pool liner.
•Poollinerisslippery
and/or has a bad
odor.
•Waterturnsblue,
brown, or black when
first treated with
chlorine.
•Wateriscloudyor
milky.
•Levelislowerthanon
previous day.
•Dirtorsandonpool
floor.
•Leaves,insectsetc.

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GENERAL AQUATIC SAFETY
Water recreation is both fun and therapeutic. However, it involves inherent risks
of injury and death. To reduce your risk of injury, read and follow all product,
package and package insert warnings and instructions. Remember, however, that
product warnings, instructions and safety guidelines cover some common risks
of water recreation, but do not cover all risks and dangers.
For additional safeguards, also familiarize yourself with the following general
guidelines as well as guidelines provided by nationally recognized Safety
Organizations:
• Demandconstantsupervision.Acompetentadultshouldbeappointedasa“lifeguard”
or water watcher, especially when children are in and around the pool.
• Learntoswim.
• TakethetimetolearnCPRandfirstaid.
• Instructanyonewhoissupervisingpoolusersaboutpotentialpoolhazardsandabout
the use of protective devices such as locked doors, barriers, etc.
• Instructallpoolusers,includingchildrenwhattodoincaseofanemergency.
• Alwaysusecommonsenseandgoodjudgementwhenenjoyinganywateractivity.
• Supervise,supervise,supervise.
For additional information on safety, please visit
•TheAssociationofPoolandSpaProfessionals:TheSensibleWaytoEnjoyYour 
Aboveground/Onground Swimming Pool www.nspi.org
• AmericanAcademyofPediatrics:PoolSafetyforChildrenwww.aap.org
• RedCrosswww.redcross.org
• SafeKidswww.safekids.org
• HomeSafetyCouncil:SafetyGuidewww.homesafetycouncil.org
• ToyIndustryAssociation:ToySafetywww.toy-tia.org