Intex Krystal Clear 603 User manual

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OOWWNNEERR’’SS AANNUUAALL
Krystal Clear™
odel 603
Filter Pump
I PORTANT
SAFETY RULES
Read, understand, and follow all
instructions carefully before
installing and using this product.
IIPPOORRTTAANNTT!!
DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE
To purchase parts and accessories or to obtain non-technical assistance,
Visit www.intexcorp.com
For technical assistance and missing parts call us toll-free (for U.S. and Canadian Residents):
1-800-234-6839
onday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm Pacific Time
Don’t forget to try these other fine Intex products: Pools, Pool Accessories,
Inflatable Pools and In-Home Toys, Airbeds and Boats available at fine
retailers or visit our website.
For illustrative purposes only.
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TTAABBLLEE OOFF CCOONNTTEENNTTSS
Warnings......................................................................... 3
Parts List & Reference................................................... 4-5
Setup nstructions......................................................... 6-7
Maintenance................................................................... 7-8
Pool Care and Chemicals............................................. 8
Long Term Storage........................................................ 8
Troubleshooting Guide................................................. 9
Common Pool Problems............................................... 10
General Aquatic Safety................................................. 11
Limited Warranty............................................................ 12
ntex Service Center Locations.................................... 13

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SSAAFFEETTYY RRUULLEESS
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.
CAUT ON
WARN NG
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.
I PORTANT SAFETY RULES
Read, Understand and Follo All Instructions Carefully Before Installing and Using this Product.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL NSTRUCT ONS
• 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!
FA LURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARN NGS MAY RESULT N
PROPERTY DAMAGE, ELECTR C SHOCK, ENTANGLEMENT OR
OTHER SER OUS NJURY OR DEATH.

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PPAARRTTSS LLIISSTT
PARTS LIST
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5
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10 11
NOTE: Drawings for illustration purpose only. May not reflect actual product. Not to
scale.
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 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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PPAARRTTSS RREEFFEERREENNCCEE
PARTS REFERENCE
Before assembling your product, please take a fe minutes to check the contents
and become familiar ith all the parts.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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REF. NO. DESCR PT ON QTY. SPARE PART NO.
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2
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2
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1
1
AIR R L AS VALV
VALV O-RING
THR AD D COV R
COV R S AL
FILT R CARTRIDG (59900)
HOS S AL
HOS CLAMP
HOS
STRAIN R CONN CTOR
POOL INL T NOZZL
STRAIN R GRID
10460
10264
10459
10325
10134
10122
10116
11070
11071
11072
When ordering parts, be sure to quote the model number and part numbers.
NOTE: Drawings for illustration purpose only. May not reflect actual product. Not to
scale.
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SSEETTUUPP IINNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONNSS
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
Be sure you have access to water to fill the pool and chemicals for the water. A
small coin can be used to tighten the hose clamps (7).
MPORTANT: 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 (9 & 10) into the upper protruding hose connections.
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 remaining upper protruding hose connection
and to the lower pump connection. Make sure all the hose clamps (7) are tight.
6. Twist the filter pump’s threaded cover (3) in a clock-wise direction to be sure it
is on "tight". Use only your hands to tighten the top. Do not tighten with tools
such as pliers.
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.
Risk of electric shock. Connect this product only to a grounding type
receptacle protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFC ). Contact a
qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the receptacle is protected by
a GFC .
WARN NG
10. Operate the filter pump until the desired water clarity is obtained.

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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
WARN NG
Position this product away from the pool, so as to prevent children from
climbing on it and accessing the pool.
( LLUSTRAT ON NOT TO SCALE)
WATER LEVEL
POOL NLET
NOZZLE
(REMOVE)
HOSE CLAMP
NS DE OF POOL
STRA NER GR D
(REMOVE)
PLUG
UPPER PROTRUD NG
HOSE CONNECT ON
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UPPER PUMP
CONNECT ON
LOWER PUMP
CONNECT ON
THREADED
COVER
F LTER
CARTR DGE
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A R RELEASE
VALVE
HOSE
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 threaded cover (3) and cover seal (4).
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. Tighten
the threaded cover (3) by hand only, twisting it in a clock-wise direction.
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.

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AAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE
POOL CARE AND CHE ICALS
•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. xperiment with
various run times so as to produce clean clear water.
CAUT ON
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 TER STORAGE

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TTRROOUUBBLLEESSHHOOOOTTIINNGG GGUUIIDDEE
• To facilitate the connection of the hoses into the black protruding hose
connectors on the liner, you may use soapy water solution (mix 6 drops
of dish washing liquid in 1/2 a cup of water) to lubricate the hoses and
the black protruding hose connectors. Continue per owner's manual.
• Do not use lubricants such as machine or industrial oil or grease.
• 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.
• 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 (Manually).
• Replace or clean cartridge.
• Tighten or reinstall hose clamps.
• Open air release valve, lift and lower
the inlet hose until water starts to flow
out of air release valve, close air
release valve.
FILT R MOTOR
FAILS TO START
FILT R DO SN’T
CL AN POOL
FILT R DO SN’T
PUMP WAT R OR
FLOW IS V RY
SLOW
PUMP DO SN’T
WORK
TOP COV R
L AKING
HOS L AKING
AIR LOCK
• The motor is not plugged in.
• The fuse box needs checking.
• 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.
• xcessively 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.
• xcessively dirty pool.
• Dirty filter cartridge.
• Nozzle and strainer
connection are reversed.
• 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 is not tight.
• Filter cartridge is dirty.
• Hose clamps are not
well-fitted.
• There’s air trapped in the
pump housing and inlet hose.
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CO ON POOL PROBLE S
CCOOOONN PPRROOBBLLEESS
MPORTANT
f you continue to experience difficulty, please contact our Consumer
Service Department for assistance. See back cover for contact
information.
PROBLEM DESCR PT ON CAUSE SOLUT ON
ALGA
COLOR D
WAT R
FLOATING
MATT R IN
WAT R
CHRONIC LOW
WAT R L V L
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ON POOL
BOTTOM
SURFAC
D BRIS
• 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.