Xtreme Power 75131 Original instruction manual

16” SAND FILTER & 3100 GPH 3/4 HP POOL PUMP
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THIS PUMP AND SAND FILTER IS NOT
INSTALLED AND USED CORRECTLY. INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS
MUST READ THESE WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PUMP AND
SAND FILTER.
SAFETY
Most states and local codes regulate the construction, installation, and operation of public pools and
spas, and the construction of residential pools and spas. It is important to comply with these codes,
many of which directly regulate the installation and use of this product. Consult your local building
and health codes for more information.
IMPORTANT: Attention Installer: This Installation and User’s Guide contains important
information about the installation, operation and safe use of this pump and sand lter. This
Guide should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment.
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The sand lters are designed to work with water temperature > 0° C and < than 45 0° C.
The lter should never be operated outside of these temperatures or damage may occur. The
installation should be carried out in accordance to the safety instructions of swimming pools and
the specic instructions for each facility.
A pool or spa pump must be installed by a qualied pool and spa service professional in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances.
Improper installation may create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious
injury to pool users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to
property
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use or operate this pump and sand lter.
DO NOT store chemicals around your pool. Chemical spills and fumes can weaken swimming
pools and/or spas.
Any modications of this equipment of the lter requires prior consent from the supplier’s
original replacement and accessories authorized by the manufacturer to ensure a high level
of safety. The supplier assumes no liability for any damage or injuries caused by unauthorized
replacement parts and/or accessories. In the even of defective operation or fault, contact the
supplier or the nearest authorized service agent.
When setting up pool water turnovers or ow rates the operator must consider local codes
governing turnover as well as disinfectant feed ratios
DO NOT increase pump size; this may increase the ow rate through the system and exceed
the maximum ow rate stated on the drain cover.
Pumps improperly sized or installed or used in applications other than for which the pump was
intended can result in serious personal injury or death. These risks may include but not be
limited to electric shock, re, ooding, suction entrapment or serious injury or property damage
caused by a structural failure of the pump or other system component

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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HIGH PRESSURE FROM THE SAND FILTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR MAJOR PROPERTY
DAMAGE DUE TO TANK SEPARATION. RELEASE ALL PRESSURE AND READ INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE WORKING ON THE SAND FILTER. IF THE FILTER CLAMP IS ADJUSTED UNDER
PRESSURE, THE TANK CAN SEPARATE, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR MAJOR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
PUMPS REQUIRE HIGH VOLTAGE WHICH CAN SHOCK, BURN, OR CAUSE DEATH. BEFORE
WORKING ON PUMP! ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER TO THE POOL PUMP AT THE CIRCUIT
BREAKER BEFORE SERVICING THE PUMP. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY TO SERVICE PERSON, POOL USERS OR OTHERS DUE TO ELECTRIC SHOCK.
POOL AND SPA PUMPS MOVE LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER, WHICH CAN POSE EXTREME
DANGER IF A PERSON;S HAIR COMES IN PROXIMITY TO A DRAIN THAT IS NOT THE PROPER
SIZE FOR THE PUMP OR PUMPS.
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act imposes certain new requirements on
owners and operators of swimming pools and spas. Pools or spas constructed on or after
December 20, 2008, shall utilize:
(A) No submerged suction outlets, a gravity drainage system with ASME/ANSI cover(s), one or
more unblock-able outlets; or
(B) A multiple main drain system without isolation capability with suction outlet covers that meet
ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, and
Hot Tubs and either:
(I) A safety vacuum release system (SVRS) meeting ASME/ANSI A112.19.17 Manufactured
Safety Vacuum Release Systems (SVRS) for Residential and Commercial Swimming Pool,
Spa, Hot Tub, and Wading Pool Suction Systems and/or ASTM F2387 Standard Specication
for Manufactured Safety Vacuum Release Systems (SVRS) for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot
Tubs or
(ii) A properly designed and tested suction-limiting vent system or
(iii) An automatic pump shut-off system.
Pools and spas constructed prior to December 20, 2008, with a single submerged suction outlet
shall use a suction outlet cover that meets ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 and either:
(A) A multiple main drain system without isolation capability, or
(B) A safety vacuum release system (SVRS) meeting ASME/ANSI A112.19.17 and/or ASTM
F2387, or
(C) A properly designed and tested suction-limiting vent system, or
(D) An automatic pump shut-off system, or
(E) Disabled submerged outlets, or
(F) Suction outlets shall be recongured into return inlets.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This lter operates under high pressure. When any part of the circulating system (e.g., clamp, pump, lter,
valves, etc.) is serviced, air can enter the system and become pressurized. Pressurized air can cause the
lid or control valve to separate which may result in serious injury, death, or property damage. To avoid this
potential hazard, follow these instructions.
1. Before repositioning valves and before beginning the assembly,
disassembly, or adjustment of the clamp or any other service of the circulating system:
(a) Turn the pump off and shut off any automatic controls to ensure the system is not inadvertently started
during the servicing;
(b) Open manual air relief valve;
(c) Wait until all pressure is relieved, pressure gauge must read zero (0).
2. Whenever installing the lter clamp, follow the lter valve and clamp installation instructions exactly.
3. Once service on the circulating system is complete, follow system restart instructions exactly.
4. Maintain circulation system properly. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
Failure to operate your lter system or inadequate ltration can cause poor water clarity obstructing
visibility in your pool and can allow diving into or on top of obscured objects, which can cause serious
personal injury or drowning.
This lter operates under pressure. With the valve clamped properly and operated without air in the
system, this lter will operate in a safe manner. Air entering the lter and the valve not clamped
correctly can cause the valve to separate, which could cause serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
Always turn pump off before changing valve positions. Changing valve positions while the pump is running
can damage the control valve, which may cause serious injury or property damage.
Chemical fumes and/or spills can cause serious corrosion to the lter and pump structural components.
Structurally weakened components can cause lter, pump or valve attachments to separate and could
cause serious bodily injury or property damage.
High voltage can cause serious or fatal injury. Always install a suitable GFCI at the power source of this
unit as an added safety precaution. Article 681-31 of the NEC requires that a GFCI be used if this pump
is used with a storable pool.
Never work on the pump while it is running or power is still connected. High voltage can cause
serious or fatal injury. A suitable ground fault interrupter should always be installed at the power supply
source of this unit. Be sure to ground the motor before connecting to electrical AC power supply. Failure
to ground the motor can cause serious or fatal electrical shock hazard. DO NOT ground to a gas supply
pipe line.
FOR CORD AND PLUG CONNECTED UNITS: Connect only to a ground type receptacle protected
by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualied electrician if you cannot verify that the
receptacle is protected by GFCI. Do Not Bury Cord. Locate cord to minimize abuse from lawn mowers,
hedge trimmers, and other equipment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, replace damaged cord
immediately. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, Do Not Use an extension cord to connect unit to
electrical supply; provide a properly located outlet.
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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
MULTI-PORT
VALVE BACKWASH &
RINSING VALVE
STAND PIPE
L AT ER A L
ASSEMBLY
DRAIN CAP
PUMP &
STRAINER
BASKET
CONNECTING
HOSE
PRESSURE
GAUGE
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H) 26.00 x 17.00 x 21.00 Inches
Designed for up to 15,000 gallon swimming pools
Requires 42lbs of lter sand (not included)
Features 4-way valve ( Filter, Backwash, Rinse & Winter)
Pump: 110V 1/2HP pump.
50GPM Flow Rate
Self-priming, ultra quiet pump.
Weather and heat resistant
Capacitor start feature
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BACKWASH AND RINSING PORT: Waste port for backwashing and rinsing.
MULTIPORT VALVE: Controls ow in and around the tank.
STAND PIPE ASSEMBLY: Allows ltered water to exit the tank.
LATERAL ASSEMBLY: Allows water to enter the stand pipe, keeps the sand inside the tank.
CONNECTING HOSE: Connects the pump to the valve.
DRAIN CAP: Drains water from the tank.
PRESSURE GAUGE: Indicates PSI of the pump.

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SAND FILTRATION WORKING PRINCIPLE
Incoming water from the piping system is automatically directed by the multi-port valve to the top of the
lter bed. As the water is pumped through the lter sand, dirt and debris are trapped by the lter bed, and
ltered out. The lter water is returned from the bottom of the lter tank., through the multi-port and back
through the piping system .
PREPARATION BEFORE INSTALLATION
1. Position the lter as close to the swimming pool / spa as possible.
2. The lter should be placed on a level concrete slab, very rm ground, or equivalent. Ensure that the
ground will not subside to prevent any strain to the attached plumbing.
3. Position the lter so that the piping connections, Multi-Port Valve and winter drain is convenient and
accessible for operation, servicing and winterizing.
4. Ensure that the compliance label is facing the front to allow easy identication in the case of
service difculties.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: This product should be installed and serviced only by a qualied professional.
1. Put the lter tank on the base. Turn the lter tank to the right to tighten it. Position the outlet drain plug
so it is facing outside for easy operation.
2. Before lling the lter media into the lter vessel, do a visual check of the laterals. Look for broken or
loose laterals. Replace if necessary. The laterals of side-mount valve sand lter are all installed.
3. Match the Raised Point of the laterals to Folding Umbrella lateral holder, insert the laterals and turn
90º clockwise. Listen for a sound to conrm the lateral is in place.
4. Make sure the air release hose is running along side the body of the lateral holder. One end of the
air release hose MUST be out of the sand. DO NOT bury the air release hose in the sand.
5. To eliminate stress on the laterals, ll the lter vessel with enough water to provide a cushioning
effect when the lter sand is poured in.
6. Use Sand Shield to protect the lter top mount and make sure the central stem pipe has been fully
covered.
7. Carefully pour the exact amount of sand into the lter vessel. DO NOT allow sand to go into the stem
pipe. DO NOT damage the lter top mount or it can cause a leak.
8. Put the O-Ring on the top mount valve and then connect the valve on the lter vessel. The
stem pipe should be straight and aligned with the top mount valve. Tighten the ange clamp on the
valve. NOTE: The ange clamp should be in place and tight or it could cause injuries.
9. To connect the pump to the base, use the screws from the pump hardware pack.
10. Adjust the valve position. The pressure hose connects to the pump output/input valve.
11. The other two connection ends of the valve connect to the swimming pool and the drain outlet hose.

INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION NOTES
1. Make sure the lter is operating under the working pressure and using a pressure control valve when
the system is using a booster pump.
2. To aid in winterization and maintenance it is recommended that a separate gate valve be installed.
3. Minimize the length of pipe and the number of ttings to minimize friction loss to ensure maximum
efciency.
4. Connect all plumbing to the Multiport Valve taking care that all joints are glued or tightened securely
to prevent leaking.
5. To prevent breakage and damage to the pump and Multiport Valve, use only pipe sealants specically
formulated for plastics.
6. Ensure solvents are not excessively applied to ttings as this could run into O-Rings and create
sealing problems.
7. Do not over tighten ttings or adapters.
MULTIPORT VALVE INSTALLATION
Top Mount Sand Filters are supplied with a screw down Multiport Valve. Supplied with the Multiport
Valve are Flange clamp, screws and O-Ring.
1. Screw the barrel unions onto the threaded ports on the Multiport Valve.
2. When rotating the Multiport Valve into position on a Top Mount Filter, leave some leeway for better
alignment of plumbing.
3. Once the Multiport Valve is in position and the plumbing is aligned, apply the thread tape to the
barrel union thread.
4. Using a roll of Teon tape, wrap the Teon tape around the thread (tail) of the barrel union in a clock
wise direction.
5. Screw the barrel union into the thread of the Multiport Valve and hand tighten. The barrel union
should be rmly threaded into the Multiport Valve and there should be no play between the thread.
6. Once you have done this tighten the barrel union with an appropriate tool until it is tight.
7. Repeat steps until all barrel unions are rmly onto the Multiport Valve.
8. Glue the plumbing to the Barrel unions and allow 24 hours for glue (solvent) to set before starting
the lter.
9. Test the lter and check for leaks around the threads. If leaking occurs disconnect plumbing and
repeat the steps 2 to 6 until the leak has stopped.

INSTALLATION
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INITIAL STARTUP OF FILTER
Be sure correct amount of lter media is in tank and that all connections have been made and are
secure.
1. Depress Multiport Valve handle and rotate to the BACKWASH position. NOTE: To prevent damage
to control valve seal, always depress handle before turning.
2. Switch on the Pump. (OPTIONAL) If a gate valve is installed open the valve before turning on the
pump, allowing the lter tank to ll with water.
3. Once water ow is steadily exiting the waste line, run the pump for at least one minute. The initial
backwashing of the lter is recommended to remove any impurities or ne sand particles in the lter
media.
4. Turn the pump off. Set the Multiport Valve to the RINSE position. Switch on the Pump and allow it to
run until water in sight glass is clear - approximately 10 to 15 seconds.
5. Switch off the Pump. Set the Multiport Valve to the FILTER position and Switch on the Pump. Your
lter is now operating in the normal lter mode.
6. Adjust pool suction and return valves to achieve desired ow. Check the plumbing and lter for water
leaks and tighten connections, bolts, and nuts, as required. NOTE: During initial clean-up of the pool
water, it may be necessary to backwash frequently due to the unusually heavy initial dirt load.
7. Record the pressure gauge reading (start up pressure) during initial operation. After a period of time,
the accumulated dirt and debris in the lter causes a resistance to ow, and the ow diminishes. The
pressure will start to rise and the ow of water will start diminishing. When the pressure gauge reading is
8-10 PSI higher than the initial “Start up” pressure, it is time to backwash (clean) the lter.
CAUTION: All suction and discharge valves must be open when starting the pump. Failure to do so could
cause severe personal injury and/ or property damage. NOTE: If a pump is installed, switch the pump on
and off, instead of closing and opening the optional gate valve.
NOTE: To prevent unnecessary strain on piping system and valve, always shut off the pump before
switching lter control valve position. To prevent damage to the pump and lter and for proper operation
of they system, clean pump strainer and skimmer baskets regularly.
BACKWASHING CONDITIONS
The function of backwashing is to separate the deposited particles from lter media grains and ush
them from the lter bed. Backwashing is achieved by reversing the ow of water through the lter bed
at a fairly high ow rate. This high ow rate expands the lter bed and the water collects the debris
taking it to waste.
Time for backwashing is determined by the following conditions:
1. The ow rate through the lter bed decreases until it is insufcient to meet the demand.
2. The removal efciency of the lter bed decreases to the point where the efuent quality deteriorates
and is no longer acceptable.
3. When the pressure gauge reading is 8-10 PSI higher than the start up pressure.
4. If the lter is connected to the water main, pressure rise is not an accurate indicator as water main
pressure tends to uctuate. It is best to rely on the actual ow rate. NOTE: We recommend that
you backwash a swimming pool sand lter in a residential installation at least once a month.

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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANCE OF BACKWASHING
The importance of backwashing cannot be overstated. Dense lter media can become “packed” without
proper and frequent enough backwashing. Debris will remain trapped and create channelling within the
lter bed. This will result in the lter bed exhausting early. Moreover, if debris is not ushed from the media
grains, the lter bed will become dirtier and dirtier as time goes on until the lter operation fails.
BACKWASHING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Switch off the Pump. Close the Inlet Valve. NOTE: If a pump is installed, switch the pump on and off,
instead of closing and opening the Gate Valve.
2. Release the lter’s pressure by loosening Pressure Release Valve until the Pressure Gauge needle
drops to zero <0>.
3. Re-tighten Pressure Release Valve.
4. Depress and turn Handle to the BACKWASH position. In the BACKWASH position, the water ow is
automatically reversed through the lter so that it is directed to the bottom of the lter vessel, up through the
sand, ushing the previously trapped dirt and debris out the waste line.
5. Switch on the Pump. Backwash water will ow out through drain pipe.
6. When the backwash water in the sight glass appears clear, switch off the Pump.
7. Depress and turn the handle to the RINSE position. In the RINSE position, the water ow is directed
through the lter bed and out of the lter through the backwash outlet. This process settles the lter media
bed into place and ensures any dirt or debris is rinsed out of the lter, preventing possible return to the
pool.
8. Switch on the Pump. Rinse water will ow out through the drain pipe.
9. When the rinse water in the sight glass appears clear. Switch off the Pump.
10. Depress and turn the handle to the Filter position and switch on the Pump.

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PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION
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