G & G Pool Service and Renovation Ltd.

 15 Cedar Point Drive Unit 7 , Barrie, Ontario L4N 5R7

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Backwash - Choose A Filter Type
 

  1. Turn off pump
  2. Turn Multi-Port valve into the "Backwash" position
  3. Open backwash valve (if any: usually not)
  4. Turn on pump
  5. Watch waste shoot out of filter (run pump until waste comes out clear)
  6. Turn off pump
  7. Turn Multi-Port valve into the "Rinse" position
  8. Turn on pump
  9. Let run for 30 - 45 seconds
  10. Repeat steps 1 through 8 until the waste comes out clear every time
  11. Close backwash valve (if any)
  12. Check pool water level after backwashing and add more if necessary
  13. Finally, add D.E. into skimmer while pump is running (Add the amount of D.E required by the filter)
Do not add D.E. to a sand filter!

NEVER ADD D.E. BEFORE BACKWASHING!!!

Add D.E. to skimmers SLOWLY! Don't clog them!