Intex Sand Filter Pump Combo Owner's Manual

Important Safety Rules

• Always supervise children and those with disabilities.
• Children must stay away from this product and electrical cord(s).
• Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Assembly and disassembly by adults only.
• Risk of electric shock. Connect this product only to a grounding type receptacle protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) or residual current device (RCD). Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the receptacle is protected by a GFCI/RCD. Use a qualified electrician to install the GFCI/RCD, which has a maximum rate of 30mA. Do not use a portable residual current device (PRCD).
• Always unplug this product from the electrical outlet before removing, cleaning, servicing or making any adjustment to the product.
• The plug must be accessible after product is installed.
• Do not bury the electrical cord. Locate the cord where it will not be damaged by lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and other equipment.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• 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.
• Keep this product more than 2m away from the pool.
• Keep this product more than 3.5m away from the pool (for France only).
• Keep the plug of this product more than 3.5m away from the pool.
• 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 pool is occupied.
• This product is for use with storable pools only. Do not use with permanently installed pools. A storable pool is constructed so that it may be readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original configuration.
• To reduce the risk of entrapment hazard, never enter the pool if suction strainer component is loose, broken, cracked, damaged or missing. Replace loose, broken, damaged, cracked or missing suction strainer components immediately.
• Never play or swim near suction fittings. Your body or hair may be trapped causing permanent injury or drowning.
• To prevent equipment damage and risk of injury, always turn pump off before changing the filter control valve position.
• Never operate this product above the maximum working pressure stated on the filter tank.
• Hazardous Pressure. Improper tank valve cover assembly could cause the valve cover to blow off and cause serious injury, property damage or death.
• 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.
• 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.

Product Specifications

Parts Reference

Diagram illustrating the various components of the Intex Sand Filter Pump, with numbered parts corresponding to the parts list below.

* These parts are not included if this pump was not purchased as part of a pool set. Contact our Authorized Service Centers to order these parts if needed.

Pool Outlet - Strainer & Plunger Valve Setup (Optional)

The strainer grid prevents large objects from jamming and/or damaging the filter pump. If your pool has an inflatable top ring, install the strainer, nozzle and plunger valve before inflating the pool liner top ring. The part numbers here onward refer to the parts depicted in the Parts List section of this manual. To install, do the following:

1. In a counter-clockwise motion unscrew plunger valve union from the threaded strainer connector (26) (see drawing 1). Be careful not to lose the step rubber washer (23). Place the plunger valve on the ground in a safe place.
2. In a counter-clockwise motion unscrew the strainer nut (24) from the threaded connector (26). Leave the flat washer (25) on the connector (26).
3. Install the strainer and plunger valve at the lower position of pool outlet (marked "+"). From the inside of the pool liner insert the connector (26) into one of the pre-cut holes with the washer remaining on the connector to be placed against the inside of the liner wall.
4. Before assembly, lubricate the threads with a petroleum jelly. With the flat side of the strainer nut (24) facing the outside wall of the liner in a clockwise motion screw the strainer nut (24) back onto the threaded connector (26) (see drawing 2).
5. Finger tighten the strainer nut (24) onto the threaded connector (26).
6. Grasp the plunger valve assembly. Make sure the step washer (23) is in place.
7. In a clockwise motion screw the plunger valve union back onto the threaded connector (26) (see drawing 3).
8. In a clockwise motion turn the plunger valve handle to close position. Ensure the plunger valve is securely closed. This will prevent water from flowing out during filling of the pool (see drawing 4).

Drawing 1: Shows unscrewing the plunger valve union from the strainer connector.

Drawing 2: Illustrates screwing the strainer nut back onto the threaded connector.

Drawing 3: Depicts screwing the plunger valve union back onto the connector.

Drawing 4: Shows the plunger valve handle in the closed position, preventing water flow.

Pool Inlet - Nozzle & Plunger Valve Setup (Optional)

Instructions for assembling the pool inlet, nozzle, and plunger valve.

1. In a counter-clockwise motion unscrew plunger valve union from the inlet threaded air connector (42) (see drawing 5). Be careful not to lose the step rubber washer (23). Place the plunger valve on the ground in a safe place.
2. In a counter-clockwise motion unscrew the strainer nut (24) from the inlet threaded air connector (42). Leave the flat washer (25) on the connector (42).
3. Install the nozzle and plunger valve at the upper position of pool inlet. From the inside of the pool liner insert the nozzle union (27 & 42) into one of the pre-cut holes with the washer remaining on the connector to be placed against the inside of the liner wall.
4. Before assembly, lubricate the threads with a petroleum jelly. Then, with the flat side of the strainer nut (24) facing the outside wall of the liner in a clockwise motion screw the strainer nut (24) back onto the inlet threaded air connector (42) (see drawing 6).
5. Finger tighten the adjustable pool inlet jet nozzle (27) and the strainer nut (24) onto the inlet threaded air connector (42).
6. Grasp the plunger valve assembly. Make sure the step washer (23) is in place.
7. Screw the air jet valve (41) over the inlet threaded air connector (42). NOTE: Make sure the air jet valve is securely tighten and facing up. In a clockwise motion screw the plunger valve union back onto the inlet threaded air connector (42) (see drawing 7).
8. In a clockwise motion turn the plunger valve handle to close position. Ensure the plunger valve is securely closed. This will prevent water from flowing out during filling of the pool (see drawing 8).
9. Adjust the direction of nozzle head pointing away from the pool outlet for a better circulation result (see drawing 9).
10. The pool liner is now ready to fill with water. Consult the above-ground-pool owner's manual for filling instructions.

Drawing 5: Shows unscrewing the plunger valve union from the inlet threaded air connector.

Drawing 6: Illustrates screwing the strainer nut back onto the inlet threaded air connector.

Drawing 7: Depicts screwing the air jet valve and plunger valve union onto the connector.

Drawing 8: Shows the plunger valve handle in the closed position.

Drawing 9: Illustrates adjusting the pool inlet nozzle direction.

Motor Pre-filtering Assembly Setup

Instructions for setting up the motor pre-filter.

1. Remove the sand filter and its accessories from the packaging carefully and inspect for any visible damage.
2. In a counter-clockwise motion unscrew the leaf trap nut (14) from the pre-filter housing. Take out the basket (16) and filter housing nut (17) (see drawing 10).
3. Connect the pre-filter housing to the motor water inlet. Note: Align the connector in the pre-filter housing with the water inlet on the motor (see drawing 11).

Drawing 10: Shows removing the leaf trap nut, basket, and filter housing nut from the pre-filter housing.

Drawing 11: Depicts connecting the pre-filter housing to the motor water inlet.

Setup Instructions (continued)

Further steps for motor pre-filter and sand tank installation.

1. In a clockwise motion screw filter housing nut (17) onto the motor water inlet (see drawings 12.1 & 12.2).
2. Replace the basket (16) and leaf trap nut (14) back to the pre-filter housing (see drawings 13.1 & 13.2).

Drawing 12.1 & 12.2: Illustrates screwing the filter housing nut onto the motor water inlet.

Drawing 13.1 & 13.2: Shows replacing the basket and leaf trap nut back to the pre-filter housing.

Sand Tank Installation

Instructions for installing the sand tank.

1. Place the tank support base at the selected location.
2. Place the tank on the tank support base (see drawing 14.1).
3. Connect the motor pre-filtering assembly unit to the tank support base (see drawing 14.2). NOTE: Ensure the pre-filter housing water inlet hose connection is facing towards the pool.

Drawing 14.1: Depicts placing the sand tank on the tank support base.

Drawing 14.2: Shows connecting the motor pre-filtering assembly unit to the tank support base.

IMPORTANT: Some countries, especially in the European community, require the product to be secured to the ground or to a base in a permanent upright position. Check your local authorities to determine if there is a regulation in your area regarding above-the-ground swimming pool filter-pumps. If yes, then the product can be mounted to a platform using the two holes located in the base. See drawing 14.3.

The product can be mounted on a cement base or onto a wooden platform to prevent accidental falling over.

• The mounting holes are 6.4 mm in diameter and spaced 284 mm apart.
• Use two bolts and lock nuts with a maximum of 6.4 mm in diameter.

Drawing 14.3: Illustrates the mounting holes on the base for securing the unit.

Sand Loading

Instructions for loading sand into the filter tank.

IMPORTANT: Use No. 20 silica sand or glass sand with particle size range 0.45 to 0.85 mm (0.018 to 0.033 inches) and a Uniformity Coefficient less than 1.75. Only use the filter media specified by the manufacturer.

NOTE: Before loading the tank with sand, ensure the center pipe hub assembly is securely in place at the bottom of the tank, and vertically centered inside the tank.

1. Place the sand shield (6) over the top of the center pipe. Pour the sand into the tank at a slow rate (see drawing 15).
2. Fill the tank approximately half way, remove the sand shield (6) from the top (see drawing 16).
3. Evenly distribute the sand inside the tank, then fill the tank with some water to provide a cushioning effect when the remaining sand is poured in. This prevents the center pipe hub (7) from excessive shock (see drawing 17). Place the sand shield (6) back and continue to pour the sand into the tank.
4. Sand shall be filled between the “MAX” and “MIN” marked gauge on the center pipe (see drawings 18).
5. Remove the sand shield (6) (see drawing 16) and evenly spread and level out the sand by hand (see drawing 17).
6. Wash away all sand around the top edge of the tank.

Drawing 15: Shows placing the sand shield over the center pipe and pouring sand into the tank.

Drawing 16: Depicts removing the sand shield after filling the tank halfway.

Drawing 17: Illustrates distributing sand and adding water for cushioning, then replacing the sand shield.

Drawing 18: Shows the sand level between the 'MAX' and 'MIN' marks on the center pipe.