This document is an installation and user's guide for the sand filter manufactured by Pentair Water Pool and Spa. It provides important safety instructions and operation maintenance guidance, including initial start-up, maintenance, and cleaning.
This document serves as the Installation and User's Guide for the Pentair 152006 high rate sand filter. It provides critical safety warnings regarding electrical hazards, high pressure, and anti-entrapment drain covers to prevent injury or death. The guide details the proper installation of the filter, including the requirement to use No. 20 standard silica sand with a uniformity coefficient of 1.75 or less.
| Sand Type | No. 20 standard silica sand |
|---|---|
| Sand Uniformity Coefficient | 1.75 or less |
| Sand Particle Size | .018-.022 inches (.45 to .55 mm) |
| Recommended Chlorine Level | 1 to 2 PPM |
| Recommended pH Range | 7.2 to 7.6 |
You must use only No. 20 standard silica sand having a uniformity coefficient of 1.75 or less.
The system must turnover the total volume of water in the pool at least twice in a twenty-four hour period.
Proper pool sanitation requires a free chlorine level of 1 to 2 PPM.