This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product.
The Pentair Meteor Filter System is a high-rate sand filter designed to produce clear water with minimal maintenance. It uses special filter sand to remove dirt particles from pool water by distributing it evenly downward across a sand bed. When the filter becomes clogged, the system can be cleaned by reversing the water flow through backwash procedures.
| Filtration Media | #20 grade silica filter sand (.45 - .55mm) |
|---|---|
| Recommended Sand Amount (18") | 65-100 lbs. |
| Recommended Sand Amount (20") | 100-150 lbs. |
| Recommended Sand Amount (22") | 150-200 lbs. |
The system uses #20 grade silica filter sand that should be free of limestone or clay.
Setting the valve to the backwash position reverses water flow, directing it up through the sand bed to flush dirt out through the waste line.