How to: Clean your pump course strainer basket

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Close all the suction line valves in front of the pump

(i.e. Main suction, Skimmer and Vacuum points)

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• Switch off pump.

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• Turn the multi-port to the closed position.

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• Remove pump lid.

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• Remove pump basket and Clean with hose pipe.

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• Replace the basket and top up pot with water.

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• Replace Lid, making sure the lid O-ring seal is still in place and in

a good condition.

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• Move Multi-port valve handle to the waste position

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• Switch on pump and then open the main suction valve.

 

• Leave running for one minute, water should begin to fill the pot if it does

not see How I prime my pump.

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• When the water does start to flow open all other suction points and

purge air.

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• After purging carry out a Backwash and then return to the normal filter
  position and finally remove any remaining air in the filter via the manual
  air bleed on top of the filter if present.