Waterway Carefree FS016 Owner's Manual
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STANDARD SYSTEM - STANDARD FITTINGS PACKAGE
OWNER’S MANUAL
HIGH RATE SAND FILTER
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury and product damage:
Feeders are designed to use only Chlorine (Trichloro-s-triazinetrione) or Bromine
(Bromochloro -5, 5 Dimethylhydantoin) tablets, slow dissolving type. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES MIX Trichlor OR Bromine with Calcium Hypochlorite, with other
forms of concentrated chlorine, or with other chemicals FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION
MAY RESULT. NEVER use oils or grease to lubricate 0-ring. Oil in contact with Trichlor
OR Bromine may result in FIRE. Caution should be used when removing feeder cap. Do
not inhale fumes.
If shock treatments or Algaecides containing chemicals other than sanitizer tablets in
feeder must be used, then turn off feeder OR remove tablets until the shock or algae
treatment is complete and all granules have dissolved. Failure to do so may result
in granules mixing in feeder causing FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. The shock or algae
treatment dissolved in water is safe with tablets.
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION for eyes, skin and clothing when working with
chemicals. Do not smoke and avoid sparks and open flames. Turn off pump and control
valve before opening chlorinator. Use of bulk chemicals may result in damage to pool.
Chemicals will dissolve very quickly and may cause bleaching to liner due to over-
chlorinating, possibly causing unsafe pool conditions.
Settings in excess of the recommended control setting levels for the chlorinator can
result in excess chlorine being discharged in your pool. This can result in bleaching or
discoloration of areas around the pool inlet or in some cases bleaching of the entire
pool liner or paint (CHECK CHEMICAL RESIDUALS REGULARLY).
MOTOR DOES NOT START:
Make sure motor is plugged in.
Circuit breaker in OFF position.
Thermal Overload in tripped position.
Wiring installation incorrect.
Incorrect line voltage.
Defective wiring.
THERMAL OVERLOAD TRIPS: Low Voltage.
Wiring installation incorrect.
Dual voltage pumps mis-wired.
Inadequate ventilation.
NO WATER FLOW:
Obstruction of suction or return line.
Clogged impeller.
Suction system air leaks.
Slice Valve Closed.
Clogged Hose Fitting.
Clogged Basket.
Dirty Sand.
EXCESSIVE PUMP NOISE:
Worn Bearings.
Suction Line Clogged.
Pump incorrectly mounted.
Hose Fitting partially closed.
Slice Valve partially closed.
Clogged Trap Basket.
INADEQUATE FILTERING:
Sand level too low.
Inadequately cleaned system.
Excessive dirt load.
Chemical imbalance.
Inadequate system pressure.
Waterway Plastics manufactures its products and equipment in accordance with very
high standards of workmanship. We use the best materials available and maintain the
highest quality procedures practical in the industry. In accordance, Waterway warrants
its products as follows:
Warranty only applies to OEM’s and distributors of Waterway.
All plastics parts such as jets, valves, skimmers, manifolds, suctions, lights and other
plastic components manufactured by Waterway will be replaced or repaired of the
defects as determined by Waterway to be the responsibility of Waterway Plastics for a
period of THREE YEARS from the date of installation. The warranty does not cover filter
cartridges, DE grids, o-rings, pressure gauges, pump seals, light bulbs, or any parts not
manufactured by Waterway.
CHLORINATOR & BROMINATOR USE WARNINGS
TROUBLESHOOTING
LIMITED WARRANTY
SAND FILL CHART:
Model FS016 - 50 lbs
Model FS019 - 100 lbs
Model FS022 - 150 lbs
Model FS026 - 200 lbs