FAQ
Below you will find the steps for releasing air from the sand filter pump. Please check whether you have a 4- or 6-way valve. If the air is not properly released from the sand filter pump, this will affect the performance of the sand filter pump.
Release air for the sand filter pump with a 4-way valve
Step 1:
Turn off the sand filter pump and remove the plug from the power outlet
Step 2:
Turn the 4-way valve to the N position
Step 3:
Open the air valve on the motor housing
Step 4:
As soon as water comes out, close it again
Step 5:
Then loosen the cap on the drain of the 4-way valve
Step 6:
As soon as only water comes out of the drain, you can put the cap back on the drain
Step 7:
Set the 4-way valve to the filter position and turn the pump back on
Release air for the sand filter pump with a 6-way valve
Step 1:
Turn off the sand filter pump and remove the plug from the power outlet
Step 2:
Turn the 6-way valve to the N position
Step 3:
Open the air release valve on the motor housing (pre-filter)
Step 4:
As soon as only water comes out, you can close it again
Step 5:
Slightly unscrew the connection hose at the top of the 6-way valve
(Do not unscrew completely)
Step 6:
As soon as only water comes out, you can tighten the connection hose again
Step 7:
Set the 6-way valve back to the filter position and turn the pump back on
If the problem persists, please contact local service centre for further assistance.