Congratulations on the purchase of your AstralPool ZX series cartridge lter.
The ZX series lters are made to last by utilising the best quality materials available. The tank is made from high quality
ABS plastics, capable of withstanding the harshest of environments while DuPont Remay elements are used which are
regarded by the industry as the best available. Include with this Mircoban antimicrobial coating on the elements and
you are sure to achieve one of the cleanest pools possible.
WARNING: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN LOCKING RING AS THIS MAY CAUSE THE FILTER TO LEAK. GENTLE HAND
TIGHT IS SUFFICIENT FOR CORRECT SEALING.
INSTALLATION OF ZX SERIES
1. Ensure cartridge lter is located on a clean, stable and level base.
2. The ZX series lter has three inlet ports (from pump) and one outlet port (to pool/spa). Glue one of the 50mm slip
tails supplied into one of the inlets and second slip tail supplied into the outlet of the lter that suits the plumbing
conguration.
3. Glue in the supplied blanking cap and drain plug cap into the two remaining inlets. Allow a minimum of one hour
for glue to dry before subjecting lter to system pressures.
4. Glue water connection pipes from pump and pool return to 50mm tails supplied. (Ensure locking nut is placed on
pipe before gluing on tails.
5. Apply Teon tape (not included) to the pressure gauge and screw into lid where indicated.
START UP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Before starting your ZX lter, make sure the cartridge is in the lter and the lid and lock ring are in place and up
tightened.
2. Open the suction and return line valves (when tted).
3. Start pump and open the air release valve on the filter lid 2 to 3 turns air will begin to be forced from the tank. –
Once water begins to ow from the valve, tighten to close. Check there is a good ow of water back in the pool. to
4. Clean the cartridge when the ow to the pool reduces or the pressure gauge increases by 15 20 kPa. –
PUMP PRIMING
1. With the pump OFF, remove the lid from the pump strainer and ll with water to the top of the lit pot.
2. Replace and tighten lid on pump.
3. If valve has been installed on the pump suction line, close before lling strainer. Open again after lid has been
securely fastened in place. Any valves on the return lines should be open. The pump should not need to be re-
primed unless the pump has been drained for servicing, or winterizing (refer to complete pump operations manual
provided with pump).
