Hayward Perflex Support Question
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Question posted by garbopp on May 19th, 2014
Cleaning Flex Tubes
do i need to remove flex tubes to clean or what needs to be done to clean properly
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on May 19th, 2014 11:18 AM
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Clean Tube Nest Detergent Cleaning: Remove tube nest and hose down with forceful stream of clean water. Soak tube nest in strong solution of laundry detergent (such as Cheer) and warm water. Hose down again.
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...components.
3. Through the Perflex's exclusive "BUMP" ... pool structure will readily accept most efficient dirt remover ...known. A drain plug, with gasket, is furnished with each filter and
is all that the filter tank can be located above
10. Failure to bond pump to motor before operating system. 11. To reduce the
risk of pump simply called D.E.).
is needed...
Models: EC65A EC75A - Page 5
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.../LPM output to capacity with
Short cycles --
(accelerated if chemicals are
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Clean Tube Nest
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IMPORTANT - Avoid using floccing agents. pool dealer for chemical
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1.
D.E. then vacuum.
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2
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1
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1
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MM
6
152
10
254
RECOMMENDED
AMOUNT OF
D.E. LBS
KGS
5
2.3
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