Filter Maintenance
Identify your filter model below for specific cleaning and replacement instructions.
1. Waterway
3. Intex
2. Short Waterway
4. Hayward
1. WATERWAY (Ice Bath Pro/XL Filter)
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Cleaning Schedule
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Rinse: Weekly. Remove the cartridge and hose off thoroughly.
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Replace: Every 2-4 months or ~100 plunges.
How to Bleed
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Turn on the pump.
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Locate the air relief knob on top of the filter housing.
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Twist counter-clockwise until water spurts out steadily.
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Tighten clockwise to close.
System Flushing
Flush entire plumbing system every 1-2 months. Drain tub, fill with fresh water, run for 1 hour, drain again, and refill.
Video on how to clean your Short- Waterway Filter:
2. Short Waterway (Ice Plunge)
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Cleaning Schedule
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Rinse: Weekly. Critical due to smaller surface area.
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Replace: Every 2 months or sooner if flow reduces.
How to Bleed
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Ensure pump is running.
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Loosen the small bleed screw on top of housing.
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Wait for air hiss to stop and water to flow.
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Retighten screw gently.
System Flushing
Monthly flushing is recommended. Flush plumbing lines when changing water. Ensure mini-filter housing is fully drained to remove sediment.
Video on how to clean your Short- Waterway Filter:
3. Intex (Ice Plunge/ MIB Filter)
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Cleaning Schedule
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Rinse: Weekly. Turn off pump and use plugs before opening.
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Replace: Type A or B cartridges every 2-4 weeks.
How to Bleed
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Unscrew the air release valve on top of housing.
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Wait for water to flow out.
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Tighten back down.
System Flushing
Every 4-6 weeks. Intex hoses tend to collect biofilm faster.
Video on how to clean your Intex Filter:
4. HAYWARD
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Cleaning Schedule
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Check the pump basket strainer weekly. Remove lid, pull out basket, and rinse debris.
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Rinse: Monthly or when pressure gauge rises 8-10 PSI above clean starting pressure.
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Replace: Annually or when bands break/media frays.
How to Bleed
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Open manual air relief valve on filter head.
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Stand clear.
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Close when a steady stream of water appears.
System Flushing
Standard flush procedure. Ensure backwash valve is used if equipped (sand/DE models) or cartridge removal for cleaning.
Video on how to clean your Hayward Filter:
