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Pool
Backwash a Pentair FNS Plus 60 DE filter
When the pressure gauge climbs 8–10 PSI over its clean baseline, backwashing clears trapped debris and restores flow. Plan about 20 minutes.
1
Turn off the pump and let the system pressure drop to zero
before touching the valve.
Warning
Never move the multiport valve while the pump is running — it can blow out
the internal gasket.
2
Set the valve to “Backwash” and run the pump for about 2
minutes, until the sight glass runs clear.
Pro tip
Use the 3-cycle method: backwash, then “Rinse” for 15 seconds, and repeat.
One long cycle leaves DE caked on the grids.
🔧 DE Filter Powder (10 lb)