Troubleshooting · Cleaning Performance
How can I change the filter on my Wave90i?
Short answer: You can swap fine and ultra-fine basket panels, switch between the basket and filter bag, or replace the bag on your Dolphin Wave 90i.
First, try swapping the basket's fine or ultra-fine filter panels to suit the debris in your pool.
Based on Maytronics support, updated 2026-01-26, rewritten by Poolbots' pool experts. Applies to 1 model. Parts that fix it are below.
The fix
Step by step.
The Dolphin Wave 90i filter basket accepts fine or ultra-fine panels. Choose between them based on the debris in your pool.
Swap the filter basket panels
This video shows how to change the panels:

Switch between the filter basket and filter bag
Watch this video to see how to replace the basket with the bag:

Change from the filter basket to the filter bag
- Take the filter basket out of the robot.
- Insert the black filter bag frame supplied with the filter bag. Listen for a click to confirm that it has locked in place.
- Place the filter bag assembly inside the black filter frame.
Change from the filter bag to the filter basket
- Use the black handle to pull the filter bag assembly out.
- Use the side tabs to remove the black filter frame from the robot.
- Put the filter basket into the robot.
Install a replacement filter bag
- Open the filter bag's zipper.
- Pull the bag down from its frame.
- Detach the bag from the bottom of the filter frame.
- Unzip the replacement filter bag and turn it inside out.
- Tuck the bag's bottom edge around the entire bottom of the filter frame. Make sure it sits securely in the niche.
- Pull the bag over the filter frame, turning it right side out.
- Close the zipper, then tuck the top of the bag into the frame assembly.
Source: Maytronics support. Same steps and facts, rewritten for clarity; the videos and illustrations are Maytronics' own.
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