Pool filter problem

[reelmagic3]

1 hp Hayward pump , anyway had this problem before when I first brought this fIlter online in may. Only lasted a few days and the pool cleaned up nicely. Had a leak in the liner and took a while to fix resulting in lots of dirt on the bottom. Water is clear and balanced. Should I stop and clean filter in the middle of vacuuming so the filter isn't used up until this heavy dirt is gone or is a possible air leak any thing to do with it

[PoolDoc]

I'm going to post a cartridge filter cleaning guide, today, and I'll put a link in here when I do.

[reelmagic3]

Went home and vacuumed the pool a quarter at a time, cleaning the filter quarterly. Still stirred up the pool and I will check later today to see if there is any improvement. May still be a three day process or so

[PoolDoc]

New cartridge cleaning sticky:
http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?18044