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Jandy
Sand Filter SFSM
Installation & Operation Manual
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WARNING
The automatic vent screen and tubing must be
positioned properly to avoid trapping air inside the
filter. Trapped air can cause product failure or also
cause the filter lid to be blown off, which can result in
death, serious personal injury, or property damage..
4. Use a small scoop and pour pea gravel SLOWLY into the filter.
5. Level the surface of the gravel, 1" above laterals.
6. Use a small scoop and pour in the appropriate amount of sand
according to the level indicated in
7. If using sand only, use a small scoop and pour it into the filter
SLOWLY to the level indicated in
8. Remove and coverings from the diffusers.
9. Check to ensure the vent tubing is appropriately positioned in
the tank. See
Figure 66
10. Using water only, rinse away any sand or dirt particles in the
threads in the top of the tank.
11. Ensure diffuser(s) are upright and centered properly.
12. Make sure that the automatic vent tubing is in place (threaded
through the diffuser) and the vent screen is installed at the
top of the vent tubing. See
3.3.1
ALTeRnATiVe FiLTeR MeDiA
Jandy SFSM filters are designed to work with any NSF approved filtration media as an alternative to sand. Please
follow the media manufacturer's recommendations for application instructions as well as Jandy's guidance on
freeboard level requirements (see Section 3.3 Table 1). Jandy's guidance on freeboard level should always be
followed.
Table 1
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Table 1
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Figure 7
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ENGLISH
Diffuser
Inlet
Outlet
Figure 6.
Automatic Air Relief
Page 9
Pressure Gauge
Filter Lid
Air Purge
Automatic
Vent Pipe
Laterals