Jandy
Sand Filter SFSM | Installation & Operation Manual
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• Hand-tighten the lid to make an air tight seal.
• Do not use any tools to tighten the lid.
• Ensure that the lid is secure.
• Ensure that all isolation valves are open.
• Ensure that the unions are tight.
9.
Open the air release valve by turning the
thumbscrew on the back of the pressure gauge
housing counterclockwise.
• Do not remove the thumbscrew. See Figure 5.
10. Stand clear of the filter and turn the filter pump
on.
11. Once the filter pump is primed and begins filling
the filter. The vent hole on the pressure gauge
will expel air.
• If the vent hole does not expel air, turn off the
filter pump.
• Double check that all isolation valves are open.
• Check to ensure that the filter pump has
successfully primed and is filling the filter with
water.
• Double check that the release valve
thumbscrew has been loosened
12. Air venting is complete when a steady stream of
water is being produced at the vent hole.
13. You should also see a steady flow of water
being discharged from the "waste" drain line.
14. Close the air release valve by turning the
thumbscrew on the back of the pressure gauge
housing clockwise until the flow of water from
the vent hole stops.
15. Run the filter using the backwash setting on
your backwash valve for at least 3 to 5 minutes
or until water runs clear.
4.2
Operation
This filter operates with a variety of backwash valves.
The operational procedures described below attempt
to cover use of the most common backwash valves.
However, it is always recommended that you consult
the manual for the backwash valve you are using on
the filter.
CAUTION
To prevent the possibility of personal injury and equipment damage,
always turn the pump off before changing the position of a
backwash valve.
WARNING
NEVER operate the filter system at more than 50 psi of pressure.
Operating filter system in excess of 50 psi can cause product failure
or also cause the filter lid to be blown off, which can cause death,
serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
DO NOT operate filter at water temperatures above 104° F (40° C).
Water temperatures above the manufacturer's recommendations will
shorten the life span of the filter and may void the warranty.
Always turn off the filter pump any time you are
making adjustments to the backwash valve.
1.
Continue the initial backwash until the backwash
water is clear (3 to 5 minutes).
• See Step 1 in Startup and Operation section,
Startup if the pool is new or contains
significant hard to remove particulates such
as plaster dust.
2.
Turn the pump off.
3.
If you are using a multiport backwash valve that
has a "Rinse" position do the following:
• Set the selector handle to the "Rinse"
position.
• Start the pump.
• Run for 30 to 40 seconds. This helps settle
the sand bed and removes fine particles.
• Turn the pump off.
4.
Set backwash valve to normal operation
position.
• If a multiport valve is used, set handle to the
"Filter" position Indicated on the dial.
• If a slide valve is used, pull the handle up to
the filter position and turn the handle to lock
it in place.
• Make certain all inlet and return lines to the
pool are open to allow free movement of water.
ENGLISH
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