HYDROTOOLS 71405 Sand Filter and Pump Instructions

HYDROTOOLS 71405 Sand Filter and Pump

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Phillips Screwdriver
• Flat Head Screwdriver
• 0-Ring Lube

PARTS

See breakdown on the following page for model specific parts list

PARTS FOR# 71225/71233 SAND FILTER

PARTS FOR # 71405 SAND FILTER

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAND FILTER

NOTE : Filter may be partially assembled; however, nothing has been properly tightened. DO NOT operate filter system without completing assembly instructions!

STEP ONE – GETTING STARTED

• Remove the valve (Fig. l ) from the box and place it to the side until instructed to attach it.
• Inside the tank you will find the standpipe (Fig. 2) and a plastic bag containing various parts. Remove from tank and set aside.

STEP TWO – ATTACH DRAIN ASSEMBLY

• If drain assembly (Fig. 3) is all together, take it apart. Take one rubber gasket and put it over the threaded part of the drain assembly. The flat part of the gasket must be flush against the sealing plate.
• From inside the tank, insert drain assembly through hole in the bottom of tank. (Fig. 4) You will see the threaded part of the drain assembly on the outside of the tank.
• Place another gasket on the threaded part of the drain assembly that is outside of tank, flat side to the tank. (Fig. 5)
• Place locking nut on threaded part and thread until snug. Hand tightens only! Be sure to hold drain assembly from inside the tank while hand tightening the locking nut. (Fig. 6)
• Place drain cap over threaded part on the outside of the tank. (Fig. 7) Hand tightens only!

STEP THREE – ATTACH THE PUMP
The filter and pump should be attached to the base prior to filling the tank with sand as it will be difficult to maneuver after the tank is full.

• Allign the pump motor with the four holes that match up to the filter base. This will require the use of four mounting bolts & nuts from the hardware supplied with the base. (Fig. 8)
• Place bolts underneath the base in the properly aligned mounting hole. (Fig. 9)
• Bolt the housing of the pump through the base & tighten securely. (Fig.10)
• Cover the threads of each straight fitting with Teflon tape and thread one fitting into the front of the pump and one fitting into the top of the pump.
• Attach the hose with a clamp-on each fitting.  (Fig. l l )

STEP FOUR – ADDING SAND

• Before filling tank with sand, align nub on the bottom of the tank into a notched-out piece of the base, and twist to the right til snug.(Fig. 12)
• • Place the standpipe inside the filter, and cover the standpipe with the round plastic standpipe protector device to prevent sand from entering the standpipe. (Fig. 13)
• Add filter grade sand (sold separately) to filter tank around the standpipe. Your tanks should use 421bs of sand (for #71233/71225) or 601bs of sand (for #71405). Remove plastic standpipe protector and fill tank with water until the tank is filled right below the opening of the standpipe. (Save the standpipe protector for future use.) standpipe protector for future use.)
  NOTE: Sand should be filled no LESS than 1/2 way up the tank and no MORE than 3/4 up the tank. OVERFILLING WILL RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO YOUR FILTER SYSTEM!

STEP FIVE – INSTALLING VALVE

• Lubricate 0-Ring (3) in bag with various parts.
• Lubricate with 0-Ring lube to ensure proper seal on tank. (0-Ring lube not included)
• Push 0-Ring against the lip of the valve. It MUST sit flat against the lip to protect from leaking at the valve. (Fig. 14)

STEP FIVE – INSTALLING VALVE (continued)

• Clean off any sand or debris on top of filter and position valve over the opening of the standpipe. Valve will slide ONTO standpipe when positioned properly in tank (Fig. 15). Push down firmly to make sure valve slides on all the way.
  NOTE:
  You CANNOT pull the standpipe up to secure the valve. Pulling up can damage the filter and cause sand to get sent back with water flow into the pool!

• Place valve so that pump port is directly over the pump. (Fig. 16)

• Once the valve is in place, hold the clamp as shown and position the clamp around lip of the tank and over edge of the valve. 2 long screws and nuts are provided to secure clamp. (Fig. 17)

• The clamp should sit flat around the lip of the tank and edge of valve. If it is not sitting flat the clamp will leak. (Fig. 18)

• Make sure that the screws of the clamp are lined up with the seams of the tank. Tighten two screws on clamp a little at a time. Alternate from side to side so that both sides are tightened equally. Failure to tighten correctly will result in a leak at the clamp. (Fig. 19)

• Cover threads of pressure gauge with Teflon tape. Remove temporary plug from valve and thread gauge into opening. (Fig. 20)

STEP SIX – CONNECT HOSES

• The valve ports are labeled “POOL”, “PUMP” and “WASTE” with raised letters next to or on the openings. Attach one 6′ hose to the bottom of your through-wall skimmer and to the front of the pump with hose clamps on each fitting. Attach the second 6′ hose to the fitting on the “POOL” valve port and to the pool’s return fitting with hose clamps on each fitting.
  “WASTE” port will accept a standard fitting and a backwash hose (Sold separately) which will be used during maintenance.

• Check drain plug at bottom of the filter to ensure that it is screwed on tight.

STEP SEVEN – OPERATING THE FILTER

NOTE: Your filter cannot be run if the water is not at the proper level in the pool. Running the filter without water can cause serious damage to your pump and filter system.

• Prior to setting up the filter system, ensure that the pump is off, as failure to do so will cause the spider valve to malfunction and damage top mount valve. The pump must be off anytime valve handle is depressed and moved to any of the various functions.

• Prime filter prior to starting up filter system. DO NOT turn the pump on until the system has been primed, you can damage your pump.

• Make sure water in pool is up to the middle of the skimmer(s) and that there is nothing blocking
  water flow from return(s) and skimmer(s) (i.e. plug, plate, etc.).

• Push down selector handle on the valve and turn to notch labeled BACKWASH. Let go of the handle and the valve is now in the backwash position. Make sure the backwash hose (sold separately) is attached to the WASTE port so water will not spray all over you once the pump is started.

• Be sure the skimmer and return lines are filled with water. When water level is at the proper height in pool this should happen naturally.

• Plugin and switch on the pump. When the pump starts up, water will come out through the backwash hose.

• When all air is purged from the system, turn pump off. If all air is not purged out of the system, double-check all connections to make sure they are properly tightened and try again.

• To use filter, with pump OFF, push down on selector handle on the valve and turn to notch
  labeled FILTER.

• Connect pump to power ta start filter operation.

• Note pressure gauge reading at this time.

• When pressure through return fades and the pressure gauge reads 5 psi above starting pressure,
  you will need to backwash the filter system to remove debris.

• Turn the pump off before moving the selector to the BACKWASH position. Once in the backwash, turn the pump back on.

• Water will come out through the Waste port, so position the backwash hose where you would like
  water to run out.

• NEVER backwash for longer than ONE MINUTE at a time! Backwashing longer than one minute will cause sandblasting of internal components and can lead to damage of the
  standpipe and/ar hub and VOIDS WARRANTY.

• Turn pump aff and move the selector to RINSE position. Rinse will allow water to flow through
  to clear out the lines and prevent a puff af sand or debris back into paal after backwashing.

• Rinse for approximately 15 seconds and turn aff pump again. Move selector back to
  FILTER and turn pump back an. You are naw filtering water.

• If the water level drops below skimmer level, you MUST turn pump OFF!

• NEVER MOVE THE SELECTOR HANDLE WHEN THE PUMP IS ON! THE PUMP MUST BE OFF.
  Failure to do so will cause damage to valve and will void the WARRANTY!

TROUBLESHOOTING

WINTERIZING
NOTE: Failure to winterize your filter properly may result in damage to the system which is NOT covered under any warranty.

• At the end of the season once you disconnect filter system, remove the valve from the tonk. Valve selector handle should be positioned BETWEEN any of the notches to allow for air ventilation through the valve to protect from crocking.
• Remove the drain plug from the bottom of filter tonk to drain water out of the filter. Keep this plug off for the winter to allow any potential moisture build-up to escape from tonk.
• Empty ALL sand from the filter system and dispose of. It is recommended to replace sand EACH season.
• Rinse out inside of tonk and air dry. Remove standpipe from tonk.
• Store tonk in an area where it will be protected from the elements and keep valve and tonk stored APART to protect from condensation forming and causing crocks in the tonk or valve.
• Run clean water (Not chlorinated water} through the pump to rinse out and store in a warm, dry place for the winter.

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