HAYWARD SP0710X62 Multiport Filter Control Valve Sand Filters Owner’s Manual

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SP0710X62 Multiport Filter Control Valve Sand Filters
Product Information
Specifications:
Product Usage Instructions:

SP0710X62 Multiport Filter Control Valve Sand Filters

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Product Information

Specifications:

Model: SP0710X62 (Sand Filters)
Valve Type: Filter Control Valve
Manufacturer: Hayward Pool Products

Product Usage Instructions:

Proper Fitting: Ensure proper fitting make-up
is hand tight plus one to 1 1/2 turns maximum. Use Teflon pipe tape
or Permatex No.2 for connections.
Servicing Valve:
Set handle in Winterizing position.
Remove cover screws.
Lift cover and key assembly out.
Re-assembly Valve:
Wipe debris from cover O-ring.
Set handle in a Winterizing position and align flat edge on
cover with body. Press down to seat assembly.
Secure assembly to body with cover screws and nuts. Tighten
cover screws evenly and alternately. Do not over tighten.
Valve Positions: Always turn off the pump
before changing valve position functions. Functions of valve
positions include Filter, Backwash, Rinse, Waste, Closed,
Recirculate, and Winterizing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What precautions should be taken to avoid personal injury
during valve servicing?

A: To avoid injury, only remove handle pin if servicing key

O-ring. Remove handle pin before slowly removing cover screws in an
alternate pattern.

Q: What are the potential entrapment hazards associated with
suction outlets?

A: Entrapment hazards include disembowelment and mechanical

entrapment, where items like jewelry or swimsuit decorations can
get caught in the outlet covers.

Q: How can the risk of entrapment hazards be reduced?

A: To reduce the risk, ensure a minimum of two functioning

suction outlets per pump are installed, and outlets in the same
plane should be at least three feet apart.

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IS0710X62 REV B

VariFlo® Multiport

1 1/2″ Filter Control Valve

Owner’s Manual
Model: SP0710X62 (Sand Filters)

GENERAL
1. Proper fitting make-up is hand tight plus one to 11/2 turns maximum. Always use Teflon pipe tape or Permatex No.2 for connections to provide a good, “living” seal.
IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten pipe fittings. 2. SERVICING VALVE: If it becomes necessary to
service or gain access to the key or valve seat gasket: a. Set handle in “Winterizing” position. b. Remove cover screws. c. Lift cover and key assembly out. 3. RE-ASSEMBLY VALVE: a. Wipe debris from cover 0-ring. b. Set handle in a “Winterizing” position. Align
flat edge on cover with body. Press down to seat assembly. c. Secure assembly to body with cover screws and nuts. Tighten cover screws evenly and alternately. Do not over tighten.
CAUTION Spring Hazard Release of
Valve spring compression can cause personal injury. To avoid, only remove handle pin if servicing key O-ring. Remove handle pin before slowly removing Cover screws in an alternate pattern.

TURN OFF PUMP BEFORE CHANGING VALVE POSITION FUNCTIONS OF VALVE POSITIONS

VALVE SETTING

FLOW DIRECTION THROUGH VALVE

FILTER
BACKWASH RINSE
WASTE
CLOSED RECIRCULATE WINTERIZING:

PUMP – TOP – THROUGH FILTER – BOTTOM – RETURN For normal filtration and vacuuming pool through filter. PUMP – BOTTOM – THROUGH FILTER – TOP – WASTE
For cleaning filter. PUMP – TOP – THROUGH VALVE – WASTE
For initial start-up and clearing valve of debris after backwashing. PUMP THROUGH VALVE – WASTE For vacuuming directly to waste, lowering pool level and/or draining pool. NO CIRCULATION PAST PUMP PORT For shutting off all flow to filter and pool. PUMP THROUGH VALVE – RETURN For bypassing filter, but circulating pool water.
Drain and winterize filter and pump per manufacturer’s instructions. To drain water from VariFlo® Multiport valve–depress and rotate valve handle and place handle pointer between any detente positions.

REF NO.

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

NO. REQ’D

1

SPX0710XF

Handle, Standard

1

2

SPX0710XZ7

Pin, for Handle

1

3

SPX0710Z16

Non-Metallic Bearing (Pack of 5)

1

SPX0710G

Valve Position Label

1

4

SPX0710Z1A

Cover screw set with nuts (Set of 6)

1

5

SPX0710xZ5

Cover O-ring

1

6

SPX0603S

Spring

1

7

SPX0710Z62

Spring Washer Set (Set of 2)

1

8

SPX0735GA

O-ring & TFE Shaft seal set

1

SPX0710K

¼” Plastic Pipe Plug

1

9

SPX0710XD

Valve Seat Gasket

1

10

SPX0710xC

Key

1

11

SX200Z4PAK2

Valve O-ring (Set of 2)

1

SPX0710BA17

Key, Cover and Handle Assy

1

SPX0710MA

Sight Glass with Gasket

1

SX200Z9

Gasket for Sight Glass

1

SPX0710X62AA Valve body with gasket and piping

WARNING – Read and follow all instructions in this owner’s manual and on the equipment.
Failure to follow instructions can cause severe injury and/or death.
Hayward Pool Products 620 Division Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Phone: 908-355-7995
WWW.HAYWARD.COM

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Basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Failure to follow instructions can cause severe injury and/or death.
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment or in this manual, look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury. WARNING warns about hazards that could cause serious personal injury, death or major property damage and if ignored presents a potential hazard. CAUTION warns about hazards that will or can cause minor or moderate personal injury and/or property damage and if ignored presents a potential hazard. It can also make consumers aware of actions that are unpredictable and unsafe. The NOTICE label indicates special instructions that are important but not related to hazards.
WARNING Suction Entrapment Hazard.
Suction in suction outlets and/or suction outlet covers which are, damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured can cause
severe injury and/or death due to the following entrapment hazards:
Hair Entrapment- Hair can become entangled in suction outlet cover. Limb Entrapment- A limb inserted into an opening of a suction outlet sump or suction outlet cover that is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached can result in a mechanical bind or swelling of the limb. Body Suction Entrapment- A negative pressure applied to a large portion of the body or limbs can result in an entrapment. Evisceration/ Disembowelment – A negative pressure applied directly to the intestines through an unprotected suction outlet sump or suction outlet cover which is, damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured can result in evisceration/
disembowelment. Mechanical Entrapment- There is potential for jewelry, swimsuit, hair decorations, finger, toe or knuckle to be caught in an opening of a suction outlet cover resulting in mechanical entrapment.
WARNING – To Reduce the risk of Entrapment Hazards:
o When outlets are small enough to be blocked by a person, a minimum of two functioning suction outlets per pump must be installed. Suction outlets in the same plane (i.e. floor or wall), must be installed a minimum of three feet (3′) [1 meter] apart, as measured from near point to near point.
o Dual suction fittings shall be placed in such locations and distances to avoid “dual blockage” by a user. o Dual suction fittings shall not be located on seating areas or on the backrest for such seating areas. o The maximum system flow rate shall not exceed the 6 ft/sec in outlet piping. o Never use Pool or Spa if any suction outlet component is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached. o Replace damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached suction outlet components immediately. o In addition two or more suction outlets per pump installed in accordance with latest ASME, APSP Standards and CPSC guidelines, follow all
National, State, and Local codes applicable. o Installation of a vacuum release or vent system, which relieves entrapping suction, is recommended.
WARNING Failure to remove pressure test plugs and/or plugs used in winterization of the pool/spa from the
suction outlets can result in an increase potential for suction entrapment as described above.
WARNING Failure to keep suction outlet components clear of debris, such as leaves, dirt, hair, paper and other
material can result in an increase potential for suction entrapment as described above.
WARNING Suction outlet components have a finite life, the cover/grate should be inspected frequently and
replaced at least every ten years or if found to be damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached.
CAUTION Components such as the filtration system, pumps and heater must be positioned so as to prevent their
being used as means of access to the pool by young children. To reduce risk of injury, do not permit children to use or climb on this product. Closely supervise children at all times. Components such as the filtration system, pumps, and heaters must be positioned to prevent children from using them as a means of access to the pool.
WARNING Hazardous Pressure. Pool and spa water circulation systems operate under hazardous pressure during
start up, normal operation, and after pump shut off. Stand clear of circulation system equipment during pump start up. Failure to follow safety and operation instructions could result in violent separation of the pump housing and cover, and/or filter housing and clamp due to pressure in the system, which could cause property damage, severe personal injury, or death. Before servicing pool and spa water circulation system, all system and pump controls must be in off position and filter manual air relief valve must be in open position. Before starting system pump, all system valves must be set in a position to allow system water to return back to the pool. Do not change filter control valve position while system pump is running. Before starting system pump, fully open filter manual air relief valve. Do not close filter manual air relief valve until a steady stream of water (not air or air and water) is discharged.
WARNING Separation Hazard. Failure to follow safety and operation instructions could result in violent separation
of pump and/or filter components. Strainer cover must be properly secured to pump housing with strainer cover lock ring.
Before servicing pool and spa circulation system, filters manual air relief valve must be in open position. Do not operate
pool and spa circulation system if a system component is not assembled properly, damaged, or missing. Do not operate
pool and spa circulation system unless filter manual air relief valve body is in locked position in filter upper body. Never
operate or test the circulation system at more than 50 PSI. Do not purge the system with compressed air. Purging the
system with compressed air can cause components to explode, with risk of severe injury or death to anyone nearby. Use
only a low pressure (below 5 PSI), high volume blower when air purging the pump, filter, or piping.
WARNING Risk of Electric Shock. All electrical wiring MUST be in conformance with applicable local codes,
regulations, and the National Electric Code (NEC). Hazardous voltage can shock, burn, and cause death or serious property
damage. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do NOT use an extension cord to connect unit to electric supply. Provide a
properly located electrical receptacle. Before working on any electrical equipment, turn off power supply to the equipment.
To reduce the risk of electric shock replace damaged wiring immediately. Locate conduit to prevent abuse from lawn
mowers, hedge trimmers and other equipment. Do NOT ground to a gas supply line.

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WARNING Risk of Electric Shock Failure to ground all electrical equipment can cause serious or fatal electrical shock
hazard. Electrical ground all electrical equipment before connecting to electrical power supply.
WARNING Risk of Electric Shock Failure to bond all electrical equipment to pool structure will increase risk for
electrocution and could result in injury or death. To reduce the risk of electric shock, see installation instructions and
consult a professional electrician on how to bond all electrical equipment. Also, contact a licensed electrician for
information on local electrical codes for bonding requirements.

Notes to electrician: Use a solid copper conductor, size 8 or larger. Run a continuous wire from external bonding lug to reinforcing rod or mesh. Connect a No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) [No. 6 AWG (13.3 mm2) for Canada] solid copper bonding wire to the pressure wire connector provided on the electrical equipment and to all metal parts of swimming pool, spa, or hot tub, and metal piping (except gas piping), and conduit within 5 ft. (1.5 m) of inside walls of swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. IMPORTANT – Reference NEC codes for all wiring standards including, but not limited to, grounding, bonding and other general wiring procedures.

WARNING Risk of Electric Shock . The electrical equipment must be connected only to a supply circuit that is protected

by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Such a GFCI should be provided by the installer and should be tested on a routine

basis. To test the GFCI, push the test button. The GFCI should interrupt power. Push reset button. Power should be restored. If

the GFCI fails to operate in this manner, the GFCI is defective. If the GFCI interrupts power to the electrical equipment without the

test button being pushed, a ground current is flowing, indicating the possibility of an electrical shock. Do not use this electrical

equipment. Disconnect the electrical equipment and have the problem corrected by a qualified service representative before

using.

CAUTION HAYWARD® pumps are intended for use with permanently-installed pools and may be used with hot tubs and

spas if so marked. Do not use with storable pools. A permanently-installed pool is constructed in or on the ground or in a

building such that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage. A storable pool is constructed so that it is capable of being

readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity.

WARNING Risk of Hyperthermia. To avoid hyperthermia the following “Safety Rules for Hot Tubs” are recommended by

the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

1. Spa or hot tub water temperatures should never exceed 104°F [40°C]. A temperature of 100°F [38°C] is

considered safe for a healthy adult. Special caution is suggested for young children. Prolonged immersion in

hot water can induce hyperthermia.

2. Drinking of alcoholic beverages before or during spa or hot tub use can cause drowsiness, which

could lead to unconsciousness and subsequently result in drowning.

3. Pregnant women beware! Soaking in water above 100°F [38°C] can cause fetal damage during the

first three months of pregnancy (resulting in the birth of a brain-damaged or deformed child). Pregnant women

should adhere to the 100°F [38°C] maximum rule.

4. Before entering the spa or hot tub, users should check the water temperature with an accurate ther-

mometer; spa or hot tub thermostats may err in regulating water temperatures by as much as 4°F (2.2°C).

5. Persons taking medications, which induce drowsiness, such as tranquilizers, antihistamines or anti-

coagulants, should not use spas or hot tubs.

6. If the pool/spa is used for therapy, it should be done with the advice of a physician. Always stir pool/ spa

water before entering the pool/spa to mix in any hot surface layer of water that might exceed healthful

temperature limits and cause injury. Do not tamper with controls, because scalding can result if safety controls

are not in proper working order.

7. Persons with a medical history of heart disease, circulatory problems, diabetes or blood pressure

problems should obtain a physician’s advice before using spas or hot tubs.

8. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above

normal body temperature of 98.6°F [37°C]. The symptoms of Hyperthermia include: drowsiness, lethargy,

dizziness, fainting, and an increase in the internal temperature of the body.

The effects of Hyperthermia include:

1. Unawareness of impending

danger.

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1 1/2″ Multiport Flow Curve

2. Failure to perceive heat.

3. Failure to recognize the need to

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leave the spa.

4. Physical inability to exit the

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Head Loss (Feet of Water) 2.31 Feet of Water = 1 PSI

spa.

5. Fetal damage in pregnant

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women.

6. Unconsciousness resulting in

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danger of drowning.

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DATE OF INSTALLATION

PRODUCT REGISTRATION
(Retain For Your Records)

Retain this Warranty Certificate (upper portion) in a safe and convenient location for your records.

HAYWARD® Pool Products Limited Warranty

To original purchasers of this equipment, Hayward Pool Products, Inc. warrants its multiport valves to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) year from the date of purchase, when used in single family residential applications. The limited warranty excludes damage from freezing, negligence, improper installation, improper use or care or any Acts of God. Parts that fail or become defective during the warranty period shall be repaired or replaced, at our option, within 90 days of the receipt of defective product, barring unforeseen delays, without charge. Proof of purchase is required for warranty service. In the event proof of purchase is not available, the manufacturing date of the product will be the sole determination of the purchase date. To obtain warranty service, please contact the place of purchase or the nearest Hayward Authorized Service Center. For assistance on your nearest Hayward Authorized Service Center please visit us at www.hayward.com. Hayward shall not be responsible for cartage, removal, repair or installation labor or any other such costs incurred in obtaining warranty replacements or repair. The Hayward Pool products warranty does not apply to components manufactured by others. For such products, the warranty established by the respective manufacturer will apply. The express limited warranty above constitutes the entire warranty of Hayward Pool Products with respect to its’ pool products and is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Hayward Pool products be responsible for any consequential, special or incidental damages of any nature. Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Hayward Pool Products

*Supersedes all previous publications.

620 Division Street Elizabeth, NJ 07207

DETACH HERE: Fill out bottom portion completely and mail within 10 days of purchase/installation or register online.
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VariFlo® Multiport Valve

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Years Pool has been in service

First Name____ Last Name_____ < 1 year 1-3 4-5 6-10 11-15 >15

Street Address__ Purchased from
City State_ Zip____
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Phone Number___ Purchase Date_ E-Mail Address__ Company Name_____

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Installation for:

In Ground

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Spa

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