Sftm series filters for in-ground and above-ground swimming pools (16 pages)
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® Diatomaceous Earth Pool Fil ters DEL Series Fil ters WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a pro fes sion al pool/ spa service technician. The procedures in this manual must be followed ex act ly. Im prop er in stal la tion and/or op er a tion can create dangerous high pres sure which can cause the fi...
Diatomaceous Earth Pool Filters - DEL Series Filter Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1. Safety Information ......4 Section 6. Maintenance........11 Important Safety Warning ... 4 General Maintenance....11 General Safety Instructions ..4 Backwashing ....... 12 Pressure Gauge......12 Section 2.
Page 4 Section 1. Safety Information 1.1 Important Safety Warning WARNING NEVER OPERATE OR TEST THE FIL TER SYSTEM AT MORE THAN 50 PSI. THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. WHEN ANY PART OF THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM, i.e., FILTER, PUMP, VALVE(S), CLAMP, ETC. IS SERVICED, AIR CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM AND BECOME PRESSURIZED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS RESTARTED.
Diatomaceous Earth Pool Filters - DEL Series Filter Page 5 Section 2. General Information WARNING The maximum working pressure for this fi lter is 50 2.1 Introduction psi. Never subject the fi lter to pressure exceeding 50 psi, even when conducting hydrostatic pressure tests.
Page 6 Installation Instructions Section 3. If the fi lter needs to be located above the water level of the pool, it can be raised 2.5 ft. without affecting the pump effi ciency. A check valve is 3.1 Filter Location recommended on the suction line to the pump.
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Diatomaceous Earth Pool Filters - DEL Series Filter Page 7 Outlet Port Laars Heater Spa Make Up Inlet Port Jandy Jandy Pump Waterfall Check Jandy Filter Valve From Pool Drain Spa Return Pool Return Spa Suction From Pool Skimmer Figure 3.
Clamp Ring 3.4 Clamp Installation, DEL Series Be certain the o-ring is in position in the lower tank half. Press the fi lter lid over the lower half sandwiching the o-ring between the two halves.
Diatomaceous Earth Pool Filters - DEL Series Filter Page 9 Section 4. Start-Up and Operation 4.1 Preparing Diatomaceous Earth Your fi lter requires diatomaceous earth (DE) for proper fi ltration and operation. The fi lter grids must be WARNING precoated with DE in order to protect their surfaces and NEVER start pump while standing within fi...
Page 10 Table 3. Valve Positions for Multi Port Valve 4.3 New Pool and Seasonal Start-up Position Function Set the fi lter valve (MPV or backwash) to the "FILTER" position. FILTER Normal filtration and vacuuming. BACKWASH Cleaning filter by reversing the flow. Open the pump hair/lint pot lid and fi...
Diatomaceous Earth Pool Filters - DEL Series Filter Page 11 Remove the tank clamp ring from the fi lter and remove OUTLET BOTTOM PLATE the tank lid. Inspect the tank o-ring for cracks or tears PIPE WITH O-RING and replace if necessary Pull the DE fi...
Turn off the pump and circuit breakers. Keep the pressure gauge in good working order. If you suspect a problem with the gauge, Jandy Open air release valve and move the MPV handle recommends you call a qualifi ed service technician to a position between two ports.
Diatomaceous Earth Pool Filters - DEL Series Filter Page 13 Section 8. Troubleshooting For a list of common problems and solutions see the Troubleshooting Guide below. Jandy recommends that you call a qualifi ed service technician to do any work on the fi lter/pump system.
Page 14 ® Section 9. Parts List and Exploded 9.2 Jandy DEL Filters Exploded View View ® 9.1 Jandy DEL Filter Parts List Part Description Handle Assembly w/ hardware (set of 2) R0357100 Handle Hardware (set of 4) R0359900 Gauge/Air Release Assembly...
If the dealer is not available, you can locate a service center in your area by visiting www.jandy.com or by calling our technical support department at (707) 776-8200 extension 260. All returned parts must have a Returned Material Authorization number to be evaluated under the terms of this warranty.