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HI-FLOW™
SIDE MOUNTED BACKWASH VALVE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Valve Positions Overview ....................................................................................... 2
Valve Installation ..................................................................................................... 3
Winterizing ............................................................................................................... 3
Replacement of Valve Top and Diverter Assembly ............................................... 3
Complete Disassembly ........................................................................................... 3
Technical Data ......................................................................................................... 4
Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions accompanying this valve. Failure to
follow safety warning and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage. Call (800) 831-7133 for
additional free copies of these instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Attention Installer: This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product. This
information should be given to the owner/operator of this equipment.
The valve must be installed by a qualified serviceman in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all
applicable local codes and ordinances.
Always disconnect power to the equipment at the circuit breaker before servicing any of the equipment. Ensure that the
Pentair Water Pool and Spa
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
disconnected circuit is locked out or properly tagged so that it cannot be switched on while you are working on the equipment.
For Installation of Electrical Controls at Equipment Pad
(ON/OFF Switches, Timers and Automation Load Center)
Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death to serviceman, operator users or others due to electric shock.
Position the filter and the air relief valve to safely direct water drainage and purged air or water. Water discharged from
an improperly positioned filter or valve can create an electrical hazard that can cause severe personal injury as well as
Install all electrical controls at equipment pad, such as on/off
switches, timers, and control systems, etc. to allow the
damage property.
operation (startup, shut-down, or servicing) of any pump or
filter so the user does not place any portion of his/her body
over or near the pump strainer lid, filter lid or valve closures.
This installation should allow the user enough space to stand
For Installation of Electrical Controls at Equipment Pad
clear of the filter and pump during system start-up, shut down
(ON/OFF Switches, Timers and Automation Load Center)
or servicing of the system filter.
Install all electrical controls at equipment pad, such as on/off switches, timers, and control systems, etc. to allow the
operation (startup, shut-down, or servicing) of any pump or filter so the user does not place any portion of his/her body
over or near the pump strainer lid, filter lid or valve closures. This installation should allow the user enough space to stand
clear of the filter and pump during system start-up, shut down or servicing of the system filter.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Summary of Contents for Pentair HI-FLOW 261049
- Page 1 The valve must be installed by a qualified serviceman in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. Always disconnect power to the equipment at the circuit breaker before servicing any of the equipment. Ensure that the Pentair Water Pool and Spa ® IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS disconnected circuit is locked out or properly tagged so that it cannot be switched on while you are working on the equipment.
- Page 2 FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. When any part of the circulating system, (e.g., clamp, pump, filter, valve(s), etc.), is serviced, air can enter the system and become pressurized. Pressurized air can cause the lid to separate which can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.
- Page 3 Valve Installation This valve is available in two models for use with sand type or diatomaceous earth (DE) type pool filters. Be sure that you have the correct model for your filter. Installing the incorrect model may cause your pump to dead head, or drain the pool when in backwash position.
- Page 4 WWW.PENTAIR.COM All Pentair trademarks and logos are owned by Pentair or one of its global affiliates. Hi-Flow™ is a trademark of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies in the United States and/ or other countries. Unless expressly noted, names and brands of third parties that may be used in this document are not used to indicate an affiliation or endorsement between the owners of these names and brands and Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.