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FREEFLO
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SAND FILTER
OWNER'S MANUAL
INSTALLATION / OPERATION / PARTS
Should the installer or owner be unfamiliar with the correct installation or operation of
this type of equipment you should contact the distributor/manufacturer for the correct
advice before proceeding with the installation or operation of this product. The pump
operator or owner must be provided with this owner's manual.
FREEFLO
Sand Filter Owner' s Manual
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- Page 1 FREEFLO ™ SAND FILTER OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION / OPERATION / PARTS Should the installer or owner be unfamiliar with the correct installation or operation of this type of equipment you should contact the distributor/manufacturer for the correct advice before proceeding with the installation or operation of this product. The pump operator or owner must be provided with this owner’s manual.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Table of Contents Cautions and Warnings Specifications Filter Application - General Information Installation / Assembly of Internal Components Loading Sand Media Installation of Multi-Port Valve Operation Start up Service and Maintenance Maintenance Troubleshooting Replacement Parts Notes CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Hazardous Pressure Incorrectly installed or tested equipment may fail, causing severe... -
Page 3: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS FILTER AREA BACKWASH FLOW MAXIMUM FLOW MODEL PRODUCT RATE (LPM) RATE (LPM) FREEFLO Sand Filter ™ FFSF-21-40 2.4 / 0.22 21" / 40mm MPV FREEFLO Sand Filter ™ FFSF-25-40 3.3 / 0.31 25" / 40mm MPV FREEFLO Sand Filter ™... -
Page 4: Filter Application - General Information
FILTER APPLICATION - GENERAL INFORMATION This filter is designed for use in domestic/residential swimming pool installations with correctly sanitised fresh or salt chlorinated water. Suitable for use with sand, Zelbrite or glass filter media. 1. Locate the filter system as close to the pool as practical. 2. -
Page 5: Installation / Assembly Of Internal Components
INSTALLATION / ASSEMBLY OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS Installation of filter should be only carried out by qualified personnel. Ensure that the under-drain assembly (hub, laterals & tube) are properly assembled & installed prior to adding filter media (sand). 1. The filter internals comprise of a collector hub and eight (8) laterals, which are supplied packaged seperately with the collector hub and are stored inside the filter tank prior to shipment. -
Page 6: Installation Of Multi-Port Valve
Installation of Multi-Port Valve Make sure gasket area on top of tank is free of sand before installing valve. 1. Install o-ring on valve flange; make sure o-ring is clean, and has no nicks, tears, or scrapes and lubricate with silicon based lubricant. 2. -
Page 7: Operation
OPERATION The operation and the positions of valve settings are as follows: VALVE SETTINGS FUNCTION Filter Normal filtration and vacuuming; water goes through filter to pool. Waste Lowers pool level or drains pool; water bypasses filter, goes to waste. Closed Shuts off all flow to filter and pool. -
Page 8: Start Up
START UP 1. Open system valve and make sure pump is filled with water. Make sure pool water level is 2” (50mm) above bottom of skimmer opening. 2. With pump OFF, set valve to ‘BACKWASH’ position. 3. Start pump, circulating water through filter to waste. NOTE: To prevent pump running dry, be sure water level never drops below bottom of skimmer inlet. - Page 9 3. Turn pump ‘OFF’ set valve handle to ‘FILTER’. 4. Start pump. Multi-Port Valve Service If valve is leaking during normal operation it will need to be repaired by an authorised Pentair Water service technician. Valve Removal Hazardous pressure. Stop pump and release all pressure from system before working on filter, valve, or clamp.
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Page 10: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Your new product incorporates moving parts and withstands high velocity water with chemicals in it. Some of these parts will wear in the normal course and use and require checks and maintenance. Performing these checks and maintenance will identify parts that have worn and require repair replacement before further serious damage is sustained. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM REMEDY Filter startup pressure high and water Filter requires backwash- Follow backwash flow low procedure outlined in manual. Return line restricted- check for flow at return. Filter startup pressure low and water flow low Skimmer basket full of leaves or debris- clear skimmer basket of all foreign matter and debris. -
Page 12: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS FFSF-21-40, FFSF-25-40 & FFSF-28-40 FFSF-25-50 & FFSF-28-50 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION FFSF-21-40, FFSF-25-40 & FFSF-28-40 FFSF-25-50 & FFSF-28-50 88280150 1. 5” Clamp Type Multiport Valve 88281506F 2” Top Mount Valve Pressure guage Assembly Pressure guage Assembly 89280705 (spare part gauge is a stainless steel 89280705... - Page 13 USED ON MODELS: ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION FFSF-21-40 MULTIPORT 1-1/2 IN. VALVE FFSF-25-40 800770 MPV Handle Assembly (Includes 1, 2 &3) FFSF-28-40 Pin for Handle Washer for Handle M6 x 25 Screw with Nut for Camber Lid 800771 Lid Kit (Includes 4,5 &6) 800774 O-Ring for 1.5”...
- Page 14 NOTES FREEFLO Sand Filter Owner’ s Manual ™...
- Page 15 IMPORTANT Please attach your sales invoice/docket here as proof of purchase should warranty service be required. Please do not return warranty form to Pentair Australia - Retain for your records. PURCHASED FROM: PURCHASE DATE: SERIAL NO: MODEL NO: FREEFLO Sand Filter Owner’ s Manual...
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