Functions; Maintenance - STA-RITE WC212-143P Owner's Manual

Hazardous pressure.
Can cause severe
injury or major
property damage
from valve blow up.
Release all pressure
and read instructions
before working on
system.
FUNCTIONS OF THE
MULTI-PORT V ALVE
To avoid severe injury and major property damage, stop pump before
changing handle positions.
To avoid major property damage due to flooding, make sure pointer is
accurately positioned and down all the way before restarting pump.
Press down on handle to release pressure before turning.
1. FILTER – Normal position during operation of system.
2. BACKWASH – Position when operating system to purge filter of accumu-
lated debris. This normally is necessary when filter pressure gauge reads
10 PSI higher than starting pressure on a clean filter. Consult your filter
operating instructions.
3. RINSE – This position is only used with sand filters and is designed to
flush stray sand from system before returning to filter operation after
backwashing. Consult your filter operating instructions.
4. CLOSED – Valve may be set in closed position when servicing filter
tanks located below water level.
5. RECIRCULATE – This position permits pump to continue recirculating
water (chemicals, heat, etc.) without flow through filter. This is advanta-
geous when filter or its components are being repaired or replaced.
6. WASTE – This position permits draining or lowering of pool water level.
When pump is stopped with valve in this position, quickly move handle
to another position to avoid air getting into piping.
V ALVE MAINTENANCE
To avoid severe personal injury and major property damage, stop
pump and release all pressure from system before servicing valve.
No regular maintenance is required for proper operation of multi-port valve.
Winterizing For Freezing Climates:
Place valve handle in an intermediate position, between regular setting posi-
tions.
Part Replacement:
Replacing Handle:
1. STOP PUMP and release all pressure from system.
2. Place handle in "FILTER" position.
3. Remove stainless steel pin from handle.
4. Remove handle and replace with new one, making sure pointer is in
"FILTER" position.
5. Replace stainless steel pin by tapping lightly into place with hammer and
punch.
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