2-Way and 3-Way Diverter Valve and Check Valve
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THE 3" VALVE IS NOT INSTALLED AND
USED CORRECTLY. INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST READ THESE
WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING THIS VALVE.
This valve must be installed by a qualified pool and spa service professional or plumber in accordance
with all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation may create an electrical hazard
which could result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause
damage to property. Most states and local codes regulate the construction, installation, and operation of public pools and
spas, and the construction of residential pools and spas. It is important to comply with these codes, many of which directly
regulate the installation and use of this product. Consult your local building and health codes for more information.
DO NOT increase pump size; this may increase the flow rate through the system and exceed the maximum
flow rate stated on the drain cover. Exceeding the maximum flow rate stated on the drain cover could
result in death or serious injury to pool users and may also cause property damage.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
important information about the installation, operation and safe use of the 3-inch pump. These Instructions should
be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment. This 3" Valve is intended for use in swimming pool and
spa applications.
2-Way & 3-Way Diverter Valve (2-1/2" Socket x 3" Spigot)
Diverter Valve
The Pentair Water Pool and Spa
BACKWASH valve.
The FullFloXF™ 2-Way and 3-Way Diverter valves can operated by hand or with a motorized valve actuator (such as
the CVA-24 by Pentair Water Pool and Spa
etc.) applied at the INLET port to either of the different branches of the systems plumbing (filter, heater, solar
collectors, skimmer, etc.). 2-Way Diverter and Check valves are used to block the flow of water in one direction only.
The 2-Way and 3-Way Diverter valves can also be used to regulate (limit) water flow coming out of the valve by
adjusting the diverter mechanism covering a portion of the OUTLET port. All Diverter valves should ONLY be used with
the Diverter mechanism regulating or shutting off flow on the down stream (OUTLET) side of the flow.
Plumbing
The Diverter and Check valves are sized for use with 2-1/2" or 3" CPVC/PVC pipe fittings. 2-1/2" pipe can be plumbed
directly into the valve port's socket, 3" plumbing requires an appropriate 3" (coupling or 90° elbow) slipped over the valve
port's spigot. Can also be used with any size PVC plumbing with appropriate adapters
Note: Be cautious that no glue enters the inside of the valve body past the ports. The recommended pipe glue
®
to use is, WELD-ON
CEMENT.
OFF indicator
marks position of
CLOSED port
2-1/2" Pipe
(Slip Fit)
Figure 1. 3-Way Diverter Valve
FullFlo
Installaton and Operation Instructions
- Attention Installer: This Installation and Operation Instructions ("Instructions") contains
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user adjustable diverter valve is designed to be used a DIVERTER valve, NOT a
®
). 3-Way Diverter valves are used to divert incoming water flow (from pump,
724 CPVC, GRAY or glue types such as WELD-ON
3" Coupler
3" Pipe
XF
3" Pipe
Note: The diverter
valve "INLET"
("common") port
can be oriented
from any one of the
three ports
(see page 3)
1
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790
MULTI-PURPOSE SOLVENT
Port B (INLET)
("INLET" typical common port)
Water flow into or out of valve.
Figure 2. 3-Way Diverter Valve Ports