Mult-Port Valve Service; Multi-Port Valve Service - STA-RITE CRISTAL-FLO T-150BP-1 Owner's Manual

Aquatools
.WATERFORD, WI.
53185
USA
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Fig. 12A: Valve Disassembly
(1-1/2" Multiport Valve)
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Fig. 12B: Valve Disassembly
(2" Multiport Valve)
2. Remove drain plug from filter.
1A 3. Drain filter tank completely and replace drain cap (Figure 13, Page 10).
4. Cover with plastic or tarpaulin to protect from weather, but do not seal from
air circulation.
5. Protect from freezing.
Startup for Winterized Equipment:
1. Remove any temporary weather protection placed around system for shut-
down.
2. See "Startup", Page 7, for reactivation of the filter.
3. Inspect all electrical wiring to pump for damage or deterioration over the
shutdown period. Have a qualified serviceman repair/replace wiring as
needed. Inspect and tighten all watertight connections.
4. Open all valves in suction and return piping.
5. Remove any winterizing plugs in system.
6. Drain all winterizing chemicals (if used) from system; flush system.
7. Close all drain valves and replace all drain plugs in system (see Page 10).
8. Fill pool with water to proper level (see pool maufacturer's instructions).

MULTI-PORT VALVE SERVICE

tem before working on filter, valve, or clamp.
NOTICE: if Multi-Port valve is below pool water level, close suction and dis-
charge valves before disassembly to prevent draining pool.
Handle Replacement:
1. Stop pump.
2. Place handle in 'FILTER' position.
3. Remove pin (Key 1, Figures 12A and 12B) to disconnect handle. If it cannot
be removed by hand, use a hammer and center punch and lightly tap it out.
4. Remove handle; replace with a new one. Be sure new handle is in 'FILTER'
position.
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5. Replace pin.
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Lid and Plug replacement:
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1. Remove Handle (see 'Handle Replacement' above).
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2. Remove plug:
A. Remove all screws and nuts (Key Nos. 2 and 6, Figures 12A and 12B).
B. Remove lid (Key No. 3) by pulling straight up while holding plug shaft
(Key No. 5) down with thumb.
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3. Inspect Internal Parts:
Inspect plug and gasket spring, O-Rings, and internal washers (Key No. 4).
Replace if necessary.
4. Reassemble Valve:
A. Replace plug gasket and shaft, mounting spring, washers, and O-Ring on
plug shaft. Lubricate O-Ring with Amojel.
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B. Replace lid; match screw holes in lid and body.
C. Press down on lid to allow screws to engage nuts; tighten each nut se-
curely.
D. Replace top washer (Key No. 1A) and handle, making sure indexing pin
on plug shaft points in same direction as pointer on handle. Replace han-
dle pin.
E. Tighten all lid screws to 55 inch-lbs. (63.4 kg-cm) torque.
Hazardous pressure. Stop pump and release all pressure from sys-
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