Jandy DEL Series Installation And Operation Manual

Diatomaceous earth pool filters

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Installation and Operating Data
FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a professional
pool/spa service technician. The procedures in this manual must be followed exactly.
Improper installation and/or operation can create dangerous high pressure which can
cause the filter lid to be blown off, possibly causing death, serious injury or property
damage. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.
Installation and
Operation
Manual
®
Jandy
Diatomaceous Earth
Pool Filters
DEL Series Filters
Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions that
accompany this filter. Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in
property damage, serious injury, or death.
WARNING

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  • Page 1 ® Jandy Diatomaceous Earth Pool Filters DEL Series Filters WARNING Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions that accompany this filter. Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preparing Diatomaceous Earth....9 Coating the Filter Grids......9 Exploded View and Parts List New Pool and Seasonal Start-up.....10 Jandy ® DEL Series Parts List....14 Valve Operation........10 Jandy ® DEL Series Exploded View..15 Equipment Information Record Date of Installation...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Warning

    Page 4 SECTION 1. Safety Information 1.1 Important Safety Warning Warning - NEVER OPERATE OR TEST THE FILTER SYSTEM AT MORE THAN 50 PSI. THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. WHEN ANY PART OF THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM, i.e., FILTER, PUMP, VALVE(S), CLAMP, ETC. IS SERVICED, AIR CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM AND BECOME PRESSURIZED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS RESTARTED.
  • Page 5: General Information

    Manufacturer’s Instructions and any other standards that may exist. We recommend the use of barrel unions to connect Figure 1. Dimensions, Jandy DEL Series Filter with Jandy each component of the water conditioning system to Backwash Valve ease in future servicing. Barell unions are provided...
  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    Page 6 If the filter needs to be located above the water level of SECTION 3. the pool, it can be raised 2.5 ft. without affecting the Installation Instructions pump efficiency. A check valve is recommended on the suction line to the pump. 3.1 Filter Location If the filter is to be installed below the water level of Select a well-drained area, one that does not flood...
  • Page 7 Jandy ® Filters Page 7 Laars Heater Outlet Port Spa Make Up Inlet Port Jandy Pump Jandy Waterfall Check Jandy Filter Valve From Pool Drain Spa Return Pool Return Spa Suction From Pool Skimmer Figure 3. Basic Pool/Spa Combination Plumbing c.
  • Page 8: Clamp Installation

    Clamp Installation, DEL Series 1. Be certain the o-ring is in position in the lower tank half. Press the filter lid over the lower half sandwiching the "T"...
  • Page 9: Start-Up And Operation

    Jandy ® Filters Page 9 4.1 Preparing Diatomaceous Earth SECTION 4. Your filter requires diatomaceous earth (DE) for proper Start-Up and Operation filtration and operation. The filter grids must be precoated with DE in order to protect their surfaces and provide the Warning most efficient filtering action.
  • Page 10: New Pool And Seasonal Start-Up

    Page 10 4.3 New Pool and Seasonal Start-Up Position Function Set the filter valve (MPV or backwash) to the FILTER Normal filtration and vacuuming. "FILTER" position. BACKWASH Cleaning filter by reversing the flow. Open the pump hair/lint pot lid and fill the pump RINSE Used after backwash to flush dirt basket with water to prime the system.
  • Page 11: Filter Grid Disassembly/Assembly

    Jandy ® Filters Page 11 Remove the tank clamp ring from the filter and remove OUTLET PIPE BOTTOM PLATE the tank lid. Inspect the tank o-ring for cracks or tears WITH O-RING and replace if necessary. Pull the DE filter grid assembly out of the filter tank FILTER bottom.
  • Page 12: Backwashing The Filter

    SECTION 7. Winterizing Keep the pressure gauge in good working order. If you suspect a problem with the gauge, Jandy 7.1 Winterizing Products recommends you call a qualified service Turn off the pump and the circuit breakers.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    8.1 Troubleshooting 1. For a list of common problems and solutions see the Troubleshooting Guide below. 2. Jandy recommends that you call a qualified service technician to do any work on the filter/pump system. For technical service call 707.776.8200, ext. 260.
  • Page 14: Exploded View And Parts List

    Page 14 SECTION 9. Exploded View and Parts List ® 9.1. Jandy DEL Filters Parts List ORDER Description PART NO: Handle Assembly w/ hardware (set of 2) R0357100 Handle Hardware (set of 4) R0359900 Gauge/Air Release Assembly R0357200 Pressure Gauge w/ O-ring...
  • Page 15: Jandy

    Jandy ® Filters Page 15 ® Jandy DEL Filters Exploded View...
  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    EXCLUSIONS: The liability of Laars and Jandy shall not exceed the repair or replacement of defective parts and does not include any costs for labor to remove and reinstall the defective part, transportation to or from the factory, and any other materials required to make the repair.

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