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Jandy JS Series Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Data
Installation and
Op er a tion Man u al
Jandy
Composite
®
Sand Filters
JS Series
Sidemount Sand Fil ters
FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a contractor who is licensed
and qualifi ed in pool equipment by the jurisdiction in which the product will be installed where such
state or local requirements exists. In the event no such state or local requirement exists, the installer
or maintainer must be a professional with suffi cient experience in pool equipment installation and
maintenance so that all of the instructions in this manual can be followed exactly. Before installing
this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions that accompany this product. Failure
to follow warning notices and instructions may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Improper installation and/or operation can create dangerous high pres sure which can cause product
failure or also cause the filter lid to be blown off, possibly causing death, serious injury or prop er ty
damage. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.
WARNING

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  • Page 1 Jandy Composite ® Sand Filters JS Series Sidemount Sand Fil ters WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a contractor who is licensed and qualifi ed in pool equipment by the jurisdiction in which the product will be installed where such state or local requirements exists.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sand ........... 10 Section 11. Head Loss Curves ......20 Lid Installation ......10 11.1 Jandy JS Series Sand Filters Design Section 4. Start-Up and Operation ...... 11 Head Loss Curves ......20 Section 5. Filter Cleaning ........12 Filter Cleaning Instructions ...

  • Page 4: Section 1. Safety Information

    • Water temperature for test must NOT EXCEED 100°F (38°C). • Limit test to 24 hours. After test, visually check system to be sure it is ready for operation. Notice: These parameters apply to Jandy equipment only. For non-Jandy equipment, consult equipment manufacturer. 1.2 General Safety Instructions...

  • Page 5: Section 2. General Information

    This manual contains information for the proper The filter should be located on a level concrete installation and operation of the Jandy JS Series Sand slab so that the orientation of the valve outlets and Filters. Procedures in this manual must be followed the pressure gauge are convenient and accessible exactly.

  • Page 6: Section 3. Installation Instructions

    JS Series Sidemount Sand Filters Page 6 Section 3. Installation Instructions If the filter needs to be located above the water level of the pool, it can be raised 2.5 ft. without WARNING affecting the pump efficiency. A check valve is recommended on the suction line to the pump.

  • Page 7: Filter Plumbing

    The larger JS series sand filters come with a Jandy Sweep Elbow for this purpose. devices in the surrounding area to get wet. The sweep elbow also includes a threaded port and plug so that a ½"...
  • Page 8 JS Series Sidemount Sand Filters Page 8 Jandy Pump Jandy Filter Backwash Sweep Valve Elbow Jandy Heater From Pool Drain Spa Make Up Waste Jandy Waterfall Spa Suction Check Valve From Pool Skimmer Spa Return Pool Return Figure 5. Sand Filter Plumbing for Pool/Spa Combination avoid damage to the o-rings, use only a silicone base lubricant on the o-rings.

  • Page 9: Filling Filter With Sand

    3.5 Filling Filter with Sand installing drain cap Jandy high rate sand filters most commonly use sand as a filter medium, or sand over a shallow layer of 1 1/2” NPT Water pea gravel. If pea gravel is used, it will cover the laterals Drain Cap to approximately 1"...

  • Page 10: Use Of Zeobrite

    Sand or As an alternative filter media for use instead of Sand and Gravel sand, Zeobrite has been qualified for use in Jandy JS series filters. For filter sizes of 30" in diameter and greater, it is recommended that a pea gravel bed be used before adding the filter media.

  • Page 11: Section 4. Start-Up And Operation

    JS Series Sidemount Sand Filters Page 11 WARNING Before installing the lid, ensure that the air vent screen at the top of the air vent tubing is properly NEVER start pump while standing within located above the diffuser such that it will be close 5 feet of the filter.

  • Page 12: Section 5. Filter Cleaning

    JS Series Sidemount Sand Filters Page 12 Be sure to open any filter isolation valves that NOTE Record this initial “CLEAN” pressure. This were installed in the system. reference will be necessary in the future, when after backwashing, the “CLEAN” pressure does Ensure the backwash piping is open.

  • Page 13: Optimal Filter Performance

    JS Series Sidemount Sand Filters Page 13 If the multiport backwash valve has a “Rinse” For the best filtration, do not run your system position do the following: continually for 24 hours, day after day. Allowing the filter to stop periodically will allow slight disturbance a.

  • Page 14: Section 6. Maintenance

    JS Series Sidemount Sand Filters Page 14 Section 7. Winterizing 15. After chemical cleaning, your filter should return very close to the original “Clean” pressure reading Backwash the filter. See Section 5, “Filter on the filter pressure gauge that was noted at the Cleaning”.

  • Page 15: Section 9. Troubleshooting

    JS Series Sidemount Sand Filters Page 15 Section 9. Troubleshooting For a list of common problems and solutions see the Troubleshooting Guide. Zodiac recommends that you call a qualified service technician to do any work on the filter/ pump system. To locate a service company near you, please visit www.jandy.com.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    JS Series Sidemount Sand Filters Page 16 Troubleshooting Guide Fault Symptom Possible Problems Solutions Water is not clear. Insufficient disinfectant level. Check and adjust disinfectant level. Incorrect pool chemistry. Test and adjust water chemistry. Heavy bathing and/or dirt loads. Adjust filter time and/or water chemistry.

  • Page 17: Section 10. Parts List And Exploded View

    JS Series Sidemount Sand Filters Page 17 Section 10. Parts List and Exploded View 10.1 Jandy JS60-SM Sand Filter Parts List Description Part No. Lid, Sand Filter R0487300 Lid Seal, Sand Filter R0487400 Gauge/Air Release Assembly R0357200 Pressure Gauge R0359600...

  • Page 18: Exploded View

    JS Series Sidemount Sand Filters Page 18 10.3 Jandy JS60-SM Sand Filter Exploded View 2,16 12,16 Detail 10,17 OUTLET INLET 10,18 OUTLET 15,16 INLET 15,16 15,16 15,16...

  • Page 19: Jandy Js100-Sm Series Sand Filters Exploded View

    JS Series Sidemount Sand Filters Page 19 10.4 Jandy JS100-SM Sand Filter Exploded View 3, 5 2,16 12,16 Detail 10,17 OUTLET INLET 10,18 OUTLET INLET 15,16 15,16 15,16 15,16...

  • Page 20: Section 11. Head Loss Curves

    JS Series Sidemount Sand Filters Page 20 Section 11. Head Loss Curves 11.1 Jandy JS Series Sand Filters Design Head Loss Curves Head Loss - JS Series Sand Filters #20 Silica Sand JS60-SM JS100-SM 90 100 110 120 Flow Rate (gpm) Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.

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