Pentair Slide Backwash Valve manual

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    H0569400B Jandy ® Slide Backwash V alve Installation and Op er a tion Man u al FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by authorized personnel qual i fi ed in pool/spa installation and maintenance. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty . Installation and Operation Data[...]

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    Page 3 Section 1. SVL V8 Installation 1. Remove the Slide V alve from the packaging. T wist the handle on the Slide V alve several times to verify that the piston moves freely . FOR YOUR SAFETY : This product must be installed and serviced by authorized personnel qual i fi ed in pool/spa installation and maintenance. Improper installation and/or o[...]

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    Page 4 CAUTION T o avoid costly equipment damage, after verifying proper water flow and prior to putting system into normal operating conditions, flush the system using Backwash mode until the waste water is clean. Refer to Section 4 for Backwash mode operation instructions. Figure 4. Jandy V ersa-Coupler Alignment Mark V ersa- Coupler p/n 8044 CAU[...]

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    Page 5 NOTE Refer to Figure 5 for Steps 6 and 7. 6. ( DE Filters) Plumb the Slide V alve outlet labeled PORT A to the heater or pool return lines. ( Sand Filters) Plumb the Slide V alve outlet labeled PORT E to the heater or pool return lines. 7. ( DE Filters) Plumb the Slide V alve outlet labeled PORT E to the waste line as needed. ( Sand Filters)[...]

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    Page 6 Section 4. Backwash Mode 1. T urn off the system pump(s). W ARNING T o prevent equipment damage and possible injury , the pump must be turned off and the pressure relief valve on top of the filter must be opened. W ait for all air to evacuate the system 2. Release all pressure from the system at the main fi lter . 3. ( DE Filters) Ensure th[...]

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    Page 7 Figure 10. Slide V alve Performance Curve - (Slide V alve with DE Filter Data Shown) 0.0 2.3 4.6 6.9 9.2 11.5 0 50 100 25 75 125 Flow Rate, GPM Feet of Hd, Ft. hd. 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 Pressure Loss, PSI 5. Inspect the shaft and the o-rings for wear , cuts, cracks, and debris. If the o-rings show any sign of wear or damage, replace with J[...]

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    Page 8 Section 6. Jandy Slide V alve Exploded View and Replacement Parts List Key No. Description Qty . Order Part No. 1 Rebuild Kit (O-rings, Roll Pins and Index Plate/Lid) O-ring, Lid O-ring, Shaft, T op, Black O-ring, Shaft, Bottom, Purple O-ring, Union T ail Piece Roll Pin, Handle (1") Roll Pin, Shaft ( 13 / 16 ") Index Plate/Lid 1 1 [...]

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    LIMITED W ARRANTY Thank you for purchasing Jandy ® pool and spa products. W aterpik T echnologies (manufacturer of Jandy products, including Laars ® pool and spa heaters, Air Energy Heat Pumps, and Clormatic Electronic Chlorine Generators) warrants all parts to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one ye[...]