Hayward Pool Filter Settings

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Hayward pool filter settings.

The lever should be on the filter setting most of the time. A sand filter uses a multi port valve to operate the filter which removes dirt algae and visible contaminants that enter a swimming pool. So what do all those settings mean. This is the setting that provides normal pool filtration by pushing the water through the filter media sand glass beads or d e that then traps any dirt and debris before the water is returned to the pool.

After the water is pressurized by the pump one of two settings on the multiport filter valve determines the direction of flow. If you use a sand filter to maintain your above ground or in ground pool you may have noticed that the handle on the multiport head has either 6 or 7 positions that the filter can be set to. Our filters simple operation and low maintenance requirements set the standard for hydraulic efficiency performance value and dependability. Set the multiport on recirculate to bypass the pool filter or waste also a bypass setting and see how the flow is if the flow suction pressure is good on these settings the problem is inside the filter tank.

Contact hayward support. The hayward pool filter pump has to self prime and it cannot prime without water. Like many pool owners you are probably pretty familiar with the filter and backwash positions but you may. You can now remove both hoses that connect the filter to the pool.

A close up bird s eye view of a hayward multiport valve positions are in orange. Hayward offers the very latest in pool filter technology ensuring your pool water is clear and clean. Before turning on the filter make sure the pump basket is filled with water. Ordinary pool conditions for routine vacuuming the filter valve is.

To winterize your sand filter remove the drain cap at the bottom of the filter tank to let the entire filter drain and leave the drain cap off until spring. If flow is poor on those settings and also filter and backwash the problem is not the filter but something before or after. Pool white goods. Move the valve handle at the top of the filter to the winter position.

Add water to the pump basket.