Hayward HCF234, HCF236, HCF230 User guide

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Models:

HCF230,!HCF234,!HCF236!

COMERCIAL#SAND#FILTER#MANUAL

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Table of Contents

Section!1.!! Important!Safety!Instructions!

Section!2.!! General!

2.1! Swimming!Pool!Filters!

2.2! Hayward®!Filters!

2.3! Selection!of!Filters!and!Installation!

2.3.1! Filter!Characteristics!

2.3.2!! Installation!Characteristics!

2.3.3! Piping!Connection!Kits!

Section!3.!! Characteristics!and!Dimensions!

3.1! Dimensions!

Section!4.!! Installation!

4.1! General!Installation!Notes!

4.2! Filter!Installation!

4.3! Installation!of!the!Pressure!Gauge!

4.4! Removing!the!Filter!Lid!!

4.5! Re-Installation!of!the!Filter!Lid!!

4.6! Testing!of!Filter!

4.7! Installation!of!the!Sand!

Section!5.!! Normal!Operation!

5.1! Filtration!!

5.2! Backwash!!

5.3! Close/!Isolate!

Section!6.! Changing!of!the!Sand!

Section!7.!! Winterizing!

Section!8.!! Head!Loss!Tables!

Section!9.!! Replacement!Parts!List!

Section!10.! Warranty!

Section!11.! Product!Registration!

Section!12.! Warranty!Registration#

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Section 10.#Warranty

Hayward®#Limited#Warranty#

To#buyer,#as#original#purchaser#of#this#equipment,#Hayward#Pool#Products,#620#Division# Street,#Elizabeth,#New#Jersey,#warrants#its#products#free#from#defects#in#materials#and# workmanship for a#period#of FIVE#(5)#years#from the#date of purchase.#

Parts#which#fail#or#become#defective#during#the#warranty#period,#except#as#a#result#of freezing,#negligence,#improper#installation,#use,#or#care,#shall#be#repaired#or#replaced,#at#our# option,#without#charge,#within#90#days#of#the#receipt#of#defective#product,#barring# unforeseen#delays.#

To#obtain#warranty#replacements#or#repair,#defective#components#or#parts#should#be#returned,# transportation#paid,#to#the#place#of#purchase,#or#to#the#nearest#authorized#Hayward#service# center.#For#further#Hayward#dealer#or#service#center#information,#contact#Hayward#customer# service#department,#or#visit#our#website#at#www.Hayward.com#for#an#authorized#service#center# near#you.#No#returns#may#be#made#directly#to#the#factory#without#the#express#written# authorization#of#Hayward#Pool#Products.#

Hayward#shall#not#be#responsible#for#cartage,#removal#and/#or#reinstallation#labor#or#any# other#such#costs#incurred#in#obtaining#warranty#replacements.

Some#states#do#not#allow#a#limitation#on#how#long#an#implied#warranty#lasts,#or#the#exclusion# or#limitation#of#incidental#or#consequential#damages,#so#the#above#limitation#or#exclusion# may#not#apply#to#you.

This#warranty#gives#you#specific#legal#rights,#and#you#may#also#have#other#rights,#which#vary# from#state#to#state.

Hayward#Pool#Products,#620#Division#Street,#Elizabeth,#NJ#07207#

*Supersedes(all(previous(publications(

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Section 1. Important Safety Instructions

Basic#safety#precautions#should#always#be#followed,#including#the#following:# Failure#to#follow#instructions#may#result#in#injury.#

This#is#the#safety-alert#symbol.#When#you#see#this#symbol#on#your#equipment#or#in#this#manual,#look#for#

one#of#the#following#signal#words,#and#be#alert#to#the#potential#for#personal#injury.#

WARNING#warns#about#hazard#that#could#cause#serious#personal#injury,#death#or#major#property#

damage#and!if#ignored#presents#a#potential#hazard.#

CAUTION#warns#about#hazards#that#will#or#can#cause#min or#or#moderate#personal#injury#and/or#property#

damage#and#if#ignored#presents#a#potential#hazard.#It#can#also#make#consumers#aware#of#actions#that#are# unpredictable#and#unsafe.#

The#NOTICE#label#indicates#special#instructions#that#are#important#but#not#related#to#hazards.#

WARNING#–#Read,#understand#and#follow#all#instructions#in#this#owner’s#manual#and#on#the#

equipment.##Failure#to#follow#instructions#can#cause#severe#injury#and/#or#death.#

NOTICE–#This#product#should#be#installed#and#serviced#only#by#qualified#professionals.#

WARNING#–#Falling#Hazard#-To#reduce#risk#of#injury,#do#not#permit#children#to#use#or#climb#on#this#

product.##Closely#supervise#children#at#all#times.#Components#such#as#the#filtration#system,#pumps,# and#heaters#must#be#positioned#to#prevent#children#from#using#them#as#a#means#of#access#to#the# pool.#

WARNING#–#Pool#and#spa#components#have#a#finite#life.#All#components#should#b e#inspected##frequently#

and#replaced#at#least#every#seven#years,#or#if#found#to#be#damaged,#broken,#cracked,#missing,#or#not# securely#attached.#

WARNING#–#Suction#Entrapment#Hazard.#Suction#in#suction#outlets#and/#or#suction#outlet#covers,#which#

are#damaged,#broken,#cracked,#missing,#or#unsecured#cause#severe#injury#and/#or#death##due#to#the# following#entrapment#hazards#(symbols#compliments#of#APSP):#

Hair#Entrapment#–#Hair#ca n#bec ome#ent angl ed#i n#s ucti on# outl et# cover .#

Limb#Entrapment#–#A#limb#inserted#into#an#opening#of#suction#outlet#sump#or#suction#outlet#cover#that#is# damaged,#broken,#cracked,#missing,#or#not#securely#attached#can#result#in#mechanical#bind#or#swelling#of#the# limb.#

Body#Suction#Entrapment#–#A#differential#pressure#applied#to#a#large#portion#of#the#body#or# limbs#can#result#in#a n #e n tr a p ment.#

Evisceration/#Disembowelment#–#A#negativ e# pr es s ur e# ap pl i ed # di r ec t l y# t o# t h e# i ntestines#through#an#unprotected# suction#outlet#sump#or#suction#outlet#cover#which#is#damaged,#broken,#cracked,#missing,#or#unsecured#can#result# in#evisceration/#disembowelment.#

Mechanical#Entrapment#–#There#is#potential#for#jewelry,#swimsuits,#hair#decorations,#fingers,#toes,#or# knuckles#to#be#caught#in#an#opening#of#a#suction#outlet#cover#resulting#in#mechanical#entrapment.

WARNING#–#To#Reduce#the#Risk#of#Entrapment#Hazards:#

o When#outlets#are#small#enough#to#be#blocked#by#a#person,#a#minimum#of#two#functioning

suction#outlets#per#pump#must#be#installed.##Suction#outlets#in#the#same#plane#(i.e.#floor#or wall),#must#be#installed#a#minimum#of#three#feet#(3’)##[1#meter]##apart,#as#measured#from# center#to#center.#

o Dual#suction#fittings#shall#be#placed#in#such#locations#and#distances#to#avoid#“dual#blockage”

by#a#user.

o Dual#suction#fittings#shall#not#be#located#on#seating#areas#or#on#the#backrest#for#such#seating

areas.

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o The#maximum#system#flow#rate#shall#not#exceed#the#flow#rating#of#as#listed#on#Table#1,#or#as

qualified#by#the#suction#outlet#covers.

o Never#use#Pool#or#Spa#if#any#suction#outlet#component#is#damaged,#broken,#cracked,#missing,

or#not#securely#attached.

o Replace#damaged,#broken,#cracked,#missing,#or#not#securely#attached#suction#outlet

components#immediately.

o In#addition#two#or#more#suction#outlets#per#pump#installed#in#accordance#with#latest#ASME,

APSP#Standards#and#CPSC#guidelines,#follow#all#National,#State,#and#Local#codes#applicable.

o Installation#of#a#vacuum#release#or#vent#system,#which#relieves#entrapping#suction,#is

recommended.

WARNING#–#Hazardous#Pressure.#Pool#and#spa#water#circulation#systems#operate#under#hazardous#

pressure#during#start-up,#normal#operation,#and#after#pump#shut-off.#Stand#clear#of#circulation#system# equipment#during#pump#start-up.#Failure#to#follow#safety#and#operation#instructions#could#cause# property#damage,#severe#personal#injury,#or#death.#Before#servicing#pool#and#spa#water#circulation# system,#all#system#and#pump#controls#must#be#in#off#position#and#filter#manual#air#relief#valve#must#be# in#open#position.#Before#starting#system#pump,#all#system#valves#must#be#set#in#a#position#to#allow# system#water#to#return#back#to#the#pool.#Do#not#change#filter#control#valve#position#while#system#pump# is#running.#Before#starting#system#pump,#fully#open#filter#manual#air#relief#valve.#Do#not#close#filter# manual#air#relief#valve#until#a#steady#stream#of#water#(not#air#or#air#and#water#mix)#is#discharged#from# the#valve.#All#suction#and#discharge#valves#MUST#be#OPEN#when#starting#the#circulation#system.#

Failure#to#do#so#could#result#in#severe#personal#injury#and/#or#damage.##Never#operate#or#test#the# circulation#system#at#more#than#50#PSI#maximum.#

WARNING#–#Separation#Hazard.#Failure#to#follow#safety#and#operation#instructions#could#result#in#

violent#separation#of#pump#components.#Strainer#cover#must#be#properly#secured#to#pump# housing.#Before#servicing#pool#and#spa#circulation#system,#all#system#and#pump#controls#must#be#in# off#position#and#filter#manual#air#relief#must#be#in#open#position.#Do#not#operate#pool#and#spa# circulation#system#if#a#system#component#is#not#assembled#properly,#damaged,#or#missing.#Do#not# operate#pool#and#spa#circulation#system#unless#manway#cover#is#in#seated#position#in#filter#body.# All#suction#and#discharge#valves#MUST#be#OPEN#when#starting#the#circulation#system.#Failure#to#do# so#could#result#in#severe#personal#injury#and/#or#property#damage.#

WARNING# –# ELECTROCUTION# HAZARD.# High# voltage# electricity# is# present# in# the# pool# and# spa#

equipment.#High#voltage#electricity#can#cause#shock#and#electrocution.#Shock#and#electrocution# can# result# in#severe# personal#injury# or# death.##All#electrical# wiring# MUST#be# in# conformance#with# all# applicable#local#codes,#regulations,#and#the#National#Electrical#Code#(NEC).#

• Before#performing#any#service#or#maintenance#on#electrical#equipment#turn#off#all#electrical power.

• Contact# a# licensed# electrician# or# building#inspector# for# information# on# local# electrical# codes# for bonding#requirements.

• Verify#water#discharge#from#the#filter#manual#air#relief#valve#is#directed#away#from#electrical devices.

• Do#not#locate#pump#controls#over#or#near#filter.

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Section#9.#Replacement#Parts

Exploded#Diagram#and#Parts#List#

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Section#2.#General

NOTICE#–#Standards#for#public#and#private#pools#vary#by#jurisdiction.#It#is#the#responsibility#of#the# installer#to#be#aware#of#these#codes#before#designing,#specifying#or#installing#any#piece#of# equipment#for#a#swimming#pool#or#spa.#

The!quality!of!filtration!depends!on!various!factors,!the!size!and!shape!of!the!sand,!the!sand!bed! depth,!characteristics!of!the!sand!such!as!granular!size,!density,!etc.!!!An!important!parameter!is!the! water!filtration!rate.!Other!factors!affecting!the!selection!of!a!filter!are!the!materials!used!for! its!construction,!the!working!temperature,!and!the!operating!pressure.!

2.2#Hayward®#Filters#

Manufactured!from!proprietary!resins!and!fiberglass,!they!are!virtually!corrosion-proof.!!The!internal! fittings!(diffuser!and!lateral!system)!are!manufactured!from!PVC!and!ABS.!They!are!unaffected!by!salt! water!and!are!manufactured!for!a!working!pressure!up!to!50!PSI!and!a!maximum!air!temperature!of! 122°!F.!

2.3#Selection#of#Filters#and#Installation#

2.3.1#Filter#Characteristics#

Choose!the!filter!or!filters!that!meet!the!local!turnover!time!requirements.!!Remember!it!is!possible!to! add!filters!together!to!obtain!the!correct!amount!of!filtration!area!required.!!Note:!when!using!multiple! filters,!they!must!be!plumbed!in!parallel!configuration.!It!is!also!a!good!idea!to!oversize!the!surface!area! required!by!10%!or!more,!this!will!allow!for!better!water!quality.!!When!possible,!use!more!than!one! filter!in!conjunction,!this!may!allow!one!filter!to!be!serviced!while!one!is!still!functioning.!

2.1##Swimming#Pool#Filters#

Filters!are,!without!a!doubt,!the!most!important! accessory!used!in!the!treatment!of!swimming!pool! water.!Their!purpose!is!to!eliminate!suspended! particles!from!the!circulating!water,!thus!clarity!the! water.!

The!principle!operation!consists!of!passing!the! swimming!pool!water!through!a!bed!of!sand! which!will!retain!particles!that!are!suspended!in! the!water.!

It!should!be!kept!in!mind!that!the!filtration!system! consists!of!a!number!of!elements,!such!as!metering! equipment,!pumps,!pool!shell!fittings!and!pipe!work,! which!ensure!the!correct!suction!and!return!flows! that!will!affect!the!resultant!condition!of!the!treated! water.!

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When!sizing!the!plumbing!for!a!filtration!package!be!sure!to!keep!in!mind!that!the!velocity!of!the! water!in!the!pipes!is!very!important.!!Each!country!or!state!may!have!different!maximums!for! velocity!in!the!plumbing.!!The!recommendations!of!APSP-7!should!be!followed.!

2.3.2#Installation#Characteristics#

To!insure!selection!of!the!correct!pump!size,!the!required!flow!must!be!obtained!by!taking!the! system!head!into!consideration.!!The!system!head!is!the!added!difficulty!to!move!water!through!the! system!presented!by!using,!elbows,!piping,!tees,!changes!in!elevation,!etc.!

It!is!recommended!that!the!discharge!from!each!pump!is!brought!together!in!a!single!manifold! to!the!filters.!This!will!allow!for!greater!flow!rates!for!the!backwash!cycle.!

• Install!a!check!valve!ahead!of!filter!inlet!to!prevent!contaminants!from!draining!back

into!the!pool.

• Install!a!check! valve!between! filter!and!heater!to! prevent!hot! water!from!backing!up

into!filter!and!damaging!internal!components.

• Disposal!of!“waste!water”!must!meet!local,!state!and!national!codes.

• See!Chart!on!Page!8!for!vertical!and!horizontal!clearance.

2.3.3#Piping#Connection#Kits#

Hayward!Recommended!Filter!Piping!Connections:!

Filter!Model:!

Port!Size!

Multi-Port!Valve!

Piping!Kit!

Flange!P/N!

HCF230!

2”!

HCV275!

W/!Valve!

N/A!

HCF234!

2”!

HCV275!

W/!Valve!

N/A!

HCF236!

2”!

HCV275!

W/!Valve!

N/A!

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Section#6.#Changing#of#the#Sand#

The#procedure for changing#the filter#sand#is#as follows:

1.!!WARNING!-!Turn pump(s)!OFF.!Open vent!valve.!Close!necessary valves!to!isolate!filter.!

2.!!Remove manway cover!and!seal from!filter.!See section!4.4. Open drain!port!to!drain!the!water!

from!the!filter.!

3.!!Using!a!shop!vacuum!or!a!small!bucket!remove!the!sand.!

4.!!Using!a!hose,!spray!the!sand!to!loosen!if!necessary.!

5.!!Clean!remaining!sand!from!the!walls!as!best!as!possible!with!a!hose!and!vacuum.!

6.!!Add!the!new!sand!as!required!in!Figure!3-1!(Page!8)!of!this!manual.!

7.!!Replace!the!manway!cover!and!seal.!See!section!4.5!(Page!11).

Section#7.#Winterization

Where freezing can#occur, be certain#to drain#the#water#from the#filter tank prior#to freezing conditions.#

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Section#3.#Characteristics#and#Dimensions#

3.1#Dimensions#and#Sand#Requirements

Use!only!High!Rate!Sand!No.!20!Silica!Sand!(.45mm!-!.55mm)!

Figure 3-1

Filter#

Model#

Number#

Dimensions#(Inches) #

Filter#Area#

Max#Flow#

Rate#

Filter# Sand#

Qty#

(Lbs)#

Clearance#(Inches)#

A#B#C#D#E#

Sq.#Ft.#

Sq.#M#

GPM#

LPM#

Vertical#

Horizontal#

HCF230*#

16.5#

24.0#

31.49#

43.48#2#4.9#

.46#

100#

378#

600#

18#

HCF234#

18.75#

26.25#

33.85#

43.48#2#6.0#

.56#

120#

454#

750#

18#

HCF236#

18.75#

26.25#

37.4#

43.48#2#7.2#

.67#

143#

541#

900#

18#

* Pending#confirmation#of#NSF#test#data

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Section#4.#Installation#

4.1#General#Installation#Notes#

NOTICE–#This#product#should#be#installed#and#serviced#only#by#a#qualified#professional.(

Note:!Filters!are!supplied!in!a!box!and!on!a!pallet!with!accessories!included.!!Due!to!their!weight!and! size!it!is!recommended!that!mechanical!means!be!employed!to!move!the!filter!into!position.!It!is!also! very!important!to!inspect!the!filters!carefully!before!installing.!Make!note!on!the!shipping!paperwork!if! there!is!any!damage!to!the!packaging.!FRP!filters!can!be!damaged!during!transportation!and!it!is!the! responsibility!of!the!installer!to!inspect!at!the!time!of!delivery.!

Damages!to!filters!from!transportation!that!are!not!noted!on!the!bill!of!lading!are!not!covered!by! Hayward’s!warranty!policy!and!all!costs!to!repair!will!be!the!responsibility!of!the!owner.!

Never!put!the!sand!into!the!filter!until!it!is!in!its!final!working!position!and!all!prior!steps!are!complete.!

The!filter!should!be!accessible!for!periodic!maintenance!or!media!change.!It!is!absolutely!necessary!to! leave!a!minimum!access!space!around!the!filter(s),!as!defined!on!page!7.!

The!equipment!room!should!be!well!ventilated!and!provided!with!adequate!drainage!capabilities!so! that!should!an!emergency!occur,!resulting!in!flooding!from!a!pipe,!filter!or!pump,!the!water!can!be! easily!removed!to!avoid!property!damage.!If!drainage!cannot!be!supplied!directly!from!the!equipment! room,!consideration!should!be!given!to!the!installation!of!alternate!system!to!remove!water!from!the! mechanical!room,!per!federal,!state!and!local!codes.!

4.2#Filter#Installation#

When!moving!the!filter(s)!into!place,!not!use!the!manway!cover!or!opening!to!maneuver!the!filter.!Be! sure!to!use!care!if!moving!by!hand.!Before!continuing,!be!sure!that!the!filter(s)!are!in!the!desired! location!with!the!connections!facing!the!direction!necessary!for!proper!installation.!It!is!also!very! important!to!make!sure!that!the!filter!is!sitting!on!a!level,!hard!surface.!

It!is!possible!that!during!transportation,!some!internal!components!have!loosened.!It!will!be!necessary! to!remove!the!filter!manway!cover!and!enter!the!filter,!being!careful!not!to!break!any!of!the! connections.!!By!hand,!check!the!tightness!of!all!the!laterals!in!the!bottom!of!the!filter!making!sure! they!are!firmly!tightened.!!By!hand,!check!the!tightness!of!all!the!distributors!!in!the!top!of!the!filter! making!sure!they!are!firmly!tightened.!

4.2.1#Tank#Positioning#

Chalk!lines!are!recommended!for!multiple!tank!installations!and!should!be!laid!for!positioning!each! tank.!

Attention!must!be!paid!to!the!location!and!routing!of!the!influent,!effluent!and!waste!line!plumbing! when!planning!the!proper!location!of!the!filter!system.!The!tanks!must!be!level!and!parallel!to!each! other!or!damage!may!occur!to!filter!tanks,!operating!valves!or!connecting!piping.!

4.3#Installation#of#the#Pressure#Gauge#

The!pressure gauge assembly!will!come in!a!bag!hanging!from!a!diffuser within!the!filter.!Remove all! the!parts from!the!bag!and!apply!Teflon!tape!to!all!threaded connections.!Thread!the!pressure gauge (1) into!gauge tee (2).!Screw vent!valve (3) into!other side!of!the!gauge tee (2).!Thread!nipple!(4) into! gauge tee (2) and!into!manway cover!(not!shown).!

Once the!system is!started,!open vent!valve (3) to!bleed!any!air!that!might!have been!trapped in!the! filter during!startup.!

1!-!Pressure Gauge

2!-!Gauge Tee

3!-!Bleeder!Valve

4!-!Nipple!

4.4#Removing#the#Manway Cover#

NOTICE- This#product#should#be#installed#and#serviced#only#by#a# qualified#pool#professional.#

For(qualified(pool(professionals(only:(If(filter(manway(cover(needs(to(be(serviced,(follow(these( instructions(carefully:(

1.!!Turn!off!all!system!circulation!pumps!and!all!electrical!power in!the!equipment!controls.

2.!!Set!all!system!valves!in!a!position!to!prevent!water!from flowing!to!the!filter.!

3.!!The!manual!air!bleed!valve!(vent!valve)!must!be!placed!in!the!OPEN!position. Wait!until!all!water! leakage!has!stopped.

4. Remove the!nut!covers,!nuts!and!washers.!Keep them in!a!safety place.!

5.!!Remove!the!polycarbonate!manway!cover!and!o-ring,!ensuring!the!o-ring!does!not!fall!into!the!filter.!

4.5#Re-installing#the#Manway Cover#

1.!!Inspect!the!manway!cover!and!o-ring,!replace!as!needed.!

2.!!With!a!clean!cloth,!wipe!upper!filter!body!manway!seat.!Remove!all!dirt!and!debris.!

3.!!Seat!the!o-ring!into!the!groove!on!the!bottom!of!the!manway!cover.

4.!!Align!the!manway!cover!(ensuring!o-ring!is!intact)!with!cover!screws!and!lower!onto!manway!seat.!

5.!!Place a!washer and!nut!over!each!manway screw,!securing!nuts!loosely!by!hand.!

6.!!Sequentially!tighten manway cover!nuts!in!the!order indicated!in!the!diagram!below to!35-

40!in.!lb. Please!note!that!the!lid!is!sealed by!the!o-ring, DO!NOT!OVERTIGHTEN!NUTS.!

7. Place the!nut!covers over!the!nuts.!

8. Verify!that!the!air!bleeder!discharge!points!away from!electrical equipment.

3#4#5#6#7#

Manway Cover#Nut#Tightening Sequence# 2#3#4#

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4.3#Installation#of#the#Pressure#Gauge#

The!pressure!gauge!assembly!will!come!in!a!bag!hanging!from!a!diffuser!within!the!filter.!Remove!all! the!parts!from!the!bag!and!apply!Teflon!tape!to!all!threaded!connections.!Thread!the!pressure!gauge! (1) into!gauge!tee!(2).!Screw!vent!valve!(3)!into!other!side!of!the!gauge!tee!(2).!Thread!nipple!(4)!into gauge!tee!(2)!and!into!manway!cover!(not!shown).

Once!the!system!is!started,!open!vent!valve!(3)!to!bleed!any!air!that!might!have!been!trapped!in!the! filter!during!startup.!

1!-!Pressure!Gauge!

2!-!Gauge!Tee!

3!-!Bleeder!Valve!

4!-!Nipple! !

4.4#Removing#the#Manway#Cover#

NOTICE-#This#product#sho uld#be#installed#and#serviced#only#by#a# qualified#pool#professional.##

For(qualified(pool(professionals(only:(If(filter(manway(cover(needs(to(be(serviced,(follow(these( instructions(carefully:(

1. Turn!off!all!system!circulation!pumps!and!all!electrical!power!! in!the!equipment!controls.

2. Set!all!system!valves!in!a!position!to!prevent!water!from!! flowing!to!the!filter.

3. The!manual!air!bleed!valve!(vent!valve)!must!be!placed!in!the!OPEN!position.!!Wait!until!all!water leakage!has!stopped.

4. Remove!the!nut!covers,!nuts!and!washers.!Keep!them!in!a!safety!place.

5. Remove!the!polycarbonate!manway!cover!and!o -ring,!ensuring!the!o-ring!does!not!fall!into!the!filter.!

4.5#Re-installing#the#Manway#Cover#

1. Inspect!the!manway!cover!and!o-ring,!replace!as!needed.

2. With!a!clean!cloth,!wipe!upper!filter!body!manway!seat.!Remove!all!dirt!and!debris.

3. Seat!the!o-ring!into!the!groove!on!the!bottom!of!the!manway!cover.

4. Align!the!manway!cover!(ensuring!o-ring!is!intact)!with!cover!scre ws!and!lower!onto!manway!seat.

5. Place!a!washer!and!nut!over!each!manway!screw,!securing!nuts!loosely!by!hand.

6. Sequentially!tighten!manway!cover!nuts!in!the!order!indicated!in!the!diagram!below!to!35-

40!in.!lb.!Please!note!that!the!lid!is!sealed!by!the!o-ring,!DO!NOT!OVERTIGHTEN!NUTS.!

7. Place!the!nut!covers!over!the!nuts.

8. Verify!that!the!air!bleeder!discharge!points!away!from!electrical!equipment.

3#4#5#6#7#

Manway#Cover#Nut#Tightening#Sequence# 2#3#4#

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4.6#Filter#Testing#

Before!adding!any!sand!to!the!filter,!it!is!very!important!to!test!the!system!with!water!only.!All!filters!are!tested! with!high!pressure!before!leaving!the!factory.!It!is!important!to!test!the!system!without!sand!first,!to!check!for! leaks.!Open!the!air!bleeder!valve.!Fill!the!system!with!water.!When!water,!not!water!and!air,!is!discharged!from! the!air!bleeder!valve,!close!the!air!bleeder!valve.!Run!system!as!normal!and!check!for!leaks.!If!there!is!a!problem! with!the!test,!contact!Hayward!customer!service!immediately.!If!sand!is!added!before!the!test!and!there!is!a! problem!with!the!filter,!the!sand!will!need!to!be!evacuated!in!order!to!inspect!for!potential!damage.!Hayward®! will!not!be!responsible!for!the!removal!and!replacement!of!the!sand!for!warranty!or!repair!work,!nor!will! Hayward!provide!labor!to!evacuate!and!replace!the!sand!for!repair!work!done!due!to!transportation!or! installation!damage.!This!is!also!a!good!chance!to!check!all!of!the!system!plumbing.!Do!not!drain!t he!water!from! the!filter!after!the!testing!sequence.!

4.7#Installation#of#the#Sand#

CAUTION!-!After!testing!has!been!finished!and!the!system!is!100%!operational,!add!the!filtration!sand!

required.!Use!#20!silica!sand!(.45!-!.55!mm).!!Open!the!vent!valve,!remove!the!manway!cover!and!seal! from!the!filter.!See!section!4.4!(page!11).!Ensure!the!filter!is!full!of!water!up!to!the!inlet!port.!The! proper!amount!of!sand!is!listed!in!Fig.!3-1,!page!8.!If!a!diffuser!head!is!directly!underneath!the!manway! opening,!cover!it!with!plastic!and!tape!to!prevent!sand!from!entering!the!plumbing.!

Notice#-#Remove#any#plastic#and#tape#from#the#diffuser#after#the#sand#is#poured#in#the#filter#and#before# starting#the#system.#

Now,!replace!the!manway!cover!and!seal!into!the!filter!tank.!See!section!4.5!(page!11).!Be!sure!that!the! manway!cover!is!free!of!debris.!If!the!manway!cover!is!not!free!of!sand,!the!seal!will!not!seat!properly!and! could!cause!the!filter!to!leak!at!the!manway!cover.!Use!the!air!bleeder!valve!to!remove!air!from!the!filter.! Put!the!filter!valves!into!the!backwash!mode,!turn!the!pump!ON,!(see!next!section)!and!run!for!about!3!to! 5!minutes.!This!will!level!the!sand!inside!the!filter.!Turn!pump!OFF,!put!the!valves!into!filter!position!and! the!system!is!ready!for!operation.!

Section#5.#Normal#Operation#

5.1#Filtration#

Note:!Hayward!Commercial!offers!a!complete!line!of!valves!and!connection!kits!for!the!Hayward!line!of! Commercial!Pool!Filters.!

Use!the!Hayward!2”!Multi-Port!valve!(HCV275)!for!the!HCF230,!HCF234,!HCF236!filters.!

With!the!pump!turned!OFF,!arrange!the!valve(s)!for!filtration.!Start!pump,!open!air!relief!vent!valve!until! solid!stream!of!water!is!coming!out.!Close!the!vent!valve!and!read!the!pressure!gauge.!This!is!the!normal! start!up pressure!when!the!filter!sand!is!clean.!Make!a!note!of!the!start!up!pressure.

When!the!pressure!gauge!shows!a!pressure!rise!of!8!to!12!psi!above!the!start!up!pressure,!it!is!time!to! backwash!the!filter.!

5.2#Backwash#

NOTICE#–#Check#the#water#level#in#the#skimmer#opening#before#and#after#backwashing.#Replace# water#after#backwashing#to#at#least#2#inches#above#the#bottom#of#the#skimmer#opening.#

To!backwash!the!filter,!stop!the!pump,!set!the!valve(s)!into!the!“Backwash”!position!and!restart!the! pump.!The!backwash!cycle!should!be!run!for!3!to!5!minutes.!Once!backwash!is!complete,!turn!pump!off! and!set!valve(s)!to!the!“Filter”!position!and!start!pump.!

CAUTION-#Pressure#Surge#Hazard-#Failure#to#turn#off#filter#pump#before#changing#valve#

position#can#result#in#personal#injury#or#property#damage.##It#is#very#important#to#turn# off#the#filter#pump(s)#prior#to#changing#valve(s)#position.#

Section 3.#Characteristics#and#Dimensions#

3.1#Dimensions#and#Sand#Requirements

Use!only!High Rate!Sand!No.!20 Silica!Sand!(.45mm -!.55mm)!

Figure 3-1

Filter#

Model

Number#

Dimensions#(Inches)

Filter#Area#

Max Flow

Rate#

Filter# Sand#

Qty

(Lbs)#

Clearance#(Inches)

A#B#C#D#E#

Sq.#Ft.

Sq.#M#

GPM

LPM#

Vertical#

Horizontal#

HCF230*#

16.5

24.0

31.49

43.482#4.9

.46#

100#

378#

600#

18#

HCF234

18.75

26.25

33.85

43.482#6.0

.56#

120#

454#

750

18#

HCF236

18.75

26.25

37.4

43.482#7.2

.67#

143#

541#

900#

18#

*#Pending#confirmation#of NSF#test data

10#

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Section#6.#Changing#of#the#Sand#

The#procedure#for#changing#the#filter#sand#i s# as# fol l ows:#

1. WARNING!-!Turn!pump(s)!OFF.!Open!vent!valve.!Close!necessary!valves!to!isolate!filter.

2. Remove!manway!cover!and!seal!from!filter.!See!section!4.4.!Open!drain!port!to!drain!the!water from!the!filter.

3. Using!a!shop!vacuum!or!a!small!bucket!remove!the!sand.

4. Using!a!hose,!spray!the!sand!to!loosen!if!necessary.

5. Clean!remaining!sand!from!the!walls!as!best!as!possible!with!a!hose!and!vacuum.

6. Add!the!new!sand!as!required!in!Figure!3-1!(Page!8)!of!this!manual.

7. Replace!the!manway!cover!and!seal.!See!section!4.5!(Page!11).

Section#7.#Winterization#

Where#freezing#can#occur,#be#certain#to#drain#the#water#from#the#filter#tank#prior#to#freezing#conditions.#

11#

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Section#8.#Head#Loss#Tables#

Figure(8-1(

Acceptable#Pipe#Size#For#Maximum#Recommended#System#Flow#Rate#

Pipe(Size(

Flow(Rate(GPM(

Pipe(Size(

Flow(Rate(GPM(

2” (63mm)#

90 (340#lpm)#

4”#####(100mm)#

350#(1325#lpm)#

3” (90mm)#

200#(757#lpm)#

6”#####(150mm)#

800#(3028#lpm)#

* Pending#confirmation#of#NSF#test#data 5#

Section 2.#Ge neral

NOTICE#– Standards#for#public#and#private#pools#vary#by jurisdiction.#It#is#the#responsibility#of#the# installer#to#be#aware#of#these#codes#before#designing,#specifying#or#installing#any#piece#of# equipment#for#a#swimming#pool or#spa.#

The!quality!of!filtration!depends!on!various!factors,!the!size!and!shape!of!the!sand,!the!sand!bed! depth,!characteristics!of!the!sand!such!as!granular!size,!density,!etc.!!!An!important!parameter!is!the! water!filtration!rate.!Other factors affecting!the!selection!of!a!filter are the materials!used for! its!construction,!the!working!temperature,!and!the!operating!pressure.!

2.2#Hayward®#Filters#

Manufactured!from!proprietary!resins!and!fiberglass,!they!are!virtually!corrosion-proof.! The!internal! fittings!(diffuser!and!lateral!system)!are!manufactured!from!PVC!and!ABS.!They!are!unaffected!by!salt! water!and!are!manufactured!for!a!working!pressure!up!to!50!PSI!and!a!maximum!air!temperature!of! 122°!F.!

2.3#Selection#of#Filters#and#Installation

2.3.1#Filter#Characteristics#

Choose!the!filter!or!filters!that!meet!the!local!turnover!time!requirements.!!Remember!it!is!possible!to! add!filters!together!to!obtain!the!correct!amount!of!filtration!area!required.! Note:!when!using!multiple! filters,!they!must!be!plumbed!in!parallel!configuration.!It!is!also!a!good!idea!to!oversize!the!surface!area! required!by!10%!or!more,!this!will!allow!for!better!water!quality.! When!possible,!use!more!than!one! filter!in!conjunction,!this!may!allow!one!filter!to!be!serviced!while!one!is!still!functioning.!

2.1##Swimming#Pool#Filters#

The!principle!operation!consists!of!passing!the! swimming!pool!water!through a!bed of!sand! which will!retain!particles that!are suspended in! the!water.

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Section#9.#Replacement#Parts#

Exploded#Diagram#and#Parts#List#

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FILTER#SERVICE#PART#LIST#

NO.

SUB-NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

QTY

PART NUMBER

QTY PER FILTER

HCF230

HCF234

HCF236

LID HARDWARE KIT (CONTAINS 8 SETS PER KIT)

HCXFMCH1000

1 1 1

1.1

NUT COVER

1.2

NUT

1.3

WASHER

POLYCARBONATE MANWAY COVER

HCXFMCL1000

1 1 1

MANWAY COVER O-RING

HCXFMCG1000

1 1 1

DIFFUSER

HCXFDIF1000

2 4 4

BULKHEAD FITTING KIT

HCXFBHE1000

2 2 2

5.1

BULKHEAD

2 2 2

5.2

BULKHEAD O-RING

2 2 2

DRAIN KIT

HCXFDK1000

1 1 1

6.1

DRAIN BODY O-RING

6.2

DRAIN BODY

6.3

CAP O-RING

6.4

CAP

1 7 8.25" LATERAL KIT (CONTAINS 2 LATERALS PER KIT)

HCXFLAT0825 6 7.1

8.25" mm LATERAL

10.5" LATERAL KIT (CONTAINS 2 LATERALS PER KIT)

HCXFLAT1050

7.2

10.5" LATERAL

12.5" LATERAL KIT (CONTAINS 2 LATERALS PER KIT)

HCXFLAT1250 6 7.3

12.5" LATERAL

INTERNAL BULKHEAD KIT (INCLUDES O-RING AND COUPLING)

HCXFBHI1000

2 2 2

8.1

INTERNAL BULKHEAD

8.2

BULKHEAD O-RING

8.3

PIPE COUPLING

8.4

PIPE SECTION (Not Shown)

COLLECTOR AIR RELIEVE KIT

HCXFARK1000

1 1 1

9.1

COLLECTOR TUBING

9.2

PIPE CUP

Section 1. Important Safety Instructions

Basic#safety#precautions#should#always#be#followed,#including#the#following:# Failure#to follow#instructions#may result in injury.

This#is#the#safety-alert#symbol.#When#you#see#this#symbol#on#your#equipment or#in#this#manual,#look#for#

one#of#the#following#signal#words,#and#be#alert#to#the#potential#for#personal#injury.#

WARNING warns#about#hazard#that#could#cause#serious#personal#injury,#death#or#major#property#

damage#and!if#ignored#presents#a#potential#hazard.#

CAUTION#warns#about#hazards#that#will#or#can#cause#minor#or#moderate#personal#injury#and/or#property damage#and#if#ignored#presents#a#potential#hazard.#It#can#also#make#consumers#aware#of#actions#that#are# unpredictable#and#unsafe.#

The#NOTICE#label#indicates#special#instructions#that#are#important#but#not#related#to#hazards.#

WARNING –#Read,#understand#and#follow#all#instructions#in#this#owner’s#manual#and#on#the#

equipment.##Failure#to follow#instructions#can cause severe#injury#and/#or#death.#

NOTICE– This#product#should#be#installed#and#serviced#only#by#qualified#professionals.

WARNING –#Falling#Hazard#-To#reduce#risk#of injury, do not#permit children#to use#or climb#on this

product.# Closely#supervise#children#at#all#times.#Components#such#as#the#filtration#system,#pumps,

and#heaters#must#be#positioned#to#prevent#children#from#using#them#as#a#means#of#access#to#the#

pool.#

WARNING –#Pool#and#spa#components#have#a #finite#life.#All#components#should#be#inspected frequently

and#replaced#at#least#every#seven#years,#or#if#found#to#be#damaged,#broken,#cracked,#missing,#or#not

securely#attached.#

WARNING –#Suction#Entrapment#Hazard.#Suction#in#suction#outlets#and/#or#suction#outlet#covers,#which#

are#damaged,#broken,#cracked,#missing,#or#unsecured#cause#severe#injury#and/#or#death##due#to#the#

following#entrapment#hazards#(symbols#compliments#of#APSP):#

Hair#Entrapment#–#Hair#ca n#bec ome#ent angl ed#i n suction# outl et cover.

Limb#Entrapment#–#A#limb#inserted#into#an#opening#of#suction#outlet#sump#or#suction#outlet#cover#that#is# damaged,#broken,#cracked, missing, or#not#securely#attached#can#result#in#mechanical bind#or#swelling of#the# limb.#

Body#Suction#Entrapment#–#A#differential#pressure applied#to#a large#portion#of the#body#or# limbs#can#result#in#a n #e n tr a p ment.#

Evisceration/#Disembowelment#–#A#negativ e# pr es s ur e applied#di r ec t l y to the#intestines#through#an#unprotected# suction#outlet#sump#or#suction#outlet#cover#which#is#damaged,#broken,#cracked,#missing,#or#unsecured#can#result in#evisceration/#disembowelment.#

Mechanical#Entrapment –#There#is potential#for jewelry, swimsuits,#hair#decorations,#fingers,#toes,#or# knuckles#to be#caught#in an#opening#of#a#suction#outlet#cover#resulting#in#mechanical#entrapment.

WARNING –#To#Reduce#the#Risk#of Entrapment Hazards:#

o When#outlets are#small#enough#to be blocked#by a#person, a#minimum of two#functioning#

suction#outlets#per#pump#must#be#installed.##Suction#outlets#in#the#same#plane#(i.e.#floor#or# wall),#must#be#installed#a#minimum#of#three#feet#(3’)##[1#meter]##apart,#as#measured#from# center#to#center.#

o Dual#suction fittings#shall#be placed#in such#locations and#distances#to avoid#“dual blockage”#

by#a#user.#

o Dual#suction#fittings#shall#not#be#located#on seating#areas or on the#backrest for such#seating#

areas.#

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15#

Section#10.#Warranty#

Hayward®#Limited#Warranty#

To#buyer,#as#original#purchaser#of#this#equipment,#Hayward#Pool#Products,#620#Division# Street,#Elizabeth,#New#Jersey,#warrants#its#products#free#from#defects#in#materials#and# workmanship#for#a#period#of#FIVE#(5)#years#from#the#date#of#purchase.#

Parts#which#fail#or#become#defective#during#the#warranty#period,#except#as#a#result#of# freezing,#negligence,#improper#installation,#use,#or#care,#shall#be#repaired#or#replaced,#at#our# option,#without#charge,#within#90#days#of#the#receipt#of#defective#product,#barring# unforeseen#delays.#

Hayward#shall#not#be#responsible#for#cartage,#removal#and/#or#reinstallation#labor#or#any# other#such#costs#incurred#in#obtaining#warranty#replacements.#

This#warranty#gives#you#specific#legal#rights,#and#you#may#also#have#other#rights,#which#vary# from#state#to#state.#

Hayward#Pool#Products,#620#Division#Street,#Elizabeth,#NJ#07207#

*Supersedes(all(previous(publications

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Section#11.#Product#Registration#

DATE#OF#INSTALLATION#_____________________________________# #

INITIAL#PRESSURE#G A UGE#READING#(CLEA N #F IL T ER )#______________# #

PUMP#MODEL#_________________________________# HORSEPOWER#

*#Retain#this#Warranty#Certificate#in#safe#and#convenient#location#for#your#records.

Section#12.#Warranty#Registration#

DETACH#HERE:#Fill#out#bottom#portion#completely#and#mail#within#10#days#of#purchase/installation#or#register#online.#

Mail#to:#Hayward#Pool#Products,#620#Division#Street,#Elizabeth,#NJ#07207;#Attention#Warranty#Dept#or,#register#your#warranty#online#at#http://www.hayward.com##

Please#Print#Clearly:#

COMMERCIAL#SAND#FILTER#

First#Name#_____________________________________________# Last#Name#_________________________________##

Street#Address# ____________________________________________________________________________________##

City# ________________________________________________________________#State#_____________________#Zip#

Phone#Number#___________________________________________________________#Purchase#Date# ____________##

E-Mail#Address#____________________________________________________________________________________

Serial#Number#(10-17#digit#number)#___________________________________________________________________##

Model#Number#____________________________________________________________________________________##

Pool#Capacity# ____________________________________#(U.S.#Gallons)#

___#Please#include#me#on#all#e-mail#communications#regarding#Hayward®#equipment#or#promotions.#

WARRANTY#CARD#REGISTRATION#

Years#Pool#has#been#in#service:#1<#year## 1-3 # 6-10# 11-15# >15##

Purchased#from# ______________________________________________________________________________________________________#

Builder___#Retailer___#Pool#Service____#Internet/Catalog____#

Company#Name# ______________________________________________________________________________________________________#

Address#_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________#

City# ____________________________________________________________#State#_________________________# Zip#__________________#

Phone# ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________#

Type#of#Pool:#Concrete/Gunite____#Vinyl____#Fiberglass____#Other#____________________________________________________________#

New#Installation____#Replacement____#

Installation#for:#In-Ground____#Above-Ground____#Spa____#

Models:

HCF230,!HCF234,!HCF236

COMERCIAL SAND FILTER#MANUAL

16#