HydroTools 71225 User Manual

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#71225

TOOLS REQUIRED

Phillips Screwdriver

Flat Head Screwdriver

O-Ring Lube

SAND FILTER & PUMP

PARTS FOR #71225 SAND FILTER

See breakdown on following page for model specific parts list

Filter tank

4 way valve

Hose clamps (6)

2’ filter hose (1) 6’ filter hose (2) Drain plug

Pressure gauge Straight fitting Teflon tape

Flange clamp Standpipe Valve o-ring

Filter base

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PARTS FOR #71225 SAND FILTER BY NUMBER

1

2

3

4

5

REF#

1

2

3

4

5

6

PART#

71201

71202

71203

71204

71205

71206

DESCRIPTION

4 WAY VALVE

FLANGE CLAMP & O-RING

STAND PIPE & FILTER ASSEMBLY

DRAIN PLUG & O-RING

STRAIGHT FITTING & O-RING

PUMP

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAND FILTER

STEP ONE - GETTING STARTED

NOTE:

Filter may be partially assembled; however, nothing has been
properly tightened. DO NOT operate filter system without
completing assembly instructions!

• Remove the valve (Fig.1) from the

box and place it to the side until
instructed to attach it.

• Inside the tank you will find the standpipe

(Fig. 2) and a plastic bag containing various

parts. Remove from tank and set aside.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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STEP TWO - ATTACH DRAIN ASSEMBLY

• If drain assembly (Fig. 3) is all together, take

it apart. Take one rubber gasket and put over
threaded part of the drain assembly. Flat part
of gasket must be flush against sealing plate.

• Place other gasket on threaded part of the drain

assembly that is outside of tank, flat side
to the tank. (Fig. 5)

• Place drain cap over threaded part on outside

of the tank. (Fig. 7)
Hand tighten only!

• From inside the tank, insert drain assembly

through hole in bottom of tank. (Fig. 4)

You will see the threaded part of the

drain assembly on the outside of the tank.

• Place locking nut on threaded part and

thread until snug. Hand tighten only!

Be sure to hold drain assembly from inside

the tank while hand tightening locking nut.

(Fig. 6)

Fig. 3

Threads

Gasket

Sealing Plate

This side inside tank

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Fig. 7

Fig. 6

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STEP THREE - ATTACH THE PUMP

• Allign the pump motor with the four

holes that match up to the filter base.
This will require the use of four
mounting bolts & nuts from the
hardware supplied with the base.
(Fig. 8)

• Bolt the housing of the pump

through the base & tighten securely.
(Fig.10)

The filter and pump should be attached to the base prior to filling the tank with sand as it will
be difficult to maneuver after the tank is full.

• Place bolts underneath the base

in the properly aligned mounting hole.

(Fig. 9)

• Cover the threads of each straight

fitting with teflon tape and thread one

fitting into the front of the pump and one

fitting into the top of the pump.

• Attach the hose with a clamp

on each fitting.

(Fig. 11)

Fig. 8

Mounting Holes

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

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STEP FOUR - ADDING SAND

STEP FIVE - INSTALLING VALVE

NOTE:

Sand should be filled no LESS than 1/2 way up the tank and no
MORE than 3/4 up the tank. OVERFILLING WILL RESULT IN
PERMANENT DAMAGE TO YOUR FILTER SYSTEM!

• Before filling tank with sand, align nub

on bottom of tank into notched out piece
of the base, twist to the right til snug.
(Fig. 12)

• Place standpipe inside the filter,

cover standpipe with the round plastic

standpipe protector device to

prevent sand from entering

the standpipe.

(Fig. 13)

• Add filter grade sand (sold separately) to filter tank around standpipe. Your tank should use

42 Lbs. of sand. Remove plastic standpipe protector and fill tank with water until the tank is
filled right below opening of standpipe. (Save the standpipe protector for future use.)

• Lubricate O-Ring (3) in bag with various

parts.

• Lubricate with O-Ring lube to ensure proper

seal on tank. (O-Ring lube not included)

• Push O-Ring against the lip of the valve.
It MUST sit flat against the lip to protect

from leaking at the valve. (Fig. 14)

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

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STEP FIVE - INSTALLING VALVE (continued)

• Once valve is in place, hold clamp as

shown and position clamp around lip of

tank and over edge of valve.

2 long screws and nuts are provided

to secure clamp. (Fig. 17)

• Clean off any sand or debris on top of filter

and position valve over the opening of the

standpipe. Valve will slide ONTO standpipe

when positioned properly in tank (Fig. 15).

Push down firmly to make sure valve slides

on all the way.

• Place valve so that pump port is directly

over the pump. (Fig. 16)

Fig. 17

NOTE:

You CANNOT pull
standpipe up to secure the
valve. Pulling up can damage the filter
and cause sand to get sent back with
water flow into the pool!

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

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STEP FIVE - INSTALLING VALVE (continued)

STEP SIX - CONNECT HOSES

• Make sure that the screws of the
clamp are lined up with the seams of
the tank. Tighten two screws on clamp a

little at a time. Alternate from side to side

so that both sides are tightened equally.
Failure to tighten correctly will result in a
leak at the clamp. (Fig. 19)

• The clamp should sit flat around the lip of

the tank and edge of valve. If it is not sitting

flat the clamp will leak.

(Fig. 18)

• Cover threads of pressure gauge with Teflon

tape. Remove temporary plug from valve and

thread gauge into opening.

(Fig. 20)

•

The valve ports are labeled “RETURN”, “PUMP” and “WASTE” with raised letters next to

or on the openings. Attach one 6’ hose to the bottom of your through-wall skimmer and to the
front of the pump with hose clamps on each fitting. Attach second 6’ hose to the fitting on the

“RETURN” valve port and to the pools return fitting with hose clamps on each fitting.
“WASTE” port will accept a standard fitting and a backwash hose (Sold separately) which will
be used during maintenance.

•

Check drain plug at bottom of filter to ensure that it is screwed on tight.

Fig. 18

Fig. 19

Fig. 20

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STEP SEVEN - OPERATING THE FILTER

NOTE:

Your filter cannot be run if the water is not at the proper level
in the pool. Running the filter without water can cause serious
damage to your pump and filter system.

•

Prime filter prior to starting up filter system. DO NOT turn pump on until system has been

primed, you can damage your pump.

•

To use filter, with pump OFF, push down on selector handle on valve and turn to notch

labeled FILTER

.

•

When pressure through return fades and pressure gauge reads 5 psi above starting pressure,

you will need to backwash the filter system to remove debris.

•

The

WASTE position does not allow water to pass through filter. If there is a need for you to take

water directly out of pool,

WASTE is the position to do so. You may also vacuum on waste to

remove serious debris. Remember, this will reduce water level. If water level drops below

skimmer level you MUST turn pump OFF!

•

NEVER MOVE SELECTOR HANDLE WHEN PUMP IS ON! PUMP MUST BE OFF.

Failure to do so will cause damage to valve and will void WARRANTY!

•

Make sure water in pool is up to middle of skimmer(s) and that there is nothing blocking

water flow from return(s) and skimmer(s) (i.e. plug, plate, etc.).

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Push down selector handle on valve and turn to notch labeled BACKWASH. Let go of handle
and the valve is now in backwash position. Make sure backwash hose (sold separately) is
attached to the WASTE port so water will not spray all over you once pump is started.

•

Be sure skimmer and return lines are filled with water. When water level is at proper height in
pool this should happen naturally.

•

Plug in and switch on pump. When pump starts up, water will come out through backwash hose.

•

When all air is purged from the system, turn pump off. If all air is not purged out of system,

double check all connections to make sure they are properly tightened and try again.

•

Connect pump to power to start filter operation.

•

Note pressure gauge reading at this time.

•

Turn pump off before moving selector to

BACKWASH position. Once in backwash, turn

pump back on.

•

Water will come out through Waste port, so position backwash hose where you would like
water to run out.

•

NEVER

backwash for longer than

ONE MINUTE

at a time! Backwashing longer than one
minute will cause sandblasting of internal components and can lead to damage of the
standpipe and/or hub and

VOIDS WARRANTY.

•

Turn pump off and move selector to

RINSE position. Rinse will allow water to flow through

to clear out the lines and prevent a puff of sand or debris back into pool after backwashing.

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Rinse for approximately 15 seconds and turn off pump again. Move selector back to

FILTER

and turn pump back on. You are now filtering water.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WINTERIZING

NOTE:

Failure to winterize your filter properly may result in damage
to the system which is NOT covered under any warranty.

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At the end of the season once you disconnect filter system, remove the valve from the tank.

Valve selector handle should be positioned BETWEEN any of the notches to allow for air
ventillation through the valve to protect from cracking.

•

Remove drain plug from bottom of filter tank to drain water out of the filter. Keep this plug

off for the winter to allow any potential moisture build up to escape from tank.

•

Empty ALL sand from the filter system and dispose of. It is recommended to replace sand

EACH season.

•

Rinse out inside of tank and air dry. Remove standpipe from tank.

•

Store tank in an area where it will be protected from the elements and keep valve and tank

stored APART to protect from condensation forming and causing cracks in the tank or valve.

•

Run clean water (Not chlorinated water) through pump to rinse out and store in a warm, dry

place for the winter.

LOW

WATER FLOW

SHORT

FILTER CYCLES

CLOUDY

WATER

1. Check skimmer basket

for excess debris

2. Check for restrictions in

intake and discharge
lines

3. Check for air leak in
intake line (Indicated by

bubbles returning
to pool)

1. Check for algae in pool

and superchlorinate as
required.

2. Be sure chlorine and pH
levels are in proper

range. Adjust as required.

3. Check surface of filter

sand for crusting or
caking. Remove 1” of
sand if necessary.

1. Check chlorine, pH and

total alkalinity levels

and adjust as required.

2. Be sure flow rate through
filter is sufficient.

3. Operate filter for longer

periods.

4. Be sure valve is set to
“Filter” position.

5. Be sure sand is between

1/2 and 3/4 full in

tank.

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