Jacuzzi SHER80, SHER120 Owner's Manual And Installation Manual

E1530

Element Filter

Owner's Manual and Installation Guide

Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most user-friendly pool
filters available. Jacuzzi is a leader in providing superior products, combining easy
installation and simple service.

This Sherlok Element filter manufactured by Jacuzzi Bros. will provide you
with many years of pool enjoyment. Ideal for most pools, your Sherlok Element
filter with Ring-Lok access allows you to easily clean the filter cartridge without
any tools.

This step-by-step installation and maintenance guide will provide the neces­sary information for you to install your new filter and easily maintain the equip-

ment.

12401 Interstate 30 P.O. Box 8903 Little Rock, AR 72219-8903 Telephone: [phone]

Before Installation be sure to read all instructions and
warnings carefully .

Refer to product dataplate(s) for additional operating instruc­tion and specifications.

INSPECTION

Examine the equipment when received. Notify your dealer
or carrier of any damage or missing parts. Verify that equip­ment is of size and model specified.

INSTALLATION LOCATION

Locate unit on a solid foundation as close to pool/spa as
possible. Give consideration to drainage--away from equip­ment, ventilation, and access for future servicing and winter­izing.

PUMP SELECTION

A full line of pool/spa pumps are available for installation
with these filters. For those installations where the equipment
will be placed above the water level, a self-priming pump should
be selected. Ask your dealer to determine the proper size
pump for your application. Consideration must be given to
pipe size and distance from pool or spa and friction losses of
associated equipment.

GENERAL PLUMBING

FOR SOL VENT WELD CONNECTIONS
Rigid or flexible PVC pipe can be used. Pipe ends should be
clean and free of any flask caused by the cutting operation.
Be sure that the proper adhesive is used on the type of pipe
specified.

We do not recommend the use of silicone or petroleum based
compounds. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN-HAND TIGHTEN
PLUS 1/2 TURN IS SUFFICIENT.

FIL TER PLUMBING

Your filter is provided with 1-1/2" NPT or 2" NPT threaded
inlet and outlet. When installing, look for the words PUMP
and RETURN molded into the filter body.
When the filter is located below water level, a valve should
be installed at both PUMP and RETURN. Shutting off both of
these valves will prevent loss of water during regular mainte­nance.

FIL TER START UP

1. Check to be sure assembly nut on filter is tight and lock
tabs engaged and drain valve closed. Open air relief.

2. Perform start up.

3. Close vent when droplets first appear. An excessive spray
of water may occur if venting is not done slowly.

WINTERIZING
Consult your dealer for advice on winterizing your equip-

ment if freezing temperatures occur in your locality . His knowl­edge of your equipment makes him the best qualified source
of information. Follow his recommendations, and if these in­clude draining the filter, proceed as follows:

1. Clean the filter element and store in dry area.

2. Drain system by removing drain plug.

WATER CHEMISTR Y

Recommended Adhesives--These are examples only and are
not intended to restrict brands.

PVC-PVC Joint PVC-ABS Joint
Uni-Weld Pool-Tite 2000 Uni-Weld Pool-Tite 2000
Suregard Flex 20 Suregard Well-All No. 5
IPS Weld-On 705 IPS Weld-On 794

Note: A primer will assure that adhesive joints are superior.
Suregard P-3000 has a purple tracer to qualify in areas where
codes specify a primer must be used.

Caution: We recommend that you consider climatic condi­tions when applying adhesives. Certain atmospheric situa­tions, such as high moisture content, make the adhesive ac­tion of certain glues less effective. Check the manufacturer's
instructions.

FOR THREADED CONNECTIONS
Use only T eflon tape or equivalent on threaded plumbing con­nections. Other pipe compounds may damage threads.

A proper and consistant use of chemicals is necessary to
maintain clean, sanitary water, prevent a spread of germ in­fection and control the growth of algae which can spoil the
appearance and enjoyment of your pool or spa.
Chlorine is the most commonly used chemical to provide
clean, sanitary water. Either dry or liquid chlorine (calcium or
sodium hypochlorite) can be used which should be added
daily as it is dissipated by dirt and germs as well as by the
sun and the wind.
It is also important that the correct level of acidity or alkalin­ity of the pool water be maintained. This ps the pH of your
pool with pH 7.0 being neutral. Readings above pH 7.0 are
alkaline and readings below are acid. A desirable range is

7.2 to 7.4.

FIL TER MAINTENANCE

Filter tank and contents should not require attention other
than cleaning filter element provided water is kept in continu­ous chemical balance without heavy dosages of corrosive
chemicals.

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Note: The element support assembly on the Sherlok auto­matically purges any accumulated air to maintain the internal
water level up to the top of the cartridge. We, however , recom­mend periodic manual opening of the vent plug to purge any
small amounts of air accumulated under the cover.

REMOVING AND CLEANING FILTER ELEMENT
When the new filter is first placed into service, note the read-

ing on the pressure gauge. As dirt builds up in the filter, the
pressure reading will increase. When it reads 10 psi above
the original reading, the filter element should be cleaned as
described below or replaced.

Filter Element Cleaning

1. STOP pump.

2. Close inlet and outlet valves if installed (for units below
water level).

3. Loosen the yellow air vent on the top of the filter.

4. Remove the Ring-Lok. Push in the top of the yellow lock­ing tab as you begin to rotate the Ring-Lok to allow removal.

5. Using the Lid Removal System tabs on the bottom side of
the nut, remove the cover by inserting the tabs between the
cover and the body and rotating the nut allowing the tabs to
pry the cover upward.

6. Grasp the filter element by its upper edges and remove it
from the support pipe.

7. The element can usually be cleaned with a high pressure
nozzle on a garden hose. Place the nozzle inside the car­tridge and spray outward pushing any trapped debris from the
cartridge.
TIP: For optimum cleaning, allow your cartridge to dry . Brush
off the remaining dirt and chemicals that will not wash off with
the hose. As additional cartridge will allow you uninterrupted
enjoyment of your pool during this cleaning procedure.

SERVICE & REP AIR PARTS
Refer all service to your local dealer as his knowledge of

your equipment makes him the best qualified source of in­formation. Order all repair parts through your dealer. Give
the following information when ordering repair parts:

✓Unit nameplate information and description of part.
✓If the recommendations in the "Questions?" portion of

this manual do not solve your particular problem, please con­tact your local dealer for service.

INSTALLING FILTER ELEMENT

1. Remove and clean the o-ring on the filter body and lubri­cate with petroleum jelly . Also, clean the o-ring groove on the
filter body and the sealing surface inside the filter cover to
ensure a leak-free seal. Install the o-ring on the filter body .

2. Clean the dirt catcher at the bottom of the support tube.
This assembly can be removed if desired by lifting upward on
the support tube while rocking it from side to side. Once clean,
replace it by firmly pushing it back into the filter body .

3. Slide the clean filter cartridge back onto the support tube
and press it firmly into place.

4. Place the cover on the filter body and press firmly down­ward until it seats.
TIP: It is easier to replace the cover if the air bleed
valve is open.

5. Clean the threads of the Ring-Lok nut and the threads on
the filter body with water or a clean rag. Place the Ring-Lok
nut on the filter and tighten to the built-in stops on the threads.
Be sure the yellow locking tab is fully engaged.

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Questions?

Trouble

Shooting

FIL TER T ANK LEAKS W ATER

✓Split in tank due to freeze or other damage,
replace.
✓Lid o-ring damaged, twisted, or not lubricated
Inspect.
✓Lock ring to lid not tight. Inspect and tighten
down o engage lock tabs.

✓Air bleed valve loose or O-ring missing. Inspect.
✓Inlet/outlet fittings loose or not sealed. Inspect.

DEBRIS BACK TO POOL

✓Dirty filter. Clean element in filter cleaner or
replace.
✓Cracked dirt catcher. Inspect and replace if
necessary.
✓O-ring on bottom of dirt catcher damaged.
Install, replace with #47-0258-53R.
✓Filter collapsing. By-pass through top of dirt
catcher. Inspect or replace.

✓Filter isn't sealed in dirt catcher. Inspect.
✓Filter isn't sealed in dirt catcher. Inspect.
✓Filter is installed upside down. Install top-side.

Inspect.

PRESSURE DOESN'T DROP IN FILTER AFTER
CLEANING

✓Dirty filter. Clean element in filter cleaner or
replace.

✓Gate valve closed in return line. Inspect.
✓Return line partially clogged. Inspect.
✓Return fitting clogged. Inspect.

T ANK WILL NOT ALIGN WITH BASE MOUNTING
HOSES

✓Check position of tank. Rotate.
✓Loosen pump from base to allow filter to move

and align.

FILTER LID LEAKING

✓Inspect O-ring, cracks, twisted. Replace.
✓Lid cracked. Replace.
✓T ank cracked. Replace.

FIL TER DOESN'T DEEP WATER CLEAN.

✓Filter collapsing. Bypass through top of dirt
catcher. Inspect or replace.

✓Holes in filter. Inspect or replace.
✓Filter installed upside down. Inspect or install top

side up.
✓Filter isn't seated in dirt catcher. Inspect or install
top side up.

✓Fitler isn't seated in dirt catcher. Inspect.
✓Water started out dirty. Continue to filter and

clean as necessary.
✓Heavy swimmer load. Clean filter as necessary .
10 PSI rule.
✓Flow rate too low. Increase flow to turn water
more often.

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PARTS FOR MODELS SHER80 AND SHER120

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9

10

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

11

12

FIGURE
NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION

1 42-3671-02-R Nut CFR-Plus Filter
2 42-3677-06-R Cover Latch CFR Plus
3 39-2547-01-R Air bleed valve knob w/ 47-0106-08 O-Ring
4 47-0106-08-R O-Ring 3/16 x 3/8 x 3/32
5 91-9341-82-R Pressure Gauge 0-60# 1/4 CBM
6 42-2852-05-R Cover LS/CFR - 80 Ft.

42-2998-00-R Cover LS/CFR - 120 FT.
7 47-0380-47-R O-Ring 11-1/2 x 11-7/8 x 3/16
8 42-3674-09-R Element Assy. 80 Ft.

42-3675-08-R Element Assy. 120 Ft.
9 42-2946-03-R Dirt Catcher 80 Ft.

42-2947-02-R Dirt Catcher 120 Ft.
10 42-3673-00-R CFR Plus 2-1/2 body
11 13-0011-02-R Plug Gasket
12 43-3092-02-R Plug 2" w/ Gasket 13-0011-02

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Manufacturer's W arranty:

LIMITED W ARRANTY

Jacuzzi Bros. Division (JBD) warrants its new products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from
date of installation or 3 years from date of manufacture, whichever comes first. Jacuzzi Bros. also provides additional warranty coverage on
specific products as specified herein.

Magnum Plus pumps (excluding pump seal, o-rings, square ring, strainer basket, and lid) are warranted to be free of defects in material
and workmanship for a period of 3 years from date of installation or 4 years from date of manufacture, whichever comes first.

Landslide, CFR, and SherLok filter tanks, lids, and Ring-Loks are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a
period of 5 years from date of installation or 6 years from date of manufacture, whichever comes first. This warranty excludes damage or failure
caused by freezing.

Laser filter tanks are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of installation or 6
years from date of manufacture, whichever comes first. This warranty excludes damage or failure caused by freezing. Internal filter components
and valves are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from date of installation.

All SandTrap and EarthWorks filter tanks and their Ring-Loks carry an unconditional warranty to be free of defects in material and
workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of installation of 6 years from date of manufacture, whichever comes first. Internal filter compo­nents and valves are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from date of installation.

JBD's warranty obligation with regard to equipment not of its own manufacture is limited to the warranty actually extended to JBD by
its suppliers. Performance of equipment is further warranted to be in accordance with stated ratings when properly installed under normal
conditions of operation.

This warranty extends only to the original retail purchaser and only during the time in which the original retail purchaser occupies the
site where the product was originally installed.

Requests for service under this warranty shall be made by contacting the installing JBD dealer (point of purchase) as soon as possible
after the discovery of any alleged defect. JBD will subsequently take corrective action as promptly as reasonably possible.

JBD at its discretion may replace or repair any product that fails under this warranty after inspection by an authorized company
representative or after JBD has received the product at our factory. Replacement or repair cannot be made until after the product is inspected. All
charges or expenses for freight to and from the factory, removal and reinstallation of the product, or installation of a replacement product are the
responsibility of the purchaser.

THIS WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ANY WARRANTY NOT DATED OR BEARING AN EARLIER DATE. ANY IMPLIED WARRAN­TIES WHICH THE PURCHASER MAY HAVE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR­POSE, SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD. Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. IN NO EVENT SHALL JBD BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above may not apply to you.

This warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to negligence, alteration, accident, abuse, misuse, improper installation,
vandalism, civil disturbances, or acts of God. The only warranties authorized by JBD are those set forth herein. JBD does not authorize other
persons to extend any warranties with respect to its products, nor will JBD assume liability for any unauthorized warranties made in connection
with the sale of its products.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY
FROM ST A TE TO STATE.