Pentair SAND DOLLAR, CRISTAL-FLO Installation Manual

SAND DOLLAR® AND CRISTAL-FLO™ II

TOP MOUNT SAND FILTER

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

INSTALLATION AND

USER’S GUIDE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Warning and Safety Instructions ..............

Filter Overview ............................................................

Installation ...................................................................

Operation and Maintenance .......................................

Initial Start-Up General Maintenance Cleaning Filter and Control Valve Functions Filter Backwash Procedure Chemical Cleaning Winterizing the System

Troubleshooting ..........................................................

Replacement Parts ......................................................

Filter Replacement Parts

1.5” Valve Replacement Parts 2” Valve Replacement Parts

ii 1 2 5

5 6 7 7 8 9 10

11 13

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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THIS SAND FILTER IS NOT INSTALLED AND USED CORRECTLY.

INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST READ THESE WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS SAND FILTER.

This sand ﬁlter is intended for use in swimming pool applications.

Most states and local codes regulate the construction, installation, and

operation of public pools and spas, and the construction of residential pools and spas. It is important to comply with these codes, many of which directly regulate the installation and use of this product. Consult your local building and health codes for more information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Attention Installer: This Installation and User’s Guide

(“Guide”) contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this sand ﬁlter. This Guide should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment.

Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices

and instructions in this Guide. Failure to follow warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage. Call (800) 831-7133 for additional free copies of these instructions. Please refer to www.pentair.com for more information related to this product.

Water temperature in excess of 100° F (37.7° C) may be hazardous to

your health. Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia.

Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a

level several degrees above normal body temperature of 98.6° F. (37° C.).

Effects of hyperthermia include: (1) Unawareness of impending danger. (2)

Failure to perceive heat. (3) Failure to recognize the need to leave the spa.

(4) Physical inability to exit the spa. (5) Fetal damage in pregnant women. (6) Unconsciousness resulting in danger of drowning. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.

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Do not permit children to use or operate this sand ﬁlter.

When setting up pool water turnovers or ﬂow rates the operator must consider

local codes governing turnover as well as disinfectant feed ratios.

DO NOT increase pump size; this will increase the ﬂow rate through the

system and may exceed the maximum ﬂow rate stated on the drain cover.

For ﬁlters intended for use in other than single-family dwellings, a clearly

labeled emergency switch shall be provided as part of the installation. The switch shall be readily accessible to the occupants and shall be installed at least 5 feet (1.52 m) away, adjacent to, and within sight of, the ﬁlter.

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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

High Pressure from the Sand Filter can cause severe injury or major property damage due to tank separation.

Release all pressure and read instructions before working on the sand ﬁlter.

If the ﬁlter clamp is adjusted under pressure, the tank can separate, causing serious injury or major property damage.

BEFORE WORKING ON FILTER! (1) Stop pump. (2) Open air release valve. (3) Release all pressure from system.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION: PUMPS REQUIRE HIGH VOLTAGE WHICH CAN SHOCK, BURN, OR

CAUSE DEATH. BEFORE WORKING ON PUMP! Always disconnect power to the pool pump at the circuit breaker from the pump before servicing the pump. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to service person, pool users or others due to electric shock.

A pool or spa pump must be installed by a qualiﬁed pool and spa service

professional in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable

local codes and ordinances. Improper installation may create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.

Pumps are not a substitute for properly installed and secured pool drain

covers. An ANSI/ASME A112.19.8 approved anti-entrapment drain cover must be used for each drain. Pools and spas should utilize a minimum of two drains per pump. If a drain cover becomes loose, broken or is missing, close the pool or spa immediately and shut off the pump until an approved anti-entrapment drain cover is properly installed with the manufacturer’s supplied screws.

For information about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, contact the Consumer Product Safety Commission at (301) 504-7908 or visit www.cpsc.gov.

Important Note: Always turn off all power to the pool pump before installing the cover or working on any suction outlet.

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FILTER OVERVIEW

Your high rate sand ﬁlter is designed to produce clear, sparkling water and operate for years with a minimum of maintenance when installed, operated and maintained in accordance with these instructions. Your ﬁlter uses special ﬁlter sand to remove dirt particles from the water. Dirt is collected in the ﬁlter by the sand bed as water ﬂows through the ﬁlter. Water enters the ﬁlter through the valve on top of the ﬁlter and is distributed evenly downward across the sand bed. The dirt is removed by the sand and the clean water ﬂows through the piping (laterals) at the bottom of the ﬁlter, up through the stand pipe, back to the valve on top of the ﬁlter, where the clean water is returned to the pool through the piping or hoses.

This ﬁlter operates under high pressure. When any part of the

circulating system (e.g., clamp, pump, ﬁlter, valves, etc.) is serviced, air can enter the system and become pressurized. Pressurized air can cause the lid or control valve to separate which may result in serious injury, death, or property damage. To avoid this potential hazard, follow these instructions.

1. Before repositioning valves and before beginning the assembly, disassembly, or adjustment of the clamp or any other service of the circulating system:

(a) Turn the pump off and shut off any automatic controls to ensure the

system is not inadvertently started during the servicing; (b) Open manual air relief valve; (c) Wait until all pressure is relieved, pressure gauge must read zero (0).

2. Whenever installing the ﬁlter clamp, follow the ﬁlter valve and clamp installation instructions exactly.

3. Once service on the circulating system is complete, follow system restart instructions exactly.

4. Maintain circulation system properly. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately (e.g., clamp, pressure gauge, relief valve, o-rings, etc.).

5. Be sure that the ﬁlter is properly mounted and positioned according to instructions provided.

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After a period of time, dirt will accumulate in the ﬁlter causing a resistance to the ﬂow of water through the ﬁlter. This resistance results in a diminished ﬂow of water and a rise in the pressure of the ﬁlter. Eventually the ﬁlter sand will have removed so much dirt and the ﬁlter pressure risen to such a point that it will be necessary to clean (backwash) your ﬁlter.

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By setting the valve on top of the ﬁlter to the “Backwash” position, the ﬂow of water is automatically reversed through the ﬁlter so that the ﬂow of water is directed to the bottom of the ﬁlter, up through the sand bed, ﬂushing the dirt and debris out through the waste line. Once the backwash procedure is complete, the valve is manually returned to its “Filter” position to resume normal ﬁltration. The ﬁlter’s function is to remove suspended matter from the water. It does not sanitize the water. For sparkling clear water, the water must be sanitized as well as balanced. Pool chemistry is a specialized area, and you should consult your local pool service specialist for speciﬁc details. In general, proper pool sanitation requires a free chlorine level of 1 to 2 PPM and a pH range of 7.2 to 7.6. Your ﬁltration system should be designed to meet your local health codes. As a minimum, you must be sure that your system will turnover the total volume of water in your pool at least twice in a twenty-four hour period.

Failure to operate your ﬁlter system or inadequate ﬁltration can cause

poor water clarity obstructing visibility in your pool. Poor water clarity may obscure objects in the water which while swimming and diving could cause serious personal injury or death. Never swim in a pool with poor water clarity.

INSTALLATION

1. Read and understand all instructions before attempting to install, operate or maintain your pump and sand ﬁlter system.

2. Provide space and lighting for routine maintenance access. Locate the system close to the pool. Install electrical controls (e.g., on/off switches, timers, control systems, etc.) at least ﬁve (5) feet from the ﬁlter. This will allow you enough room to stand clear of the ﬁlter during system start up.

3. Remove all individual components from carton and inspect for any visible damage. If carton or parts are damaged contact seller or freight company.

Blockage of suction ﬁttings can cause serious or fatal injury due to

drowning. To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use

this product.

Never work on the pump while it is running or power is still

connected. High voltage can cause serious or fatal injury. A suitable ground fault interrupter (GFCI) should always be installed at the power supply source of this unit. Be sure to ground the motor before connecting to electrical AC power supply. Failure to ground the motor can cause serious or fatal electrical shock hazard. DO NOT ground to a gas supply pipe line.

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4. The ﬁlter is ready to be moved into its ﬁnal position. The system must be placed on level solid earth. When the ﬁlter is ﬁlled with sand and water it can weigh several hundred pounds.

5. Be certain to install the precise amount of ﬁlter sand listed on your ﬁlter name plate. You must use only No. 20 standard silica sand having a uniformity coefﬁcient of 1.75 or less. No. 20 silica sand has a particle size of .018-.022 inches (.45 to .55 mm). Before pouring the sand into the ﬁlter, look inside and check the lower under drain for broken or loose laterals (or ﬁngers), which may have been accidentally damaged by rough handling during shipment. Replace any broken parts if necessary.

6. Install the sand guide in the top of the ﬁlter and ﬁll the tank about half full of water. Pour the sand into the top of the ﬁlter at a slow rate so that the weight of the sand does not damage the laterals. After the required amount of sand has been installed, remove and discard the sand guide. Wash away all sand around the opening at the top of the tank.

7. Be sure top of ﬁlter is free of any sand or debris and valve o-ring is in place on valve body. Install valve so that the port locations are in the desired ﬁnal position. Valve ports are labeled with the location of where they should be connected i.e. pump port must go to pump discharge, waste port must go to the waste line and return port must go to the pool return.

8. Ensure that the valve is ﬁrmly pushed into the top of the tank and that the ﬂange of the tank and the ﬂange of the valve are contacting each other. See Figure 1.

9. The plastic clamp can now be installed. Place the clamp half over the valve ﬂange and the tank ﬂange as shown in Figure 1. Insert the clamp screws and nuts into the clamp making sure that the nuts are located in the special hexagonal retainer slots on the clamps. See Figure 2.

Figure 1

Figure 2

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10. Tighten clamp screws ﬁrmly and visually check the valve tank and clamp assembly to insure that the joint is correctly assembled.

High Pressure: Improper tank valve assembly could cause the valve to separate and cause serious injury and/or major property damage.

11. The ﬁlter unit has a maximum operating pressure listed on the ﬁlter name plate. DO NOT OPERATE this unit above the maximum operating pressure of the valve or the ﬁlter. Never connect the ﬁlter and valve unit to a pump which can generate a pressure that exceeds the operating pressure of the ﬁlter or valve.

12. Use sealant on all tapered male connections of pipes and ﬁttings. Use only sealant compounds suited for plastic pipe. Support pipe to prevent strains on ﬁlter, pump or valve. DO NOT USE PETROLEUM BASED PRODUCTS. NOTICE: All valve internal threads are tapered except the air bleeder connection. Do not over tighten tapered thread connections.

13. Install pressure gauge in 1/4”NPT port directly across from the pump port of the valve.

14. Never store pool chemicals within ten (10) feet of your pool ﬁlter, pump or valve. Pool chemicals should always be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.

Chemical fumes and/or spills can cause serious corrosion to the ﬁlter and

pump structural components. Structurally weakened components can cause ﬁlter, pump or valve attachments to separate and could cause serious bodily injury or property damage.

The system’s centrifugal pump operates with electrical voltage, and can

generate both vacuum and pressure in the water system. When properly wired and plumbed, this pump will operate in a safe manner.

High voltage can cause serious or fatal injury. Always install a suitable

GFCI at the power source of this unit as an added safety precaution. Article 681-31 of the NEC requires that a GFCI be used if this pump is used with a storable pool.

15. Avoid over tightening the pipe threads when connecting ﬁttings to the pump or valve. Proper procedure is to apply a pipe sealant to the thread and then install hand tight plus one turn. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Initial Start-Up

1. Be sure the correct amount of silica ﬁlter sand is in the tank and that all connections have been made and are secure.

2. Verify that the backwash is open so that water is free to ﬂow from the pool and out the backwash line. Set the control valve to “Backwash” position.

This ﬁlter operates under pressure. With the valve clamped properly and operated without air in the system, this ﬁlter will operate in a safe manner. Air entering the ﬁlter and the valve not clamped correctly can cause the valve to separate, which could cause serious personal injury and/or property damage.

Always turn pump off before changing valve positions. Changing valve positions while the pump is running can damage the control valve, which

may cause serious injury or property damage.

3. Check the valve clamp on the ﬁlter for proper installation. For valve clamp installation instructions, see “Installation” on page 2.

4. Open the manual air bleeder. (See Figure 3 for air bleeder location). STAND CLEAR OF THE FILTER. Prime and start the pump according to the pump instructions allowing the ﬁlter tank to ﬁll with water. Close the air bleeder on the ﬁlter when a steady stream of water emerges.

5. Once the water ﬂow is steady out the waste line, run the pump for at least two minutes. This initial backwashing of the ﬁlter is recommended to remove any impurities of ﬁne sand particles in the silica sand media.

6. Turn the pump off and set valve to “Rinse” position. Ensure that all pool suction and return lines are open so that the water is free to ﬂow from the pool to waste. STAND CLEAR OF FILTER and start the pump.

7. Run the pump for at least two minutes.

Figure 3

Manual air bleeder

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8. Turn the pump off and set valve to “Filter” position. Be sure that all pool suction and return lines are open so that water is free to ﬂow from and to the pool.

9. Open the manual air bleeder on the ﬁlter. STAND CLEAR OF FILTER and start the pump.

10. Close the air bleeder on the ﬁlter when a steady stream of water emerges.

11. The ﬁlter has now started its ﬁltering cycle. Verify that water is returning to the pool and take note of the operating pressure. The original starting pressure is ___________ psi with the ﬁlter clean.

12. Check the system for water leaks. If a leak is found, shut the pump off before correcting the leak.

13. As the ﬁlter removes dirt and impurities from the pool water, the accumulation will cause the ﬁlter pressure to rise and ﬂow to diminish. When the pressure gauge reading is 10 psi higher than the clean ﬁlter reading noted above, it is time to backwash the ﬁlter.

General Maintenance

Proper care and maintenance of the pump and sand ﬁlter system will add many years of enjoyment to the pool. Follow these suggestions for long trouble free operation.

1. To clean the exterior of the pump and sand ﬁlter system of dust and dirt, wash with mild detergent and water and then hose off. Do not use solvents.

2. If internal ﬁlter maintenance is required, sand may be removed by removing the entire drain spigot from the bottom of the ﬁlter and ﬂushing with a garden hose.

3. The ﬁlter is a pressure vessel and should never be serviced while under pressure. Always relieve tank pressure and open air bleeder on ﬁlter before attempting to service the ﬁlter.

4. When restarting the ﬁlter always open the manual air bleeder on the ﬁlter and STAND CLEAR OF FILTER.

5. The strainer basket in the pump should be inspected and cleaned twice each week. Remove the clear lid and the basket, and clean debris from basket. Inspect the lid o-ring; if damaged, replace. The pump seal requires no lubrication. The pump motor should only be serviced by a motor service center.

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Cleaning

1. The ﬁlter on a new pool should be backwashed, and cleaned after the ﬁrst 48 hours of operation to clean out construction debris. There are three different ways to identify when the ﬁlter needs backwashing:

a) The most accurate indicator on pool systems with a ﬂow

meter is to backwash when the ﬂow decreases 30% from original (clean ﬁlter) ﬂow. For example, if the original ﬂow was 60 GPM, the ﬁlter should be backwashed when the ﬂow is reduced by about 20 GPM (or 30%) to 40 GPM.

b) A more subjective and less accurate indicator is to observe

the amount of water ﬂowing from the ﬂow directionals located in the wall of the pool. The ﬁlter should be backwashed once it is detected that the ﬂow has been reduced.

c) The most commonly used, but least accurate indicator is

to backwash when the ﬁlter gauge reading increases 10 psi over the initial (clean ﬁlter) reading.

2. It is important not to backwash the ﬁlter solely on a timed basis such as every three (3) days. It is also important to note that backwashing too frequently actually causes poor ﬁltration. Factors like weather conditions, heavy rains, dust or pollen, and water temperatures all affect the frequency of backwashing. As you use your pool, you will become aware of these inﬂuences.

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Filter and Control Valve Functions

FILTER: From pump, through valve, downward through ﬁlter sand bed, up through center pipe to valve return port, and back to the pool for normal ﬁlter action and vacuuming pool through ﬁlter. BACKWASH: From pump, through valve, down through center pipe, up through ﬁlter sand to valve, and out waste port. This position is used for cleaning ﬁlter by reversing ﬂow. RINSE: From pump, through valve, downward through ﬁlter sand, up through center pipe to valve and out waste port. This position is used for start up cleaning and resettling ﬁlter bed after backwashing. WASTE: From pump, through valve, bypasses ﬁlter and goes to waste port. This position is for vacuuming directly to waste, lowering pool level, or draining pool.

CLOSED: NO FLOW IN THIS POSITION - DO NOT USE THIS SETTING WHILE PUMP IS OPERATING. RECIRCULATE: From pump, through valve, bypasses ﬁlter and goes

to return port and back to pool. This position is for circulating water without going through ﬁlter. WINTERIZING: Valve position for a winterized ﬁlter, see page 10.

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Filter Backwash Procedure

Failure to operate your ﬁlter system or inadequate ﬁltration can cause

poor water clarity obstructing visibility in your pool. Poor water clarity may obscure objects in the water which while swimming and diving could cause serious injury or death. Never swim in a pool with poor water clarity.

To prevent equipment damage and possible injury, always turn

pump off before changing valve position.

1. Stop pump.

2. Ensure that the suction and backwash lines are open so that water is free to come from the pool and ﬂow out the backwash line. Set control valve to “Backwash” position.

3. STAND CLEAR OF FILTER and start pump.

4. Backwash ﬁlter for approximately three (3) minutes or until backwash water is clean.

5. Stop pump and set valve to “Rinse” position.

6. STAND CLEAR OF FILTER and start pump..

7. Rinse ﬁlter for approximately 30 seconds.

8. Stop pump and set valve to “Filter” position.

9. Ensure the pool return line is open so that water may ﬂow freely from the ﬁlter back to the pool.

10. Open manual air bleeder on ﬁlter. STAND CLEAR OF FILTER and start pump.

11. Close manual air bleeder on ﬁlter when a steady stream of water emerges from the bleeder.

12. The ﬁlter has now started its ﬁltering cycle. Verify the water is returning to the pool and take note of the ﬁlter pressure.

13. The ﬁlter pressure in Step 12 above should not exceed the pressure originally observed on the ﬁlter when it was initially started. If after backwashing, the pressure is 4 to 6 psi above the start condition it will be necessary to chemically clean the sand bed.

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Chemical Cleaning

1. It is recommended that a specialty ﬁlter cleaning solution be used. These cleaners will remove oils, scale and rust from the sand bed in one cleaning operation.

2. Mix the solution following the manufacturer’s instructions on the label.

3. Backwash the ﬁlter with the valve as described above.

4. If the ﬁlter is below pool level, switch pump off and close the appropriate valves to prevent draining the pool.

5. Switch off pump, open ﬁlter drain and allow ﬁlter to empty. Place valve in “Backwash” position.

6. After the ﬁlter has drained, close the ﬁlter drain and remove the pump strainer pot lid.

7. Be sure the backwash lines are open.

8. Switch the pump on and slowly pour the cleaning solution into the pump strainer with the pump running. If ﬁlter is below pool, open shut off valve slightly to allow pump to run.

9. Continue adding solution until the sand bed is saturated with cleaning solution.

10. Switch off the pump and leave ﬁlter in “Backwash” position. Allow the ﬁlter to stand overnight (12 hours).

11. Replace the pump lid and follow backwash procedure as described above.

12. Do not allow cleaning solution to get into the pool.

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Winterizing the System

Allowing water to freeze in the system will damage the system and cause potential water damage/ﬂooding and potential property damage.

1. In areas that have freezing winter temperatures, the pool

equipment must be winterized to protect it from damage.

2. Backwash the ﬁlter. Switch off the pump and set the control valve

to the “Winterize” position.

3. Remove the drain port cap at the bottom of the ﬁlter.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Remove drain port cap only for draining

water from ﬁlter. Removing the entire ﬁtting will allow sand to drain also. The ﬁlter will drain slowly. Leave the drain port cap off and store it during the time the system is shut down.

The Multiport Valve should be left in the “Winterize” position during

the shutdown season so that the rubber seal of the valve diverter has no pressure on it. Failure to do so can damage the valve diverter seal which can cause property damage from leaking water.

4. Drain all appropriate system piping.

5. It is recommended that the pump and ﬁlter be covered with a tarpaulin or plastic sheet to inhibit deterioration from the weather. DO NOT wrap the pump motor with plastic.

6. In installations where the pump cannot be drained a 40% Propylene Glycol 60% water solution will protect to -50° F (-45.5° C)

Note: Do not use anti-freeze solutions except Propylene

Glycol; as other anti-freeze are highly toxic and will damage the pump.

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Maintain pool chemistry or consult service technician.

Allow pressure to build to 10PSI above clean ﬁlter

condition before backwashing.

Check sand bed depth and sand size or consult pool

service technician.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Run system for longer time or consult dealer or pool

service technician.

Backwash until efﬂuent runs clear.

Chemically clean ﬁlter.

Open valve or remove obstruction in return line.

Backwash until efﬂuent runs clear.

Maintain pool chemistry or consult pool service

technician.

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Manually remove top 1” surface of sand bed and

chemically clean as required.

Restrict ﬂow to capacity of ﬁlter.

algae growth.

1. Pool chemistry not adequate to inhibit

2. Too frequent a backwash cycle.

3. Improper amount or wrong sand size.

4. Inadequate turnover rate.

1. Insufﬁcient backwashing.

2. Sand bed plugging with mineral

deposits.

3. Partially closed valve or restriction.

algae growth.

1. Improper backwashing.

2. Pool chemistry not adequate to inhabit

3. Plugged sand bed.

4. Flow rate too high.

Problem Cause Action

Pool water not

sufﬁciently

clean.

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Higher ﬁlter

pressure.

Short ﬁlter

cycles.

Troubleshooting (Cont.)

Clean basket in strainer.

Disassemble and clean pump.

Clean skimmer basket. Remove obstruction in lines.

Open valves in suction line.

Replace broken or damaged laterals.

Reduce backwash ﬂow rate.

pot.

1. Obstruction in the pump hair and lint

2. Obstruction in pump.

Return ﬂow to

pool diminished,

low ﬁlter

pressure.

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3. Obstruction in suction line to pump.

1. Broken underdrain lateral.

2. Backwash rate too high.

Sand returning

to pool.

Filter Replacement Parts

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Item

2 O-Ring, Valve Body 272541

3 Clamp Assembly 152165

7 Sand Drain 154711

8 Gasket, Sand Drain 154715

9 Drain Cap 154712

* Pressure Gauge 190059

* Flex Hose Kit, 6’ 155151

* Flex Hose Kit, 12’ 155005

(*) - Not Shown

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Sand

Description

Dollar Part #

Valve, 1.5” (See page 14

for Valve Breakdown)

Valve, 2” (See page 15

for valve breakdown)

Piping Asy. - SD/CFII 35 152229

Piping Asy. - SD/CFII 40 152228

Piping Asy. - SD/CFII 60 152227

Piping Asy. - SD/CFII 70 152000

Piping Asy. - SD/CFII/

ClearPro 80

Piping Asy. - SD/CFII 80

w/Hybrid 2” Valve

Lateral - SD/CFII 35, 40

(Qty. 6)

Lateral - SD/CFII 60, 70,

80 (Qty. 6)

Lateral - ClearPro

(Qty. 6)

Tank Asy. - SD/CFII 35 145339 145364

Tank Asy. - SD/CFII 40 145341 145365

Tank Asy. - SD/CFII 60 145343 145366

Tank Asy. - SD/CFII 70 145368 145369

Tank Asy. - SD/CFII/

ClearPro 80

Foot - SD/CFII 35, 40 154926

Foot - SD/CFII 60, 70, 80 154520

145334 145370

Cristal-Flo

Part #

262506

263085

152226

152238

150084

150085

150088

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1.5” Valve Replacement Parts

Item # Part # Description

1 272520 Handle 2 272405 Screw, Handle 3 272505 Washer, Plastic (2 Req.) 4 272599 5 272511 O-Ring, Diverter Shaft 6 272535 Spring, 100lb,1-3/8 O.D. 7 354053 O-Ring Top 8 272512 Diverter w/Gasket

272530 Valve Body & Diffuser

9 10 273512 Air Bleeder w/O-Ring 11 152165 Clamp Asy 12 152166 Clamp Half (2 Req.) 13 152168 Clamp Screw (2 Req.) 14 152167 Clamp Nut (2 Req.) 15 354541 Screw #10-24 SS (6 req.) 16 272555 Washer 9/16 SS (6 req.) 17 272554 Nut Serrated SS (6 req.) 18 272531 Valve Top Assembly 19 190059 Pressure Gauge 20 272550 Sight Glass 21 271106 Gasket, Sight Glass 22 272518 Diffuser 23 272541 Valve Body O-Ring

* 272517 Valve Manual

Note:

(*) Not Shown (1) Clamp Assembly consists of items 12 thru 14. (2) Valve Top Assembly consists of items 1 thru 8 and Valve Manual P/N 272517.

Valve Position Label

SAND DOLLAR® and CRISTAL-FLO™ II Top Mount Sand Filter Installation and User’s Guide

2” Valve Replacement Parts

Item # Part # Description

1 190059 Pressure Gauge

2 270210Z Valve Body

3 272541 Diffuser

4 272556Z

5 272557Z Drain Plug

6 272558Z Handle

7 272567Z Gasket, Sight Glass

8 272568Z Valve Top Assembly

272573Z Drain O-Ring

9 10 272576Z Valve Position Label 11 272590Z Union Kit 12 274402Z Valve Body O-Ring

Note:

(1) Valve Top Assembly consists of

items 6 and 10.

Sight Glass

ENGLISH

SAND DOLLAR® and CRISTAL-FLO™ II Top Mount Sand Filter Installation and User’s Guide

1620 HAWKINS AVE., SANFORD, NC 27330 • (919) 566-8000

*152006*

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Sand Dollar® and Cristal-Flo™ are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies in the United States and/ or other countries. Unless expressly noted, names and brands of third parties that may be used in this document are not used to indicate an affiliation or endorsement between the owners of these names and brands and Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Those names and brands may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of those third parties. Because we are continuously improving our products and services, Pentair reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. Pentair is an equal opportunity employer.

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