Hi-Flow™ Valve
Installation, Operation & Service Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Table of Contents
SECTION I. Valve Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SECTION II. Winterizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SECTION III. Replacement of Valve Top and Diverter Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SECTION IV. Complete Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SECTION V. Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WARNING
Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions accompanying this valve. Failure to
follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage. Call (800) 831-7133 for
additional free copies of these instructions.
Important Notice
Attention Installer.
This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this
product. This information should be given to the owner/operator of this equipment.
Pentair Pool Products
1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 774-4151
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 523-2400
Rev. E 5-11-01 1 P/N 272133
MEMBER
NATIONAL
SPA & POOL
INSTITUTE
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Handle
Handle Screw
Polymeric Washer
Washer
O-Ring Stem Seal
Spring
Washers
Valve Top
Diverter
Cover Screw
Valve Seat Gasket
9-1/4"
5-1/2"
1-5/8"
Cross Section View
9 "
WARNING
CHANGING VALVE POSITIONS WHILE THE PUMP IS RUNNING CAN DAMAGE THE VALVE SEAL AND/OR
DEAD HEAD YOUR SYSTEM AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BODILY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. ALWAYS
TURN THE PUMP OFF BEFORE CHANGING VALVE POSITIONS.
VALVE POSITIONS
SETTING FLOW PATH
FILTER PUMP - SAND TOP/DE BOTTOM - THRU FILTER - DE TOP/SAND BOTTOM - RETURN
For normal filter action and vacuuming pool thru filter.
BACKWASH PUMP - DE TOP/SAND BOTTOM - THRU FILTER - SAND TOP/DE BOTTOM - WASTE
For cleaning filter by reversing flow.
RINSE PUMP - DE TOP/SAND BOTTOM - THRU FILTER - DE TOP/SAND BOTTOM - WASTE
For start-up cleaning and resetting filter bed after backwashing.
WASTE PUMP-WASTE
For vacuuming directly to waste, lowering pool level or draining pool.
CLOSED NO CIRCULATION - DO NOT USE THIS SETTING WITH PUMP OPERATING
RECIRCULATE PUMP - RETURN
For circulating water without going thru filter.
P/N 272133 2 Rev. E 5-11-01