Pentair Slide Backwash Valve User Manual

Installation and Operation Data

Installation and
Op er a tion Man u al

Jandy® Slide
Backwash Valve

FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by authorized personnel
qual i fi ed in pool/spa installation and maintenance. Improper installation and/or operation
will void the warranty.

H0569400B

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FOR YOUR SAFETY: This product must be installed and serviced by authorized personnel qual i fi ed
in pool/spa installation and maintenance. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.

WARNING

Ensure that all electrical power to the system is turned off before approaching, inspecting or
troubleshooting any leaking valves that may have caused other electrical devices in the surrounding
area to get wet.

This document gives instructions for installing the
Jandy Slide Valve. The instructions must be followed
exactly. Read through the instructions completely before
starting the procedure. Please save these instructions.

The Jandy Slide Valve is designed to be used on either
sand or diatomaceous earth (DE) filters with a center to
center dimension of eight (8") inches (center of the inlet
port to the center of the outlet port). Combined with the
Jandy Versa-Coupler, the Slide Valve can be used on
filters with center to center dimensions of seven (7") to
nine (9") inches.

For Jandy Filters, Slide Valve p/n SVLV8 (with unions)
is ready to mount to DEL48 or DEL60 model filters
(in which the top port is the filter outlet). If mounting a
Jandy Slide Valve on Pentair or Sta-Rite Filters, use a
combination of p/n SVLV2 (Slide Valve without unions)
and p/n 8044 (Versa-Coupler Kit).

The Slide Valve is a two position valve. The valve
handle must be fully extended or fully depressed. This
valve can not be throttled. To operate the Slide Valve
on a DE filter in normal filtration mode, fully depress
the handle. To operate the Slide Valve on a sand filter
in normal filtration mode, fully extend the valve handle
(see Figure 1).

DE Filter
Handle fully depressed
(pushed down)

Sand Filter
Handle fully
extended
(pulled up)

Section 1. SVLV8 Installation

1. Remove the Slide Valve from the packaging. Twist
the handle on the Slide Valve several times to
verify that the piston moves freely.

WARNING

Ensure that all electrical power to the system
is turned off before approaching, inspecting or
troubleshooting any leaking valves that may have
caused other electrical devices in the surrounding
area to get wet.

2. Turn off all power to the system. For retrofi t
installations only, follow steps "a" through "d".
For new installations skip steps "a" through "d"
and proceed to step 3.

a. Open the pressure relief valve on top of the

fi lter. Wait for all air to evacuate the system.

b. If the fi lter is below pool level, close the

suction and return line valves to isolate the
fi ltration system.

c. Remove the drain plug from the fi lter. Let the

water drain from the fi lter.

d. Remove the existing valve from the fi lter.

3. Remove the o-rings (2 total) from the packaging.

4. Place the o-rings on the face of the union tail
pieces, where the face of the Slide Valve union
will connect to the fi lter bulkheads (see Figure 2).
Make sure each O-ring is properly seated into the
groove of each union tail piece.

Figure 1. Handle Positions - Filter/Circulation

Mode(SVLV2 shown)

Coupling Nut

Union Tail Piece

O-ring

Figure 2. O-ring Placement

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CAUTION

The Slide Valve has molded labels on each port (see
Figure 1). The ports on the SVLV8 are equipped with
union connections that match the connections on the
filter ports. Do not use pipe sealants on union nuts.

To Filter Body
(cut away view)

To Pool

(PORT A)

Filter Outlet
(PORT C)

From

Pump

(PORT B)

Filter Inlet
(PORT D)

To Waste (PORT E)

Figure 3. SVLV8 Installed on Jandy DEL48 or

(DEL60)

5. Hold the Slide Valve upright and place onto the
fi lter bulkheads (see Figure 3).

Alignment

Mark

Versa­Coupler
p/n 8044

Figure 4. Jandy Versa-Coupler

NOTE: For new installations other than Jandy DEL48

or DEL60, use the SVLV2 and the Versa
Coupler Kit, p/n 8044 (See Figure 4).

If using the Slide Valve with a Pentair fi lter, use

Pentair Pool Products™ Union Set #27002, and
then proceed to section B. If using a Sta-rite
fi lter, use Sta-Rite® Union Set #PKGM188, then
proceed to section B.

Section 2. SVLV2 and Versa-Coupler

Installation

6. Tighten both union nuts to secure the valve on the
fi lter.

7. Place fi lter and valve in proper location on the
equipment set pad.

8. Plumb the discharge of the pump into the Slide
Valve inlet labeled

PORT B

9. Plumb the Slide Valve outlet labeled

.

PORT A

to the

heater or pool return lines.

10. Plumb the Slide Valve outlet labeled

PORT E

to the
waste line as needed. Allow the connections to dry
for 24 hours.

CAUTION

Do not let any adhesive get inside the Slide Valve
body. Adhesive inside the valve body will prevent the
piston from moving freely, or cause the valve to leak.

11. When the glue is dry, start the system and check
for proper water fl ow.

CAUTION

To avoid costly equipment damage, after verifying
proper water flow and prior to putting system into
normal operating conditions, flush the system using
Backwash mode until the waste water is clean.
Refer to Section 4 for Backwash mode operation
instructions.

NOTE Certain fi lters may require only one (1) versa-

coupler (p/n 8044).

1. Slide one versa-coupler into

PORT D

on the Slide Valve.

PORT C

and one into

2. Hold the Slide Valve up to the fi lter and twist the
versa-couplers until they slide into the fi lter inlet
and outlet ports.

NOTE Make sure to align each versa-coupler to the

fi lter and the Slide Valve prior to gluing the
assembly. When the parts are in alignment,
mark each piece to ensure correct reassembly.

3. Remove the valve from the fi lter. Clean the versa­couplers and glue them onto the valve using the
alignment marks as a reference.

4. Clean the versa-coupler and glue onto the fi lter.
Hold the coupler in place for a minimum of one
(1) minute.

5. Plumb the discharge of the pump into the Slide
Valve inlet labeled

PORT B

.

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NOTE Refer to Figure 5 for Steps 6 and 7.

6. (DE Filters) Plumb the Slide Valve outlet labeled

PORT A

to the heater or pool return lines.

(Sand Filters) Plumb the Slide Valve outlet
labeled

PORT E

to the heater or pool return lines.

7. (DE Filters) Plumb the Slide Valve outlet labeled

PORT E

to the waste line as needed.

(Sand Filters) Plumb the Slide Valve outlet
labeled

PORT A

to the waste line as needed.

8. Allow the connections to dry for 24 hours.

9. When the glue is dry, start the system and check
for proper water fl ow.

CAUTION

To avoid costly equipment damage, after verifying
proper water flow and prior to putting system into
normal operating conditions, flush the system using
Backwash mode until the waste water is clean.
Refer to Section 4 for Backwash mode operation
instructions.

Handle Pulled Up

To Waste
(PORT A)

Filter Inlet
(PORT C)

From

Pump

(PORT B)

Filter Outlet
(PORT D)

To Pool (PORT E)

Figure 6. SVLV2 Plumbing Confi guration for

Sand Filters - Filtration Mode

Handle Pushed
Down

To Pool

(PORT A)

Filter Outlet
(PORT C)

From

Pump

(PORT B)

Filter Inlet
(PORT D)

To Waste (PORT E)

Figure 5. SVLV2 Plumbing Confi guration for

DE Filters - Filtration Mode

Section 3. Normal Operation

WARNING

To prevent equipment damage and possible injury,
the pump must be turned off and the pressure relief
valve on top of the filter must be opened. Wait for all
air to evacuate the system

1. Turn off the system pump(s).

2. (DE Filters) Ensure that the Slide Valve handle
is fully depressed (handle and piston pushed all
the way down). Turn the handle until the stainless
steel pin on the piston locks into the position
bracket.

(Sand Filters) Ensure that the Slide Valve handle
is fully extended (handle pulled all the way up).

3. Turn on the fi lter pump(s). Check the system for
normal water fl ow.

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Section 4. Backwash Mode

1. Turn off the system pump(s).

WARNING

To prevent equipment damage and possible injury,
the pump must be turned off and the pressure relief
valve on top of the filter must be opened. Wait for all
air to evacuate the system

2. Release all pressure from the system at the main
fi lter.

3. (DE Filters) Ensure that the Slide Valve handle is
fully extended (handle pulled all the way up). See
Figure 7.

(Sand Filters) Ensure that the Slide Valve handle
is fully depressed (handle and piston pushed all
the way down). Turn the handle until the stainless
steel pin on the piston locks into the position
bracket.

4. Turn on the system pump(s) and run the system
until the waste water runs clean.

Section 5. Servicing

WARNING

To prevent equipment damage and possible injury,
the pump must be turned off and the pressure relief
valve on top of the filter must be opened. Wait for all
air to evacuate the system

1. Turn off the system pump(s).

2. Release all pressure from the system at the main
fi lter.

3. Loosen the lid union nut (see Figure 8).

Lid Union Nut

5. Turn off the system pump(s).

6. Return the Slide Valve handle to the normal
operating position (see Section 3).

7. Turn on system pump(s) and check for normal
water fl ow.

DE Filter
Handle fully
extended
(pulled up)

Sand Filter
Handle fully depressed
(pushed down)

Figure 8. Loosen Lid Union Nut

4. Grab the Slide Valve handle and pull the shaft
assembly out of the valve (see Figure 9).

Figure 7. Handle Positions (SVLV2 shown)

Caution - Handle Positions for
Backwash Only

0.0

2.3

4.6

6.9

9.2

11.5

0 50 10025 75 125

Flow Rate, GPM

Feet of Hd, Ft. hd.

0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

Pressure Loss, PSI

Shaft Assembly

Lid Union Nut

Index Plate/Lid

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10. Return the Slide Valve handle to the normal
operating position (see Section 3).

11. Turn on system pump(s) and check for normal
water fl ow.

Section 6. Winterizing

Lid O-ring

Shaft O-ring, Top (Black)

Shaft O-ring, Bottom
(Purple)

Figure 9. Remove Slide Valve Shaft Assembly

5. Inspect the shaft and the o-rings for wear, cuts,
cracks, and debris. If the o-rings show any sign of
wear or damage, replace with Jandy O-ring and
Roll Pin Replacement Kit (P/N R0442100).

CAUTION

If not properly winterized, damage to the Slide Valve
will occur, which will increase the potential of injury.

1. Turn off the system pump(s).

2. Release all pressure from the system at the main
fi lter.

3. Loosen the lid union nut (see Figure 8).

4. Grab the Slide Valve handle and pull the shaft
assembly out of the valve (see Figure 9).

5. Allow all water to drain out the valve.

6. When it is confi rmed that there is no water left in
the valve, place the shaft back into the Slide Valve
and tighten the lid union nut.

7. Position the Slide Valve in Backwash mode (see
Section 4).
(DE Filters) Ensure that the Slide Valve handle is
fully extended (handle pulled all the way up). See
Figure 7.

(Sand Filters) Ensure that the Slide Valve handle
is fully depressed (handle and piston pushed all
the way down). Turn the handle until the stainless
steel pin on the piston locks into the position

bracket.

NOTE The o-ring inspection includes the Lid o-ring.

Please be aware that the roll pins are different
lengths; the handle roll pin is 1" long and the
shaft roll pin is 13/16" long.

6. Wash the shaft and o-rings with clean water and
dry with a lint-free cloth. Ensure that all debris is

removed.

7. Wash the lid surface of the valve (where the lid
o-ring is seated) and dry with a lint-free cloth.

Ensure that all debris is removed.

8. Lubricate o-rings with 100% silicone grease
lubricant, like Magic Lube

lubricant containing petroleum products.

9. Place the shaft back into the Slide Valve and
tighten the lid union nut.

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. Do not use any

Figure 10. Slide Valve Performance Curve -

(Slide Valve with DE Filter Data Shown)

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Section 6. Jandy Slide Valve Exploded

View and Replacement Parts
List

2, 3

Key

No.

1 Rebuild Kit (O-rings, Roll Pins

and Index Plate/Lid)

2 Shaft Replacement Kit

3 Handle Replacement Kit

Description Qty. Order

O-ring, Lid
O-ring, Shaft, Top, Black
O-ring, Shaft, Bottom,
Purple
O-ring, Union Tail Piece
Roll Pin, Handle (1")
Roll Pin, Shaft (
Index Plate/Lid

Shaft
Handle
Roll Pin, Handle (1")
Roll Pin, Shaft (
Index Plate/Lid
Lid Union Nut
O-ring, Lid
O-ring, Shaft, Top, Black
O-ring, Shaft, Bottom,
Purple

Handle
Roll Pin, Handle (1")
Roll Pin, Shaft (
Lid Union Nut
Lid O-ring

13

13

13

/16")

/16")

/16")

1
1
1

2
1
1
1

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

1
1
1
1
1

1, 2, 3

Part No.

R0442100

2, 3

1, 2

R0442200

1, 2, 3

2

R0442300

1, 2

1, 2, 3

1

NOTES

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NOTES

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