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Pool

and Spa Systems

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WAY VALVE4

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION

&

WARNING

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS

CRITICAL SAFETY INFOR-

MATION WHICH MUST

FURNISHED

USER. FAILURE

TO

THE END

TO

READ

AND FOLLOW INSTRUC-

TIONS COULD RESULT IN

SERIOUS PERSONAL IN-

JURY

AND/OR MAJOR

PROPERTY DAMAGE.

BE

SERVICE

MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

E.

A. HOW YOUR VALVE WORKS..

B.

INSTALLA'rION

C. REPLACEMENT OF VALVE TOP G. REPLACEMENT PARTS..

AND DIVERTER ASSEMBLY

D. VALVE CARE

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INSTITUTE

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PACFAB HEADQUARTERS
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PACFAB WESTERN OPERATIONS
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WINTERIZING PROCEDURE

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Pool

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HI

FLOW 6 WAY VALVE

This valve operates under pressure. When closed properly and
operated without air in the water system, this valve will operate in a
safe manner.

CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL OR ON FILTER.

Your six position valve is designed to provide all the necessary
positions required to operate, maintain, trouble shoot and service
your filter. It is provided with six operating positions and one Win­terize position. The valve is constructed of high quality corrosion
resistant materials and when installed, operated, and maintained
in accordance to these instructions your valve will provide years of
trouble free operation.

-

WARNING

Air entering the filter and a valve

clampnot closed properly
can cause the valve to blow off and could cause severe bodily
injury and/or property damage. (Some valve models do not
have

a

clamp but thread into the filter tank.)

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1-This valve is equipped with an external air bleeder device -item 12.
Always open this air bleeder and stand clear of filter and valve
before starting system pump and leaveopen until a steady

stream of

water is expelled.

CAUTION: To prevent equipment damage and possible injury,
always turn pump off before changing valve position.

2-This valve has a closed position.

The pump should never be on
when the valve is in the closed position. If the pump is operated with
the

valvr closed, the air relief system becomes inoperative and an
explosive situation could exist. Additionally, running the system
with no flow will seriously damage the equipment.

VALVE: POSITIONS:
FIL'L'ER

-

From Pump, through valvcdownwardTHKI~
FILTER up through center pipe to valve
RETIJKN port for normal filter action and
vacuuming pool thru filter.

HACKWASH

From pump through valvr, down through

-

center pipe and to valve WASTE port for
cleaning filter by reversing flow.

RINSE

-

From pump, through vnlve downward
up through filter up through center pipe

t~)
valve WASTE Port for start-up cleaning and
resetting filter bed after backwashing.

WASTE

-

From pump through

valve

BY

PASSES HI,­TER and goes to WASTE port for vacuuming
directly to waste,

lclwering pool level, or

draining pool.

CLOSED

-

RECIRCULATE

NO FLOW
WITH

-

DO NOT USE THIS SETTING

PUMP OPERATING.
From pump, through valve, bypasses filter
and goes to return port for circulating water
without going thru filter.

1-Check carton for any evidence of damagedue to rough handling in
shipment. If carton or any valve components are damaged, notify
freight carrier immediately.

NOTICE:

When working in and around the clamp use caution to pre-

vent potential injury to fingers or hands from sudden con-

tact with sharp edges.

PAGE

2

2-After inspection, carefully remove valve components from carton.

Be sure sand has been placed into filter, sand guide has been
removed and top of filter cleaned of any sand or debris.

NOTE: The filter valve will attach to the filter in one of two
ways depending upon the filter and valve type.

Clamp style valves utilize a clamp which holds
together the flanges of the valve and filter. Follow exactly,
steps

3

thru 8 below to attach the valve to the filter. (Disre-

9

thru

gard steps

3-Check to be sure item

12).

13

o-ring is in place in groove on valve body.
(Note: Item numbers in this portion of the instruction booklet refer
to the replacement parts list titled Hi-Flow Six Way Valve).

4-Open clamp item 14 wide enough to place over the flange on the

on

tank and rest
5-Place valve over opening in top of

the tank before the valve is installed.

tank so that filter centerpipe

slips into bore of valve body.

6-Valve ports arc 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.

7-Orient the

valve to allow the ports to be plumhed to the proper

location.

8-Press down on vnlve

so

th,it itern 13 0-rlng is tiown insid(, of

openlng of tank top.

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WARNING

Improper tank valve assembly could cause the valve to blow

off and cause severe injury and/or property damage.

1,ift the clampitem

14

over the tank flange

and

carefully guidc the
cIamp so that it catches t~oth the valve flange and the tank flange.
'righten

Threaded style valves utilize a large

"T"

bolt nut securely.

6"

buttress thread that
screws directly to the filter tank. Follow exactly, steps
thru

12

below to attach the valve to the filter. (Disregard

3

thru

steps

9

Check to be sure o-ring, Item 18, is in place above large thread on

8).

valvc body and that o-ring is lubricated. If o-ring requires lubrica­tion,

us(% only silicont' type lubrication.

WARNING
Use of lubricants or pipe sealants other than recommended
in this instruction booklet, can damage the valve and cause
the valve to blow off and could cause severe bodily injury or
property damage.

10-Check to be sure filter piping assembly is exactly centered about

1

'lq"

below the large threaded opening in the tank.

11-Carefully install the valve inside the filter opening so that the

piping assembly slips into socket of the valve. Slowly turn

filter
valve clockwise until the thread engages with the thread on the

tank. Continue to turn valve until the O-ring on valve contacts the
tank. Grasp valve by the two opposing ports and tighten
as possible

by hand.

as

secure

9

HI

FLOW 6 WAY VALVE

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3

WARNING
Do not install pipes into the threaded ports, for the purpose
af gaining mechanical advantage,

nd damage the valve and can cause the valve to blow off

resulting in severe bodily injury and/or property damage.

NOTE: The valve should not become hard to turn when
installing in the filter opening until the valve o-ring con-

tacts the filter surface. Failure to position the filter piping
assembly in the center of the large filter opening, can cause
the valve to not thread properly into the filter tank.

12 Orient the filter with valve to allow the ports to he plumbed to the

proper location.

I:!-'I'he Maximum operating pressure of this valve is

a

filter unit also has
nameplate.
operating prcssure of the valve or the filter. Never connect the filter
and valve unit to
cxcceds the operati~~g pressure ofthc filter or valve.

14-Assernblr piping and pipe fittings to pump and valve. All piping

must confor~n to 1oc;rl and state plumbing and sanitary codcs.

15-IJscl sealant on

lJse only sealant compounds suited for plastic pipe. Support pipe to
prcvclnt strains on filter, pump or valve.

All vlilve internal threads are tapered except the air bleeder
connection.

(i~111st~~ll pressure gage in 1 4" NPT port directly across from the

pump

port.

17-bi\j,vc.r stc~rc, pool chemicals within 10 feet of your pool filter valve.
t'ool c,hemic,;ils should always br stc~red in a cool, dry, well venti­latcd

;ir.c>;1.

Chemical fumes and/or spills can cause severe attack of

filter valve structural components. Structurally weakened
components can cause filter valve or attachments to blow
off and could cause severe bodily injury and/or property
damage.

maximum operating pressure listed on the filter

DO

NOT OPERATE this unit above the maximum

a

punlp which can generate a pressure that

2311

tapercld m;dc cwnnections of pipe and fittings.

NOTICK:

110 not overtighten tapered thread connections.

WARNING

as

this can over tighten

50

psi. The

Improper tank valve assembly could cause the valve to blow
off and cause severe injury and/or property damage.

7-Place the new valve top handle in the winterize position. Install
new valve top and diverter assembly making sure small recess
lid and small bump on valve body are aligned. Start all 6 screws
with fingers to insure
of the valve
tightening
pattern. Tighten all
OVEK'I'IGH'I'EN.

NOTICE: Valve top is attached with self-tapping screws.
The screws must be aligned properly to prevent cross
threading of the screws in

The valve is a very important part ot' your pool equipment and
inst;lllation. Proper care and maintenanre, will add many years of
service
troul~l(s free operation.

I-'1'0

(,lean the exterior ofthc valvc~ofdust and d~rt, wash w~th u mild

tietergcnt and water and then hose off r)o not use solvents.

Always visually inspect valve components during normal
servicing to insure structural safety. Replace any item
which is corroded, bent or otherwise visually defective.
Defective
ments to blow off and could cause severe bodily injury or
property damage.

%-The valve clamp uscd on your valve has 11cc.n rn;~nuf;ictured with

clu:~lity c.or.r.osion resistant materials. l'hr rn;~r~uf':~cturing pro-

high
c.csss cc~uld allow sharp edgcs to be present
working in
injury to fingers or hands from contact with sharp c.dgcss.

:(byour valve is a prc,ssurc vessel and should nc1vc.r be serviced while
undrr prc%ssure. Always relievc. tank pressure and oprn air t~lccder
l)c,t'~)re attempting to st~rvicc~ your valve.

4-Opcn the ~nanunl air t~lcedcr and stand rlcar ofthe filterivalvc
before

I~ody. screws should be tightened progressively by

di:~metrically opposite screws and following a crisscross

and cnjoymcnt to thc pool. Follow these suyyc%stions for long

valvc components can allow the valve or attaeh-

and around the clamp use caution to prrvent pc~tential

restarting

your pump.

WARNING

that the screw is started in the formed thread

f

valve top attachment screws firmly.

the valve body.

WARNING

on

the parts. When

DO

on

NOT

I-Shut off
%Set valve handlc to winterize position
:i-Remove 6 cover screws (Item
4-Lift off valve top and diverter assemhly
NOTICE: Valve diverter assembly has the sealing gasket

attached to the diverter. When handling the diverter use

caution to prevent the sealing surface from being damaged
during handling.

5-Clean valve body sealing surface with soft clean lint free cloth.

Inspect surface for damage such as scratches or nicks. If surface is
damaged the valve body must be replaced.

6-Carefully lubricate the new valve top replacement

6 with a silicone based lubricant and place appropriately on valve

top

pump and open air bleeder to relieve all internal pressure.

10).

"On

Ring Item

I-Shut off pump and open the

2-Drain and winterize the pump and filter per manufacturer's
instructions

:3-llcpress valve handle and rotate so valve pointer is on circular rib

on valvc top at area on valve marked
NOTICE: The valve should be left in this position during the

shutdown season so the valve diverter has no pressure on
the rubber seal.

valve air bleeder.

WINrI'EKI%E.

HI

FLOW 6 WAY VALVE

Problem Cause Remedy

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4

Leak to waste port

Leakage at port connections to valve

Sand Returning to Pool

Leakage at valve attachment to filter

Leakage at handle

Leakage at top of valve to valve
body.

Leakage at sightglass with vacuum Dirt on Sealing Gasket
breaker

1.

Dirt or sand under seal.

2. Damaged seal. Replace valve top assembly.

3.

Damaged valve body in seal area. Replace valve body.

1.

Cracked ports. Replace valve body use proper assembly

2. Did not use sealant on threads. Use sealant.

1.

Filter problem.

2. Sand blowing thru air vent slots or

between filter center pipe in valve. too high.

"0"

"0"

"0"

Ring.

Ring.

Ring.

Leakage past

Leakage past

Leakage past

Remove valve top and clean seal area.

and do not over tighten port
connection.

Refer to filter manual.
Sand size too small or flow rate thru filter

"0"

Ring

Ring

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Remove valve and inspect
sealing surface replace as necessary.

Replace valve top assembly.

Remove valve and inspect

sealing surface replace as necessary.

Remove sightglass and rinse with
cool water to remove dirt. Replace

sightglass

if

damaged.

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HI

6

WAY VALVE

FLOW

6"

BUTTRESS

STYLE VALVE

CLAMP STYLE

VALVE

,

27220
27-2505 WASHER-PLASTIC
27-2405 SCREW-HANDLE
27-2527 VALVE TOP-BLACK
27-2511

6 35-4053 O-RING 1

7

27-2401 WASHER-STAINLESS STEEL SEE NOTE 4 1

8 27-2400 SPRING-100 LB.

8A

27-2535
27-2512

9

35-4541

10A

27-2530

11A

27-2538

llB

12

27-3512

13

27-2541

14

15-2162

15

15-5050

27-1106

16
16

27-2550

17

27-1107

15-4493

18

-

15-5037

-

27-2517
27-2555

19

27-2554

20

35-4562

21

NOTE:

1.

VALVE

TOP

VALVE

2.

3.

4. ITEM

5.

INSTRUCTIONS 27-2517.

VALVES

MANUFACTURED

16

SIGHTGLASS

CLAMP

STYLE

A

DIFFERENT AIR BLEEDER WlTH O-RING

NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WlTH

MANUFACTURED

BLEEDER

BA

USED
REPLACES
VALVES

MANUFACTURED AFTER APRIL 15, 1994 USE NUTIBOLT DESIGN.

SEE

ITEMS

ADD

OSNG - DIVERTER SHAFT 1

-

SPRING-100 LB. - 1
DIVERTER WIGASKET
SCREW # 10-24 HEX PAN HD (SEE NOTE 5)
VALVE BODY WIDIFFUSER-CLAMP STYLE
VALVE BODY WIDIFFUSER-THREADED STYLE
AIR BLEEDER
O-RING
CLAMP
PRESSURE GAUGE
SIGHTGLASS
SIGHTGLASS WIVACUUM PROTECTOR
GASKET-SIGHTGLASS

-

O-RING
CARTON

INSTRUCTIONS

WASHER 9/16

#

10-24 SERRATED FLANGE SS

NUT­LABEL-NO PETROLEUM

ASSEMBLY

VALVES

WlTH O-RING.

BOTH

10A.

PIN

OR

ON

19. 20,

BEFORE

ITEM

17

MANUFACTURED BEFORE MARCH 1,1993 CONTAIN

BEFORE

VALVES

ITEMS

7

AND

8

21.

1 13/16 O.D. SS SEE NOTE 4

'I8

O.D. SS (SEE NOTE 4)

WIO-RING (SEE NOTE 3)

-

3/16" x 4 518" I.D.

-

5/8"

,157'' x 5.75" I.D.

-

6 POSITION VALVE

SS (SEE NOTE 5)

27-2531 CONSISTS OF ITEMS 1 THRU

MARCH

SIGHTGLASS

PART

MARCH

1,

MANUFACTURED

B.

I.D. x 1" O.D.

1,1993

GASKET.

PART

NO. 27-2515. THIS

NO. 27-3512.

1993

DO

NOT CONTAIN

AFTER

[SEE

DO

NOT CONTAIN

THREADED

MAY

NOTE

1, 1992 AN0

-

7

5)

9

ITEM

PART

VALVES

AN

1
1
6
1
1
1
1
1

1
1
1
1
1

1
6
6

1

AND

AIR

-

IS

27-2517

REV.

E

8/98