CONTROL VALVE OVERVIEW
WARNING: To prevent equipment damage and possible injury,
always switch off sand filter before changing the Control Valve
function. Changing valve positions while the pump is running can
damage the Control Valve, which may cause personal injury or
property damage.
How to Use the Control Valve:
Press down on the Control Valve handle and rotate to desired
function.
Filter: This function is used to filter pool water
and should be positioned here 99% of the time.
Water is pumped through the sand filter, where
it is cleaned and returned to the pool.
A
Backwash: This function is used to clean the
sand bed; water is pumped down through the
Collector Hub, upwards through the sand bed,
and deposited out of Port D.
A
Drain: This function drains water from
the pool; another filter bypass setting,
water is pumped and deposited out of
Port D, instead of returning it to the pool.
A
C
B
C
D
B
C
D
B
Closed: This function stops water flowing
between the sand filter and the pool.
A
Rinse: This function for initial startup, cleaning,
and sand bed leveling after Backwash; water is
pumped downwards through the sand bed, up
through the Collector Hub and deposited out of
the valve Port D.
A
Circulate: This function circulates pool
water by passing the sand filter; use this
function if the filter is broken to collect
debris in the Debris Screens.
A
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A
C
D
C
B
C
D
B
C
B
c