Installation Guide

USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS 5
STARTING THE FILTER
Be sure filter drain plug is closed. Open manual air relief valve a few turns and open the suction and return valves (when
used).
WARNING COMPONENT SEPARATION HAZARD: Failure to could cause severe personal injury
and/or property damage. OPEN all suction and discharge valves before starting the system.
Be sure locking knob is secure (hand tighten-only slight pressure is required).
Stand clear of the filter and prime and start the pump, following the manufacturer's instructions. Air trapped in the system
will automatically vent to the pool and out air relief valve. Close air relief valve as soon as air is vented.
FILTERING
Filtration starts as soon as flow is steady through the filter. As the filter cartridge removes dirt from the pool water, the
accumulated dirt causes a resistance to flow. As a result, the gauge pressure will rise and the flow will decrease. When the
pressure rises 7-10 psi (.49-.70 Bar) above the starting pressure, or when flow decreases below desired rate, clean or replace
the filter cartridge.
CLEAN / REPLACE CARTRIDGE
REMOVING CARTRIDGE ELEMENT
1. Shut off the pump.
2. If filter is located below water level, close valves or block off suction & discharge lines to prevent backflow of water from
the pool.
3. Remove drain plug and allow water to drain from filter. Close drain plug. (To assist draining process; open air vent a few
turns.)
4. Unscrew and remove locking knob (counterclockwise direction) and carefully lift off top cover to gain access to filter
cartridge.
5. Lift out cartridge and clean. Or, replace with clean, spare cartridge. (See Cleaning Cartridge.)
REINSTALLING CARTRIDGE ELEMENT
1. Clean any collected debris from the bottom of filter body.
2. Carefully replace cartridge element over tie rod and into filter body ensuring that the cartridge sits evenly on the collector
hub in bottom of filter body.
3. Place cover on filter body (being sure filter head 0-ring is in place and clean). Fit tie rod end through center hole.
4. Tighten locking knob in clockwise direction. (Hand tight only.)
5. Proceed as in STARTING THE FILTER.
CLEANING CARTRIDGE
The cartridge filter element can be cleaned by pressure washing inside and out with a garden hose. (The cartridge is easier
to clean when dry.) After hosing the cartridge, for best results, allow cartridge to dry and carefully brush pleated surface
areas to remove fine particles. Do not pressure wash, as it can damage the filter element.
Algae, suntan oil and body oils can form a coating on the cartridge pleats which may not be thoroughly removed by hosing. To
remove such materials, soak the cartridge in a solution of filter element cleaner (various brands available at pool dealer).
Follow manufacturer's directions for use and allow an hour for soaking. Hose thoroughly before reinstalling in filter.
A spare cartridge filter element is an excellent investment. It provides convenience and ensures that your filter will always
be ready to operate at peak efficiency.
WINTERIZING (Filter)
In areas where sub-freezing temperatures can be expected, the filter should be drained and/or removed from its, operating
location and stored indoors. Remove and clean cartridge. Reinstall cartridge in filter tank. Tighten locking knob only a few
turns when storing.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
Consult your local authorized Hayward dealer or service center. No returns may be made directly to the factory without the
expressed written authorization of Hayward Pool Products.