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Jandy DEL Series Installation and operation manual

Manual is about: Diatomaceous Earth

Summary of DEL Series

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    Jandy diatomaceous earth pool filters del series filters installation and operation manual 6000 condor drive, moorpark, ca, usa 93021 • 707.776.8200 fax 707.763.7785 480 s. Service road west, oakville, ontario, canada l6k 2h4 • 905.844.8233 fax 905.844.2635 litho in u.S.A. © water pik technologies, ...

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    Equipment information record equipment information record date of installation initial pressure gauge reading (with clean filter) pump model horsepower filter model serial number notes: table of contents 1 section 1 safety information 1.1 important safety warning....................... 2 1.2 general...

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    Section 1. Safety information 1.1 important safety warning warning - never operate or test the filter system at more than 50 psi 1.2 general safety instructions 1. Before repositioning valve(s) and before beginning the assembly, disassembly or adjustment of the clamp or any other service of the circ...

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    Section 2. General information 2.1 introduction this manual contains information for the proper installation and operation of the jandy® del series diatomaceous earth (de) filters. Procedures in this manual must be followed exactly. To obtain additional copies of this manual contact us at 707.776.82...

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    Section 3. Installation instructions 3.1 filter location 1. Select a well-drained area, one that does not flood when it rains. Damp, non-ventilated areas should be avoided. 2. Provide solid mounting for the filter. Install the filter on a concrete slab or solid concrete blocks to avoid risk of settl...

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    Section 3. Installation instructions 5 figure 3. Basic pool/spa combination plumbing c. Orient the gauge/air release assembly in the desired position. Raise and thread the locknut onto the bottom of the gauge/air release assembly. Hand tighten the nut only. Using a wrench to tighten the nut may dama...

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    Section 3. Installation instructions 6 3.4 clamp installation, del series 1. Be certain the o-ring is in position in the lower tank half. Press the filter lid over the lower half sandwiching the o-ring between the two halves. 2. Holding the ends of the filter clamp apart, position the hinged segment...

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    Section 3. Installation instructions 7 section 4. Start-up and operation 4.1 preparing diatomaceous earth your filter requires diatomaceous earth (de) for proper filtration and operation. The filter grids must be precoated with de in order to protect their surfaces and provide the most efficient fil...

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    Section 4. Start-up and operation 8 4.3 new pool and seasonal start-up 1. Set the filter valve (mpv or backwash) to the "filter" position. 2. Open the pump hair/lint pot lid and fill the pump basket with water to prime the system. Replace the lid. (you may have to do this several times on new and se...

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    Section 5. Filter disassembly/assembly 9 4. Close the filter isolation valves on the system to prevent flooding. Remove the drain plug located at the bottom of the filter tank and allow the tank to drain. 5. Remove the tank clamp ring from the filter and remove the tank lid. Inspect the tank o-ring ...

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    Section 6. Maintenance 10 8. Installation of new replacement safety signs or labels should be in accordance with the sign or label manufacturer's recommended procedure. 6.2 backwashing 1. With filter pump off, set the backwash valve or mpv handle to the "backwash" position. 2. Open air release valve...

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    Section 7. Winterizing 2. Open air release valve and move the mpv handle to a position between two ports. This will allow air to flow to all ports. 3. Remove the drain plug at the base of the filter to ensure that the tank is empty. Store the drain plug and seal in a safe place. Do not reinstall unt...

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    Section 9. Exploded view and parts list 12 9.1. Jandy® del filters parts list key no. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 9.2 jandy® del filters exploded view description handle assembly w/ hardware (set of 2) handle hardware (set of 4) gauge/air release assembly pre...

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    Section 10. Head loss curves 13 10.1 jandy® del filter design head loss curves.

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    6000 condor drive, moorpark, ca, usa 93021 • 707.776.8200 fax 707.763.7785 480 s. Service road west, oakville, ontario, canada l6k 2h4 • 905.844.8233 fax 905.844.2635 litho in u.S.A. © water pik technologies, inc. 0503 for technical support call 707.776.8200, ext. 260 exclusions: the liability of la...