by Hayward Vari-Flo Valve SP0714T
January 24, 2013 in Sand Filters by PoolSpaRemote
Hayward Vari-Flo Valve SP0714T
OPTIONAL: A pipe tap boss is provided for use of a pressure gauge.
PLUMBING: Piping stops are provided. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten pipe fittings. Proper fitting make-up is hand tight
plus one to 1-1/2 turns maximum. Always use Teflon pipe tape or Permatex No. 2 for connections to provide a good,living?
seal. Add extra sealant if male pipe fitting is undersized.
WINTERIZING: Drain and winterize filter and pump per manufacturers instructions. To drain water from Vari-Flo?depress and
rotate valve handle and place handle pointer on raised portion of index hubs at anyWinterposition.
SERVICING VALVE: If it becomes necessary to service or gain access to the key or valve seat gasket:
a. Set handle in Winter position.
b. Remove cover screws.
c. Lift cover and key assembly out.
RE-ASSEMBLY VALVE:
a. Wipe debris from cover O-ring.
b. Set handle in Winter position. Align notch on cover with tab on body. Press down to seat assembly.
c. Secure assembly to body with cover screws. Start screw thread in existing thread in body. Tighten cover screws evenly
and alternately. Do not overtighten.
| FUNCTIONS OF VALVE POSITIONS | |
| VALVE SETTING | FLOW DIRECTION THROUGH VALVE |
| FILTER | PUMP – TOP – THROUGH FILTER – BOTTOM – RETURN For normal filtration and vacuuming swimming pool through filter. |
| BACKWASH | PUMP – BOTTOM – THROUGH FILTER – TOP – WASTE For reversing flow for cleaning filter. |
| RINSE | PUMP – TOP – THROUGH FILTER – BOTTOM – WASTE For initial start-up cleaning, plus resetting filter bed after backwashing. |
| WASTE | PUMP – WASTE For vacuuming directly to waste, lowering swimming pool level/draining swimming pool. |
| CLOSED | NO CIRCULATION PAST PUMP PORT For shutting off all flow to filter and swimming pool. |
| RECIRCULATE | PUMP – RETURN For bypassing filter, but circulating swimming pool water. May be plumbed foroff-systemswimming pool water access. Ideal for Jet-Airfittings. |
| WINTER | VALVE NOT IN USE. |