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CAUTION
The Slide Valve has molded labels on each port (see Figure 1). The ports on the SVLV8 are equipped with union connections that match the connections on the filter ports. Do not use pipe sealants on union nuts.
To Filter Body |
(cut away view) |
To Pool |
(PORT A) |
Filter Outlet |
(PORT C) |
From |
Pump |
(PORT B) |
Filter Inlet |
(PORT D) |
To Waste (PORT E) |
Figure 3. SVLV8 Installed on Jandy DEL48 or (DEL60)
Alignment
Mark
Versa-
Coupler p/n 8044
Figure 4. Jandy
NOTE: For new installations other than Jandy DEL48 or DEL60, use the SVLV2 and the Versa Coupler Kit, p/n 8044 (See Figure 4).
If using the Slide Valve with a Pentair filter, use Pentair Pool Products™ Union Set #27002, and then proceed to section B. If using a
5.Hold the Slide Valve upright and place onto the filter bulkheads (see Figure 3).
6.Tighten both union nuts to secure the valve on the filter.
7.Place filter and valve in proper location on the equipment set pad.
8.Plumb the discharge of the pump into the Slide Valve inlet labeled PORT B.
9.Plumb the Slide Valve outlet labeled PORT A to the heater or pool return lines.
10.Plumb the Slide Valve outlet labeled PORT E to the waste line as needed. Allow the connections to dry for 24 hours.
CAUTION
Do not let any adhesive get inside the Slide Valve body. Adhesive inside the valve body will prevent the piston from moving freely, or cause the valve to leak.
11.When the glue is dry, start the system and check for proper water flow.
CAUTION
To avoid costly equipment damage, after verifying proper water flow and prior to putting system into normal operating conditions, flush the system using Backwash mode until the waste water is clean. Refer to Section 4 for Backwash mode operation instructions.
Section 2. SVLV2 and Versa-Coupler
Installation
NOTE Certain filters may require only one (1) versa- coupler (p/n 8044).
1.Slide one
2.Hold the Slide Valve up to the filter and twist the
NOTE Make sure to align each
3.Remove the valve from the filter. Clean the versa- couplers and glue them onto the valve using the alignment marks as a reference.
4.Clean the
(1) minute.
5.Plumb the discharge of the pump into the Slide Valve inlet labeled PORT B.