Mount the actuator to the valve and tighten all the nuts and bolts once the actuator screws have been placed. Having all valves open will not hurt the equipment, but the cleaner will not operate correctly. If your pool has one of these, you'll definitely need to add a check valve as the last stop on the chlorinator express. Before starting system pump, fully open filter manual air relief valve. Never main drain+skimmer+cleaner all open at the same time. This way, if you have to divert water away from one part of the pool, you can do so without opening and closing all the valves yourself. They install onto diverter valves and react to the controls you input on the control box. Open the main drain and then close the cleaner valve. The actuator conduit entry is usually perpendicular to the pipeline. This enables the filter to create the necessary vacuum to properly clean the water. Start by shutting off the power switch of the pump, then flip the circuit-breaker of the pump to the off position, and finally shut down the pool system circuit-breaker. The latter allows you to determine flow and valve function at a glance. Once you see water begin to shoot out the air valve, promptly close the valve. Lifetime Warranty Long-Lasting Durability Pro tip: Before you connect the pool vacuum hose to the skimmer, you'll need to blow the air out of it. Step 4 Sparingly apply O-ring lubricant (on Amazon) to the valve O-ring and install it on the valve. Backwashing expels a lot of water from the pool during this process so pay close attention and shut it off as soon as it is clear. When first running the filter, open the air valve to allow any trapped air to escape. Step 2: Take the Lid Off the Pump The lid might feel a bit stuck at first, but it's not. Verify that the ports on the valve (return, waste and pump) are aligned correctly and slide the valve onto the top of the standpipe. This should let you carry out the necessary adjustments under safe working conditions. So it is either main drain+skimmer or cleaner+skimmer. Jandy set the standard for swimming pool valves with the groundbreaking Jandy Valve that revolutionized pool plumbing. There is a sight-glass on the valve indicating the color of the water flowing through it. With the push of a button, the actuators will turn the valves into the desired position for the command you enter. The spring check valve is available in an opaque or clear housing. The easiest way to do this is to hold the hose . Attach one end of the hose to the vacuum head and attach the other end to your skimmer using the vacuum plate. 2 lb. Don't pull the standpipe you'll damage it, and sand will get into the pool. This picture shows the setting of valve 3 to completely close off the spa drain. Learn all about swimming pool valves in this instructional video from the swimming pool experts at Anthony & Sylvan Pools. Do not change filter control valve position whilst system pump is operating. Step 2: Connect the vacuum hose. Step 7: Install the Filter Valve. Before starting system pump, all system valves must be set in a position that allows system water to return back to the pool. There are many different valve settings on a pool filter. Step 5 Confirm that the necessary cleaning agent is in the filter. (Remember to take the skimmer basket off first!). These devices chlorinate your pool as the last stop the water makes as it moves through your filtration and circulation system, pumping super-concentrated chlorine into the water at the last second to sanitize your pool. To do this you close the valves from the skimmers and other inlets and then set the valve to closed. You can also add water to the pump to get it running again. Backwash the filter until the water in the glass runs clear and then shut off the pump. Step 8 The Basic Tenets of Swimming Pool Plumbing As water moves through pipes it creates friction, slowing it down, just like the air against your car as you drive down the road Excessive use of 90-degree elbows will hinder water movement and add a lot of friction Even a 45-degree elbow slows the water down a little just like taking a turn in your car A distinctive three-way valve, the unsurpassed Jandy Valve helps simplify complex plumbing layouts so you can feel confident that your pool will operate smoothly time and again. Ensure the actuator and valve are positioned the same. Most common spring tensions: lb. This picture shows opening up the flow from Valve 1 by rotating the Valve 2 handle counter-clockwise 45 . Spring check valves are sold with varying spring tensions that allow you to determine how much flow it takes to open the valve. Adding water to the system returns the pool to the proper water level. Remove the pump housing cover to fill the pump chamber and intake. 1 lb. Open the air valve. Filter, backwash,rinse,winter, recirculate settings all perform different functions when used to ma. Install the mounting hardware on the valve but leave the bolts loose for now. When more suction is applied to the cleaner, it will operate better. You can then remove the see-through lid from the basket housing and empty it without air running back through the system which could give an airlock, something you want to avoid. Flapper Valve Parts When to Use It Step 7 SPA DRAIN CLOSED - If you are adding salt or chemicals and you want greater pool circulation, you may want to close off the spa drain.