HAYWARD RG450 Manual
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1. 5 Connect the pool suction plumbing between the skimmer pool outlet and pump 6 Connect the pool return inlet plumbing 7 A filter drain valve or plug is furnished with each filter and is all that is needed for complete filter draining A manual air vent valve is furnished to aid in the bleeding of unwanted air when starting or draining the filter 8 All electrical connections should be made in accordance with local codes 9 Refer to pump instruction book for pump information PREFERRED FILTER LOCATION BELOW WATER LINE EGS OPTIONAL RETURN VALVE PUMP WITH STRAINER POOL SUCTION SKIMMER OUTLET FILTERED DRAIN VALVE OPTIONAL Not furnished with filter NOTE ANSI NSPI 4 Article V standard for above ground and on ground pools advises that components such as the filtration system pumps and heater be positioned so as to prevent their being used as a means of access to the pool by young children PARTS M ODEL RG450 SERIES FILTER NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION a rose Fitertissoing a Ts rows iter a e rowsna Fitereesy a o fon foo a ecrioosa srap iro tor revan a SP0723 1 1 2 Ball Type Drain Valve REGENX SPECIFICATIONS Model No o Reo Side 18 IN 46 CM Above 20 IN 51 CM Recommended Amount of Diatomite D E 2 LBS 0 91 KGS BEFORE STARTING THE FILTER 1 Obtain a supply of operating chemicals D E or cellulose based Substitute and a pool test kit U2. below water level close valves or block off discharge line to prevent back flow of water from the pool that may end up on your feet or unnecessarily lower your pool water level 3 Unlock the piston knob and repeat regeneration process as described in REGENERATION 4 Open the filter drain and the vent valve located at the top of the filter This will accelerate the draining process 5 Allow water and dirt to empty completely 6 The filter should not have any water in it Depress safety latch unscrew and remove Easy Lok lid counterclockwise direction 7 Carefully lift off lid and piston assembly straight up to gain access to the grid element 8 Lift out grid element and clean as in the PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE section below PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 1 Pressure wash cartridge inside and out with Hayward s J et Action Cleaning Wand EC2024 or a garden hose 2 Allow to dry and brush pleated Surface areas 3 To remove algae suntan oil and body oils Soak for one hour ina solution of filter element cleaner See your local pool dealer 4 To remove calcium or mineral deposits soak in muriatic acid solution Caution use a plastic container and take extreme care harmful to eyes skin and clothing After cleaning flush with water REINSTALLING GRID ELEMENT 1 Clean any collected debris from the bottom of the filter body 2 Carefully replace grid element into the filter body ensuring that the
3. commercial algaecides are effective against algae though algaecides should be used in conjunction with and not as a substitute for regular chlorination or superchlorination Maintaining a chlorine level of at least 1 0 ppm in the pool water at all times is the most effective way to prevent algae growth in swimming pools POOL CHEMISTRY GUIDELINES SUGGESTED POOL CHEMISTRY LEVELS pH 7 2 t0 7 6 ACTION REQUIRED TO CORRECT POOL CHEMISTRY TO RAISE Add Soda Ash Add Muriatic Acid or Sodium Bisulphate TO LOWER TOTAL ALKALINITY 100 to 130 ppm Add Sodium Bicarbonate Add Muriatic Acid CHLORINE UNSTABILIZED 0 3 to 1 0 pom Add Chlorine Chemical No action chlorine will naturally dissipate CHLORINE STABILIZED CHLORINE STABILIZER Cyanuric Acid Hayward Pool Products Inc 900 Fairmount Avenue Elizabeth NJ 07207 Pomona CA 91768 Rev 12 98 Hayward Pool Products Inc 2875 Pomona Boulevard 1 0 to 3 0 pom Add Chlorine Chemical No action chlorine will naturally dissipate i Dilution partially drain amp refill pool with water Add Stabilizer ARE PON Add Stabiizer that has not been treated with Cyanuric Acid HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS INC Hayward S A Zone Industrielle de Jumet B 6040 Charleroi Belgium 1998 Hayward Printed in U S A Hayward Pool Products Canada 2880 Plymouth Drive Oakville Ontario L6H 5R4
4. your pool the next spring 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 Inc ALGAE CONTROL Algae is a form of plant life which can vary in size from a few thousanaths of an inch to the size of a small tree Of the many forms of algae those most frequently found in swimming pool water are microscopic in size and green in color Algae readily grows in sunlight and can under favorable conditions quickly overgrow a Swimming pool turning it completely green in just a few hours On the other hand swimming pool water can be kept unfavorable to algae growth simply by maintaining a chlorine level of at least 1 0 ppm in the water at all times The chlorine level should be checked at least once a day using a suitable test kit If an algae condition develops and the pool water blooms green Superchlorination of the pool will be necessary to clear it Add unstabilized granular chlorine or liquid chlorine Follow chemical manufacturer s recommendation for superchlorination The algae will quickly become inactive and can then be removed by the filter Live algae on the other hand multiplies so fast that the filter cannot keep up with its growth rate In an active algae situation it may be necessary to regenerate the ReGenx filter as frequently as every 2 to 3 hours When correctly used
5. OWNER HAYWARD ReGen Grid Element D E Filter M ODEL RG450 SERIES The ReGenX model RG450 is a high performance swimming pool filter with a maximum flow rating of 2 700 gallons 10 2 KL per hour M anufactured from Hayward s exclusive PermaGlassXL material ReGenX is designed to provide years of trouble free operation FEATURES PUMP SELECTION To power your ReGenx filter select a FROM PUMP continuous duty pump designed for above ground pools such as the Power Flo LX As a general guide N choose a pump with an average output M rating of at least 40 50 gallons 151 189 A Liters per minute A flow controller is s a furnished with each unit to ensure a o nen hydraulic balance which maximizes performance of the filter system Patent pending sunburst grid design ensures a balanced flow of water through your filter Exclusive piston action regeneration instantly purges the grids of dirt and debris extending the cleaning cycle of the filter New glass reinforced non corrosive PermaGlassXL filter tank will provide years of trouble free operation Easy Lok ring design allows quick access to all internal components Unique safety latch prevents unwanted entry into the tank Self venting design automatically purges any air present in the system UNFILTERED WATER FILTER BODY FILTER LOCATION i Though the filter is designed for outdoor use it is advisable to prot
6. ect electrical components from the weather Select a well drained area one that will not flood when it rains For best pump performance locate the system below the swimming pool water line If the system must be located above the pool water line it can be raised as high as 2 feet 0 61 m above the pool water line NOTE PRIMING WILL TAKE LONGER AS PUMP IS RAISED HIGHER ABOVE WATER LEVEL Set the filter and pump on firm level ground Position the tank for easy access to the internals pressure gauge and piston knob with at least 24 61 cm of top clearance in order to regenerate properly Position the filter so that it may drain by gravity PLUMBING i Use 1 1 4 or 1 1 2 LD flexible plastic pipe or hose joined with S ISRG450 98 insert fittings and stainless steel clamps If rigid PVC is used be sure to provide unions for easy servicing 2 All plumbing connections on the RG450 filter are 1 1 2 N P T When making connections use plastic male end adapters Apply three turns of Teflon tape or plastic pipe sealant to the male threads Screw the fitting into the threads hand tight then using wrench tighten one more full turn if necessary Adapters have varying tolerances and overtightening with a wrench may only cause damage to the filter 3 Refer to the diagrams for suggested valving Ball type valves are recommended where needed 4 Securely hand tighten the union nut between the filter and pump
7. element is even on the collector hub in the bottom of the filter body 3 Place Easy Lok lid so it is level on filter body locating the notch under the lock ring directly over the drain See Fig 1 Then turn clockwise until it engages and is secured by the safety latch 4 Proceed as in STARTING THE FILTER and PRECOATING Notch under Lock Ring Drain CAUTION Use a plastic container and take extreme care when handling cleaning agents as they can be harmful to eyes skin and clothing After cleaning flush with water Hawyard grid elements are specially designed and engineered for use in ReGenx filters For best results use only genuine Hayward elements in your filter The Hayward name is your guarantee of quality VACUUM ING Vacuuming can be performed directly into the filter whenever needed For fastest results regenerate the filter before and after each vacuuming period For heavy spring clean ups we recommended using a Hayward SP0727 diverter valve to bypass the filter and accelerate the clean up process Consult your local Hayward dealer for a detailed explanation WINTERIZING In areas where sub freezing temperatures can be expected the filter should be drained and or removed from Its operating location and stored indoors Clean the grid element at the end of the pool season by using your garden hose with a high pressure nozzle or the Hayward EC2024 J et Action Cleaning Wand You will then be prepared to enjoy
8. media use approximately 1 1 4 Hayward scoops 5 8 Ibs or 0 28 kgs For more detailed information consult the manufacturer s recommendations Note and record the pressure gauge reading after the cellulose filter media has been added This is the precoat pressure FILTERING Filtration starts as soon as the filter has been precoated As the filter removes the dirt and debris from the pool 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 precoat pressure regenerate the filter REGENERATION EXTENDING THE CLEANING CYCLE Stop the pump Unlock the piston knob Move the piston up and down rapidly 6 10 times When finished lock the piston knob back in the lower position Restart the pump and filtration will resume at or near the Original flow pressure You have just regenerized your D E and extended the cleaning cycle of your filter without backwashing draining or cleaning saving your chemically treated water D E and time After each regeneration and until the filter is cleaned there may be a Slight Increase in the starting pressure This is the result of dirt accumulating within the filter and is completely normal CLEANING REM OVING GRID ELEM ENT Recommended when the gauge pressure rises more than 10 PSI 0 70 Bar in less than a 24 hour period 1 Shut off the pump 2 If filter is located
9. se only the swimming pool grades of D E Consult your local dealer for further information and brand choices In recent years wood based cellulose products have been used as an alternative filter media to D E 2 Superchlorinate the pool water by adding unstabilized granular or liquid chlorine Stabilized forms of chlorine are recommended for normal use after the initial clean up of the water Follow chemical manufacturer s recommendations for superchlorination and daily use STARTING THE FILTER Be sure filter drain plug is closed Open manual air vent valve a few turns and open suction and return valves when used Caution All suction and discharge valves must be open before operating the filter system Failure to do so could cause severe personal injury and or property damage Be sure the ReGenx Easy Lok lid is secure and locked Prime and start the pump following the manufacturer s instructions Air trapped in the system will automatically vent to the pool When there is a steady flow of water back to the pool the filter is ready for precoating Be sure to close the manual vent valve DO NOT operate the filter for more than one minute without the precoat charge PRECOATING Scoop 2 Ibs 0 91 kgs diatomite into the system through the skimmer as fast as the plumbing will take it Note and record the pressure gauge reading after the diatomaceous earth has been added This is the pre coat pressure If using a cellulose filter
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