Blue Square Labs Q360 Installation And Maintenance Manual Download Page 2

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 

 
When installing and using this equipment, basic safety precautions should always be 
followed. 
 

**READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS** 

 

WARNING:

  To reduce risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they 

are closely supervised at all times. 
 
Swimming Pool equipment can generate high pressures capable of causing injury.  
Always use caution when manipulating valves associated with the pool equipment and 
turn off the pump if pressures exceed manufacturer’s specification.   Always turn off the 
pool equipment when disassembling or servicing your circulation system. 
 
Swimming Pool equipment can create suction sufficient to entrap even adults.  If pool 
fittings are broken or missing, turn off your equipment and contact a certified swimming 
pool expert to make the needed repairs. 
 
To ensure proper cleaning and to qualify the warranty, fax or email a System Design Form 
provided by Blue Square along with a scaled pool plan for a FREE certified In-Floor 
Design. (New pool construction only.) 
 
  Email:  [email protected] 
  Fax: (888) 282-6955  
 

If the pool plan design or dimensions change during excavation, a revised plan must be 
submitted to Blue Square in order to maintain warranties. 

 
Install the valve above ground at finished pool water level.  

Do not bury top of clear lid 

and inlet of valve after installation. 

 
Install cleaning heads and nozzles according to the Design Plan. 
 
If pool includes an elevated spa, install a check valve on the line feeding the spa heads 
to avoid spa draining.  Install other check valves (as normal) to avoid spa return jets and 
suction lines from draining.  For multiple elevation changes in bodies of water and/or 
negative edge water features, please contact our design center.  (800) 277-4150. 
 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

 

For customer service or support: 

For on-line support:  www.bluesquaremfg.com 
To contact Blue Square:  

Customer Service 
525 E Baseline Road 
Suite 107 
Gilbert, AZ 85233 
(800) 277-4150  

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for Q360

Page 1: ...Page 1 V14612INSLM V Va al lv ve e I In ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n a an nd d M Ma ai in nt te en na an nc ce e G Gu ui id de e ...

Page 2: ...arranty fax or email a System Design Form provided by Blue Square along with a scaled pool plan for a FREE certified In Floor Design New pool construction only Email plans bluesquaremfg com Fax 888 282 6955 If the pool plan design or dimensions change during excavation a revised plan must be submitted to Blue Square in order to maintain warranties Install the valve above ground at finished pool wa...

Page 3: ...en gear design allows for effective pass through of debris greatly minimizing annoying cleaning system disruptions and lowering maintenance costs even further over other in floor systems The Innovative pressure safe valve design protects your system by ensuring that one port is always open Large 2 inlet and 6 2 ports maximize flow rate Reinforced space age molded construction weathers the elements...

Page 4: ...sts position the valve as close as possible to the swimming pool or water feature The valve should be at least five feet away from the water s edge Check the bonding codes in your area The low profile design the quiet and smooth operation of the Q360 Water Valve allows for the valve to be inconspicuously hidden by an irrigation box or landscaping Although servicing the valve is very rare the valve...

Page 5: ... or a different elevation body of water to prevent drain back or equalization See Fig A 1 3 Fig A 1 3 Follow the design plan to position and stake the cleaning head locations Each head has a designated nozzle that has a precise cleaning radius Perimeter heads have a one foot overlap Mark the cleaning radius around each stake ...

Page 6: ...riser with no reaming required These stub ups should be perpendicular to the slope of the pool floor Plumbing the Valve see Plumbing the System Diagram Remove the Cassette Gears during pressure testing to allow for equal distribution of pressure down all 6 ports or zones Store the Cassette with the jets for reinstallation at start up Position the O ring on the valve housing in the O ring groove Al...

Page 7: ...ll outlet ports on the valve are not needed use the Y Pipe as noted in the plan to aid in efficiency and reduce plumbing costs Note Surface returns can be applied to the unused port Never tie a raised spa bank with any plumbing from a lower body of water and drain down Consult the design plan for proper connections Auxiliary Equipment Heaters To compensate for heater system pressure drops plumb he...

Page 8: ... stub up ensuring collars sit at a height to accommodate approximately of final finish material Clean off all burs and debris 3 Insert test plug in each stub up 4 Attach a blower assembly unit blower check valve air water supply and connectors call Blue Square for assembly instructions to the blower plate or directly to the valve 5 Turn on blower and water supply to fill the lines 6 Starting at th...

Page 9: ...the top of the valve housing with no wobble If it does not sit firmly remove the turbine and press the cassette down into the gear train 8 Replace the band clamp and tighten the bolt firmly Do not over tighten 9 Turn on the system and allow it to cycle until all of the protective caps are blown free from the collar and to allow any additional construction debris to be blown out of the pipes 10 Aft...

Page 10: ...the water flows from the jet nozzle on each side of dirty spot are not apposing one another To change the cleaning jet flow direction press the jet down 5 6 times while it is in the up position and the water is flowing out of the nozzle Actions Cleaning jet advances but is not cleaning dirt remains near the jet Solution Remove the cleaning jet with the jet removal tool Check for debris lodged in t...

Page 11: ...meter 6 Check positioning of large 0 ring on the clear lid 7 Align the center shaft on the guide pin hole in the center of the clear lid and gently push the lid down The lid should seat firmly seat on the top of the valve housing with no wobble 8 Replace the band clamp and tighten the bolt firmly Do not over tighten Thank you for purchasing a Blue Square Q360 In Floor Cleaning System With over 20 ...

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