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JS Series Sidemount Sand Filters

Section 2. General Information

2.1 Introduction

This manual contains information for the proper 

installation and operation of the Jandy JS Series Sand 

Filters. Procedures in this manual must be followed 

exactly. This manual may also be downloaded from our 

website, www.jandy.com. For additional contact infor-

mation, please see the back cover of this manual.

2.2 Description

Jandy high rate sand filters most commonly 

use sand as a filter medium, or sand over a shallow 

layer of pea gravel. A filter medium other than sand is 

sometimes used as described in Section 3.6.

Dirty water flows into the filter tank through 

the water line connected to the lower bulkhead fitting 

(inlet) on the side of the filter. The water is directed 

through a diffuser(s) in the water space above the sand 

bed surface. As the water flows through the filter, debris 

and large particles are deposited on the surface of the 

sand bed, and finer particles are collected throughout 

the body of sand. Clean water flows through the laterals 

(spokes) at the bottom of the sand bed and out of the 

filter through the upper bulkhead fitting (outlet) on the 

side of the filter.

As debris and dirt particles collect in the filter, 

the pressure will rise (indicated by the pressure gauge 

on the top of the filter) and water flow to the pool 

will diminish. The filter will eventually become so 

clogged with debris that it will be necessary to perform 

a backwash procedure to cleanse the filter.  Backwash-

ing instructions are provided in Section 5.1, “Filter 

Cleaning Instructions”. 

NOTE

 A 

fi

 lter removes dirt and other suspended 

particles but does not sanitize the pool. Pool 

water must be sanitized and chemically 

balanced for clear water. The 

fi

 ltration system 

should be designed to meet local health codes. 

At a minimum, the system should turnover the 

total volume of water in your pool two (2) to four 

(4) times in a 24 hour period.

2.3 General Requirements

1. 

For best overall performance place the system as 

close to the pool as possible.

2. 

The filter should be located on a level concrete 

slab so that the orientation of the valve outlets and 

the pressure gauge are convenient and accessible 

for the installation and operation of the unit.

3. 

Protect the filter from the weather.

4. 

If fitting a chlorinator and/or any other device into 

the filtration plumbing circuit, great care must be 

exercised to ensure that the appliance is installed 

in accordance with the Manufacturer’s Instructions 

and any standards that may exist.

5. 

We recommend the use of barrel unions to connect 

each component of the water conditioning system 

to ease in future servicing. Barrel unions are 

provided with all Jandy filters.

 WARNING

The maximum working pressure for this filter is 50 psi. 
Never subject the filter to working pressure exceeding 
50 psi. Working pressures above 50 psi can cause 
product failure or also cause the filter lid to be blown 
off, which can result in death, serious personal injury, 
or property dam age

6. 

When performing hydrostatic pressure tests or 

when testing for external leaks of the completed 

filtration and plumbing system, ensure that 

the maximum pressure the filtration system is 

subjected to 

does not exceed the maximum 

working pressure of any of the components 

within the system.

 

2.4 Speci

fi

 cations and Dimensions

See Table 1 and Figure 1.

Specification

JS60-SM

JS100-SM

Filtration Area sq ft

2

 (sqM)

3.14 (0,29)

4.9 (0,45)

Filtration gpm/ft

2

20

20

Filter Flow Rate gpm (lpm)

63 (238)

98 (371)

Backwash Minimum Flow Rate gpm (lpm)

47 (178)

74 (280)

Maximum Working Pressure psi (bar)

50 (3,4)

50 (3,4)

Six Hour Capacity (gal.)

22,680

35,280

Normal Start Up Pressure (psi)

4-15 (28-103kPa)

6-15 (41-103kPa)

Dimension "A"

38.25 (972mm)

44.5" (1130,3mm)

Dimension "B"

24" (610)

30" (762mm)

Dimension "C"

14.4" (366mm)

18.5" (469,9mm)

Dimension "D"

22.4" (569mm)

26.5" (673,1mm) 

Table 1. 

Sand Filter Speci

fi

 cations

Figure 1.  Jandy JS Series Sand Filters 

Dimensions 

"D"

"C"

"B"

"A"

Summary of Contents for JS Series

Page 1: ...sufficient experience in pool equipment installation and maintenance so that all of the instructions in this manual can be followed exactly Before installing this product read and follow all warning notices and instructions that accompany this product Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in property damage personal injury or death Improper installation and or operation can...

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Page 3: ...er Plumbing 7 3 5 Filling Filter with Sand 9 3 6 Use of Zeobrite as an Alternative to Sand 10 3 7 Lid Installation 10 Section 4 Start Up and Operation 11 Section 5 Filter Cleaning 12 5 1 Filter Cleaning Instructions 12 5 2 Optimal Filter Performance 13 5 3 Chemical Cleaning Procedure 13 Section 6 Maintenance 14 6 1 General Maintenance 14 6 2 Pressure Gauge 14 Section 7 Winterizing 14 Section 8 Rem...

Page 4: ...rviced air can enter the system and become pressurized when the system is restarted Pressurized air can cause product failure or also cause the filter lid to be blown off which can result in death serious personal injury or property damage To avoid this potential hazard follow all of the instructions in this manual WARNING To minimize risk of severe injury or death the filter and or pump should no...

Page 5: ...e of water in your pool two 2 to four 4 times in a 24 hour period 2 3 General Requirements 1 For best overall performance place the system as close to the pool as possible 2 The filter should be located on a level concrete slab so that the orientation of the valve outlets and the pressure gauge are convenient and accessible for the installation and operation of the unit 3 Protect the filter from t...

Page 6: ... isolation valves should be installed on both the suction and return lines to prevent back flow of pool water during any routine servicing that may be required 3 2 Anchoring the Filter to the Equipment Pad In some areas for example Florida building codes require that all appliances be securely fastened to the equipment pad in order to withstand high wind pressures created by hurricanes Please foll...

Page 7: ...iping of the filter is not recommended If the pump is operated with a shutoff at the filter outlet closed an explosive condition could result from back pressure and the possibility of entrapped air in the filter Sometimes equipment isolation shutoff valves are required in installation with the filter and other equipment below the pool water level to allow for equipment maintenance without draining...

Page 8: ...cone base lubricant on the o rings Do not use pipe joint compound glue or solvent on inlet outlet union coupling nuts 11 Keep piping tight and free of leaks Pump suction line leaks may cause air to be entrapped in filter tank or loss of prime at the pump Pump discharge line leaks may show up as dampness or jets of water 12 Support the inlet outlet pipes independently to prevent any undue strains o...

Page 9: ...e the laterals spokes are screwed firmly into the hub and that the hub is centered in the tank with the laterals spokes horizontal CAUTION To avoid damaging the laterals spokes slowly add the filter media until the laterals are fully covered Cracked or broken laterals spokes will cause sand to be discharged to the pool 3 Add water to approximately 4 above the level of the laterals 4a For the JS60 ...

Page 10: ...ater it is recommended that a pea gravel bed be used before adding the filter media See Table 3 for the type and amount of pea gravel to use Ensure the top surface of the pea gravel is flat before adding filter media Using the correct pea gravel will ensure that the filter media is evenly lifted during backwashing cycles and settles evenly after backwashing to optimize filter performance The pea g...

Page 11: ...debris and dirt particles NOTE If the pool is a new concrete or gunite pool or has a lot of debris or plaster dust that was not removed before the pool was filled and difficult to removed start the filter with the backwash valve selector set on FILTER mode and run for 48 hours After step 3 go directly to steps 12 though 16 After the initial 48 hours in FILTER mode stop the pump and backwash the fi...

Page 12: ...he filter cleans the water and the sand begins to clog the pressure will increase When the needle of the pressure gauge aligns with the arrow next to the word DIRTY on the bezel it is time to clean the filter see Cleaning Instructions This indicates an increased pressure of between 10 and 12 psi above original starting pressure NOTE Record this initial CLEAN pressure This reference will be necessa...

Page 13: ...minish the filter performance by limiting its ability to catch finer particles For the best filtration do not run your system continually for 24 hours day after day Allowing the filter to stop periodically will allow slight disturbance of the mud deck at the surface of the sand bed which will lower the running pressure slightly after rest and lengthen the time between backwashing without any decre...

Page 14: ...e assembly for air or water leaks at least once a week 2 Keep the pressure gauge in good working order If you suspect a problem with the gauge Zodiac recommends you call a qualified service technician to do any work on the filter pump system Section 7 Winterizing 1 Backwash the filter See Section 5 Filter Cleaning 2 Turn OFF the pump and circuit breakers 3 Open the air release valve on top of the ...

Page 15: ... of common problems and solutions see the Troubleshooting Guide 2 Zodiac recommends that you call a qualified service technician to do any work on the filter pump system To locate a service company near you please visit www jandy com For technical support please call 800 822 7933 ...

Page 16: ...effective cleaning Check disinfectant content Check pH total alkalinity and TDS Check pump performance Clean or replace sand or filter media per instructions High pressure on start up Small eyeball fitting in Pool Spa Partially closed valve on return line Too large of pump Sand bed clogged Incorrect size of sand Replace with larger diameter fitting Check and fully open all valves on return line Ch...

Page 17: ... Elbow SEFL 1002 Not Shown Section 10 Parts List and Exploded View 10 1 Jandy JS60 SM Sand Filter Parts List Trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners Key No Description Part No 1 Lid Sand Filter R0487300 2 Lid Seal Sand Filter R0487400 3 Gauge Air Release Assembly R0357200 4 Pressure Gauge R0359600 5 Tank Adapter with O Ring and Union R0552000 6 Diffuser R0487500 7 Air Re...

Page 18: ...8 JS Series Sidemount Sand Filters 10 3 Jandy JS60 SM Sand Filter Exploded View 3 5 3 1 10 17 9 10 18 8 15 16 15 16 15 16 13 14 13 15 16 17 18 6 2 16 Detail 7 12 16 INLET INLET OUTLET OUTLET 4 11 16 16 16 16 ...

Page 19: ...S Series Sidemount Sand Filters 3 3 5 1 2 16 Detail 7 6 8 17 18 13 15 16 15 16 15 16 15 16 14 13 11 10 17 10 18 8 9 8 6 12 16 INLET OUTLET INLET OUTLET 4 16 16 16 16 10 4 Jandy JS100 SM Sand Filter Exploded View ...

Page 20: ...es Sidemount Sand Filters H0282300 RevG Section 11 Head Loss Curves 11 1 Jandy JS Series Sand Filters Design Head Loss Curves Head Loss JS Series Sand Filters 20 Silica Sand 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Flow Rate gpm Design Head Loss ft head 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 Design Pressure Drop psi JS60 SM JS100 SM ...

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