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Jandy
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Sand Filter SFSM | Installation & Operation Manual
4.3.1 Drain The Filter
1. Shut the pump off.
2. If the filter is installed below the pool water
level, close the appropriate isolation valve(s) to
prevent the pool from draining.
3. Loosen and remove the drain cap.
• Use caution not to misplace the drain plug.
4. Allow the filter to drain out as much water as
needed.
5. Replace the plug and cap.
4.3.2 Remove the Filter Sand
1. Follow the draining procedure described in the
Drain the Filter
section.
2. Remove the filter lid.
• Before attempting to loosen or remove the
lid, turn OFF the pump and OPEN the air
release valve on top of the filter.
• DO NOT attempt to loosen or remove the
lid while the pump is running or if the filter
pressure gauge indicates there is pressure in
the filter.
• First, try to remove the lid by hand using the
handles.
• If removal by hand is not successful, use a
mallet or soft-faced hammer to alternately
strike the handles to loosen the lid.
• Use caution not to damage the lid O-Ring or
the pressure gauge assembly.
3. Using a scoop reach into the filter and remove
as much sand as possible.
• Use caution not to get sand into the diffusers.
• The diffusers can be covered with a plastic
bag to help avoid sand intrusion.
4. If available use a wet/dry vacuum to remove as
much of the remaining sand as possible.
5. Loosen and remove the universal coupling nut.
6. Carefully draw out the drain screen.
7. Use caution not to misplace the O-Ring.
8. Use water to flush remaining filter media from
the filter tank.
• The larger tank drain is a universal union
fitting. Sand removal is easiest without further
restriction at this fitting. However, if a short
piece of piping is desired to direct the sand
being flushed away from the filter base, a
universal tailpiece and union nut can be used.
See Figure 11.
Section 5. Maintenance
5.1 General Maintenance
• The outside of the filter can be cleaned with a
mild detergent and water. Rinse with water.
• Do not use strong cleansers or solvents to
clean the filter, solvents will damage the
plastic components of the filter.
• Check pressure during operation at least
once a week.
• Check for and remove any debris from the
skimmer basket and strainer basket on pump
regularly.
• Check pump and filter for any leaks. If any
leaks develop, turn off the pump and call a
qualified pool service technician.
• Product safety signs or labels should be
periodically inspected and cleaned by the
product user as necessary to maintain good
legibility from a safe viewing distance.
• Product safety signs or labels should be
replaced by the product user when a person
with normal vision, including corrected vision,
is no longer able to read the safety signs or
label message panel text at a safe viewing
distance from the hazard.
• In cases where the product has an extensive
expected life or is exposed to extreme
conditions, the product user should contact
either the product manufacturer or some
other source to determine means for
obtaining replacement signs or labels.
• Installation of new replacement safety signs
or labels should be in accordance with the
sign or label manufacturer’s recommended
procedure.
