Hayward Perflex EC40AC User Manual

ISEC40C90 Rev E
USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS 1
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Extended Cycle Filtration Systems
Owner’s Manual
Models: EC40AC and EC40C90 Series
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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can cause severe injury and/or death.
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment or in this manual, look for
one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury.
WARNING warns about hazards that could cause serious personal injury, death or major property
damage and if ignored presents a potential hazard.
CAUTION warns about hazards that will or can cause minor or moderate personal injury and/or property
damage and if ignored presents a potential hazard. It can also make consumers aware of actions that are
unpredictable and unsafe.
The NOTICE label indicates special instructions that are important but not related to hazards.
Hayward Pool Products
620 Division Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Phone: (908) 355-7995
www.hayward.com
Contents
Warnings………………………………2
Introduction……….………….…..…4
Installation……….……………..……4
Replacement Parts………..………6
Warrantee …………………….………6
Warrantee Re
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Hayward Perflex EC40AC Specifications

General

Flow Rate	40 GPM
Filter Area	40 sq. ft.
Max Pool Size	20, 000 gallons
Turnover @ 8 Hour	19, 200 gallons
Turnover @ 10 Hour	24, 000 gallons
Max Flow Rate	40 GPM
Required D.E.	4 lbs
Pipe Size	1.5"
Max Working Pressure	50 PSI
Waste Line Size	1.5"
DE Capacity	4 lbs
Type	Diatomaceous Earth
Valve Material	Thermoplastic
Inlet/Outlet Size	1.5"

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words

Explains the safety-alert symbol and signal words like WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE.

General Safety Precautions

Emphasizes following instructions to prevent severe injury or death.

Suction Entrapment Hazards

Types of Entrapment

Details hazards like hair, limb, body, evisceration, and mechanical entrapment.

Reducing Entrapment Risks

Provides guidelines to minimize suction entrapment risks.

System Pressure and Hazard Warnings

Hazardous Pressure

Separation Hazard

Electrical Safety Precautions

Risk of Electric Shock

Covers grounding, bonding, GFCI protection, and wiring requirements.

Pool and Hot Tub Electrical Safety

Addresses specific electrical safety for pool and hot tub installations.

Hyperthermia and Health Risks

Hot Tub Safety Rules

Effects of Hyperthermia

Filter Operation Procedures

Starting and Precoating the Filter

Filtering, Regeneration, and Cleaning

Vacuuming and Bump Handle Adjustment

Troubleshooting and Registration

Common Problems and Remedies

Addresses issues like high pressure, low flow, and short cycles with solutions.

Additional Troubleshooting