Hayward Perflex Series - User Manual

ISEC50C90 Rev D
USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS 1
Perflex
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Extended Cycle Filtration Systems
Owner’s Manual
Models: EC50AC, and EC50C Series Systems
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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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words

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

General Safety Precautions

Suction Entrapment Hazards

Types of Entrapment

Details hair, limb, body, evisceration, and mechanical entrapment risks in suction outlets.

Reducing Entrapment Risks

Lists measures like dual outlets, spacing, flow rate limits, and component integrity.

Specific Entrapment Warnings

Electrical Safety Warnings

Shock Prevention Measures

Covers grounding, bonding, GFCI protection, wiring standards, and precautions.

Hyperthermia Safety

Hot Tub Temperature Guidelines

Safety guidelines for hot tub water temperatures, alcohol, pregnancy, and medical conditions.

System Location and Plumbing

Installation Steps

Filter Operation and Maintenance

Starting, Precoating, and Filtering

Regeneration and Cleaning

Algae Control

Algae Prevention and Treatment

Hayward Perflex Series Specifications

General

Maximum Working Pressure	50 psi
Filter Type	Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
Valve Type	Multiport
Plumbing Connection	2"
Warranty	1 Year Limited