Hayward ProGrid DE2420 User Manual

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USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS 1
ProGrid™ Vertical Grid D.E. Filter
Owner’s Manual
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
Product Warnings……………….…2
Introduction……….……..…..…..…4
Installation……….……………..……4
Starting Pump and Filter…………5
Filter Control Valve…………………6
Winterizing…………………………….9
Replacement Parts………..………10
Warranty..………………………..……11
Registration……………….………….12

Hayward ProGrid DE2420 Specifications

General

Air Relief Valve	Yes
Warranty	1 year
Type	Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
Filter Area	24 sq ft
Connection Size	2 inches
Tank Diameter	20"
Inlet/Outlet Size	2"
Drain Connection	1.5 inches

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Symbols and Definitions

Explains the meaning of safety alert symbols like WARNING and CAUTION used in the manual.

Suction Entrapment Hazards and Prevention

System Pressure and Component Safety

Electrical Safety and Grounding Requirements

Hyperthermia Risks and Hot Tub Safety

GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION

Filter Operation and D.E. Filtration

Explains how the ProGrid filter works using Diatomaceous Earth for filtration.

Installation Site Selection and Clearances

Provides guidance on choosing an installation location and necessary clearance space.

STARTING AND OPERATING THE FILTER SYSTEM

Pump and Filter Startup Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely starting the pump and filter system.

Pre-Coating and Filtering Process

Details the D.E. pre-coating process and normal filtering operation, including pressure monitoring.

FILTER CONTROL VALVES AND MANUAL CLEANING

Filter Control Valve Functions Explained

Describes the functions of various filter control valve types like Vari-Flo and Selecta-Flo.

Filter Disassembly Instructions

Outlines the steps required to safely disassemble the filter for maintenance.

Element Cluster Cleaning and Re-installation

Body Re-assembly and Vacuuming Operation

WINTERIZING, SERVICE, AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Manual Air Relief Valve Service

Instructions for professional service of the manual air relief valve.

Filter Winterizing Procedures

Steps to properly drain and prepare the filter for winter to prevent damage.

Troubleshooting Common Filter Issues

Offers solutions for low water flow, short cycles, and unclear water.

PARTS LISTING AND DIAGRAM

HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY

PRODUCT REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY CARD

Warranty Card Registration Process

Instructions for registering the product and warranty either by mail or online.