USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS 4
Your Hayward S-200 high-rate sand filter is a high performance, totally corrosion-proof filter that blends superior flow characteristics
and features with ease of operation. It represents the very latest in high-rate sand filter technology. It is virtually foolproof in design
and operation and when installed, operated and maintained according to instructions, your filter will produce clear, sparkling water
with only the least attention and care.
HOW IT WORKS
Your filter uses special filter sand to remove dirt particles from the water. Filter sand is loaded into the filter tank and functions as the
permanent dirt removing media. The pool water, which contains suspended dirt particles, is pumped through your piping system and is
automatically directed by the filter control valve to the top of the filter tank. As the pool water is pumped through the filter sand, dirt
particles are trapped by the sand bed, and filtered out. The cleaned pool water is returned from the bottom of the filter tank, through
the control valve and back to the pool through the piping system. This entire sequence is continuous and automatic and provides for
total recirculation of pool water through your filter and piping system.
After a period of time, the accumulated dirt in the filter causes a resistance to flow, and the flow diminishes. This means it is time to
clean (backwash) your filter. With the control valve in the backwash position, the water flow is automatically reversed through the filter
so that it is directed to the bottom of the tank, up through the sand, flushing the previously trapped dirt and debris out the waste line.
Once the filter is backwashed (cleaned) of dirt, the control valve is manually sequenced to Rinse, and then Filter, to resume normal
filtering.
INSTALLATION
Only simple tools (screwdriver and wrenches), plus Teflon tape manufactured for plastic adapters, are required to
install and/or service the filter.
1. The filter system should be installed, not more than 6 feet
above pool water level, on a
level
concrete slab, very
firm ground, or equivalent, as recommended by your pool dealer. Position the filter so that the piping
connections, control valve and winter drain are convenient and accessible for operation, service and winterizing.
2. Assemble Vari-Flo filter control valve to filter. Align the two (2) valve pipe connections, with 0-rings in place, with
the two openings in the side of the filter tank and press in firmly. Secure the assembly to the tank connections
with the two bulkhead locknuts.
Do not overtighten.
3. Assemble pump and pump mounting base (if supplied) to the filter
according to instructions on Page 6.
4. Loading sand media. Filter sand media is loaded through the top
opening of the filter.
a. Remove the access dome and the top diffuser from the internal
diffuser elbow pipe and place flexible, automatic air relief tube
to the side, out of the way, inside the tank.
b. Cap the internal diffuser elbow pipe with the cap plug
provided to prevent sand from entering it.
c. It is good practice to fill tank approximately 1/2 way with water
to provide a cushioning effect when the filter sand is poured in.
This helps protect the under-drain laterals from excessive shock.
(Be sure the drain cap is securely in place on drain pipe.)
Note: Check to confirm all laterals are in the down position before
loading with sand. (See Figure A on Page 7.)
d. Carefully pour in correct amount and grade of filter sand, as
specified. Sand surface should be leveled and should come to
about 6“ from the top of the filter tank. Use no more than the
recommended amount of sand.
e. Remove the cap plug from internal diffuser elbow pipe.
f. Replace diffuser on internal diffuser elbow pipe, positioning automatic air relief tube through the hole provided in the
diffuser. Wipe filter top clean.
g. Insert top access dome (with 0-ring in place) into the tank neck. Screw securely into filter head.
5. Connect pump to control valve opening marked PUMP according to instructions. Make return to pool pipe connection to
control valve opening marked RETURN and complete other necessary plumbing connections, suction lines to pump,
waste, etc.
6. Make electrical connections to pump per pump instructions.
7. To prevent water leakage, be sure drain cap is securely in place and all pipe connections are tight.
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