HIGH RATE SAND FILTER

STANDARD SYSTEM WITH ONE-PIECE BASE

OWNER’S MANUAL
 CLEARWATER STANDARD SAND FILTER SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL
WARNING: A GFCI is required. Follow national and local building and safety / surface (patio block, cement slab, etc.). Assemble filter system only after above ground pool
codes. is installed. Fill pool with water. IMPORTANT: Do no raise water level above pool return line or
skimmer throat until installation is complete.
Your ClearWater Standard Sand Filter System is shipped complete from Waterway, with all
needed components ready for assembly and installation. Open shipping carton in an upright position, checking contents, as follows:

System will require a 110 Volt / 20 Amp service. DO NOT use extension cords. Use will void 1. One-piece mounting base 5. One fittings bag
warranty on pump motor. The pool equipment should be located between the pool skimmer 2. One pump 6. One collar wrench
and return line. The filtration system should not be installed less than 2 ft. and no more than 5ft. 3. One filter 7. Trap assemblies
from the pool. The ClearWater Standard Sand Filter System needs to be on a completely flat level 4. Two corrugated hoses 8. Pump to filter hose

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNING LABELS BEFORE 8. To use collar wrench (#5), place on collar assembly, use both hands to turn wrench 1/2 to 3/4 of
OPERATING FILTER! a turn to secure multi-port valve to filter body (Detail 4).
9. Position and hand tighten pump hose assembly (#29) to top inlet port. Position gasket (#21)
1. Place filter with filter base on a level, secure surface. There is no need to disassemble filter or and hand tighten onto pump (Detail 6). DO NOT over tighten.
pump assemblies. Position sand filter body securely onto filter base. Align drain with drain 10. Apply Teflon tape (4 wraps ideal) and hand tighten 1 1/2" hose fitting (#26) to bottom outlet
clearance on base. Secure sand filter body to base using bolt (#17) and washer (#16) as port. DO NOT over tighten.
shown. DO NOT over tighten. 11. Place 1 1/2" o-ring (#2) over 1 1/2" buttress x 1 1/2" MPT fitting (#31). Thread into pump port of
2. Open box and remove pump and trap. Open pump trap lid (#25) and remove 2" gasket. multi-port valve. Slip 1 1/2" union nut (#34) over 1 1/2" female thread fitting (#33). Apply
Position gasket into end of pump trap union nut. Hand tighten union nut onto suction side Teflon tape to threads on hose barb 90° ell (#35) and thread into female thread fitting (#33).
of pump (Detail 2). DO NOT over tighten. Keeping 1 1/2" Union Gasket (#32) between fittings (#31 & 33), thread 1 1/2" union nut
3. Secure pump to pump base using pin and anchor kit (#19) (Detail 1). (#34) onto fitting (#31) on multi-port. Before tightening union nut, turn 90° ell (#35) in
4. Remove collar assembly from filter tank. DO NOT lose screws. IMPORTANT: To prevent proper direction to receive hose (#29) tighten nut (#34) (Detail 8).
damage to internal filter lateral components, fill filter tank full with water prior to 12. Position o-ring (#2) onto 1 1/2" hose fitting (#26). Hand-tighten onto suction side of pump
adding sand. With sand fill guide (#10) positioned in filter tank opening, add only trap (Detail 7).
recommended #20 grade silica sand (see Fill Chart). Remove sand fill guide. IMPORTANT: 13. Apply Teflon tape (4 wraps ideal) to pressure gauge (#3). Thread into multi-port valve.
Clean and remove all debris from filter tank flange after adding sand. 14. Remove 4 hose clamps (#27) and position over end of corrugated hoses (#28). Install
5. Assure that o-ring (#9) is positioned onto multi-port throat. corrugated hose between the 1 1/2" hose fitting (#26) on multi-port valve and to pool return
6. Install multi-port valve with inlet and outlet ports facing pool. Top of internal stand pipe fitting. Tighten hose clamps. Install the other corrugated hose between the 1 1/2" hose
seats directly into multi-port valve. Push multi-port valve evenly onto tank flange. NOTE: fitting (#26) on pump trap and to pool skimmer fitting. Tighten hose clamps. NOTE: Soften
Make sure tank flange is clear of any sand debris. hose ends with warm water to ease installation onto fittings (if necessary).
7. Install filter tank split-nut assembly (#6 & 7) by threading collar clockwise until hand tight. 15. Install waste adapter fitting (#1) with o-ring (#2) (Detail 5).
Then use collar wrench (#5) to tighten further (Detail 3).

SYSTEM START UP CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fill pool until water is halfway up length of skimmer throat. NOTE: When pressure gauge reading is 5 PSI or higher than original starting pressure, the
2. Make sure pump trap is full of water. Slightly loosen trap lid to relieve pressure and allow filter needs to be cleaned. The ClearWater Standard Sand Filter System features our exclusive
water to fill trap. Re-tighten lid. 7-Position Multi-Port Valve, which ensures safe and simple filter maintenance.
3. Make sure multi-port valve handle is in Filter position.
4. Plug pump into GFCI outlet and turn pump on. Turn two-speed pumps to high. Pressurized vessel. Never attempt to loosen or open collar assembly (#6 & 7) while
5. Make note of start-up pressure on gauge. system is running. It could cause severe injury or harm to user. NEVER CHANGE
6. Checks for leaks. VALVE POSITION WITH PUMP RUNNING!

1. Turn off pump.

2. Attach backwash hose (optional) to waste port adapter.
3. Rotate multi-port valve handle to Backwash position. Turn pump on and run for 90 second
WINTERIZATION intervals or until discharge water is clear. Turn pump off.
1. Backwash filter system completely. See Cleaning Instructions. 4. Rotate multi-port valve handle to Rinse position. Turn pump on for 30 seconds.
2. Run a filter cleaning chemical through filter system as per cleaner instructions. 5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 until all discharge water is clear while pump is turned on.
3. Turn pump off. Disconnect hoses from skimmer and return fitting. 6. Rotate multi-port valve handle to Filter position. Turn pump on. Valve is now in normal
4. Remove drain plug cap from bottom of filter tank. DO NOT remove hex drain assembly operating position.
(#14). To remove Item self-threading drain screen (#14), remove drain cap (#15) and use as
tool to remove.
5. Unscrew drain plugs located at bottom of pump trap and front of pump housing. Let water
drain completely.
6. Disconnect filter to pump connection. Loosen union connection on discharge of pump and
remove from pump. DO NOT lose 2" union gasket. Lift and remove pump and pump base
from filter base. Store inside.
 CLEARWATER STANDARD SAND FILTER SYSTEM PARTS LIST
Item Part No. Description See instructions for proper
1 425-1928 Waste Adapter Fitting valve alignment.
2 805-0224 1 1/2" O-Ring Detail 8
3 830-3000 Pressure Gauge
Use Teflon tape as
4 WVS003N Multi-Port Valve Assembly indicated in illustrations
3 1
5 505-1970 Collar Wrench and instructions. 2
6 718-1960 Split-Nut - Sand Filter
7 819-0015 1/4" Screw - 20 PPH x 1 1/2"
28 27 35
8 820-0013 Serrated Hex Nut - 1/4" - 20 4
9 805-0435 O-Ring
10 502-2010 Sand Fill Guide
11 505-1960 Threaded Sleeve for Split Nut 5
12 505-2040 16" Lateral and Manifold Assembly 26 7
27
505-2050 19" Lateral and Manifold Assembly 6
505-2060 22" Lateral and Manifold Assembly 27 8 9
505-2080 26" Lateral and Manifold Assembly
13 515-1601 16" Sand Filter Body
515-1901 19" Sand Filter Body 25 10
28 29
515-2001 22" Sand Filter Body 27 11
515-2061 26" Sand Filter Body 26
24 12
14 602-5311 Self-Threading Drain Screen
13
15 602-5301 Drain Cap 21
16 820-0017 3/8" Flat Washer
17 819-0020 3/8" Bolt - 16" Sand Filter 2
27 23 19
819-0019 3/8" Bolt - 19" Sand Filter 14
22 30 20
819-0016 3/8" Bolt - 22" / 26" Sand Filter 2
21 15
18 672-7241 One-Piece Base
19 429-7300 Pin & Anchor Kit (4 in kit)
20 PH1100 1 HP - 1-Speed - Hi-Flo Pump
19 19
PH1150 1 1/2 HP - 1-Speed - Hi-Flo Pump 18
PH1200 2 HP - 1-Speed - Hi-Flo Pump
PH2100 1 HP - 2-Speed - Hi-Flo Pump
PH2150 1 1/2 HP - 2-Speed - Hi-Flo Pump 16
PH2200 2 HP - 2-Speed - Hi-Flo Pump 17
21 711-4010 2" Union Gasket 19
22 319-3230 Basket Assembly (not shown)
23 319-2170 6" Pump Trap Body DETAIL 1
24 805-0436 Trap Lid O-Ring
25 319-3260 6" Pump Trap Lid 4
26 417-6140 1 1/2" Hose Fitting 21 5
6
27 872-001 0 Hose Clamp - Stainless Steel 20 7
6 5
28 872-9002 Corrugated Hose - Black 8
9 7
29 550-1802 16" Pump to Filter Hose 11
8
550-1812 19" Pump to Filter Hose
11 9
550-1822 22" Pump to Filter Hose
550-1832 26" Pump to Filter Hose
30 400-5421B 2" Union Split Nut
DETAIL 2 DETAIL 3
31 417-4161 1 1/2" Buttress x 1 1/2" MPT
DETAIL 4
32 711-4000 1 1/2" Union Gasket 29
33 417-4070 1 1/2" FPT Fitting 4
34 415-4001 1 1/2" Union Nut 25 31 2
21
35 411-6520 1 1/2" MPT x Hose 90° Barbed Ell 1 26 33
32
34
20 24
810-0082-N2 Instruction Sheet 22 35
2 26
2 23

DETAIL 5 DETAIL 6 DETAIL 7 DETAIL 8

 TROUBLESHOOTING
MOTOR DOES NOT START: Make sure motor is plugged in. EXCESSIVE PUMP NOISE: Worn bearings.
Circuit breaker in OFF position. Suction line clogged.
Thermal Overload in tripped position. Pump incorrectly mounted.
Wiring installation incorrect. Hose fitting partially closed.
Incorrect line voltage. Slice valve partially closed.
Defective wiring. Clogged trap basket.

THERMAL OVERLOAD TRIPS: Low voltage. INADEQUATE FILTERING: Sand level too low.
Wiring installation incorrect. Inadequately cleaned system.
Dual voltage pumps mis-wired. Excessive dirt load.
Inadequate ventilation. Chemical imbalance.
Inadequate system pressure.
NO WATER FLOW: Obstruction of suction or return line.
Clogged impeller.
Suction system air leaks.
Slice valve closed.
SAND FILL CHART:
Clogged hose fitting. Model FS016 - 50 lbs.
Clogged basket. Model FS019 - 100 lbs.
Dirty sand. Model FS022 - 150 lbs.
Model FS026 - 200 lbs.

CHLORINATOR & BROMINATOR USE WARNINGS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! in granules mixing in feeder causing FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. The shock or algae treatment
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury and product damage: dissolved in water is safe with tablets.

Feeders are designed to use only Chlorine (Trichloro-s-triazinetrione) or Bromine ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION for eyes, skin and clothing when working with chemicals. Do
(Bromochloro -5, 5 Dimethylhydantoin) tablets, slow dissolving type. UNDER NO not smoke and avoid sparks and open flames. Turn off pump and control valve before opening
CIRCUMSTANCES MIX Trichlor OR Bromine with Calcium Hypochlorite, with other forms of chlorinator. Use of bulk chemicals may result in damage to pool.
concentrated chlorine, or with other chemicals FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT. Chemicals will dissolve very quickly and may cause bleaching to liner due to over-chlorinating,
NEVER use oils or grease to lubricate 0-ring. Oil in contact with Trichlor OR Bromine may result possibly causing unsafe pool conditions.
in FIRE. Caution should be used when removing feeder cap. Do not inhale fumes.
Settings in excess of the recommended control setting levels for the chlorinator can result in
If shock treatments or Algaecides containing chemicals other than sanitizer tablets in feeder excess chlorine being discharged in your pool. This can result in bleaching or discoloration of
must be used, then turn off feeder OR remove tablets until the shock or algae treatment is areas around the pool inlet or in some cases bleaching of the entire pool liner or paint (CHECK
complete and all granules have dissolved. Failure to do so may result CHEMICAL RESIDUALS REGULARLY).

LIMITED WARRANTY
Waterway Plastics manufactures its products and equipment in accordance with very high standards of workmanship. We use the best materials available and maintain the highest quality
procedures practical in the industry. In accordance, Waterway warrants its products as follows: Warranty only applies to OEM’s and Distributor’s of Waterway.
All plastics parts such as jets, valves, skimmers, manifolds, suctions, lights and other plastic components manufactured by Waterway will be replaced or repaired of the defects are determined by
Waterway to be the responsibility of Waterway Plastics for a period of THREE YEARS from the date of manufacture. The warranty does not cover filter cartridges, D.E. grids, O-rings, pressure gauges,
pump seals, light bulbs, or any parts not manufactured by Waterway.

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