Swimline HYDROTOOLS 71610 User manual
71610 / 71915 / 72220 / 72420
FULLY INTEGRATED SAND FILTER, PUMP,
PRESSURE VALVE & STAND
INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY INFORMATION:
1．Sand lters are designed to work with water temperatures between 33.8°F and 113°F (1°C - 45°C).
The lter should never be operated outside of these temperatures or damage may occur.
2．The installation should be carried out in accordance with the safety requirements of the swimming
pool industry and the specic requirements for each application.
3．The user should make sure that the installation is carried out by qualied authorized persons and
that these persons have rst carefully read the following instructions. Incorrectly installed equipment
may fail, causing severe injury or property damage.
4．The operating safety of the lter is only guaranteed if the installation and operation instructions are
correctly followed.
5．To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.
6．Chemical spills and fumes can weaken Swimming Pool/ Spa components. Corrosion can cause lters
and other equipment to fail, resulting in severe injury or property damage.
Do not store pool chemicals near your equipment.
7．Any modication of the lter or use of unauthorized parts will void your warranty. The supplier
assumes no liability for the damage and injuries caused by unauthorized replacement parts and
accessories.
8．In the event of defective operation or faulty components, contact the supplier or its nearest
authorized service agent
SAND FILTRATION WORKING PRINCIPLE:
Incoming water from the piping system is automatically directed by the Multiport Valve to the top of the
lter bed. As the water is pumped through the lter sand, dirt and debris are trapped by the lter bed,
and ltered out. The ltered water is returned from the bottom of the lter tank, through the Multiport
Valve and back through the piping system.
PREPARATION BEFORE INSTALLATION:
1．Position the lter as close to the Swimming Pool/ Spa as possible.
2．The lter should be placed on a level concrete slab, very rm ground, or equivalent. Ensure that the
ground will not give way or erode, thus preventing any strain to the attached plumbing.
3．Position the lter under consideration of the piping connections, so that it is convenient for
operating and servicing.
4．Ensure that the compliance label is facing the front to allow for easy identication of pertinent
information, in the event of service requirement.
HOW TO INSTALL THE FILTER TANK:
1．Install sand lter tank onto the lter / pump base (part #s 6 & 1 / Item# 71623, 71923, 72223, or
72423; on Pg. 5). Turn right to lock into place. Position the outlet drain plug facing
outward for ease of access.
2．Before lling the lter media (sand) into the lter vessel, do a visual check of the laterals.
Replace broken or loose laterals if necessary. Install the laterals, aligning the raised point of the
laterals to the raised indicator point on the umbrella style lateral holder. (Part# 3 / Item# 71608
or 72408; on Pg. 5).
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Insert the laterals and turn 90°clockwise.
After hearing the locking sound, the lateral is well installed.
Please refer to the following picture on the right.
3．Check that the air release hose
(Part# 5 / Item# 71624, 71924, or 72224; on Pg. 5).
is xed well on the body of lateral holder, and
that the other end of the air release hose is out of
the sand. DO NOT embed the air release hose in the sand.
4．To eliminate stress on the laterals, ll the lter vessel with
enough water to provide a cushioning eect when the
lter sand is added.
5．Temporarily install the Sand Deector. This is the included piece of clear plastic designed to t on
the top of the sand tank and center, stand pipe (Part# 4 / Item# 71603, 71903, or 72203; on Pg. 5).
It is used to prevent sand from entering the pipe when adding sand to the lter tank.
(PLEASE NOTE: Be sure to remove and store deector in safe place; before connecting the top
mount valve)
6．Carefully pour the sand into the lter vessel and make sure to prevent sand from entering the stem
pipe. Please pour the quantity of sand according to the lter tank label.
7．Ensuring that the lter top mount valve is free of sand residue, put the O-ring on the top valve
mount and then install the valve on the lter vessel. Place the top mount valve on the lter tank so
that the port labeled ‘PUMP’is facing the pump (PLEASE NOTE: This is the port with raised
lettering that says‘PUMP’; to the right side of the port). Make sure that the stem pipe had xed
well with the top valve mount, and tighten the ange clamp to ax the valve. NOTE: The ange
clamp should be well axed. A poorly axed clamp can cause injuries!
8．Using screws from the pump hardware pack, ax the pump to the base. Please reference the pump
installation instructions to operate the pump.
9．Apply Teon tape (included) to the smaller diameter male threaded side of the white double-male threaded
adaptor (part# 10 / 71626; on Pg 5). Attach this adaptor to the port (on the top mount valve) that only has
internal‘female’threading.
10. Adjust the valve position and use the white PVC hose, with installed union nuts, and O-rings (Part #11/ Item
#s 71607, 71907, or 72207; Pg 5) along with white double‘male-threaded’adaptor (attached in step# 9), to
connect the valve to the pump.
11. Apply Teon tape (included) to both threaded hose adaptors and attach one to the port that has raised
letters that say‘RETURN’(on the side; by threading). Connect the included 1.5”x 6’ hose from the top mount
valve to the pools return (inlet jet). This is one of the two ports that has both internal and external threading.
Attach the 2nd threaded hose adaptor to the female threaded opening on the front of the pump. Connect
the 2nd (included) 1.5”x 6’hose from the installed adaptor on the pump to the pools thru-wall skimmer.
12. The nal port is used to connect the drain / outlet / waste hose (NOT INCLUDED). This port has raised letters
that say‘WASTE’(on the side; by threading).
13. Remove, thumb-screw plug, from the top mount valve, that is located on the opposite side from the‘PUMP’
port. Apply Teon tape (included) to the male threads on the provided pressure gauge
(part# 15 / 8961; on Pg 5). Attach pressure gauge to the top-mount valve; where thumb screw plug was
removed.
INSTALLATION NOTES:
1．Make sure the lter is operating under normal working pressure. Use a pressure control valve when
the system pump is operating.
2．If the pump position is higher than the water level, it requires installing a back water control valve.
3．If the pump position is lower than the water level, it requires installing an isolation valve.
Incorrect lter position can interfere or stop water return.
4．For maximum water ow, use as few hose connections as possible & keep hose bending to a minimum.
5．Ensure solvents are not excessively applied to ttings as this could run into O-ring and create sealing
problems.
6．Do not over tighten ttings or adapters.
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HOW TO USE:
Prior to setting up the lter system, ensure that the pump is o, as failure to do so will cause
spider valve to malfunction and damage top mount valve. Pump must be o anytime valve
handle is depressed and moved to any of the various functions.
1．Inspect all that connections have been made correctly and are secure.
2．Depress top mount valve handle and rotate to BACKWASH position.
3．Prime and start pump according to pump instructions.
NOTE: ALL SUCTION AND DISCHARGE VALVES MUST BE OPEN WHEN STARTING THE SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY. MAKE SURE THE FILTER VESSEL IS
FILLED WITH WATER BEFORE STARTING UP THE PUMP OR IT WILL CAUSE THE DAMAGE TO PUMP.
4．Once water ow is steady out the waste line, run the pump for at least 2 minutes. The initial
back-washing of the lter is recommended to remove any impurities or ne sand particles in the
sand media.
5．Turn pump o and set valve to RINSE position. Start pump and operate until water in sight glass is
clear. . . about 1/2 to 1 minute. Turn pump o, set valve to FILTER position and restart pump. Your
lter is now operating in the normal lter mode, ltering particles from the pool water.
NOTES:
1．Note the initial pressure gauge reading when the lter is clean. (It will vary from pool depending
upon the pump and general piping system). As the lter removes dirt and impurities from the pool
water, the accumulation in the lter will cause the pressure to rise and ow to diminish. When the
pressure gauge reading is 8-10 PSI (0.55-0.69 BAR) higher than the initial“clean”pressure you noted,
it is time to backwash (clean) the lter.
2．IMPORTANT: To prevent unnecessary strain on piping system and valves, always shut o pump
before switching lter control valve position.
3．To prevent damage to the pump and lter and for proper operation of the system, clean pump
strainer and skimmer baskets regularly.
FILTER CONTROL VALVE FUNCTIONS:
Filter- Set valve to FILTER for normal ltering. Also use for regular vacuuming.
Backwash-
For cleaning lter. When lter pressure gauge rises 8-10 PSI (0.55-0.69 BAR) above start-up
(clean pressure):
Stop the pump, set valve to BACKWASH. Start pump and backwash until water in sight glass is clear.
Approximately 2 minutes or less; depending on dirt accumulation. Proceed to RINSE.
Rinse – After backwashing, with pump o, set valve to RINSE. Start pump and operate for about 1/2 to 1
minute. This ensures that all dirty water from backwashing is rinsed out of the lter to waste, preventing
possible return to the pool. Stop pump, set valve to FILTER and start pump for normal ltering.
Waste-To bypass lter for draining or lowering water level and for vacuuming heavy debris directly to
waste.
Re circulate-Water is re-circulated through the pool system; bypassing the lter.
Closed- Shuts o ow from pump to lter.
MODEL NO: FLOW RATE MAX FILTER AREA MEDIA REQUIRED
PRESSURE TYPE AMOUNT
GPM M3/H PSI BAR ft2 m2 Filter Sand* LBS KG
71610, 72228 40 9 50 3.5 1.25 0.12 0.018-0.022 in. 100 45
71915, 72229 49 11 50 3.5 2.0 0.19 0.45-0.56 mm 175 79
72220, 72268 52 11.8 50 3.5 2.64 0.24 0.018-0.022 in. 250 113
72420, 72230 62 14 50 3.5 3.14 0.29 0.018-0.022 in. 300 136
SPECIFICATIONS:
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1 71622 Sand Filter Support for 71610,71915,72220,72420
2 71604 Drain plug for 71610,71915,72220 ,72420
3a 71608 Lateral for 71610,71915,72220
3b 72408 Lateral for 72420
4a 71603 Center Pipe for 71610
4b 71903 Center Pipe for 71915
4c 72203 Center Pipe for 72220
4d 72203 Center Pipe for 72420
5a 71624 Air Release assembly for 71610
5b 71924 Air Release assembly for 71915,72220
5c 72224 Air Release assembly for 72420
6a 71623 Filter Tank for 71610
6b 71923 FilterTank for 71915
6c 72223 FilterTank for 72220
6d 72423 FilterTank for 72420
7/8/18 71602 Flange Clamp, O-Ring, and Hardware
for 71610,71915,72220,72420
8 71625 O-Ring for 71610,71915,72220,72420
9 71601 6-WayValve for 71610,71915,72220,72420
10 71626 Adaptor for 71610,71915,72220,72420
11a 71607 PVC Hose for 71610
11b 71907 PVC Hose for 71915
11c 72207 PVC Hose for 72420
11d 72207 PVC Hose for 72220
12a 716061 Pump for 71610
12b 719061 Pump for 71915
12c 722061 Pump for 72220,72420
13 71609 Screw M8x35 and Nut M8 for 71610/71915/72220/72420
14 71605 1.25-1.5”Hose Adaptor
15 8961 Rear Mount Pressure Gauge
16 71638 Valve Thumbscrew & Gasket
17 71639 Sight Glass & Gasket
18 71640 Flange Clamp Hardware (includes 2 bolts, 2 square nuts)
N/A 8948 TeonTape (Roll)
N/A 8957 Hose Clamp
N/A 6206 1.5”x 6’Filter Connection Hose
N/A 71642 Tank (Assembly Only) Sand Deector
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HYDROTOOLS by Swimline / ILP
191 Rodeo Drive, Edgewood, New York 11717
Tel: 1.631.254.2155 • Fax: 1.631.254.2363
Email: [email protected]
www.swimline.com
This unit has a one-year limited warranty from manufacturer defects.
To extend the life of your filter pump:
· Actual filter run time depends on pool size/gallons & HP of pump. See online calculators.
· The average run time is approx. 8 hours a day to circulate & clean pool water.
· Adjust run time to 10–12 hours as needed for larger pools, multiple bathers & algae growth,etc.
· Never run your pump 24 hours consecutively. This will void warranty.
· We recommend running in Non-Consecutive Hour cycles; no more than 6–8 hours at a time.
· Run off peak hours, using an after-market timer to maximize utility savings.
Cet appareil bénéficie d'une garantie limitée d'un an contre les défauts de fabrication.
Pour prolonger la durée de vie de votre pompe de filtration :
· La durée de fonctionnement du filtre dépend de la dimension de la piscine (nombre de litres) et de la
puissance de la pompe. Consultez les calculateurs en ligne.
· La durée de fonctionnement moyen est d’environ huit heures par jour pour faire circuler et nettoyer l’eau
de la piscine.
· Ajustez la durée de fonctionnement de 10-12 heures selon les besoins pour les piscines plus grandes, le
nombre de baigneurs, la croissance d’algues, etc.
· Ne laissez jamais rouler la pompe 24 heures consécutives. Cela viendra annuler la garantie.
· Nous vous recommandons de laisser fonctionner la pompe sur des cycles non consécutifs ne dépassant
pas de six à huit heures à la fois.
· Utilisez hors des heures d’achalandage, utilisez un chronomètre de seconde main pour maximiser
l’épargne sur l’électricité.
Esta unidad tiene una garantía limitada de un año contra defectos del fabricante.
Para extender la vida útil de la bomba del filtro:
· El tiempo de uso del filtro depende del tamaño de la piscina, galones de agua y caballos de fuerza de la
bomba. Para cualquier duda, vea calculadoras en línea.
· El tiempo de uso promedio es de aproximadamente 8 horas al día a fin de que el agua circule y
limpie la piscina.
· Agregue un tiempo de uso de 10 a 12 horas para piscinas más grandes, múltiples usuarios, crecimiento
de algas, etc.
· Nunca utilice la bomba por 24 horas de manera consecutiva. Esto eliminaría la garantía.
· Recomendamos que su uso sea en ciclos de tiempo no consecutivos, no más de 6 a 8 horas por ciclo.
· No lo utilice en horas pico, maximice su ahorro con un temporizador que aproveche los tiempos de menor
demanda de electricidad.
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