Installation Guide

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Hayward StarClear
™
Plus filter is a high performance swimming pool filter with a residential filtration rating of 4,500 gallons
(17 kl) per hour (C751), 5,400 gallons (20.5 kl) per hour (C900), or 7,200 gallons (27.3 kl) per hour (C1200,and C17502).
Manufactured from durable, corrosion-proof materials, they are designed for continuous or intermittent operation, for
installation above or below the pool water line, for fresh or saltwater swimming pools or spas. StarClear Plus filters utilize a
reusable single element, reinforced polyester filter cartridge to provide a high degree of water clarity with minimum care. Their
unique design is such that no tools are needed to remove or replace the cartridge in the filter assembly. Simply spin off the
locking knob, lift off the filter cover and remove the cartridge. It's that easy.
PUMP SELECTION AND LOCATION
To power your StarClear Plus filter, select a continuous duty pump designed for swimming pool or spa service.
It is important to first determine where your pump and filter will be located. If above the water line, a self-priming pump must
be used. Self-priming pumps such as Hayward's Super Pump
®
, Super II™, or TriStar™ have the ability to lift water
from a lower level and prime automatically.
Select a pump appropriate for your application. Take into consideration, operation of hydrotherapy fittings, automatic
cleaners, required turnover rates and losses in the system. A dealer can help you select the proper size pump for your
system.
FILTER LOCATION
1. Since plumbing fittings offer a resistance to water flow, position the filter as close to the swimming pool as local codes
allow. Keep the number of fittings to a minimum. Select a well-drained area, one that will not flood when it rains.
2. Set the filter on a solid level surface. Allow a minimum top clearance for cartridge removal of 19" (483mm) for the C751 and
C900, 25" (635mm) for the C1200, and allow 30" (762mm) for the C17502. Be sure the filter, pump, drain & pressure
gauge are accessible for convenient operation. (Please: See Chart on Following Page)
3. Position the filter so the tank can drain by gravity.
4. If practical, place pump and filter in the shade to shield it from continuous, direct heat from the sun.
PLUMBING
1. Choose and use 1-1/2" or 2" piping. When making permanent connections, be sure to provide unions for easy servicing.
2. Refer to the diagrams above for basic suggested placement of valves. Ball valves are recommended where needed. While
systems vary, the main consideration is to provide the desired control of water flow from the pool to the pump and filter,
and back to the pool. When the filter is located below water level, provide valves to prevent back flow of water to the
filter during cleaning and routine servicing.
3. Plumbing on the StarClear Plus filter is 1-1/2", or 2" N.P.T., or socket (solvent weld). When making threaded connections to
the filter use plastic adapters. Apply three turns of Teflon tape (or use special plastic pipe sealant) to male threads.
Screw the fitting into the thread hand tight; then using a wrench, tighten one more full turn. Additional tightening is
unnecessary and could result in a broken or a damaged filter.
4. Connect the pool suction plumbing between the skimmer, pool outlet, etc. and the pump.
5. Install the pool return plumbing.
6. If the pressure gauge is not installed, apply three wraps of Teflon tape to the gauge threads, and
carefully screw the gauge
into the threaded hole in the filter head.
7. A filter drain plug is furnished with each filter and is all that is needed for complete filter draining. A manual air relief valve
is furnished to aid in bleeding off unwanted air when starting the filter. An internal auto air relief system in the filter
removes air when the pump is in operation.
8. All electrical connections should be made in accordance with local codes.
9. Check for joint leaks when first operating the system.
10. Refer to pump instruction booklet for pump information.