User Manual

5
HiFlow
™
6 Way Valve (1-1/2") Installation and User’s Guide
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Cause Remedy
Leak to waste port 1. Dirt or sand under seal. Remove valve top and clean seal area.
2. Damaged seal. Replace valve top assembly.
3. Damaged valve body in seal area. Replace valve body.
Leakage at port connections to valve 1. Cracked ports. Replace valve body, use proper assembly and
do not over tighten port connection.
2. Did not use sealant on threads. Use sealant.
Sand returning to pool 1. Filter problem. Refer to filter manual.
2. Sand blowing thru air vent slots or Sand size too small or flow rate thru filter too high.
between filter center pipe in valve.
Leakage at valve attachment to filter Leakage past o-ring. Remove valve and inspect o-ring & sealing
surface. Replace as necessary.
Leakage at handle Leakage past o-ring. Replace valve top assembly.
Leakage at top of valve to valve body Leakage past o-ring. Remove valve and inspect o-ring & sealing
surface, replace as necessary.
Leakage at sightglass with vacuum breaker Dirt on sealing gasket. Remove sightglass and rinse with cool water to
remove dirt. Replace sightglass if damaged.