This guide describes the steps required to install a Hayward sand filter. The picture at left shows the two major components of a typical sand filter: the Filter Tank and the Multiport Valve and piping assembly. When installed, the valve sets on top of the tank and the vertical pipe the lateral assembly are inside the tank.
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/27/2014
gunney - If you pool package provides hoses, I would use those. Installation would be easier than having to hard plumb the piping. The ports are usually labeled. Connect the waste line to the port labeled "Waste". And I'm not sure how your vac hose is set up, but generally that debris is run through the valve at the "Waste" setting.Reply
gunney Posted: 5/25/2014
should i hard plumb my filter or just use the hoses that came with the pool.also i have a plastic adapter {clear} and was told to place it in the one port that had nothing in it,this would be the waste port.correct? my next question is can i use my (vac,) hose to run the waste through off this plastic thing? (there is a hole all the way through it)to get it far away from the pool area.Reply
gunney Posted: 5/25/2014
this was very very helpful as this is the 1st time i will be using a sand filter.thank you i will let you know how well this worked tomorrow.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/25/2014
liz - Not sure on this one. Try to find the owner's manual on this pool. We have a link to large list of owner's manuals at the bottom of this each product page under "Resources".Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/23/2014
gunney - We recommend filling the tank half full of water before adding the sand to protect the laterals at the bottom of the tank.Reply
liz Posted: 5/22/2014
Just put a new liner in above groud pool. The inlet has 3 gaskets. How are they placed? One is cork and two are rubbery. ThanksReply
gunney Posted: 5/22/2014
i was told at the pool store to fill thge sand tank with just enough water to cover the little legs in the bott5om then add the sand.is this correct?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/22/2014
kidzilove - Sounds like you have a blown spider gasket in your multiport valve. See our guide on "How to Replace a Spider Gasket on a Multiport Valve" for more information.Reply
kidzilove Posted: 5/21/2014
Just opening our pool and when i put the pump to recirculate, it actually comes out the backwash hose. I need to recirculate to add sink and sweep, what could be going wrong??Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/12/2014
Lucy - Try taking the gauge off and wrapping 3 or 4 layers of plumber's tape around the threads. If that doesn't work, you may have to replace the gauge.Reply
Lucy Posted: 5/11/2014
We have a Hayward above ground sand filter. Turned it on today and there's a leak around the gauge on the back of the top. Any suggestions? We can't figure it out.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/7/2014
lew - Hard to tell from the description. Could be a Salt Chlorine Generation system or an activity sensor. Please send a picture to dennis@inyopools.com.Reply
lew Posted: 5/6/2014
Hi -- I bought a home with an aboveground 6000-gallon pool. Besides the pump and filter, there is another piece of equipment I can't identify. A strange-looking plastic contraption about 10 inches long is mounted on the top edge of the pool and extends into the water about an inch or two. A 16 gauge power cord runs from it to a weatherproof black box about 4x3x2 1/2 inches in size. Another power cord comes out of the box and is plugged into a 120v outlet. There is a knurled knob on the box which seems to have two settings. There is no writing on the box. Any ideas what it might be? Thanks.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 4/15/2014
kermit - Sounds like your filter may be clogged. If you add too many non-standard chemicals, they can start to gum up the sand. Or check your spider gasket in the Multiport Valve. It may be damaged and water isn't going where it is supposed to. If you've had problems this long, it's probably time to have someone else look at your system.Reply
kermit Posted: 4/13/2014
Professional pool service provider installed a new sand filter about 8 months ago. Our pool is always cloudy, constantly needing chemicals and will not clear. When secondary or sweep is turned on there is cloud of dirt coming from sweep. Pool provider swears there in nothing wrong with filter. He made a mistake when installing but claims it was corrected (had to remove all sand from filter and reinstall). This is a rental and tenets are very frustrated not being able to use the pool.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/18/2013
sand in pool - It may be the quality of the sand filter. Some do not contain the sand well. Or, if you just added new sand, it may be due to fine sand that gets through the filter. Try vacuuming the sand off the bottom of the pool in the waste filter mode to eliminate much of the fine sand.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 7/17/2013
Just installed a brand new filter and pump. But shortly after I vacuum I notice sand on the bottom. It happened with our last filter as well. Where is the problem please????Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/21/2013
Stand Pipe Connection - The stand pipe should not be glued onto the multiport valve. The pipe fits fairly snugly into the top of the multiport valve.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 6/20/2013
Hi,The multi port control valve just seem to slide lose on the stand pipe. Shouldn't this be a water tight connection?
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/19/2013
gg424 - In the case of this filter, there is an O-ring between the Multiport Valve (top) and the tank that seals the two sections together when the clamp is applied.Reply
gg424 Posted: 6/19/2013
Does the top of the filter fight tight to the tank? or is there a space for the clamp to fit?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/14/2013
sdg12 - I assume by sticker you mean the label on top of the multiport valve that shows the valve settings. I have incorporated a larger picture of the label in step 24. Click on the picture to expand it. Hope this works for you. I'm trying to build a collection of better label pictures that customers can copy and use.Reply
sdg12 Posted: 6/14/2013
I am needing the sticker of the top of the filter. Mine blew away in a storm. A picture would even work! I tried the pic you have here, but it wouldn't let me blow it up! Any help? Thank you!Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/9/2013
McAsku - Not necessarily. If your old pool filtration system was sized correctly with your current piping and you are not adding significant water features, you should be able to use your existing piping. Generally it is a fairly costly process to dig up and replace your pool piping.Reply
McAsku Posted: 6/8/2013
If I have a pool company install a brand new hayward filtration system, motor, pump and filter, for an inground pool,do they change the lines in the ground?Reply
angela Posted: 5/28/2013
Great step-by-step easy to understand directions. Thanks for sharing!Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 4/29/2013
mark - These pool filters are designed to work outside rain or shine.Reply
mark Posted: 4/28/2013
are these filters ok to leave outside if its raining or do they need cover might sound silly but never had one beforeReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 4/9/2013
leaking main drain - You should have a set of diverter valves in your pool system. One of them should be set up to control the flow of water from your main drain or your skimmer. Rotate this valve's handle so that the "OFF" end is pointing to the pipe coming from the main drain.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 4/9/2013
I have a Hayward sand filter for an inground pool. Last fall developed a leak in the main drain line and plugged it to keep from loosing water over winter. If we leave the main drain plugged and only hook up skimmer line, how do I actually go about doing this?Reply
Kfish Posted: 9/7/2012
THANK-YOU....... These directions are fantastic I would not have connected the filter up without them. Once again thank-you.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 8/30/2012
Cindy - Most people run their filtration systems for 8 hours per day.Reply
Cindy Posted: 8/29/2012
How many hours per day should you run a sand filter on a 24' above ground pool?Reply
Anonymous Posted: 7/26/2012
WOW.... The direction you have provided is so helpful. At least now when I am reading the direction that came makes some sense.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/22/2012
pebbles - It's not clear why you would not put the max amount of sand in the filter (leaving some space for flushing the sand as explained above). You could use less sand but it would not be as effective a filter.Reply
pebbles Posted: 7/21/2012
do i need to put the max amount of sand in my filter?Reply
Shannon Posted: 7/19/2012
if the pump isn't completely level with that cause it to not work properly my poolis green I've used all the correct chemicals have the polaris 65 in it when I baciwash the water is clear an
d doesn't seem to be filtering properly
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Anonymous Posted: 7/17/2012
wow! I learned a lot reading this instructions. Please have a 3-D picture or better view of the valve and lateral tube assembly.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/3/2012
Suave - Changing your multport valve should correct your leaking problem.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/29/2012
Trish - First measure the return port on you filter. It will be 1 1/2 or 2". Then if you have the flexible pipe that goes to the return port of your above ground pool, take that into a hardware store and ask them for the fittings to go from your filter return port to that flexible pipe. If you don't have the pipe, measure the return port to your pool and ask for fittings and flexible pipe to connect the two ports.Reply