FUNCTIONS OF VALVE POSITIONS |
VALVE SETTING |
FLOW DIRECTION THROUGH VALVE |
FILTER |
PUMP - TOP - THROUGH FILTER - BOTTOM - RETURN
For normal filtration and vacuuming pool through filter. |
BACKWASH |
PUMP - BOTTOM - THROUGH FILTER - TOP - WASTE
For reversing flow for cleaning filter. |
RINSE |
PUMP - TOP - THROUGH FILTER - BOTTOM - WASTE
For initial start-up cleaning, plus resetting filter bed after backwashing. |
WASTE |
PUMP - WASTE
For vacuuming directly to waste, lowering pool level/draining pool. |
CLOSED |
NO CIRCULATION PAST PUMP PORT
For shutting off all flow to filter and pool. |
RECIRCULATE |
PUMP - RETURN
For bypassing filter, but circulating pool water. May be plumbed foroff-systempool
water access. Ideal for Jet-Airfittings. |
WINTER |
VALVE NOT IN USE. |