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PERFLEX

™ 

Owner’s Manual

 

 

MODEL: EC50AC 

PERFLEX

®

 Extended Cycle Filter 

 

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

 

   This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment or in this manual, look for one of the 

following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury or death. 

 WARNING   Warns about hazards that could cause serious personal injury or, death, and or major property damage 

and if ignored presents a potential hazard. 

 CAUTION  Warns about hazards that will or can cause minor or moderate personal injury and/or property damage 

and if ignored presents a potential hazard.  It can also make consumers aware of actions that are unpredictable and 

unsafe. 

The NOTICE label indicates special instructions that are important but not related to hazards.

 

IS50C   Rev C

by 

Hayward Pool Products

One Hayward Industrial Drive, Clemmons, NC 27012 

Phone: 336-712-9900 

www.haywardnet.com 

Summary of Contents for Perflex EC50AC

Page 1: ...s personal injury or death and or major property damage and if ignored presents a potential hazard CAUTION Warns about hazards that will or can cause minor or moderate personal injury and or property damage and if ignored presents a potential hazard It can also make consumers aware of actions that are unpredictable and unsafe The NOTICE label indicates special instructions that are important but n...

Page 2: ...mp controls are in OFF position and filter manual air relief valve is in the OPEN position Always tighten nut until spring coils touch each other never only hand tighten Before starting the system pump verify that all system valves are set in a position to allow water from the filter to return back to the pool Before starting the system pump the manual air relief valve must be in the OPEN position...

Page 3: ...ed Suction outlets in the same plane i e floor or wall must be installed a minimum of three feet 3 1 meter apart as measured from near point to near point Dual suction outlets shall be placed in such locations and distances to avoid dual blockage by a user Dual suction outlets shall not be located on seating areas or on the backrest for such seating areas The pool or spa circulation system shall b...

Page 4: ... centrifugals which can lift water from a lower level a centrifugal must be located below the water line for dependable priming Select a pump with an output rating of between 30 and 65 GPM 114 246 LPM Since 50 GPM 189 LPM is the desired maximum filter flow a flow controller part number ECX1055 is furnished with each unit for use with pumps rated between 40 and 65 GPM 150 246 LPM Install the flow c...

Page 5: ...aily use after the initial clean up of the water Follow chemical manufacturer s recommendations for superchlorination and daily use INITIAL SET UP 1 Always turn off pump and relieve tank pressure by opening Air Relief Valve before loosening Center Clamp or servicing filter WARNING SEPARATION HAZARD Tighten nut until spring coils touch each other 2 To re assemble Clamp on filter make sure Clamp is ...

Page 6: ...ATING VACUUMING Vacuuming can be performed directly into the filter whenever needed For fastest results regenerate the filter before and after each vacuuming operation TO CHANGE BUMP HANDLE POSITION 1 Remove the bump handle grip Push in tab at base of handle Carefully pry the bump cover from the retaining groove and slide the cover off the handle 2 Using a drift or 10 penny nail tap the pivot pin ...

Page 7: ...heet Bolt Set 12 13 ECX1004A Tube Sheet Top 1 14 ECX5000G Diaphragm Gasket 1 15 ECX1004 Tube Sheet Bottom 1 16 Tube Sheet Nut Included in bolt set 12 ECX1014A Bump Shaft Kit Includes 17 18 19 1 17 O Ring 2 18 Retainer 2 19 Thrust Washer 2 20 ECX1032 Flex Tube Assembly 72 21 ECX5000AP Filter Body w Flow Diffuser 1 22 ECX27091 Pressure Gauge back mount 1 23 ECX12866 Gauge Inspection Port Adapter 1 2...

Page 8: ...ble test kit If an algae condition develops and the pool water blooms green superchlorination of the pool will be necessary to clear it Add unstabilized granular chlorine or liquid chlorine Follow chemical manufacturer s recommendation for superchlorination The algae will quickly become inactive and can then be removed by the filter Live algae on the other hand multiplies so fast that the filter c...

Page 9: ...les 1 D E loaded to capacity with pool dirt algae etc 2 Bumping incorrectly 3 Bump handle bent 4 Pump output exceeds design flow rate of filter 5 Presence of algae 1 Bump Drain Recharge 2 Slow down stroke brisk upstroke Repeat 6 times 3 Check and straighten or replace 4 Check GPM LPM output Regulate pump GPM LPM output to max filter GPM LPM rating 5 Super chlorinate Bump Drain Recharge as needed S...

Page 10: ...ting particles that bind together in a clay like form 2 Overloaded with D E Sometimes happens when last charge of dirty D E was not properly drained 3 Filter runs too long between bumping 1 Bump Drain Recharge more often and reduce the use of oils 2 Bump Drain Recharge with proper amount of D E 3 Bump more frequently D E leaking back to pool via skimmer or main drain Filter check valve worn or stu...

Page 11: ...en authorization of Hayward Pool Products Inc To original purchasers of this equipment Hayward Pool Products Inc warrants its vacuum release systems to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE 1 year from the date of purchase Filters which become defective during the warranty period except as a result of freezing negligence improper installation use or care shall be re...

Page 12: ...es easy to follow how to s on achieving and maintaining proper pool water chemistry initial start up and operation of your Perflex fitter cleaning your Perflex plus vacuuming preventative maintenance and winterizing Perflex the video It keeps maintenance at a minimum and pool equipment at a maximum Just order Operation and Maintenance Video Part Number EC OM Video 90 and include your check or mone...

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