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Question posted by babpmarin on June 15th, 2014

Why Does My Hayward Perflex Ec50ac Filter Have A Short Cycle Life

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Models: EC65A EC75A - Page 3

...entrapment hazards: Hair Entrapment- Do NOT ground to electrical power supply. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Pomona, CA Clemmons, NC Nashville, TN www.haywardpool.com ...change the filter control valve position while the pump is discharged. Pool and spa water circulation systems operate under hazardous pressure during pump start up . WARNING - Page 3 of the pool/spa from near...

Models: EC65A EC75A - Page 4

To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock, turn . The Hayward-Perflex is recommended for the filter will be located below the normal pool water line. The pump mounting bracket (EC65BLP) and hardware purchased separately for ease of a piping union is a high performance swimming pool filter. Set the mounting platform level. Use 1-1/2" I.D. flexible plastic pipe, or hose, ...

Models: EC65A EC75A - Page 7

... authorized Hayward-Perflex dealer or service center. POOL CHEMISTRY GUIDELINES SUGGESTED POOL CHEMISTRY LEVELS pH 7.2 to 7.6 ACTION REQUIRED TO CORRECT POOL CHEMISTRY TO RAISE Add Soda Ash TO LOWER Add Muriatic Acid or Sodium Bisulphate TOTAL ALKALINITY 100 to 130 ppm Add Sodium Bicarbonate Add Muriatic Acid CHLORINE (UNSTABILIZED) 0.3 to 3 hours. Page 7 of plant life which...

Models: EC65A EC75A - Page 8

... algae present in pool. (such as necessary. Repeat 6 times. 3. filter GPM/LPM rating. 5. Presence of D.E. 3. Running D.E. Operating filter without D.E. Hose ...filter USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS Pomona, CA Clemmons, NC Nashville, TN www.haywardpool.com D.E. Bump. Bump-Drain-Recharge. Change to max. Electric motor running less than maximum 5. D.E. Short cycles...

Models: EC65A EC75A - Page 9

...short cycles when 1. Presence of D.E. then vacuum. 3. Vacuum so as to by accumulation of sun tan oils, hair or often and reduce the use of live, vigorously growing algae. USE ONLY HAYWARD... 2. Presence of oils. clog filter. Testing a new pool plumbing chemically dissolve system without adding D.E. Rip or hole in one or more caused by -pass filter. Tighten bolts. 4. under tube...

Perflex EC40 - Page 4

... No action - The algae will naturally dissipate CHLORINE STABILIZER (Cyanuric Acid) 40 to removal, cycle the filter as described under favorable conditions, quickly overgrow a swimming pool turning it may be checked at all times is a form of plant life which can vary in size from its growth rate. chlorine will quickly become inactive and...

Perflex EC40C90 Series - Page 1

... MANUAL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & PARTS Perflex Extended Cycle Filtration System EC40C90 Series The Hayward® Perflex™ Filtration System is specifically designed..., CA 91768 To prevent potential injury and to the end user of today's above-ground swimming pools. CAUTION - WARNING - The advanced design reduces maintenance requirements while providing superior performance. We highly...

Perflex EC40C90 Series - Page 2

.... Perflex™ Extended Cycle Filtration System__________ PRODUCT REGISTRATION (Retain For Your Records) ________ DATE OF INSTALLATION INITIAL PRESSURE GAUGE READING (CLEAN FILTER PUMP MODEL HORSEPOWER FILTER MODEL...equipment, metal piping or conduit within 5 ft. (1.5 m) of inside walls of swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. (In Canada use on permanently installed above -ground and on the ...

Perflex EC40C90 Series - Page 4

...fresh or salt-water swimming pools. Manufactured from the pool water. All Perflex™ Filtration models are tuned to the filter, resulting in this truly versatile pump changes from the water. Patented Flex-Tubes™ make the Hayward Perflex D.E. Output pressure and flow are high performance, above -ground pool pump. Perflex™ Extended Cycle Filtration System General...

Perflex EC40C90 Series - Page 8

... the pivot pin in accordance to the package instructions. If the concentration of Hayward Pool Products, Inc. Service & Repairs Consult your local authorized Hayward-Perflex dealer or service center. Using a drift (or 10 penny nail), tap the pivot pin out of the filter head anchor point, freeing the end of the Flex-Tube assembly is...

Perflex EC40C90 Series - Page 9

... 3. filter GPM/LPM rating. Bump. Consult pump and motor troubleshooting guide. loaded to capacity with normal accumulation of pool dirt, algae, etc. Check and straighten or replace. Short cycles. coated with pool dirt, .... Overcharge of filter. Presence of pump. Perflex™ Extended Cycle Filtration System Troubleshooting Problem Running at high pressures.

Perflex EC40C90 Series - Page 10

... if chemicals are fed through suction lines may shorten life of live , vigorously growing algae. then vacuum. Bump-Drain-Recharge more often and reduce the use of D.E. Perflex™ Extended Cycle Filtration System Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem Short cycles - Hose down with proper amount of water and muriatic acid solution (or filter cleaner-type preparations) to bypass...

Perflex EC50 - Page 2

... pin in the 1-1/2" access plug/gauge adapter. 8. Refer to the pool, the filter is installed below the pool water line, opening the suction valve for a few seconds to flow. Superchlorinate the pool water by using Hayward's EC-10SC. 2. When there is installed below the pool water line, close the suction and return valves) and allow water...

Perflex EC50 - Page 4

... in size from its growth rate. If an algae condition develops and the pool water "blooms" green, superchlorination of Hayward Pool Products, Inc. chlorine will be necessary to regenerate the Perflex filter as frequently as described under favorable conditions, quickly overgrow a swimming pool turning it completely green in just a few thousandths of an inch to algae...

Perflex EC50C90 Series - Page 1

...to avoid unnecessary service calls, read this product. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS, INC. The advanced design reduces maintenance requirements while providing superior ... INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & PARTS Perflex Extended Cycle Filtration System EC50C90 Series The Hayward® Perflex™ Filtration System is specifically designed for the demanding requirements of...

Perflex EC50C90 Series - Page 2

.... Though this product. The Perflex™ Filtration System is strongly advised to protect the electrical components from external bonding lug to pool structure. Bond motor to reinforcing rod or mesh. Closely supervise children at all electrical equipment, metal piping or conduit within 5 ft. (1.5 m) of inside walls of swimming pool, spa, or hot tub, and...

Perflex EC50C90 Series - Page 4

... on fresh or salt-water swimming pools. The system is initially started; The Hayward Perflex D.E. Patented Flex-Tubes™ make the Hayward Perflex D.E. When the accumulated dirt builds up and down a few times to automatically activate the Flex-Tubes, repositioning the dirt and D.E. within the filter and extending the filter cycle. The Hayward Perflex System is totally used, the...

Perflex EC50C90 Series - Page 8

... in place, securely into the filter at the "top" area of Hayward Pool Products, Inc. Preventative Maintenance While Perflex filters are basically resistant to the difficulties often encountered as a result of chemical build-up , etc.), without the expressed written authorization of the tube nest assembly. harmful to keep in shortened filter cycles. WARNING - Prior to acid. Chlorine...

Perflex EC50C90 Series - Page 9

Perflex™ Extended Cycle Filtration System Troubleshooting Problem Running at high pressures. Partially closed valve on suction side of pool dirt, algae, etc. D.E. Air leak on return line. Replace or tighten as needed. Consult pump and motor troubleshooting guide. Note: Most motor problems are due to larger size fitting. Bump handle bent. filter GPM/...

Perflex EC50C90 Series - Page 10

...water and muriatic acid solution (or filter cleaner-type preparations) to pool via the return lines. Bump-Drain-Recharge with excessive amount of laundry detergent (such as Cheer) and warm water. Very short cycles when vacuuming. Perflex™ Extended Cycle Filtration System Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem Short cycles - Natural accumulation of chemical deposits (accelerated...