Habitat Et Jardin Vp2012 Sand Filtration Instruction Manual

Habitat et Jardin VP2012 Sand Filtration

Product Information

The product is a sand filter system designed for use with swimming pools. It is available in different models, includingVP2012, VP2013, VP2014, VP2015, F815T7103, F815T7105, VP2212, VP2213, VP2214, and VP2215.

Safety Information

• The sand filters are designed to work with water at a minimum temperature of 4°C and a maximum temperature that is not specified.
  1. The sand filters are designed to work with water at minimum temperature 4℃ and maximum temperature 35℃. The filter should never be operated out of range of temperature limits, otherwise damage may occur.
  2. The installation should be carried out in accordance to the safety instructions of swimming pools and the specific instructions for each facility.
  3. The user should make sure that the installation is carried out by qualified authorized persons and that these persons have first carefully reading the following instructions. Incorrectly installed equipment may fail, causing severe injury or property damage
  4. The operating safety of the filter is only guaranteed while the installation and operation instructions are correctly followed.
  5. To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.
  6. Corrosion from pool chemicals may cause filters and other equipment to fail, resulting in severe injury or property damage. Do not store pool chemicals near your equipment.
  7. Any modification of the filter requires the prior consent from the supplier’s original replacement parts and accessories authorized by the manufacturer ensure a high level of safety. The supplier assumes no liability for the damage and injuries caused by unauthorized replacement parts and accessories.
  8. In the event of defective operation or fault, contact the supplier or its nearest authorized service agent.

Preparation Before Installation

• Before installation, decide the final position of the sand filter as it will be difficult to move after it is filled with sand.
• The distance of the filter from the swimming pool border should be at least 3.5m in Europe or 5 feet in the US. Consider local codes that may apply.
• The filter should be placed on a solid foundation.
• Position the filter in a way that allows convenient operation and servicing, considering the piping connections.
• Ensure that the compliance label is facing the front for easy identification in case of service difficulties.

Installation

1. Mount the pump to the sand filter support using bolts and nuts.
2. Install the drain plug assembly to the sand tank.
3. Press and turn the sand tank to mount it to the sand filter support in the correct direction.
4. Insert the tube with the diffuser body inside the tank and pour quartz sand into the tank (sand weight: 19kg).
5. Clean the tank’s neck carefully and fix the valve with O-ring through the flange clamp set.
6. Connect the sand tank to the pump using hoses, hose clamps, and hose adaptors.
   1. Mount the pump to sand filter support by using bolts and nuts.
   2. Install the drain plug assembly to sand tank as below pictures.
      
   3. Press and turn the sand tank to mount it to sand filter support with correction direction (drain plug is at outside as below picture).
      
   4. Insert the tube with the diffuser body inside the tank as above picture, then place the funnel on the tank’s mouth and pour the quartz sand into the tank (sand weight 19kg).
      
   5. Take away the funnel, and then clean really carefully the tank’s neck and fix the valve with O- ring through flange clamp set. (the direction of “PUMP” port on valve needs to face pump out port)
      
   6. Connect the sand tank to pump with hose, hose clamps and hose adaptors.
      

START THE SYSTEM
Before starting the application of the filter, make sure this one is well positioned out of swimming pool under the water level. Check that all the tubes and joints are fixed tightly. The swimming pool has to be refilled with water until half of the skimmer height. The water must arrive to the pump by natural flow. Change the valve position to the BACKWASH position. Make sure that the joint WASTE a tube that makes the water drain is connected. Start the filter only after this moment. Start the pump and make a backwash of about 2-3 minutes. Right after this stop the pump and change the valve position on RINSE. Re-start the pump and rinse for about 30 seconds. Stop the pump once again and change the valve position on FILTER. Start again the pump. The system is now doing its normal job. It is better to start the filter twice a day for 4-5 hours. Make the bottom cleaning with the valve position on FILTER. After each bottom cleaning or when the pressure level shown on the pressure gauge increased 0.2-0.3Bar（3-5PSI） , it is necessary to run the BACKWASH. A RINSE of about 30 seconds must follow each BACKWASH.

FILTER CONTROL VALVE FUNCTIONS

FILTER
The water of the swimming pool, after being through the filter’s sand, is back to the pool cleaned. Use this same position for bottom cleaning too.

BACKWASH
The water passes through the sand in the opposite direction and overflow from the drain tube of the backwash. Start it at least once a week for 2-3 minute and after each bottom cleaning.

RINSE
Through this procedure all the dirty waste are eliminated and the sand is compacted once again. The dirty water overflows from the drain tube of the backwash.

WINTER
The valve is open so that it will not load on the gasket.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE PUMP WHEN CHANGING VALVE’S POSITION.

Winter Storage
At the end of the summer season, disassemble the filter and disconnect the tubes. Lead the water outside the tank and drain the pump. Store the filter in a frost-free location. The sand can remain inside the filter until the next season. Take caution when moving the filter as it is heavy. Note that damage caused by frost is not covered by the warranty. Be really careful when moving the filter because it is very heavy. The damage caused by the frost is not included in the warranty!

Parts List

(remaining parts omitted for brevity)

Company in charge of commercializing the product :  GECODIS SA 32, rue de paradis 75010, Paris, France
Service commercial: Habitatetjardin.com
32, rue de paradis
75010, Paris, France
Assistance : +33 (0) 1 47 70 33 64

After sale services:
GECODIS SA
32, rue de paradis
75010, Paris, France
http://sav.habitatetjardin.com

• Only for children’s product:

Warning:Not suitable for kids under 3 years hold.
Tiny pieces – Danger of suffocation.
Presence of rope – Danger of strangulation.

References

• Habitat et Jardin : Envoi d'une demande d'assistance