Steinbach SF 25 Handbuch Seite 8

E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H E N G L I S H
Use and e functioning of the 4 or 6 ways valve.
Filtration of the Filter.
Normal function.
The water of the swimming pool, after being through the filter's sand, is back to the pool cleaned.
Use this same position for the bottom cleaning too.
Backwash.
The water pass 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 min. and after each bottom cleaning.
Rinse.
Through this procedure all the dirty waste are eliminated and the and the sand is compacted once
again.
The dirty water overflow from the drain tube of the backwash
Lasting time: around 30 seconds.
Start it after each backwash.
Closed (only for the 6 ways valve).
The passage between the filter and the pump is stopped. It is suggested to mount some shutters on
the suction pipes and for the return.
Waste (only for the 6 ways valve).
In this position, the water will flow directly from the drain tube.
Example: bottom cleaning for seaweeds growing.
Re-circulate (only for the 6 ways valve).
The swimming pool water is aspirated and back to the pool without passing through the filter tank/the
sand.
This position allows a faster circulation of the water!
For example after a hard-impact treatment with chlorine.
Winter time.
The valve is open so that it will not load on the O-Rings.
Position for winter storing to be regulated during the autumn time.
Always switch off the pump when operating on the valve's lever.
Important