Hayward Pump and Sand Filter

by Mishon
(Minnesota)

We purchased a new (to us) previously owned 24 ft. round pool, that came with an older Hayward model S48K2A2 Powerflo pump and S-160T high rate sand filter, and no manuals. I have not had that much experience with permanent above ground pools, only temporary pools. With those when the pool is in use the directions have said to have the pump/filter turned off.

I am wondering if this too is the case for these big filter/pump systems? Safety is a concern for all who will use this pool, and is there anything else we should be checking on the pump/filter before using it?

We have not yet set up the pool, and I also have general questions to set up, such as when we purchase a new liner and coping strips, is there other general items we should also be replacing?

Thank you for such a great site! PS. Is there a way to get manuals for our pump and filter system?



Hi Mishon. You might try the Hayward website for the manual. The items that usually need to be replaced would be the coping, liner, skimmer and return gaskets and possibly the return itself. Sometimes filter hoses need replaced also.

The pump should be plugged into a dedicated GFI outlet. This outlet would service the pump and maybe a light. The GFI is ample protection against electrical shock. The only reason you would have to not run the filter while the pool is in use would be if all of the splashing and waves caused the skimmer to empty of water and air to be drawn into the filter system. Under normal swimming conditions running the filter is fine.

With a sand filter I would suggest changing the sand in the tank prior to using it. When the pool is full, and the system ready to use, back flush the filter before running it in the filter position. This shoots the fine particles of dust out the back flush and not into the pool.

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