Noob can't find relief valve on Hayward Sand Filter - Help?

[cyan]

Hi, everyone. Like many who post here for the first time, I am a newbie pool owner (got it with our new home) and just learning the ropes. After going through the filter manual and studying some online resources including this forum, I think I have a general handle on the process of opening the pool for the summer.

However. . . .

I've seen a couple of places (including the manual for my filter) mention that you must fully open the "manual air relief valve" until it discharges a steady stream of water. I understand the purpose, to purge air from the lines. Problem is, I can't find the "manual air relief valve." I've looked at the schematic for my filter (Hayward Pro Series High-Rate Sand Filter Model S210T) and it doesn't show a manual air relief valve anywhere.

I've attached the manual for this model in case anyone can point out what I'm missing.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you!

 

[dremin2flyhi]

Re: Noob can't find relief valve on Hayward Sand Filter - He

I have the 180T -- and same 714 top valve -- no air purge on mine either.. Normally I turn it to backwash and that will allow the water to flow freely thru and push any air out.

 

[bk406]

Re: Noob can't find relief valve on Hayward Sand Filter - He

It doesnt have one. You dont need it. Just set the mulitport valve to filter and turn on the pump. Thats it.

 

[joel0711]

Re: Noob can't find relief valve on Hayward Sand Filter - He

pretty new myself, and i thought the same thing as this was my first opening and hooking up everything myself, bk406 is right,,.... you dont have to guess where i went for help!!

 

[cyan]

Re: Noob can't find relief valve on Hayward Sand Filter - He

Thanks, everyone, for your extremely fast and helpful responses! Will be opening the pool in a few weeks!