Product Description Hayward SP0714T Pro-Series Control Valve Vari-Flo 1-1/2-Inch (FIP) 7-Positions multiport pool valve is compatible with any above-ground Pro- or VL Series Sand Filter. This Hayward sand filter valve is engineered for maximum flow at lower pressure drops. The Hayward Variflo XL valve features an easy-to-use lever-action handle that lets users “dial” up to seven valve/filter functions: filter, backwash, waste, rinse, closed, winter or recirculate. The SP0714T Hayward valve includes an integral sight glass so pool owners can see when the backwashing cycle is completed. A wide selection of configurations allows this pool filter valve to be matched to the proper application—residential, commercial, top-mount or side-mount—while maintaining pool water cleanliness. Vari-Flo Control Valve Functions FILTER – For normal filtering and regular vacuuming. BACKWASH – For cleaning filter sand bed of accumulated debris. RINSE – Use after completing backwash cycle to ensure all dirty water is rinsed out of the filter to waste. WASTE – Bypasses the filter for draining or lowering pool water level and for vacuuming heavy debris directly to waste line. RECIRCULATE – Water is recirculated through the valve, bypassing the filter. CLOSED – Shuts off the flow from the pump to the filter. WINTER – For winterizing (SP0714T only). From the Manufacturer Hayward SP0714T Pro-Series Control Valve Vari-Flo 1-1/2-Inch (FIP) 7-Positions Top Mount Clamp, Black. Hayward's Vari-Flo XL multiport control valve, is engineered for maximum flow at lower pressure drops is the choice in multiport valves. All Vari-Flo control valves feature an easy-to-use lever action handle that lets you "dial" up to seven valve/filter functions: filter, backwash, waste, rinse, closed, winter or recirculate. Complete with an integral sight glass that lets you see when the backwashing cycle is completed, our wide selection of valve configurations allows you to match the right Vari-Flo valve to the proper application; residential, commercial, top-mount or side mount. Vari-Flo Control Valve Functions FILTER - For normal filtering and regular vacuuming. BACKWASH - For cleaning filter sand bed of accumulated debris. RINSE - Use after completing backwash cycle to ensure all dirty water is rinsed out of the filter to waste. WASTE - By-passes the filter for draining or lowering pool water level and for vacuuming heavy debris directly to waste line. RECIRCULATE - Water is recirculated through the valve, by-passing the filter. CLOSED - Shuts off the flow from the pump to the filter. Winter - For winterizing (SP0714T only).