Hayward FILTER ELEMENT CLUSTER ASSY -F

The Hayward Filter Element Cluster Assembly -F is a comprehensive internal core unit designed for multi-cartridge filtration systems, such as the SwimClear series, where it serves as the structural framework for the filter elements. Constructed from a high-impact, glass-reinforced copolymer, this assembly includes the top and bottom collectors, the center standpipe, and the necessary locking hardware to hold multiple cartridges in a perfectly parallel vertical orientation. Its primary mechanical function is to distribute incoming water evenly across all filter elements and then collect the clarified water through the central manifold, ensuring balanced flow and preventing any single cartridge from becoming prematurely clogged. By maintaining a rigid and precisely aligned "cluster," the assembly ensures that the internal seals remain airtight under high hydraulic pressure, preventing unfiltered water from bypassing the media and returning to the pool. This unit is specifically engineered to resist the corrosive effects of salt-chlorine generators and various pool chemicals while providing a stable, vibration-free housing for the filtration media. For shipping and logistical purposes, the estimated weight of the Hayward Filter Element Cluster Assembly -F is approximately 12.5 pounds in its retail protective packaging, while the actual dry weight of the plastic and hardware assembly is roughly 10.2 pounds.