How To Replace Hayward Multiport Valve "Key Cover" Assembly--THE EASY WAY!!

Originally recorded May 26, 2023.

This video shows how to replace a Hayward multiport valve "key cover" assembly. If you have leakage around the handle, if the handle broke off, is hard to turn, or you have other issues with it, this is the part to replace. Note that this video does not cover replacing the spider gasket--mine was still supple and serviceable so I decided to leave it in place.

The key cover assembly is held on by 6 screws. A #3 Phillips screwdriver fits them securely. Underneath the screw is a nut. Be sure not to lose these nuts, they are needed to make a good seal. Simply turn your pool equipment off and undo the 6 screws, being careful to hold onto the nut. A 7/16" wrench may be helpful, but you must use the open-end part of it, a box wrench will not fit as there is not enough clearance.

Once the screws are removed, carefully break the seal around the unit. I simply pried up at the seal with my fingernails, but you can use a flat blade screwdriver if necessary.

Once removed, inspect the spider gasket and replace if necessary. Then reassemble--place the new key cover on top and seat it down, making sure it has its gasket installed. Once it's seated, put the screws back in and the nut underneath, the knurled part of the nut should face up, towards the head of the screw. Tighten the screws in a star pattern, similar to how you would tighten lug nuts on a car. This ensures that the torque is equally distributed.

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