Posi-Flo II Owner`s Manual
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1. Remove the O Ring from the filter Clean the O Ring and inspect it If you see cuts cracking deformation or wear replace it 10 Rock filter element to one side see Figure 8 to free seal 11 Lift element out of tank body See Figure 9 Do not drop filter element Place element in clean area where it can be hosed down 12 Remove air bleed filter from tube and clean it Discard clamp if it is bent or twisted _ rivets are corroded or cracked or welds are broken Final gap should be 1 4 3 8 Discard clamp if threads of bolt nut or knol are stripped or worn FIGURE 7B Clamp Inpection Procedure Air Bleed Tube Filter Air Bleed Tube Move Filter o g Element to one i side to Break Fi Bottom Seal riter y Element Bottom Seal Ring Filter B ase FAD FIGURE 8 LIFT FILTER ELEMENT STRAIGHT UPWARD TO far ie Filter Base 803 0294 FIGURE 9 1 1 2 Female Pipe Thread 1 1 2 PVC Socket to Female Thread Adapter Socket End Raised Coll alse fe aN iC Filter Base 559 0993 O LA A FIGURE 10 ADAPTER INSTALLATION Use PVC cement to attach a 1 1 2 PVC socket to thread adapter not sup plied to raised collar2. foreign material from inside of base Try to avoid washing debris into outlet port see Figure 12 NOTICE Be sure inside surface of base is clean Lit Washing Filter Element See Figures 13 and 14 1 Use a garden hose with straight flow nozzle to wash down filter element Figure 13 2 Work from the top down wash down all pleats Wash between all pleats Tank Drain KON 3 Turn element while spraying to wash down entire outside of element A T 4 Repeat wash down process for inside of filter element Hold nozzle as iM J close to inside of pleats as possible Figure 14 a AN i NOTICE BE SURE all dirt and foreign materials are washed away from FIGURE 12 INSIDE pleats of element SPECIAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Risk of fire or explosion Isolate filter from system before chemi cal cleaning rinse filter and elements completely before returning to service If filter cannot be isolated remove media and clean at another location Follow chemical manufacturer s instructions for use Do not mix chemicals except as directed by manufacturer Do not allow cleaning chemicals to mix with or to come in contact with chlorine bromines other chemicals or chemical feed devices NOTICE Some pool disinfectants may clog filter media To maximize media life and filter cycle time closely follow disinfectant manufacturer s instruc tions when cleaning pool or filter For stubborn deposits proceed as follows
3. on filter base to allow attachment of an elbow and hose for 1 vacuuming pool putting water to waste see Page 12 2 draining 3 lowering water level in pool or spa tub see Figure 17 AWARNING Flammable and poisonous fumes Use cement only in a well ventilated area away from flame follow manufacturer s instructions FILTER ASSEMBLY 1 Replace plugs or close valves in Tank Drain and Auxiliary Drain ports 2 Push clean air bleed filter all the way down on tube If tube has been removed push it into socket seat in base until it bottoms 3 Set filter element on base NOTICE Be sure blue end marked TOP is on top and red end is on bottom Do not reverse element 4 Push filter element into base between two circular ribs until it bottoms 5 Inspect and clean the tank flanges and upper and lower O Ring seats If flanges are deformed cracked or corroded replace entire filter 6 Reinstall O Ring Reinstall tank head See below for a list of approved O Ring lubricants NOTICE On multiple clamp units clamp O Ring sets are not interchangeable When replacing more than one clamp refer to Parts List Page 14 for correct location A CAUTION Do not remove or damage safety and instruction labels during cleaning Replace any decals which may have been damaged 7 If bottom clamp was removed BE SURE bottom of tank body is clean set tank body evenly on base and O Ring 8 Install clamp s and knob ass
4. run hose to waste water disposal area NOTICE Be sure all waste water disposal meets applicable local and state standards and codes Make sure Tank Drain Port is closed or plugged Adjust valves on suction pipe for vacuum operation Attach vacuum hose to skimmer connection Start filter pump vacuum pool Adapter can be left on collar for future cleaning Lowering or Draining Pool Using Auxiliary Drain Port E gt Auxiliary Drain Port m o ms 950 0594 FIGURE 19 Draining or Lowering Pool Through Auxiliary Drain Port NOTICE When using Auxiliary Drain Port it is not necessary to disassemble filter or remove element NOTICE If pool is being drained use main drain only Be sure to close valve in suction pipe leading to skimmers 1 Stop pump 2 Attach garden hose or drain hose to Auxiliary Drain Port see Figure 19 Position hose so that water runs away from pool to wastewater disposal area Open Auxiliary Drain Port valve Start pump Open air release valve Key No 2 Page 14 nu BW When a steady stream of water flows from air release valve close valve WINTERIZING Hazardous pressure To avoid severe injury or major property damage exactly follow instructions below Explosion hazard Purging the system with compressed air can cause components to explode with risk of severe injury or death to anyone nearby Use only a low pressur
5. 4036 32165 4036 e Not Illustrated Model PTM135 uses 2 Model PTM135 uses 3 14 This page is blank STA RITE yee 2009 Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc All rights reserved This document is subject to change without notice 1620 Hawkins Ave Sanford NC 27330 e 800 831 7133 919 566 8000 10951 West Los Angeles Ave Moorpark CA 93021 e 800 831 7133 805 553 5000 Trademarks and Disclaimers Posi Flo and Sta Rite are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc and or its affiliated companies in the United States and or other counties Plasto Joint Stik is a registered trademark of La Co Industries Inc Teflon is a registered trademark of E I Du Pont De Nemours and Company Corporation Silastic 732 is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation Vaseline is a registered trademark of Unilever Supply Chain Inc Parker Super O Lube is a trademark of Parker Hannifin Corp Aqua Lube is a registered trademark of Tifco Industries Inc Filter Cleanse is a trademark of Advantis Technologies Inc Strip Kwik and KleenIt are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Bio Lab Inc Filter Kleen is a trademark of Haviland Consumer Products Inc Spa Instant Cartridge Clean and Filter Clean are trademarks of Leisure Time Chemical Corp Unless noted names and brands of others that may be used in this document are not used to indicate an affiliation or end
6. ATION GENERAL Installation of filter should only be done by qualified licensed personnel Filter mount must Provide space and lighting for easy access for routine maintenance Provide adequate ventilation and drainage for pump Be protected from weather and reasonably level Be less than three feet above pool water level Be as close to pool as possible to reduce line loss from pipe friction Piping All piping must conform to local and state plumbing and sanitary codes Never use pipe joint sealing compound on pipe and fittings that are plastic or may come into contact with plastic To seal threaded connections on PVC pipe and fittings use only Teflon tape Plasto Joint Stik or Silastic 732 RTV pipe joint compound may cause stress cracking of plastic components Use pipe joint compounds only on metal to metal joints Support pipe independently to prevent strains on filter or pump Use 1 1 2 or 2 pipe to reduce pressure losses NOTICE Filter locations remote from pool are possible but may require larger pipe to produce adequate flow through filter Check local codes if considering a remote installation Fittings restrict flow for best efficiency use fewest possible fittings Keep piping tight and free of leaks pump suction line leaks may cause trapped air in filter tank or loss of prime at pump pump discharge line leaks may show up as dampness or jets of water Valves A check valve installed between pool and filt
7. M50 PTM70 PTM100 PTM135 1 Pressure Gauge 1 15060 0000T 15060 0000T 15060 0000T 15060 0000T 2 Air Release Valve Ass y 1 25010 0200 25010 0200 25010 0200 25010 0200 2A O Ring 1 U9 359 U9 359 U9 359 U9 359 3 Lid Ass y Includes Nos 1 1 25010 9201 25010 9201 25010 9202 25010 9201 1A 2 and decals 4 O Ring 1 31935 0001 31935 0001 31935 0001 31935 0001 5 Clamp 1 25010 9101 25010 9101 25010 9101 25010 9101 6 Lower Tank Body 1 25010 0001 25010 0001 25010 0001 25010 0001 7 Filter Element 1 WC108 5682X WC108 57S2X WC108 58S2X WC108 70S2X 8 O Ring 1 WC9 3 WC9 3 WC9 3 WC9 3 9 Clamp 1 25010 9100 25010 9100 25010 9100 25010 9100 10 Base w Pipe Plugs 1 WC104 78P WC104 78P WC104 78P WC104 78P 11 Pipe Plug 2 WC78 38T WC78 38T WC78 38T WC78 38T 12 Clamp Nut 1 WC36 1 WC36 1 WC36 1 WC36 1 13 Air Bleed Tube 1 25010 0007 25010 0007 25010 0008 25010 0010 14 Air Bleed Filter 1 WC8 35 WC8 35 WC8 35 WC8 35 15 Clamp Knob 1 WC36 22 WC36 22 WC36 22 WC36 22 16 Plug 1 36305 4032T 17 Upper Tank Body 1 25005 0001 Model Decal 1 32155 4040 32155 4041 32155 4042 32155 4066 Warning Decal 1 32155 4049 32155 4049 32155 4049 32155 4049 Instruction Decal 1 32155 4075 32155 4075 32155 4075 32155 4075 Clamp Hazard Decal 1 WC27 19 WC27 19 WC27 19 WC27 19 e Air Release Warning Decal 2 WC27 23 WC27 23 WC27 23 WC27 23 Decal DO NOT USE PIPE DOPE 1 WC27 27 WC27 27 WC27 27 WC27 27 Decal Top Clamp 1 32165 4036 32165 4036 32165
8. O NOT use pipe joint compound on base of filter to do so will cause stress cracking of base which will void warranty and may cause property damage A CAUTION Risk of damage to filter Do not tighten fittings into base ports past thread stops To do so will ruin filter base and void warranty and may cause property damage NOTICE If pool or spa tub water level is higher than filter base shut off valves must be installed in suction and return lines 1 See Figure 5 for piping connections to filter PRESSURE GAUGE AIR RELEASE VALVE Z ZS a m 804 0394 FIGURE 4 Top View of Filter From Pump Discharge Aiir Release Valve ZA 4 Auxiliary Drain Port f ne f Filter Base SR SA 3 Tank Drain Port Valve 945 0594 oT Return Line to Pool or Spa Hot Tub Clamp Assembly Garden Hose Pressure Gauge 3 tank drain port is used to drain tank prior to normal filter cleaning 4 auxiliary drain port is used to drain excess unfiltered water e g from heavy rainfall etc to waste or to drain filter if a heavy dirt load plugs cartridge Three quarter inch hose bibs may be fitted to these drains to allow easy drainage of waste water away from filter area FIGURE 5 2 To make sure all filter base ports are clear screw all fittings into base hand tight before applying pipe sealer to threads BE CAREFUL not to cross thread 3 Wrap 1 1 2 to 2 layers of Tef
9. STA RITE POSI FLO II FILTERS O W N ER S MANUAL INSTALLATION OPERATION amp PARTS MODELS PTM50 PT M70 PTM100 PTM135 Furnish this manual to the end user of this filter its use will reduce service calls and chance of injury and will lengthen filter life Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc 1620 Hawkins Ave Sanford NC 27330 e 800 831 7133 919 566 8000 10951 West Los Angeles Ave Moorpark CA 93021 800 831 7133 805 553 5000 Visit us on the Internet www pentairpool com or www staritepool com 2009 Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc 294 Rev A 4 16 09 STA RITE POSI FLO II FILTERS To avoid unneeded service calls prevent possible injuries and get the most out of your filter READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY The Sta Rite Posi Flo II Series Filter els designed to filter water for swimming pools spas and hot tubs els an excellent performer durable reliable Table of Contents SALeLy MSME OSes ersen o eien ioa nicesssgyotetadeduedeesseansecrstaicedenss 3 General MTOMMAIOM ccscoesssieserecctesscossssssstwvaccdeevcvssssseakuetecedevesssiscovessteceversey 4 InstallatiOni GeMefalivcscwstsececssexsasesveessss oan desavesudessupys ou vasa EAE Ea RS E 5 Installation Assembling Filter cece eeeeeeseceeeeseeeesseeseseceeneeeseneeeesaes 6 7 SLAM 2esecscasstctd E E E a asistecaneiatinde 7 Filter Disassembly Assembly csseceesssceseereerssneeesocsesscensensessoesetseess 8 9 Filter Cl
10. ally Cleaning interval is based on pressure differential not on length of time filter is operated Different areas and water conditions will have different normal cleaning intervals NOTICE Some pool disinfectants may clog filter media To maximize media life and filter cycle time closely follow disinfectant manufacturer s instructions when cleaning pool or filter On a new pool installation we recommend 1 Turn to Page 8 for instructions and disassemble the filter after the initial cleanup 2 Remove and hose down the element assembly to remove contaminants 24 fae net Gv ove a oe e 20 PEE EERE EEE EE CEE H s HEHH HH me E e EREHE H 3 e HHHH H 35 0 amp L 12 EEE EERE EEE HEHE H 3 HHH H 250 g s HEHH HA H 3 PERE EEE RAE FE 15 0 4 HHRHH H H HH FH 5 0 o DERE EEE bbe HH 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Flow Rate G P M Pressure drop curve for all PTM filters Find flow on chart and go up until line intersects curve to find pressure drop for your filter Before installing open filter to make sure internal air bleed tube and air bleed filter Key Nos 13 and 14 Page 14 are in place Clean air bleed periodically AWARNING Risk of drowning and falls Place equipment at least 4 feet from pool so that children cannot climb over it into pool Do not allow children to stand or play on filter or pump INSTALL
11. backward replumb D Long Recovery Time After Heavy Usage 1 Residual Chlorine level is too low add chlorine 2 Filter too small replace with larger unit 3 Pump too large reduce flow rate E Filter Bypasses Dirt To avoid severe injury or major prop erty damage exactly follow instructions under Disassembly and Assembly Pages 8 and 9 1 Air bleed tube and or tube filter not in position Exactly follow instructions in Filter Disassembly Assembly Procedure Pages 8 and 9 and reinstall correctly 2 Element cloth torn or punctured replace element 3 Filter element is not seated properly in filter base follow instructions under Filter Disassembly Reassembly Pages 8 and 9 and reposition properly 4 Filter is plumbed backwards and element cloth is ruptured replumb properly and replace element 5 Colloidal fines very small suspended dirt particles are present and passing through element covering Floc with alum or if fines have already settled vacuum to waste EXPLODED VIEW 12 4 DS or p Vigo 7 i l a eee ee ee NOTICE O Rings key numbers 4 and 7 are not interchangeable 2 lt Clamps key numbers 5 and 9 urna aes are not interchangeable 11 sy 7 a er 162 1193 E4 ON REPAIR PARTS LIST Key Part No Model Model Model Model No Description Used PT
12. d in Figures 1 and 2 3 Loosen indicated clamp see Figures 1A and 1B remove clamp by lifting straight up over tank or dropping it onto filter base See Figures 1 2 and 3 NOTICE Do not pull clamp sideways to remove to do so will bend and damage clamp See Figure 3 4 Remove tank head from filter BE CAREFUL not to damage O Ring 5 Set tank head in a clean place check for missing or damaged parts 6 Filter element should be installed with blue end up marked TOP and red end firmly pressed into base 7 Be sure air tube filter is seated on top of air bleed tube and tube is seated in base 8 Replace tank head evenly on filter tank shell for a tight seal NOTICE Be sure O Ring and O Ring seating area are clean 9 Place clamp assembly over flange of tank head and tank body and tighten with clamp knob NOTICE To properly engage tank head and tank body flange with clamp you may have to push down on top of tank head while installing clamp 10 Tighten clamp firmly hand tight tap clamp around tank with rubber hammer while tightening to aid sealing 11 Attach pressure gauge and air release valve as shown in Figure 4 Apply Teflon tape Plasto Joint Stik or Silastic RTV 732 to threads of pressure gauge NOTICE Tighten gauge hand tight only Tighten air release valve finger tight only Connecting Filter Piping NOTICE For ease of installation plastic pipe and fittings are recommended for all piping to and from pool D
13. ds and worn or stripped threads If any wear or damage shows replace the complete clamp A Tension stresses and aggressive pool chemicals can aggravate mechanical wear Tank clamp assemblies and nuts or plastic knobs should be replaced every five years A Do not use a filter that shows cracks corrosion or distortion If you are unsure of the condition of your filter consult your pool professional or call Sta Rite Customer Service 1 800 831 7133 Filter Disassembly 1 STOP PUMP 2 CLOSE suction and return line valves if used 3 OPEN air release valve on top of filter 4 WAIT until all pressure is released from filter tank and system before loosening either clamp 5 Remove drain plug or open drain valve at Tank Drain Port and drain filter AWARNING To prevent severe or fatal injury make sure that all pressure has been released from filter tank before proceeding 6 Remove clamp fastener from clamp indicated in Figures 6A and 6B 7 Loosen indicated clamp see Figure 6 remove clamp by lifting it straight up over tank or dropping it onto filter base see Figures 6A 6B 7A and 7B Pages 8 and 9 NOTICE Do not pull clamp sideways to remove to do so will bend and damage clamp 8 Remove tank head from tank body Be careful not to damage O Ring Place tank head in clean area NOTICE If heavy dirt deposits have collected around bottom of filter element and base wash out base before removing element 9
14. e below 5 PSI high volume blower when air purging the pump filter or piping NOTICE Filter must be protected from the weather and drained if freezing is anticipated Allowing filter to freeze can cause damage to filter and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY 1 Stop pump 2 Open air release valve 3 Remove drain plugs from ports or open valves at Tank Drain and Auxiliary Drain Ports 4 Drain ALL piping to and from filter A Gravity drain system as far as possible B Protect areas which retain water with non toxic propylene glycol antifreeze RV antifreeze 5 Turn to Page 8 for filter disassembly instructions 6 Remove filter element and store in a warm dry area A CAUTION Do not remove or damage safety and instruction labels during cleaning Replace any decals which may have been damaged TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE A Short Cycle NOTICE Time between cleanings will vary with each installation and between different areas of the country The following causes and remedies are for cycle times shorter than normal for your area NOTICE Some pool disinfectants may clog filter media To maximize media life and filter cycle time closely follow disinfectant manufacturer s instructions when cleaning pool or filter 1 Chlorine residual too low maintain proper residual consult pool professional for recommendation 2 Flow rate too high restrict flow to rated capacity of filter see instructio
15. eaning ProCedure cssccsssccnesssrsanssosvenesnvessanasessssseostacsnnseaseeseceenens 10 Sp cial Cleaning IMStUCtONS sinin aneia raai 10 11 POO MalMtenane vecoosessscaiecederocosstsise ssstedeceseasbobscnesozenebveesi ob sunsaecdestes 11 12 WHIMMEMZING iesies tis E tied ficasshevasedbosssbddsssauvess sola deeds dies 12 TMOUDIESMOOUNS CAd Ecer reeni EE EA RE E E E SEE 13 Repalll Parts LiStiscctctasscacissensvivetiutetsasseeewits tavsteadaneietidalecetecdaa S 14 Before installing open filter to make sure internal air bleed tube and air bleed filter Key Nos 13 and 14 Page 14 are in place Clean air bleed periodically A A WARNING A CAUTION Component Checklist See Page 14 The carton should contain the following Filter Assembly Pressure Gauge Air Release Valve Assembly Pressure Gauge Screen If not please contact Customer Service at 1 800 831 7133 READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This is the safety alert symbol When you see this symbol on your system or in this manual look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury Ee Warns about hazards that will cause death serious personal injury or major property damage if ignored AWARNING warns about hazards that can cause death serious personal injury or major property damage if ignored A CAUTION warns about hazards that will or can cause minor personal injury or propert
16. embly s Tighten clamps equipped with knobs firmly hand tight Tighten clamps equipped with nuts to 20 30 in Ibs 23 35 cm kg torque The final gap between the clamp ends should be 1 4 to 3 8 6 to 9 5 mm 9 Clean pump strainer basket 10 Open system valves as needed 11 Proceed to Startup Page 7 STA RITE APPROVED O RING LUBRICANTS Petroleum Jelly Vaseline Semi Permanent Lubrication Parker Super O Lube Semi Permanent Lubrication Aqua Lube by Allube Semi Permanent Lubrication 5 or less Mild Soap Solution Assembly Lubrication Elbow Male FILTER CLEANING PROCEDURE Hose Clamp Pipe Thread i Hose es to Hose Barb NOTICE Keep track of filter operating pressure When pressure reaches 10 im Adapter In pounds per square inch PSI 70kPa above initial operating pressure clean To Waste filter element Filter Base_ Sa NOTICE When sanitizing your pool using PHMB polyhexamethylene biquanide based sanitizers use only PHMB cleaners to clean the module When using PHMB sanitizers the filter module MUST be cleaned more FIGURE 11 thoroughly and frequently than for a pool using chlorine Follow manufac turer s instructions carefully Use of any other type of cleaners with PHMB pool sanitizers will void the filter s warranty NOTICE If filter is used with a spa soak element see Step 2 Special Cleaning Instructions at each regular cleaning With hose wash
17. er Base_ FIGURE 18 4 If filter element does not come clean with this procedure consult your pool professional Acid washing should be done only by trained profes sionals who have proper safety equipment and acid disposal facilities Specialty Filter Cleaners for Degreasing and Scale Removal Filter Cleanse Great Lakes Biochemical Co 1400 Bluegrass Lakes Pkwy Alpharetta GA 30004 Filter Kleen Haviland Products Co 421 Ann St NW Grand Rapids MI 49504 Spa Instant Cartridge Clean or Filter Clean Leisure Time Chemical Corp 1620 Proforma Ave Ontario CA 91761 KleenIt or Strip Kwik Biolab Inc P O Box 300002 Lawrenceville GA 30049 POOL MAINTENANCE Vacuum Cycle 1 Attach vacuum hose to skimmer connection 2 Adjust suction line valves to provide sufficient flow through vacuum tube 3 Proceed to vacuum Filtered water will be recirculated back to pool Vacuum to Waste Cycle If dirt load in pool has built up to the point that vacuuming to waste bypassing filter is desirable proceed as follows il ON AWS Disassemble filter Hazardous pressure Filter may explode if incorrectly disassembled To avoid severe injury or major property damage exactly follow instructions under Disassembly Page 8 Thread a 1 1 2 90 degree PVC elbow into female adapter on filter base see Figure 18 Attach hose to elbow as shown in Figure 18
18. er outlet will prevent contaminants from draining back into pool NOTICE A check valve between filter and pool will also prevent possible backflow which could dislocate element from its seat A check valve installed between filter and heater will prevent hot water from heater from backing up into the filter and deforming filter elements NOTICE Damaging filter elements through excessive heat voids the warranty Electrical BE SURE filter grounding and bonding meets local and National Electrical Code standards All wiring grounding and bonding of associated equipment must meet local and National Electrical Code standards Cl amp za Clamp On Base Lower Tank Body Base a O 149 0993 FIGURE 1 PTM135 4 Tank Head Lift clamp over and off of filter Clamp OR Filter Tank Set clamp on base Base iP FIGURE 2 PTM50 PTM70 amp PTM100 NOTE DO NOT pull clamp off outward sideways from filter It will bend and damage the clamp R FILTER CLAMP o gt Do not pull clamp outward from filter FIGURE 3 Assembling Filter Filter cartridge may shift position during shipping To make sure cartridge is in place follow procedure below before using filter When disassembling filter place all parts in a clean area 1 Place filter in a clean area near its permanent location 2 Remove Clamp Fastener from clamp indicate
19. il 1 Follow Regular Cleaning Procedure above FIGURE 13 i 2 If deposits remain soak element at least one hour with one of the follow ing solutions A Commercial filter cleaner see chart follow manufacturer s instructions for use or B One cup automatic dishwasher detergent to five gallons of water or WL M C One cup Tri Sodium Phosphate TSP to five gallons of water FIGURE 14 3 Wash off with water to remove oils dirt and remaining cleaner solution Circular Rib or Outer Circular Rib or Seal Ring Outer Seal Ring Filter Element O Ring Sealing Area Base 949 0594 FIGURE 15 Vacuum to Waste Cycle Ai 947 0594 FIGURE 16 Lowering or Draining Pool Mira 948 0894 Mii C FIGURE 17 Elbow Male Hose Clamp Pipe Thread Hose gt to Hose Barb im Adapter In To Waste Filt
20. lon tape to male threads only or use Plasto Joint Stik or Silastic 732 RTV on all piping and fittings 4 Hand tighten fitting in each port Be careful not to cross thread 5 With wrench tighten fittings to a snug fit Be careful not to thread fittings past thread stop 6 If pipe connections leak remove clean off sealant reapply sealant and retighten in ports Do not overtighten STARI UP Hazardous pressure Risk of severe injury or major property damage if tank explodes Read the entire procedure before starting system or disassembling filter A Turn pump OFF before starting procedure B Properly seat filter clamps and securely tighten clamp knobs before proceeding C Read decal on tank NOTICE Tightly close plugs or valves in 3 Tank Drain Port and 4 Auxiliary Drain Port 1 Open air release valve Key No 2 Page 14 located on top of filter tank head NOTICE Air trapped inside the filter greatly increases the explosion hazard The air release valve allows you to get accumulated air out of the filter tank At startup open the air release valve and make sure that it is running a solid stream of water before putting the filter in service 2 Start pump 3 When a steady stream of water comes from air release valve close valve 4 After filter is operating record filter pressure gauge reading in owner s manual for future use NOTICE When installed on a new pool filter element may need cleaning af
21. n decal on filter 3 Filter too small install larger filter or additional filter 4 Unstable water consult pool professional 5 Filter element not cleaned properly or plugged with algae iron calcium etc see Special Cleaning Instructions Page 10 6 Heavy or improper application of powdered chlorine or chlorine pills using a binder see Special Cleaning Instructions Page 10 7 Algae in pool Apply heavy dose of chlorine or algaecide as recommended by pool manufac turer Continue until algae is controlled B Low flow 1 Element is plugged see Special Cleaning Instructions Page 10 2 Pipe blocked downstream from filter remove obstruction 3 Piping too small replace with larger pipe consult dealer for recommendation 4 Pump hair and lint trap is plugged empty and clean 5 Pump impeller and diffuser worn replace with new parts Consult pump owner s manual for information 6 Pump too small for system replace with larger pump C Pool Water Not Clear 1 Chlorine dosage too low maintain adequate chlorine residual consult pool professional for recommendation 13 2 Element cloth torn or punctured replace element 3 Filter too small flow too low or daily operating time too short giving inadequate turnover rate consult dealer to verify that equipment is properly sized for your pool 4 Pump too large overpumping reduce flow rate 5 Filter installed
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23. ter approximately 48 hours of operation NOTICE A new or recently cleaned filter element may pass some foreign material until it builds up a sufficient coating to stop all fines This is normal a short operational period will correct the condition Check pressure gauge if pressure has risen more than 10 PSI 70kPa above startup pressure remove and clean element lt Tank Head Set Clamp a Clamp On Base Lower Tank Body LES _ Base a O A A 149 0993 FIGURE 6A PTM135 Tank Head Lift clamp over and off of filter Clamp 5 OR Filter Tank N Set clamp on base Base S 3 FIGURE 6B PTM50 PTM70 amp PTM100 NOTE DO NOT pull clamp off outward from filter It will bend and damage the clamp See Figure 7 EES FILTER CLAMP oD Do not pull clamp outward from filter FIGURE 7A FILTER DISASSEMBLY A DANGER Releasing either clamp with pressure on system will cause tank or tank head to blow off of base causing severe injury or major property damage NEVER adjust tighten or loosen either V band clamp when tank is under pressure If filter leaks at the clamp do not adjust the clamp Instead follow instructions under Filter Disassembly below and Filter Hazardous pressure Assembly Page 9 A Regularly inspect clamp assemblies for cracked corroded or broken wel
24. usted under pres sure tank will blow off of base causing severe injury or major property damage ON FILTER 1 Stop pump 2 Open air release valve 3 Release all pressure from system GENERAL INFORMATION Hazardous pressure If filter is improperly disassembled or assembled it will explode under pressure To avoid danger of severe injury or major property damage always follow service instructions in this manual Pages 8 to 10 when working on filter Risk of explosion Never operate this filter system at more than 50 pounds per square inch 50 PSI 345kPa pressure Clean a new pool as well as possible before filling pool and operating filter Excess dirt and large particles of foreign matter in the system can cause serious damage to the filter and pump With a cartridge filter system in place and operating correctly clean water is returned to the pool faster than the pool water is being contaminated A typical pool installation will require approximately one week to obtain and maintain the sparkle that your filter is capable of giving you Keep pool water pH at recommended level 7 2 to 7 6 Be sure both clamps are in place and knobs are securely tightened before starting filter Maintain pressure gauge in good working order Replace gauge if it fails or is damaged Make sure internal air bleed tube and air bleed filter Key Nos 13 and 14 Page 14 are in place before operating filter Clean air bleed periodic
25. y damage if ignored NOTICE indicates special instructions not related to hazards Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on equip ment Keep safety labels in good condition replace if missing or damaged AWARNING Incorrectly installed or tested equipment may fail causing Hazardous Severe injury or property damage Have a trained pool profes pressure sional perform all pressure tests Read and follow instructions in owner s manual when installing and operating equipment 1 Do not connect system to a high pressure or city water system 2 Use equipment only in a pool or spa installation 3 Trapped air in system can cause explosion BE SURE all air is out of system before operating or testing equipment Before pressure testing make the following safety checks e Check all clamps bolts lids and system accessories before testing e Release all air in system before testing e Tighten Sta Rite trap lids to 30 ft Ibs 4 1 kg cm torque for testing e Water pressure for test must be less than 25 PSI 172 kPa e Water Temperature for test must be less than 100 F 38 C e Limit test to 24 hours After test visually check system to be sure it is ready for operation Remove trap lid and retighten hand tight only NOTICE These parameters apply to Sta Rite equipment only For non Sta Rite equipment consult manufacturer BEFORE WORKING A DANGER If filter clamp is adj
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