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System 2 Modular DE Filter
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This manual should be furnished to
the end user of this filter; its use will
reduce service calls and chance of in-
jury and will lengthen filter life.
Sta-Rite Pool/Spa Group U.S. PATENT NO. 5190651 (Other patents pending)
293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115
International: 262-728-5551, FAX: 262-728-7550
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Table of Contents Safety Instructions ................................................................................................2 General Information.............................................................................................3 Specifications.......................................................................................................4 Installation ...........................................................................................................5 Initial S
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Leg Joint Head Head Leg Joint Body Body GENERAL INFORMATION • 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 seri- ous damage to the filter and pump. • With a modular Diatomaceous Earth (DE) filter in place and operating cor- rectly, clean water is returned to the pool faster than pool water is being contaminated. A typical pool installation will require approximately one week to obtain and
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R RE EL LE EA AS SE E SPECIFICATIONS Filter Inlet Outlet Pump To Pool 38.5" (978 mm) Minimum From Service Pool Height 4085 1001 Air Release Valve (Pressure Gauge FIGURE 1B – Piping Connections Behind) 9 (62.1) Upper 8 Tank (55.2) Shell Posi-Lok™ 6 Ring 27.75" (41.4) (705 mm) Safety 4 Latch (27.6) 18.58" Dia. (472 mm) 2 Lower Inlet (13.8) Outlet Tank 2" NPT 2" NPT Shell Drain 20 10 30 40 50 60 70 Plug (38) (76) (114) (151) (189) (227) (265) Flow in Gallons Per Minute (LPM) 2148 1195 2496 0796 1
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Leg Joint Head Head Leg Joint Body Body INSTALLATION Installation of filter should only be done by qualified, licensed personnel. Assembly • Unpack the pump or pump and base and check for transit damage. • Open the accessory package. • Install hoses with adapters and clamps provided in the accessory package. Run one line from the skimmer to the pump suction port and the other line from the filter outlet to the pool inlet fitting. Filter mount must: • Be solid, level, rigid, vibration free, and
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INITIAL START-UP Be sure pump is OFF before starting procedure. Do not operate these filters at more than 50 PSI (345 kPa) under any circumstances! To prevent serious damage to the element fabric, NEVER run your DE filter without a diatomaceous earth precoat! 1. Securely lock Posi-Lok™ ring in place by rotating ring CLOCKWISE until it “clicks” past the safety latch (see Figure 3). Stop turning as soon as the ring clicks past the latch. The ring may feel slightly loose, but it will tighten up Haz
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Disassembly: 1. Stop the pump. 2. Close isolation valves to prevent flooding. 3. Open air release valve on top of filter tank to release all pressure from inside of tank. NOTICE: Make sure that waste water disposal complies with local codes and ordinances. 4. Remove drain plug and drain all water from tank. 5. Remove Posi-Lok™ ring as follows: a. Press safety latch (below the ring) toward the tank to release it (see Figure 4). b. Hold latch in the release position and rotate ring COUNTERCLOCKWI
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MODULE CLEANING PROCEDURE When to Clean the Filter Risk of chemical burns. Do not attempt to acid clean the filter or The filter module should normally be cleaned when the pressure gauge reading module. If the filter requires acid cleaning, have a trained pool professional do increases 10 PSI over the start-up pressure the job. (record the start-up pressure under Follow all steps in the “Disassembly” section of this manual. “Owner’s Information”, Page 3). In some pools, accessories such as foun-
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SYSTEM INSPECTION General: Wash the outside of the filter with a mild detergent and water. Rinse off with a hose. NOTICE: DO NOT use solvents to clean the filter; solvents may damage plas- tic components in the system. NOTICE: Open the air bleed valve and bleed all air from the filter each time the pump is stopped and restarted. Weekly Inspection: 1. Remove debris from the pool skimmer basket. 2. Stop the pump; open the air release valve to release all pressure. 3. Remove the trap cover and bas
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE C. Water is chemically out of balance; consult pool 1. Short Cycle Time: professional. NOTICE: Cycle Time will vary with each installation D. Excessive air in filter; non-precoated areas may and between different areas of the country. The follow- plug. Vent air from tank and check for pump suc- ing causes and remedies are for cycle times shorter tion pipe leaks. Clean air bleed filter in grid as- than normal for your area. sembly with a hose and soft flow nozzle. A. Chlorin
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REPAIR PARTS 11 Key Part No. Description Qty. Number 1 12 1 Posi-Lok™ ring 1 27001-0054 2 Air release valve assembly 1 25010-0200 3 Tank shell upper half* 1 27001-0020S 2 10 4 Tank O-ring 1 27001-0061S 5 Tank shell lower half 1 27001-0009S 6 Safety latch for ring 1 27001-0051 7 1-1/2” NPT plug w/O-ring 1 27001-0017S 8 Adapter fitting 1 24900-0510 3 9 2” x 1-1/2” Pipe reducer** 2 U78-820P 10 Pressure gauge*** 1 15060-0000T 11 Air bleed assembly 1 24800-0122 12 Filter module (PLD50) 1 27002-0030S
