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®
SYSTEM 3
MODULAR MEDIA FILTER
O W N E R’ S M A N U A L
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS
MODEL S8M600
Furnish this manual to the end user
of this filter; its use will reduce ser-
vice calls and chance of injury and
will lengthen filter life.
Protected by one or more of the following U.S. Patents and all corresponding foreign counterparts: U.S. Pat. No. 4,995,523, 5,190,651, 5,753,071 and 6,036,853.
Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
© 2008 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved. Thi
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® Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this SYSTEM 3 MODULAR manual and on filter. MEDIA FILTERS: Keep safety labels in good condition. To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible in- Replace missing or damaged safety labels. juries, and get the most out of your filter, READ THIS Incorrectly installed equipment may fail, MANUAL CAREFULLY! causing severe injury or property damage. Read and ® follow operational parameters given below when in- The Sta-Rite System 3 Modular Med
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NOTICE: Some pool disinfectants may clog filter media. GENERAL To maximize media-life and filter cycle time, closely fol- INFORMATION low disinfectant manufacturers instructions when clean- Hazardous pressure. Can cause severe ing pool or filter. injury or major property damage from tank blow up. If filter is improperly disassembled or as- Release all pressure and read instructions before work- sembled, it may explode under pressure! To avoid dan- ing on filter. ger of severe injury or major pro
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Keep piping tight and free of leaks: pump suction line filter and deforming filter elements. leaks may cause trapped air in filter tank or loss of NOTICE: Damaging filter elements through excessive prime at pump; pump discharge line leaks may show up heat voids the warranty. as dampness or jets of water. Do not use selector valves (i.e., slide or multiport etc.) with this filter. Filter cannot be backwashed. See Page 6 Either plug drain fitting with a 2" NPT pipe plug or run for cleaning informa
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6. Being careful not to damage Cord ring (Key No. 23, INITIAL START-UP Page 10), lift upper tank half (Key No. 24, Page 10) Turn pump OFF before starting procedure. off of lower tank half (Key No. 22, Page 10). Properly seat filter clamps and securely tighten clamp Assembly: knobs before proceeding. 1. Remove Cord Ring slowly to avoid stretching or tearing Read “Warning Instructions For Clamp Assembly” decal it. on tank. 2. Inspect Cord Ring (Key No. 23, Page 10) for cuts, Water pressure in filt
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B. Special Cleaning Instructions: FILTER CLEANING PROCEDURE NOTICE: When sanitizing your pool using PHMB (poly- Use this procedure to clean scale or oils which are not hexamethylene biquanide based) cleaners, use only removed by simply hosing down and scrubbing ele- PHMB cleaners to clean the module. When using ment. Be sure to dispose of spent chemicals according PHMB sanitizers, the filter module MUST be cleaned to all applicable codes and waste disposal ordinances. more thoroughly and freque
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1. Clean filter elements first according to cleaning SYSTEM INSPECTION procedure above. General 2. Use one of the commercial filter cleaners listed Wash outside of filter with a mild detergent and water. (see Table III) Rinse off with hose. TABLE III - Specialty Filter Cleaners NOTICE: DO NOT use solvents to clean filter; solvents (for Degreasing and Scale Removal) may damage plastic components in system. TM NOTICE: Open air bleed valve and bleed all air from fil- Filter Cleanse ter each time
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C. Pool Water Not Clear: TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Chlorine dosage too low; maintain adequate GUIDE chlorine residual (consult pool professional for A. Short Cycle: recommendation). Time between cleanings will vary with each installa- 2. Element cloth torn or punctured; replace element. tion and between different areas of the country. The 3. Filter too small, flow too low, or daily operating following causes and remedies are for cycle times time too short, giving inadequate turnover rate; shorter tha
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2 0 2 5 1 7 6 8 2 25 1 3 4 5 9 24 11 10 12 23 14 22 20 21 13 14 17 15 16 19 2860 0597 15 18 REPAIR PARTS LIST Model No. Key S8M600 2 No. Part Description Qty. 600 Ft Filters 1 2 Inch Gauge 1 33600-0023T 2 Air Release Valve 1 WC212-120P 3 Close Nipple 1/4 In. 1 35202-0959 4 Adapter Bushing 1 24900-0504 5 O-Ring 1 35505-1423 6 Large Cartridge 1 25022-0228S 7 Small Cartridge 1 25021-0225S 8 Air Bleed Filter 1 WC8-126 9 Air Bleed Tube 1 25021-0003 10 Baffle an
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S293S (Rev. A)
