Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MPRA Pentair
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D YN A-PRO TM CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS WITH INTEGRAL TRAP O W N E R’ S M A N U A L INST ALLA TION, OPERA TION & P ARTS Series MPRA, MPEA, and MPE See P age 3 for Model Numbers Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Sanford, N.C., Moor p ark, CA, USA Ontario, Canada Herentals, Belgium S771 (Rev.
2 T echnical Suppor t Sanford, North Carolina (8 A.M to 5 P.M.) Phone: (800) 831-7133 Moorpark, California (8 A.M to 5 P.M.) Phone: (800) 831-7133 Fax: (80 0 ) 284-4151 Websites: visit www.pentairpool.com and staritepool.com © 200 8 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
3 ‘MPRA ’, ‘MPEA ’ & ‘MPE’ SERIES PUMPS WITH TRAP To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible in- juries, and get the most out of your pump, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! The Sta-R.
4 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.
5 Allow pump suction inlet height to be as close to water level as possible. Pump will not lift water more than 10' (3m). Allow use of short, direct suction pipe (To reduce friction losses). Allow for gate valves in suction and discharge piping. Have adequate floor drainage to prevent flooding.
6 W ater V elocity The maximum water velocity through the suction fitting or cover for any suction outlet must not exceed 1.5 feet per second unless the outlet complies with the latest ANSI/ASME Specification for Suction Fittings For Use in Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Whirlpool Bathtub Applications.
7 Grounding/Bonding Install, ground, bond and wire motor according to local or National Electrical Code requirements. Permanently ground motor. Use green ground terminal provided under motor canopy or access plate (See Figure 4); use size and type wire required by code.
8 T ABLE I - RECOMMENDED CIRCUIT BREAKER AND WIRING D A T A Serv. to Motor - Dist. in Ft. (M) Motor Branch CB Max Load Voltage/ 0-100' 101-200' 201-300' HP Rating Amps Amps Hz/Phase (0-30) (30-60) (60-90) MPRA SERIES – SINGLE SPEED 3/4 20/15 13.
9 OPERA TION NOTICE: NEVER run pump dry. Running pump dry may damage seals, causing leakage and flooding. Fill pump with water before starting motor. Before removing trap cover: 1. STOP PUMP before proceeding. 2. CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and discharge pipes.
10 For outdoor/unprotected installations: 1. Enclose entire system in a weatherproof enclosure. 2. To avoid condensation/corrosion damage, allow venti- lation; do not wrap system in plastic. 3. Use a 40% propylene glycol/60% water solution to protect pump to -50°F (-46°C).
11 If shaft seal is worn or damaged, repair as follows: Pump D issasem bly/R emo ving Old Seal Disconnect power to pump motor. Be sure valves on suction and return piping are closed before starting work. Release all pressure by opening all vents before starting work.
12 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Read and understand safety and operating instruc tions in this manual before doing any work on pump! Only qualified personnel should electrically test pump motor! FAILURE TO PUMP; REDUCED CAPACITY OR DISCHARGE PRESSURE Suction leaks/lost prime: 1.
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14 MPEA6G-207L MPEA6F-206L MPE6F-207L MPEAA6G-208L MPEA6D-204L MPEA6E-205L MPE6E-206L MPEA6YG-207L MPE6G-208L Key Part MPE6C-204L MPE6D-205L MPRA6F-206L MPE6YF-207L MPEAA6YG-208L No.
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P/N S771 Rev . B 2/8/08.
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