Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Swimming Pool Filter STA-RITE
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System 3 ™ Modular Media Filter System O W N E R’ S M A N U A L INST ALLA TION, OPERA TION & P ARTS For Model Numbers and Descriptions See Page 5.
2 SYSTEM 3™ MODULAR MEDIA FIL TER SYSTEM T o avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible injuries, and get the most out of your filter system, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULL Y! The System 3™ Modular.
READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your filter or in this manual, look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury . warns about hazards that will cause death, serious personal injury , or major property damage if ignored.
4 GENERAL INFORMA TION • 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.
PLM100JW AE-06 PLM100JW AF-06 PLM150JW AE-06 PLM150JW AF-06 Adapters, Clamps, and Canadian Spec. Motor (Includes 25’ Cord w/Straight Plug) PLM100JW AE-12 PLM100JW AF-12 PLM150JW AE-12 PLM150JW AF-12 Adapters, Clamps, and U.
6 INST ALLA TION Installation of filter should only be done by qualified, licensed personnel. Assembly: • Unpack filter system and check it for transit damage. • Open the accessory package and install the pressure gauge (with the filter screen under it; see exploded view , Page 15) in the open port on top of the filter tank.
7 ELECTRICAL Risk of electrical shock. Plug pump into a grounded, GFCI-protected 1 15 V olt circuit only . Incorrect voltage can cause fire or seriously damage motor and voids warranty . Protect cord from water and physical damage. GFCI tripping indicates an electrical problem.
8 Hazardous pressure. Can cause severe injury or major property damage from tank blow up . Release all pressure and read instructions before working on filter. INITIAL ST AR T -UP Hazardous suction. Pump suction can trap or tear body parts, especially with children.
9 FIL TER DISASSEMBL Y/ ASSEMBL Y PROCEDURE Hazardous pressure. Before disassembling filter: 1. STOP PUMP . 2. CLOSE isolation valves. 3. OPEN air release valve and drain fitting. 4. W AIT until all pressure is released and water drained from filter tank and system before loosening Posi-Lok™ Ring.
4. Install the O-ring in the upper tank shell O-ring groove. Be sure that the O-ring is clean and not twisted. 5. Push the upper tank shell into the lower tank shell to compress the O-ring.
11 SYSTEM INSPECTION General: W ash 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.
12 2. CLOSE GA TE V AL VES in suction and discharge pipes. 3. RELEASE ALL PRESSURE from pump and piping system. T o avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, turn OFF power to motor before working on pump or motor . No lubrication or regular maintenance is needed beyond reasonable care and pe- riodic cleaning of strainer basket.
13 Read and understand safety and operating instruc- tions in this manual before doing any work on pump. A. Pump does not operate: 1. Check GFCI (Ground Fault Cir cuit Interrupter) for proper operation according to GFCI manufac- turer ’ s instructions.
14 1. Short Cycle Time: NOTICE: Cycle T ime will vary with each installation and between different areas of the country . The follow- ing causes and remedies are for cycle times shorter than normal for your area. A. Chlorine residual too low; maintain proper resid- ual (consult pool professional for recommenda- tion).
15 OUTLET OUTLET INLET INLET RELEASE RELEASE 1 8 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 2159 1295 Model No. PLM100JWAE-03 PLM100JWAF-03 PLM150JWAE-03 PLM150JWAF-03 PLM100JWAE-04 PLM100JWAF-04 PLM150JWAE-04 PLM150JWAF-04 PLM100JWAE-06 PLM100JWAF-06 PLM150JWAE-06 PLM150JWAF-06 Key Part PLM100JWAE-12 PLM100JWAF-12 PLM150JWAE-12 PLM150JWAF-12 No.
16 OUTLET OUTLET RELEASE RELEASE Base rotated 90 ° to show check valve installed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 10A 11 12 13 DRAIN DRAIN 7A 7B 8 Key Part No. Description Qty.
17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 12 11 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 21 17 18 19 20 21 806 0394 REP AIR P ARTS LIST — 17290 SERIES PUMPS See Pump nameplate for Pump Model Number for Filter System with Suffix -06 Parts are common to all models listed except as noted; Key Nos.
18 6 2 7 9 2A 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 25 13A 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 2248 0196 REP AIR P ARTS LIST — JW A Series PUMPS See Pump nameplate for Pump Model Number for Filter System with Suffix -03, -04, -12, or -15 • Not illustrated. * Model JWPA5YF7L-A1 uses Part No.
▲ Retain Warranty Certificate (upper portion) in a safe and convenient location for your records. DETACH HERE: Fill out bottom portion completely and mail within 10 days of purchase/ i nstallation to: ▼ Sta-Rite, Attn: Warranty Dept., 293 Wright St.
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