Table of Contents
Specifications...............................................................4
Installation....................................................................5
Initial Startup.............................................................5-6
Hazardous
Pressure!
Can cause tank
explosion.
Do not connect filter to
compressed air under any
circumstances.
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.
warns about hazards that can cause death,
serious personal injury, or major property
damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that will or can cause
minor personal injury or property damage if
ignored.
NOTICE indicates special instructions not related to haz-
ards.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual and on equipment. Keep safety labels in good
condition; replace if missing or damaged.
Incorrectly installed or tested equipment
may fail, causing severe injury or property
damage. Read and follow instructions in
owner's manual when installing and oper-
ating equipment. Have a trained pool professional per-
form all pressure tests.
1. Do not connect system to a city water system or other
external source of pressurized water.
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 equip-
ment.
Before pressure testing, make the following safety
checks:
• Check all clamps, bolts, lids, lock rings and system
accessories before testing.
• Release all air in system before testing.
• Tighten Sta-Rite pump trap lids to 30 ft. lbs. (4.1 kg-
cm) torque for testing.
• Water pressure for test must be less than 25 PSI (172
kPa).
• Water Temperature for test must be less than 100 o F.
(38 o C).
• Limit test to 24 hours. After test, visually check sys-
tem to be sure it is ready for operation. Remove pump
trap lid and retighten hand tight only.
NOTICE: These parameters apply to Sta-Rite equip-
ment only. For non-Sta-Rite equipment, consult equip-
ment manufacturer.
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