GENERAL INFORMATION
When to Clean the Filter: The filter car-
tridge should normally be cleaned
when the pressure gauge reading incre-
ases 0,7 bar over the start-up pressure.
In some pools, accessories such as
fountains or pool cleaners may be
noticeably affected by the normal
decrease in flow as the filter becomes
dirty. If so, clean the filter more fre-
quently (that is, at a pressure increase
of less than 0,7 bar) in order to main-
tain the required flow.
Clean a new pool as well as possible
before filling pool and operating filter.
A typical pool installation will require
approximately one week to obtain and
maintain the sparkle that your filter is
capable of giving you.
Maximum pressure is 3,5 bar. DO NOT
connect the filter to a city water
system or to an individual water well
system.
The Sta-Rite cartridge filter is desi-
gned to filter water for swimming
pools and hot tubs only. On a new
installation, we recommend:
1.
Disassemble the filter after the in-
itial cleanup. Follow »Filter Disassem-
bly/Assembly Procedure« on
Page 5.
2.
Remove and hose down the car-
tridge to remove contaminants.
Maintain pool water pH between 7.2
and 7.6. Make sure that the Posi-Ring
TM
is securely locked in place before ope-
rating filter. Maintain the pressure gau-
ge in good working order. Replace a
damaged gauge immediately. Cleaning
interval is based on pressure rise, not
on the length of time the filter is opera-
ted. Different water conditions will
have different normal cleaning intervals.
NOTICE:
Some pool disinfectants may clog the
filter cartridge. To maximize cartridge
life and filter cycle time, closely follow
the disinfectant manufacturer’s in-
structions when cleaning pool or filter.
Failure to follow these instructions
may affect warranty coverage of the
cartridge.
INSTALLATION
Filter mount must:
Provide weather and freezing protec-
tion. Provide space and lighting for
easy access for routine maintenance.
(See page 2 for space requirements.)
Provide ventilation and drainage for
pump. Be on a reasonably level surfa-
ce and provide adequate drainage.
Piping:
NOTICE:
Make sure that the filter and all piping
can be drained for winterizing. See
»Winterizing«, Page 6.
NOTICE:
Overtightening can crack filter ports.
Use teflon tape, on all threaded con-
nections of plastic pipe and fittings.
DO NOT use pipe compounds on filter;
it will cause the connection to crack.
Do not use sealant on unions - assem-
ble them dry and hand tight.
Support pipe independently to prevent
strains on filter.
Keep piping tight and free of leaks:
pump suction line leaks may cause
trapped air in filter tank or loss of pri-
me at pump.
Electrical:
BE SURE
pump grounding meets local
and National Electrical Code stan-
dards. All wiring and grounding of
associated equipment must meet
local and National Electrical Code
Standards.
INITIAL START-UP
Be sure pump is OFF before starting
procedure.
Do not operate filter at more than
3,5 bar.
1.
Securely lock the Posi-Ring
TM
in
place by rotating it CLOCKWISE until it
»clicks« past the safety latch (see Fi-
gure 2). Stop turning as soon as the
ring clicks past the latch. The ring may
feel slightly loose, but it will tighten up
when pump is on and filter is under
pressure.
2.
Install the pressure gauge and the
air release valve (see Fig. 2) on the
tank lid.
GENERAL INFORMATION
INSTALLATION
- POSI-CLEAR™ -
Page
11
Air Bleed tube must go inside
pilot ring in lid.
Pilot ring in Base.
Fig. 1 – Assemble Air Bleed Tube
as shown
Tube must go
through center of
support assembly
in cartridge.Pilot
ring in Base.
