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GENERAL INFORMATION

• 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 serious damage to the filter and pump.

• With a permanent media filter in place and operating correctly, clean water

is returned to the pool faster than pool water is being contaminated. 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 50 PSI (345 kPa). DO NOT connect the filter to a

city water system or to an individual water well system.

Hazardous pressure. Open air release valve to vent all air

from system before operating system. NEVER operate filter with air

trapped inside.

• The Sta-Rite

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modular media filter is designed to filter water for swimming

pools and spas. On a new installation, we recommend:

1. Disassemble the filter after the initial cleanup.

Hazardous pressure. To prevent severe injury or major

property damage, exactly follow "Filter Disassembly/Assembly

Procedure" on Pages 6 and 7.

2. Remove and hose down the element assembly to remove contaminants.

• Maintain pool water pH between 7.2 and 7.6.

• Make sure that internal air bleed tube and filter are clean and installed

properly at top of module before operating filter.

• Make sure that Posi-Lok™ Ring is securely locked in place before

operating filter.

• Maintain pressure gauge in good working order. Replace a damaged

gauge immediately.

• Cleaning interval is based on pressure rise, not on length of time filter is

operated. Different water conditions will have different normal cleaning
intervals.

• Check local codes for restrictions on waste water disposal requirements.

NOTICE: Some pool disinfectants may clog filter module. To maximize
module life and filter cycle time, closely follow disinfectant manufacturer’s
instructions when cleaning pool or filter. Failure to follow these instructions
may affect warranty coverage of the module.

Owner’s Information

Serial Number ______________________________________________

Dealer ____________________________________________________

Dealer’s Telephone # _________________________________________

Purchase Date ______________________________________________

Pressure Gauge Reading at Startup _____________________________

Installation Date _____________________________________________

When to Clean the Filter

The filter module should normally be
cleaned when the pressure gauge
reading increases 10 PSI over the start-
up pressure (record the start-up
pressure under “Owner’s Information”,
below, right).

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
frequently (that is, at a pressure increase
of less than 10 PSI) in order to maintain
the required flow.

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WARNING

Risk of drowning and
falls. Place equipment 
at least 4 feet from pool 
so that children cannot
climb over it into pool.

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Do not allow children
to stand or play on filter
or pump.

Summary of Contents for STA-RITE PLM100

Page 1: ...27330 919 566 8000 10951 West Los Angeles Ave Moorpark CA 93021 805 553 5000 Trademarks and Disclaimers System 2 Posi Lok Sta Rite and Pentair Water Pool and Spa are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc and or its affiliated companies in the United States and or other counties Unless noted names and brands of others that may be used in this document are not use...

Page 2: ...xternal 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 equipment 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 t...

Page 3: ... gauge immediately Cleaning interval is based on pressure rise not on length of time filter is operated Different water conditions will have different normal cleaning intervals Check local codes for restrictions on waste water disposal requirements NOTICE Some pool disinfectants may clog filter module To maximize module life and filter cycle time closely follow disinfectant manufacturer s instruct...

Page 4: ...14 175 16 3 200 18 6 300 27 9 Max Rated Flow GPM LPM Commercial 37 140 47 178 56 212 66 249 75 284 113 428 Max Operating Pressure PSI kPa 50 345 50 345 50 345 50 345 50 345 50 345 Max Continuous Water Temperature F C 104 40 104 40 104 40 104 40 104 40 104 40 Dimension A Height mm 27 3 4 705 27 3 4 705 27 3 4 705 27 3 4 705 27 3 4 705 37 5 8 956 Dimension B Minimum Service Height mm 38 1 2 978 38 1...

Page 5: ... the other two 2 NPT ports which are not marked These two ports inlet and drain are interchangeable to allow for the most convenient piping run After you have piped the inlet and drain apply the inlet decal to the port to which you have run the inlet piping For ease of maintenance use Sta Rite union couplings to connect the piping to the filter inlet and outlet ports Keep piping tight and free of ...

Page 6: ... until it locks behind the safety latch see Figure 3 E If the ring was already locked remove it and the upper tank shell Inspect and clean the O ring and all sealing surfaces Relubricate the O ring NOTICE Lubricate O ring only with the silicone grease provided or equivalent as other lubricants may cause the ring to swell DO NOT lubricate Posi Lok ring or threads on lower tank shell as this may col...

Page 7: ...n the bottom of the filter cartridge over the tank outlet port Push down firmly to seal 3 Ensure that the air bleed assembly on top of the module is clean and properly mounted NOTICE Lubricate O ring only with the silicone grease provided or equivalent as other lubricants may cause the ring to swell DO NOT lubricate Posi Lok ring or threads on lower tank shell as this may collect grit and make rem...

Page 8: ...p of module 5 Follow all steps in the Assembly and Initial Startup sections of this manual Special Cleaning Instructions Use this procedure to clean scale or oils which are not removed by hosing down module Be sure to dispose of spent chemicals according to all applicable codes and waste disposal ordinances Use a soft stream nozzle to minimize flying water and spray Risk of fire or explosion Isola...

Page 9: ...to explode with risk of severe injury or death to anyone nearby Use only a low pressure below 5 PSI high volume blower when air purging the pump filter or piping NOTICE Protect the filter from freezing Allowing the filter to freeze will damage it and will void the warranty 1 Clean the filter according to instructions Pages 7 and 8 before winterizing 2 Stop the pump 3 Open the air release valve ope...

Page 10: ...d 8 B Water is chemically out of balance consult pool professional C Excessive air in filter Vent air from tank and check for pump suction pipe leaks Clean air bleed filter in module assembly with a hose and soft flow nozzle D Filter is too small Install an additional filter E Pool water contains iron See Special Cleaning Instructions Page 8 F Heavy or improper application of powdered chlorine tab...

Page 11: ...d assembly 1 24800 0121 12 Filter module PLM100 1 27002 0100S 12 Filter module PLM125 1 27002 0125S 12 Filter module PLM150 1 27002 0150S 12 Filter module PLM175 1 27002 0175S 12 Filter module PLM200 1 27002 0200S 12 Filter module PLM300 1 27002 0300S 13 Spring check valve 1 27001 0130S Accessory package 1 27001 0140 Decal logo 1 27001 0041 Decal warning 1 27001 0042 Decal operating instr 1 27002 ...

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