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HIGH RATE SAND FILTERS

To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible injuries, and get the most
out of your filter, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! 

The Sta-Rite Top Mounted Series High Rate Sand Filter: 
• Is designed to filter water for swimming pools. 
• Is an excellent performer; durable, reliable. 

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions .......................................................................................2-3
Dimensions/Specifications..............................................................................4
General Information .......................................................................................5
Installation ..................................................................................................5-7

Filter Mount/Piping......................................................................................5
Filter Set-up.................................................................................................6
Loading Sand Media....................................................................................6
Valve Installation.........................................................................................6
Startup/Operation........................................................................................7

Maintenance ..................................................................................................8

Water Maintenance .....................................................................................8

Storage/Winterizing...................................................................................8-10

Mult-Port Valve Service ...............................................................................9
Drain Fitting Installation/Removal .............................................................10

Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................11
Repair Parts List.......................................................................................12-13
Pressure Drop Curve ....................................................................................14
Warranty ......................................................................................................15

READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS!

This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your valve

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 serious personal injury,

death or major property damage if ignored.

warns about hazards that can cause serious personal injury,

death or major property damage if ignored.

warns about hazards that will or can cause minor personal in-

jury or property damage if ignored.

The label NOTICE indicates special instructions which are important but not
related to hazards.

Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on filter.

Keep safety labels in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels.

Summary of Contents for CRISTAL-FLO T-150BP-1

Page 1: ...AX 800 582 2217 International 414 728 5551 FAX 414 728 4461 TELEX ITT 4970245 Union City TN Delavan WI Mississauga Ont Murrieta CA 1998 Sta Rite Industries Inc Printed in U S A S242 Rev 10 29 98 This manual should be furnished to the end user of this filter its use will reduce service calls and chance of injury and will lengthen filter life R E C I R C U L A T E B A C K W A S H E W A S T E F I L T...

Page 2: ...g Guide 11 Repair Parts List 12 13 Pressure Drop Curve 14 Warranty 15 READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This is the safety alert symbol When you see this symbol on your valve 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 serious personal injury death or major property damage if ignored warns abou...

Page 3: ...ing BE SURE all air is out of system before testing Tighten Sta Rite 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 95 F 35 C Limit test to 24 hours After test visually check system to be sure it is ready for operation Remove trap lid and retighten hand tight only NOTICE These parameters appl...

Page 4: ...22 230 84 481 29 760 112 642 37 200 140 802 44 640 168 962 300 136 T 240BP 2 22 230 84 481 29 760 112 642 37 200 140 802 44 640 168 962 300 136 T 300BP 2 35 280 133 535 47 040 178 046 58 800 222 558 70 560 267 070 600 272 Base Base Piping Width Length Port Filter Model No A B C D E F Size T 150BP 1 27 686 33 13 16 859 15 3 4 400 24 11 16 627 13 330 16 1 4 413 1 1 2 SLIP T 170BP 1 29 9 16 751 36 3 ...

Page 5: ... will cause the pipe to crack Do not use sealant or tape on unions assemble them dry and hand tight Do not damage union sealing surfaces and O Rings Support pipe independently to prevent strains on filter or valve Use 1 1 2 or 2 pipe to reduce pressure losses as much as possible NOTICE Filter may be located away from pool but for adequate flow larger pipe may be needed Check local codes when consi...

Page 6: ...seat clamp Hazardous pressure Clamp will not hold unless it is seated properly DO NOT START PUMP until clamp ends are 1 4 6mm apart or less 5 If clamp will not pull up to 1 4 6mm gap wait 15 30 minutes and retighten Tap clamp gently with mallet to help seat clamp 6 Connect pipe from pump discharge to valve port labeled PUMP use union half provided Assemble union as follows for leakfree operation A...

Page 7: ...rt labeled PUMP should oint toward ump Install clamp and tighten until clamp ends under bolt are 1 4 apart If unable to close gap to 1 4 or less wait 15 30 minutes and retighten Tap around clamp while tightening to help seat clamp Aquatools WATERFORD WI 53185 USA 736 0294 Fig 6 Fig 7 R E C I R C U L A T E B A C K W A S H C L O S E D W I N T E R I Z E W A S T E FILTER R I N S E Valve Setting Purpos...

Page 8: ...acuum line in pool wall See instructions provided by pool builder or pool manufac turer Start pump making sure it is primed and pumping 3 After vacuuming clean pump trap to remove accumulated debris then check filter pressure gage If reading is 5 to 7 PSI 34 5 to 48 kPa higher than initial operating pressure backwash filter Lower or Drain Pool 1 Turn pump OFF set valve handle to WASTE 2 Use vacuum...

Page 9: ...ment 1 Stop pump 2 Place handle in FILTER position 3 Remove pin Key 1 Figures 12A and 12B to disconnect handle If it cannot be removed by hand use a hammer and center punch and lightly tap it out 4 Remove handle replace with a new one Be sure new handle is in FILTER position 5 Replace pin Lid and Plug replacement 1 Remove Handle see Handle Replacement above 2 Remove plug A Remove all screws and nu...

Page 10: ...A Remove drain cap Lateral tube should remain in place inside drain opening to prevent sand from draining out B Open union coupling on backwash port of Multi Port valve This will allow air into filter and allow water to drain from filter tank C Replace cap when tank is empty 3 Removing Sand From Filter A Remove both drain cap and slotted lateral tube see Figure 13 Sand and water will drain from ta...

Page 11: ...intenance H Inspect filter sand for solidification caused by dust calcium skin oils of suntan lotions 2 Low Flow A Pipe blocked downstream from filter remove obstruction B Piping too small use larger pipe consult dealer for sizing C Plugged pump plugged hair and lint trap or skimmer basket Clean thor oughly 3 Pool Water Not Clear A Water is chemically out of balance consult pool professional B Fil...

Page 12: ...0100 8 O Ring Lateral 1 U9 370 U9 370 U9 370 U9 370 U9 370 U9 370 9 Drain Lateral 1 24201 0058 24201 0058 24201 0058 24201 0058 24201 0058 24201 0058 10 O Ring Drain Cap 1 U9 371 U9 371 U9 371 U9 371 U9 371 U9 371 11 Drain Cap 1 14965 0025 14965 0025 14965 0025 14965 0025 14965 0025 14965 0025 12 Pedestal 1 23910 0005B 23910 0005B 23910 0005B 23900 0105B 23900 0105B 23900 0205 13 Filter Tank Assem...

Page 13: ...M10E2 4 Washer 1 14965 0007 14971 SM10E3 5 Operating Instruction Decal 1 14965 0020 6 Screw 37337 3056 7 14971 SM10E4 10 7 Valve Cover 1 14965 0011 14971 SM20E6 8 O Ring 1 35505 1228 14971 SM10E10 9A Washer 2 14965 0007 14971 SM10E8 9B Washer 1 14965 0007 10 Spring 1 14965 0006 14971 SM10E9 11 Pressure Guage 1 15060 0000T 15060 0000T 12 Plug Gasket Assembly 1 14965 0028 14971 SM20E11 12A Gasket 1 ...

Page 14: ...14 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Capacity GPM P S I Loss T 150BP 1 T 170BP 1 T 200BP 1 T 300BP 2 T 240BP 1 Figure 14 Pressure Drop Curve ...

Page 15: ...or replace the defective product at its sole discre tion Purchasers must pay all labor and shipping charges nec essary to replace the product covered by this warranty Requests for warranty service must be made through the in stalling dealer This warranty shall not apply to any product that has been subject to negligence misapplication im proper installation or maintenance or other circumstances wh...

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