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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 System 3 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
General Information/Specifications ..............................................................4
Installation ...................................................................................................5
Initial Filling.................................................................................................6
Filter Disassembly/Assembly.....................................................................6-7
Startup/Operation .......................................................................................7
Backwash ....................................................................................................8
Maintenance.............................................................................................8-9
Replace Internal Assembly ...........................................................................9
Winterizing ..................................................................................................9
Repair Parts List ....................................................................................10-11
Troubleshooting Guide...............................................................................12
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 po-
tential for personal injury.
DANGER
warns about hazards that
will
cause serious personal injury, death or
major property damage if ignored.
WARNING
warns about hazards that
can
cause serious personal injury, death
or major property damage if ignored.
CAUTION
warns about hazards that
will
or
can
cause minor personal injury 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.