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VERTICAL GRID DE FILTERS

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS

MODELS

S7D75

S8D110

Sta-Rite Pool/Spa Group

U.S. PATENT NO. 4995523 (Other patents pending)

293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115

International:

262-728-5551, FAX: 262-728-7550

www.starite.com

Union City, TN • Delavan, WI • Mississauga, Ont. • Murrieta, CA

© 2004, Sta-Rite Industries

Printed in U.S.A.

S284 

(Rev. 4/20/04)

This manual should be furnished to
the end user of this filter; its use will
reduce service calls and chance of in-
jury and will lengthen filter life.

Summary of Contents for VERTICAL GRID DE FILTERS S7D75

Page 1: ...nding 293 Wright Street Delavan WI 53115 International 262 728 5551 FAX 262 728 7550 www starite com Union City TN Delavan WI Mississauga Ont Murrieta CA 2004 Sta Rite Industries Printed in U S A S284 Rev 4 20 04 This manual should be furnished to the end user of this filter its use will reduce service calls and chance of in jury and will lengthen filter life ...

Page 2: ...ater for swimming pools Is an excellent performer durable reliable Table of Contents Safety Instructions 3 General Information 4 Installation 5 Specifications 6 Initial Startup 7 Filter Disassembly Assembly 8 Cleaning the Filter 9 Filter Backwash Procedure 9 Manual Filter Cleaning Procedure 10 Chemical Cleaning Procedure 11 System Inspection Winterizing 12 Troubleshooting Guide 13 Repair Parts Lis...

Page 3: ...ure or city water system 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 and system accessories before testing Release all air in system before testing Tighten Sta Rite pump trap lids to 30 ft lbs ...

Page 4: ...e operates when system is operating If pressure gauge is damaged or does not work re place it Purge all air from system before operating system NEVER operate filter with air trapped inside On a new pool installation we recommend 1 Disassemble the filter after the initial cleanup To prevent severe injury or major property damage exactly follow Filter Disassembly Assembly Procedure on Page 8 2 Remov...

Page 5: ...y cause trapped air in filter tank or loss of prime at pump pump discharge line leaks may show up as dampness or jets of water NOTICE Overtightening can crack filter ports Valves A check valve installed ahead of filter inlet will prevent contaminants from draining back into pool A check valve installed between filter and heater will prevent hot water from backing up into filter and deforming inter...

Page 6: ... of D E Used 3 7 1 7 5 3 2 4 Max Flow Rate in GPM LPM 74 280 106 401 NSF Public Pool Flow Rate in GPM LPM 72 280 106 401 Max Operating Pressure in PSI kPa 50 345 50 345 NOTICE 1 2 pound of DE will fill a one pound coffee can A B C D E INLET OUTLET 7 812 198 4 9 19 233 4 2 51mm Sta Rite Union Connections 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 S7D75 S8D110 Gallons Per Minute Pres...

Page 7: ...iltering cake Close valve before air is drawn into system NOTICE To avoid bridging between filter grids do not use more DE than 0 1 pound per square foot of filter area 0 49 kilos per square meter After filter is operating record filter pressure gauge reading in owner s manual for future use NOTICE When installed on a newly plastered pool after approximately 48 hours of operation disassemble filte...

Page 8: ...bly 1 Remove O Ring slowly to avoid stretching or tearing it 2 Inspect O Ring Key No 21 Page 14 for cuts nicks etc If O Ring is damaged deformed or has lost its resiliency replace with a new one 3 Clean O Ring area of tank shell both halves and O Ring 4 Carefully install O Ring and upper tank shell Key No 7 Page 14 on tank bottom Key No 20 Page 14 NOTICE Do not lubricate O Ring Lubricants attract ...

Page 9: ...on NOTICE Before backwashing with a separation tank review separation tank own er s manual for instructions 1 Stop pump 2 Change valve position A If using Multi port Valve set to backwash position B If using Two Position Slide Valve raise handle to fully extended position 3 Start pump circulating water backwards through filter to flush cake and con taminants into separation tank or waste 4 If syst...

Page 10: ...lement assembly in position NOTICE Be careful not to lose O Ring 4 Grasp element assembly at manifold Figure 6 and remove it 5 Hose down element assembly and clean with bottle brush Figure 7 Use detergent solution or filter cleanser available from a pool service store NOTICE To avoid damaging fabric do not allow filter element to rub on concrete or any abrasive surface during cleaning NOTICE Do no...

Page 11: ...nd inspect element grid assemblies for tears and worn areas Replace as needed 2 Rinse each grid thoroughly with water 3 Wash each grid with a mild soap solution or commercial filter cleaner If necessary soak element grids in filter cleanser to remove buildup of oils etc 4 Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap film 5 If filter elements do not come clean after soaking have your pool profes sional acid...

Page 12: ...system is started 4 For systems with bypass valve make sure separation tank is not under pressure 5 Check pump for leaks If found see pump owner s manual 6 Check pump strainer lid for tightness Do not over tighten WINTERIZING 1 Clean filter according to instructions Page 10 before winterizing Do not winterize with DE precoat on grids or with residual in tank 2 Open air release valve open all syste...

Page 13: ...ed clean filter thoroughly see Pages 9 11 B Pipe blocked downstream from filter remove obstruction C Piping too small use larger pipe consult dealer for sizing D Filter area too small install larger filter or auxiliary filter consult dealer for recommendation 3 Low Flow Low Pressure A Pump too small consult dealer for recommendations B Plugged pump or plugged hair and lint trap clean thoroughly 4 ...

Page 14: ... Assembly 23911 0100 23911 0101 11 O Ring 35505 1425 2 35505 1425 2 12 1 1 2 NPT Plug 27001 0022S 27001 0022S 13 Adapter Fitting 24900 0509 24900 0509 14 O Ring 35505 1424 2 35505 1424 2 15 Drain Plug 24900 0503 24900 0503 16 Bulkhead Retaining Nut 24752 0050 2 24752 0050 2 17 Clamp Assembly 24850 0101 7 24850 0101 8 18 Clamp Bolt 24850 0010 7 24850 0010 8 19 Lower Tank Shell 24850 0102 24851 0103...

Page 15: ...lement 12 7 16 2 23900 1175 9 Covered Element 9 11 16 2 23900 1173 10 Element Grid Support 1 23900 0350 11 Rod 2 23900 0039 Key Part No Part No No Description Used 23900 1221 1 Wing Nut 2 35402 0074 2 Air Bleed Assembly 1 24800 0120 3 Manifold 1 24801 0101 4 Covered Element 16 1 2 3 23900 1172 5 Covered Element 19 5 16 4 23900 0144 6 Covered Element 16 1 2 2 23900 0033 7 Covered Element 15 3 16 2 ...

Page 16: ...sumer pur chaser Purchaser only Sta Rite shall have the option to re pair or replace the defective product at its sole discretion Purchasers must pay all labor and shipping charges necessary to replace the product covered by this warranty Requests for warranty service must be made through the installing dealer This warranty shall not apply to any product that has been subject to negligence misappl...

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