STA-RITE PTM50 Owner's Manual page 9

Discard clamp if
it is bent or
twisted
Discard clamp if
Final gap
rivets are corroded
should be
or cracked or welds
1/4-3/8"
are broken
Discard clamp
if threads of
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bolt, nut, or knob
are stripped or worn
FIGURE 7B – Clamp Inpection
Procedure
Air Bleed Tube Filter
Air Bleed Tube
Move Filter
Element to one
side to Break
Bottom Seal
Bottom
Seal Ring
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FIGURE 8
LIFT FILTER ELEMENT
STRAIGHT UPWARD
TO REMOVE
Filter Base
FIGURE 9
1-1/2" Female
Pipe Thread
1-1/2" PVC
Socket to
Female
Thread Adapter
Built In
Raised Collar
Socket End
FIGURE 10
ADAPTER INSTALLATION
Use PVC cement to attach a 1-1/2" PVC socket-to-thread adapter (not sup-
plied) to raised collar on filter base to allow attachment of an elbow and hose
for:
1. vacuuming pool, putting water to waste (see Page 12);
2. draining;
3. lowering water level in pool or spa/tub (see Figure 17).
ventilated area away from flame; follow manufacturer's instructions.
FILTER ASSEMBLY
1. Replace plugs or close valves in Tank Drain and Auxiliary Drain ports.
2. Push clean air bleed filter all the way down on tube. If tube has been re-
moved, push it into socket seat in base until it bottoms.
3. Set filter element on base.
Filter
NOTICE: Be sure blue end marked "TOP" is on top and red end is on bot-
Element
tom. Do not reverse element.
Filter 4. Push filter element into base between two circular ribs until it bottoms.
Base
5. Inspect and clean the tank flanges and upper and lower O-Ring seats. If
flanges are deformed, cracked, or corroded, replace entire filter.
6. Reinstall O-Ring. Reinstall tank head. See below for a list of approved
O-Ring lubricants.
NOTICE: On multiple-clamp units, clamp/O-Ring sets are not interchange-
able. When replacing more than one clamp, refer to Parts List, Page 14, for
correct location.
cleaning. Replace any decals which may have been damaged.
7. If bottom clamp was removed, BE SURE bottom of tank body is clean; set
tank body evenly on base and "O" Ring.
8. Install clamp(s) and knob assembly(s); Tighten clamps equipped with knobs
firmly hand tight. Tighten clamps equipped with nuts to 20-30 in. lbs. (23-35
cm-kg) torque. The final gap between the clamp ends should be 1/4 to 3/8"
(6 to 9.5 mm).
9. Clean pump strainer basket.
10. Open system valves as needed.
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11. Proceed to "Startup", Page 7.
Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline)
Parker Super-O-Lube*
Aqua-Lube by Allube**
Filter
5% or less Mild Soap Solution
Base
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* Parker Seal Group, Lexington, KY
** Allube Div. of Far Best Corp., Los Angeles, CA
Flammable and poisonous fumes. Use cement only in a well
Do not remove or damage safety and instruction labels during
STA-RITE APPROVED O-RING LUBRICANTS
9
Semi-Permanent Lubrication
Semi-Permanent Lubrication
Semi-Permanent Lubrication
Assembly Lubrication