Pentair pool swimming pool pump operation & service manual (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Pentair Pool Products Sta-Rite CF6EF-81L
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“CF6” SERIES BRONZE PUMP WITH 6" INTEGRAL TRAP SELF-PRIMING R ’ INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS MODELS 1-1/2 HP 2 HP 3 HP 3 HP CF6EF-81L CF6EG-82L CF6H-123 CF6H3-123 1Ø 1Ø 1Ø CF6H3-123SA 3Ø This manual must be given to the owner/user of this pump Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
‘CF6’ SERIES PUMP WITH TRAP READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible injuries, INSTRUCTIONS! and get the most out of your pump, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your system or in this manual, look for one The Sta-Rite ‘CF6’...
INSTALLATION Fittings: Fittings restrict flow; for best efficiency use fewest possible Only qualified, licensed personnel should install pump and fittings. wiring. Avoid fittings which could cause an air trap. Pump mount must: Pool fittings must conform to International Association of Be located away from corrosive or flammable liquids.
Outlets Per Pump ELECTRICAL Provide at least two hydraulically balanced main drains, Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or cause with covers (see below), for each swimming pool pump death. Ground pump before connecting to power supply. suction line. The centers of the main drains (suction Ground motor before connecting to electrical fittings) must be at least three feet apart.
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Grounding/Bonding: 208-230 Volts Thermostat 460 Volts Leads Install, ground, bond and wire motor according to local or 4–Brown 4–Brown Yellow National Electrical Code requirements. 5–Orange 7–Purple Yellow 6–Black Permanently ground motor. Use green ground terminal 5–Orange provided under motor canopy or access plate (See Figure 2); 1–Red 8–Gray Line...
OPERATION Replace trap cover on trap; tighten T-bolt trap handles. Pump should prime now. Priming time will depend on NEVER run pump dry. Running pump dry may vertical length of suction lift and horizontal length of suction piping. damage seals, causing leakage and flooding. Fill pump with water before starting motor.
Startup For Winterized Equipment 3. Remove nuts (Key No. 11A, Page 10), which hold volute in place, thus releasing the volute from the adapter. 1. Remove any temporary weather protection placed 4. Hold the motor shaft extension stationary with pliers, around system for shutdown.
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3. Pry loose the ceramic seal in impeller, apply screwdriver Pump Reassembly: between seat and cavity in impeller (Figure 6). Clean 1. Loosen shaft extension (Key No. 2), so it may be moved cavity from which seat was removed. along the shaft with ease. Replace adapter on motor and tighten capscrews (Key No.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 3. Impeller may be worn. If so, order replacement parts Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or cause from Repair Parts List, Page 10. death. Disconnect power before working on pump or 4. Pump may be trying to push too high a column of motor.
EXPLODED VIEW “CF6” BRONZE SERIES Self Priming Centrifugal Pump 6108 1009 REPAIR PARTS LIST Part CF6EF-81L CF6EG-82L CF6H-123 CF6H3-123 Part CF6EF-81L CF6EG-82L CF6H-123 CF6H3-123SA Description Qty. 1-1/2 HP 230V 2 HP 230V 3 HP 230V 3 HP 230/460V Motor AE600FHL AE600GHL C218-195 C218-1612...
® PENTAIR WATER POOL AND SPA LIMITED WARRANTY This product is manufactured by Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. and is warranted to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship for one (1) year from the original date of installation. The foregoing warranties relate to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser”) only.