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STA-RITE 1/2 HP Owner's Manual

STA-RITE 1/2 HP Owner's Manual

High pressure centrifugal pump for automatic swimming pool cleaner systems 1/2 hp plb series
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HIGH PRESSURE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP FOR
AUTOMATIC SWIMMING POOL CLEANER SYSTEMS
Sta-Rite Pool/Spa Group
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
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS
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1/2 HP
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PLBC-178L
Printed in U.S.A.
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This manual should be furnished to
the end user of this pump; its use
will reduce service calls and chance
of injury and will lengthen pump life.
S44 (Rev. 4/5/04)

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  • Page 1 Sta-Rite Pool/Spa Group 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 S44 (Rev. 4/5/04) © 2004, Sta-Rite Industries Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible injuries, and get the most out of your pump, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! The Sta-Rite ‘PLB’ Series Booster pump: • Is designed for use with automatic swimming pool cleaning systems. • Is an excellent performer; durable, reliable.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Check all clamps, bolts, lids, and system accessories before testing. Release all air in system before testing. Tighten Sta-Rite trap lids to 30 ft. lbs. (4.1 kg-m) torque for testing. Water pressure for test must be less than 25 PSI (7.5 kg/cm Water Temperature for test must be less than 100 F.

  • Page 4: Installation

    Main From Heater Pool Filter Pool Pool (If used) Pump Suction Return Pool 3/4" RIGID OR NON-COLLAPSIBLE Booster FLEXIBLE PLUMBING Pool Pump Cleaner GATE POOL RETURN FIGURE 1 VALVE LINE NOTICE: This pump is designed to power automatic swimming pool cleaners or other systems requiring high pressure at relatively low flow rates.
  • Page 5 3/4" RIGID OR NON-COLLAPSIBLE FLEXIBLE PLUMBING GATE POOL RETURN VALVE LINE TO POOL CLEANER GATE PLBC VALVE 372 0395 FIGURE 2 Teflon Taping Instructions: Use only new or clean PVC pipe fittings. Wrap male pipe threads with one to two layers of Teflon tape. Cover entire threaded portion of pipe.

  • Page 6: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL Ground motor before connecting to electrical power supply. Failure to ground motor can cause severe or fatal electrical shock hazard. Do not ground to a gas supply line. To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock, turn OFF power to motor before working on electrical connections.

  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERA TION NEVER run pump dry! Running pump dry may damage seals, causing leakage and flooding! Fill pump with water before starting motor. Before working on pump: 1. STOP PUMP before proceeding. 2. CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and discharge pipes. 3.

  • Page 8: Pump Service

    PUMP SERVICE Pump should only be serviced by qualified personnel. Be sure to prime pump (Page 7) and start main pool pump before starting. Before removing trap cover: 1. STOP PUMP before proceeding. 2. CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and discharge pipes. 3.

  • Page 9: Figure

    Installing New Seal/Pump Reassembly: 1. Clean seal cavity in seal plate. 2. Wet outer edge of O-Ring on ceramic seat with liquid soap. Be sparing! 3. Put cardboard washer over seal face. With thumb pressure, press ceram- ic seal half firmly and squarely into seal cavity in seal plate (see Fig. 9). Polished face of ceramic seat is up.

  • Page 10: Repair Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW 367 0395 REPAIR PARTS LIST Part Description Used PLBC-178L Motor 1/2 H.P. - 115/230V - 60 Cycle A100CHL Lug - Bonding U17-568 Screw - #10 - 32 x 1/2” Lg. U30-692SS Water Slinger C69-2 Pipe Plug - 1/2” WC78-39T Tank Body - Back Half L176-47P...

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Read and understand safety and operating instructions in this manual before doing any work on pump! Only qualified personnel should electrically test pump motor! FAILURE TO PUMP; REDUCED CAPACITY OR DISCHARGE PRESSURE Suction leaks/lost prime: 1. Pump must be primed; make sure that main pool pump is running. See priming instructions, Page 7.

  • Page 12: Warranty

    Retain Warranty Certificate (upper portion) in a safe and convenient location for your records. DETACH HERE: Fill out bottom portion completely and mail within 10 days of purchase/installation to: ▼ Sta-Rite, Attn: Warranty Dept., 293 Wright St., Delavan, WI 53115 Warranty Registration Card ■ ■...

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