System Inspection/Winterizing - STA-RITE System 3 Owner's Manual

1. Clean filter elements first according to cleaning
procedure above.
2. Use one of the commercial filter cleaners listed
(see Table III)
TABLE III - Specialty Filter Cleaners
(for Degreasing and Scale Removal)
Filter Cleanse
Filter Kleen
Filter Kleen
Spa Cartridge
Filter Clean
KLEEN-IT or
Kwik-Strip
Risk of fire or explosion. Isolate filter from
system before chemical cleaning; rinse filter and ele-
ments completely before returning to service. If filter
cannot be isolated, remove media and clean at another
location. Follow chemical manufacturer's instructions for
use. Do not mix chemicals except as directed by manu-
facturer. Do not allow cleaning chemicals to mix or to
come in contact with chlorines, bromines, other chemi-
cals, or chemical feed devices.
3. Sponge or spray elements according to chemical
manufacturer's directions. Leave elements in operat-
ing position or remove and clean elsewhere, de-
pending on filter location, chemicals used, and
chemical manufacturers instructions (see warning
above).
4. If soaking is required, remove elements from filter
body and submerge in a separate tank. Follow
cleaner manufacturer's instructions to mix enough
chemical cleaner to soak element. Soaking may
require four to six hours or more.
5. After soaking, drain and rinse elements com-
pletely. Dispose of cleaners in accordance with
codes and waste disposal ordinances.
6. Rinse inside of filter tank completely and re-install
elements (have two people lifting - lift with care).
7. Follow instructions under "Assembly", Page 5.
8. Restore valving and other plumbing to service po-
sition; return system to service (see "Initial
Startup", Page 5).
Great Lakes Biochemical Co.
6120 West Douglas Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53218
GFC Chemical Co.
P.O. Box 3827
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
Haviland Products Co.
421 Ann St. NW.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Leisure Time Chemical Corp.
Los Angeles, CA
Biolab Inc.
P.O. Box 1489
Decatur, GA 30031
SYSTEM INSPECTION
General
Wash outside of filter with a mild detergent and water.
Rinse off with hose.
NOTICE: DO NOT use solvents to clean filter; solvents
may damage plastic components in system.
NOTICE: Open air bleed valve and bleed all air from fil-
ter each time pump is stopped and restarted.
Weekly Inspection:
1. Skimmer basket - remove debris.
2. Stop pump, release all pressure. Remove trap cover
and basket, remove debris.
3. Bleed air from filter each time system is started.
4. Check pump for leaks. If found, see pump owner's
manual.
5. Check pump strainer lid for tightness. Do not over-
tighten!
NOTICE: Filter must be protected from the weather
and drained if freezing is anticipated. Allowing filter to
freeze can cause damage to filter and WILL VOID
THE WARRANTY!
Winterizing
1. Stop pump.
2. Open air release valve.
3. Remove both drain plugs from lower tank half; loosen
union connection to inlet and outlet ports to allow in-
ternal piping to drain. Leave unions loose over win-
ter.
4. Drain ALL piping to and from filter.
5. Disassemble filter.
To avoid severe injury or major prop-
erty damage, exactly follow instruc-
tions under "Disassembly" (Page 5)!
6. Remove filter elements and store in a warm, dry
area.
Do not remove or damage safety and
instruction labels during cleaning. Replace any de-
cals which may have been damaged.
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