Table Of Contents; Safety Instructions - STA-RITE SYSTEM 3 Owner's Manual

HIGH RATE SAND FILTERS
To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible injuries, and get the most
out of your filter, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
The Sta-Rite System 3 High Rate Sand Filter:
• Is designed to filter water for swimming pools.
• Is an excellent performer; durable, reliable.

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions..................................................................................2-3
General Information/Specifications ............................................................4
Installation .................................................................................................5
Initial Filling ...............................................................................................6
Filter Disassembly/Assembly .................................................................6-7
Startup/Operation .....................................................................................7
Backwash..................................................................................................8
Maintenance ..........................................................................................8-9
Replace Internal Assembly........................................................................9
Winterizing ................................................................................................9
Repair Parts List.................................................................................10-11
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................12
READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS!
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your valve or in
this manual, look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the po-
tential for personal injury.
DANGER warns about hazards that will cause serious personal injury, death
or major property damage if ignored.
WARNING warns about hazards that can cause serious personal injury,
death or major property damage if ignored.
CAUTION warns about hazards that will or can cause minor personal injury
or property damage if ignored.
The label NOTICE indicates special instructions which are important but not
related to hazards.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on filter.
Keep safety labels in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels.
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