To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible injuries, and get the most out of your pump, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! The Sta-Rite ‘LT’ Series pump: • Is designed to circulate water in above ground swimming pools, and in spas, hot tubs, and solar systems.
• 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/cm2).
FIGURE 1 INSTALLATION Only qualified, licensed personnel should install pump and wiring. Pump mount must: Be solid - Level - Rigid - Vibration free. (To reduce vibration and pipe stress, bolt pump to mount.) Allow pump suction inlet height to be as close to water level as possible. Allow use of short, direct suction pipe (To reduce friction losses).
Piping: Use at least 1-1/4" (32mm) IPS PVC. Increase size if a long run is needed. To avoid strains on the pump, support both suction and discharge pipes inde- pendently. Place these supports near the pump. To avoid a strain left by a gap at the last connection, start all piping at the pump and run pipe away from the pump.
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Connect a No. 8 AWG (8.4 sq. mm) solid copper bonding wire to the pressure Motor Terminal Board Connections wire connector provided on the motor housing and to all metal parts of the SINGLE DUAL swimming pool, spa, or hot tub and to all electrical equipment, metal piping VOLTAGE VOLTAGE or conduit within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the inside walls of swimming pool, spa, or...
OPERA TION NEVER run pump dry. Running pump dry may damage seals, causing leakage and flooding. Fill pump with water before starting motor. Do not add chemicals to spa system directly in front of pump suction. Adding undiluted chemicals may damage pump and voids warranty. Open gate valves before starting system.
Draining Pump To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, turn OFF power to motor before draining pump. Storage/Winterizing: Explosion hazard. Purging the system with compressed air can cause components to explode, with risk of severe injury or death to anyone nearby.
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If shaft seal is damaged, repair as follows: Removing Old Seal 1. Disconnect power to pump motor. 2. Drain water to below level of suction and discharge piping and discon- nect pipes from pump body. 3. Remove nine capscrews, Key No. 10, Page 11, from pump body, Key No.
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! Pump does not operate: 1. Check GFCI for proper operation according to GFCI manufacturer’s instru- tions.
• Complete a warranty registration at www.staritepool.com by clicking on “Register Products” and selecting Sta-Rite Pool OR • Complete bottom portion completely and mail within 10 days of installation to Sta-Rite, Attn.: Pool Warranty Dept., 293 Wright St., Delavan , WI 53115 Warranty Registration Card ■...