READ THIS one of the following signal words and be alert to the po- MANUAL CAREFULLY! tential for personal injury. The Sta-Rite ‘P6RA’, ‘P6EA’ and ‘P6E’ Series Self-priming Centrifugal pumps: warns about hazards that will cause death, serious personal •...
NOTICE: These parameters apply to Sta-Rite equipment only. For non-Sta-Rite equipment, consult manufacturer. NOTICE: Port threads are: Internal - 2" NPT for direct connection to pipe. External - 3-1/4" Buttress. Fits Sta-Rite U11-200P Union Collar for quick disconnect pipe connection. See Page 12 for Union Kits.
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To avoid airlocking, slope suction pipe slightly upward Fire and burn hazard. Modern motors run at toward the pump. high temperatures. To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow NOTICE: To prevent flooding when removing pump for leaves, debris, or foreign matter to collect around the service, all flooded suction systems must have gate valves pump motor.
Testing and Certification ELECTRICAL Ground motor before Suction outlet covers must have been tested by a nation- connecting to electrical ally recognized testing laboratory and found to comply power supply. Failure to with the latest ASME/ANSI Specification for Suction ground motor can cause se- Fittings For Use in Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and vere or fatal electrical shock Whirlpool Bathtub Applications.
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Bond motor to pool structure. Use a solid copper con- To Wire a Dual-Voltage Motor ductor, size No. 8 AWG (8.4 sq.mm) or larger. Run wire Dual voltage motors have a plug to change from 230 volts from external bonding lug (see Figure 3) to (factory setting) to 115 volts.
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TABLE I - RECOMMENDED FUSING AND WIRING DATA – P6E MODELS Serv. to Motor - Dist. in Ft. (M) Motor Branch Fuse Max Load Voltage/ 0-100' 101-200' 201-300' Rating Amps* Amps Hz/Phase (0-30 M) (30-60 M) (60-90 M) P6E Models: 11.0 115/60/1 14(2)
OPERA TION If pump is not in a flooded suction system, remove trap cover handle ring and trap cover; fill trap and pump with NEVER run pump dry. Running pump dry may water. damage seals, causing leakage and flooding. Fill Do not lubricate the trap cover O-Ring.
Pump should only be serviced by qualified personnel. wrenches)! Use a rubber mallet only if necessary to re- For best results, use only genuine Sta-Rite factory parts. move cover! If pump is not anchored, use caution not to break attached piping! Be sure to prime pump (Page 8) before starting.
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If shaft seal is worn or damaged, repair as follows: ramic seat into seal plate firmly and squarely with finger pressure (Figure 5). Pump Disassembly/Removing Old Seal 2. If ceramic seat will not locate properly, remove it, Disconnect power to pump motor. place face up on bench and reclean cavity.
TROUBLESHOOTING Electrical: 9. Pump may be running too GUIDE slowly; check voltage at Read and understand safety and operating instruc- motor terminals and at tions in this manual before doing any work on meter while pump is run- pump! ning. If low, see wiring in- structions or consult Only qualified personnel should electrically test power company.
• 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 ■...
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