Pump Service - STA-RITE 5PRA Series Owner's Manual

Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn,
or cause death.
Disconnect power
before working
on pump or motor.
FIGURE 4
Draining Pump:
1. Pump down water level below all inlets to the pool.
To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, turn OFF power
to motor before draining pump.
2. Remove trap cover and use low pressure air to blow accumulated water
from the piping system. Use a Sta-Rite U79-11 Lid Wrench to remove trap
covers that have been overtightened or have taken a set and cannot be
removed by hand.
3. Cap inlet piping after draining to keep water out of the pipes.
4. To prevent pump from freezing, remove trap cover and drain the tank
body through the drain plug (Key No. 15, Page 13). Clean pump thor-
oughly; replace trap cover.
NOTICE: Tighten trap cover by hand only (no wrenches)! Use a wrench
only if necessary to remove cover!
5. Be sure motor is kept dry and covered.
Startup For Winterized Equipment:
1. Remove any temporary weather protection placed around system for shut-
down.
2. Follow filter manufacturer's instructions for reactivation of the filter.
3. Inspect all electrical wiring for damage or deterioration over the shutdown
period. Have a qualified serviceman repair wiring as needed.
4. Inspect and tighten all watertight connections.
5. Open all valves in suction and return piping.
6. Remove any winterizing plugs in piping system.
7. Drain all antifreeze from system.
8. Close all drain valves and replace all drain plugs in piping system.
9. Prime pump according to instructions on Page 9.

PUMP SERVICE

Pump should only be serviced by qualified personnel.
Be sure to prime pump (Page 9) before starting.
Before removing trap cover:
1. STOP PUMP before proceeding.
2. CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and discharge pipes.
3. RELEASE ALL PRESSURE from pump and piping system.
4. NEVER tighten or loosen clamp while pump is operating!
To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, turn OFF power
to motor before working on pump or motor.
Aside from lubricating trap cover O-Ring, no lubrication or regular mainte-
nance is needed beyond reasonable care and periodic cleaning.
If shaft seal is worn or damaged, repair as follows:
Pump Disassembly/Removing Old Seal:
Disconnect power to pump motor.
Be sure gate valves on suction and return piping are closed before starting
work.
Release all pressure by opening all vents before starting work.
1. Drain pump by removing drain plugs on bottom of pump body and trap
body.
2. Be sure there is no pressure in trap body; remove cover (unscrew by turn-
ing counterclockwise).
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