To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible injuries, and get the most out of your pump, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! The Sta-Rite ‘PE’ Series Centrifugal pump: • Is designed for use with swimming pools or as a centrifugal pump. • Is an excellent performer; durable, reliable.
• 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).
PDF Compressor Pro 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.) Pump requires flooded suction. Allow use of short, direct suction pipe (To reduce friction losses). Allow for gate valves in suction and discharge piping.
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PDF Compressor Pro Piping: Use at least 1-1/2" (38mm) pipe (use 2"(51mm) pipe if possible). 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.
PDF Compressor Pro ELECTRICAL Ground motor before connecting to electrical power supply. Failure to ground motor can cause severe or fatal electrical shock hazard. Do not ground to a gas supply line. To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock, turn OFF power to motor before working on electrical connections.
PDF Compressor Pro OPERA TION NOTICE: NEVER run pump dry. Running pump dry may damage seals, caus- ing leakage and flooding. Fill pump with water before starting motor. Before removing trap cover: 1. STOP PUMP before proceeding. 2. CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and discharge pipes. 3.
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PDF Compressor Pro Drain all water from pump and piping when expecting freezing temperatures or when storing pump for a long time (see instructions below). Keep motor dry and covered during storage. To avoid condensation/corrosion problems, do not cover pump with plastic. For outdoor/unprotected installations: 1.
PDF Compressor Pro PUMP SERVICE Pump should only be serviced by qualified personnel. Be sure to prime pump (Pg. 7) before starting. Before removing trap cover: 1. STOP PUMP before proceeding. 2. CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and discharge pipes. 3.
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PDF Compressor Pro Pump Reassembly/ Installing New Seal 1. Ceramic seat must be clean and free of dirt, grease, dust, etc. Wet outer edge of "O" Ring with small amount of liquid detergent; press ceramic seat into seal plate cavity firmly and squarely with finger pressure (Fig. 6). 2.
PDF Compressor Pro 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! FAILURE TO PUMP; REDUCED CAPACITY OR DISCHARGE PRESSURE Suction leaks/ lost prime: 1.
PDF Compressor Pro REPAIR PARTS LIST PESeries Centrifugal PUMP 3/4 through 2-1/2 HP Models REPAIR PARTS LIST Part Part Description Qty. Motor Chart at Right Screw #10-32x1/2" U30-692SS Bonding Lug U17-568 Parts are common to all models listed except as noted; Water Slinger C69-2 Key Nos.
Retain Warranty Certificate (upper portion) in a safe and convenient location for your records. DETACH HERE: Fill out bottom portion completely and mail within 10 days of purchase/installation to: Sta-Rite, Attn: Warranty Dept., 293 Wright St., Delavan, WI 53115 Warranty Registration Card...
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