To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible injuries, and get the most out of your pump, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! The Sta-Rite ‘ABG’ Series Above Ground Pool Pump: • Is designed to circulate water in above ground swimming pools (not for use in spas or inground pools).
3. Trapped air in system can cause explosion. BE SURE all air is out of system before operating or testing equipment. Tighten Sta-Rite trap lids to hand tight only. Water pressure must be less than 25 PSI (7.5 kg/cm Water Temperature must be less than 104 F (40 Fire and burn hazard.
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NOTICE: To prevent flooding when removing pump for service, all flooded suction systems must have gate valves in suction and discharge pipes. Union available for pump discharge port (Sta-Rite part number WC198-105). Use as follows for leak-free connection to pump: 1.
ELECTRICAL NOTICE: Determine circuit breaker rating from Table I. Determine correct outlet To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock, turn OFF power to required from illustration below. motor before working on electrical connections. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) tripping indicates an electri- cal problem.
OPERA TION NEVER run pump dry! Running pump dry may damage seals, causing 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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NOTICE: Drain pump! Allowing pump to freeze will damage pump and void warranty! NOTICE: Do not use anti-freeze solutions (except propylene glycol) in your pool system. Propylene glycol is non-toxic and will not damage plastic sys- tem components; other anti-freezes are highly toxic and may damage plastic components in the system.
PUMP SERVICE Pump should only be serviced by qualified personnel. Be sure to prime pump (Page 7) before restarting. Before removing trap cover: 1. STOP PUMP before proceeding. 2. CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and discharge pipes. Figure 3 3. RELEASE ALL PRESSURE from pump and piping system. To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, turn OFF power to motor before working on pump or motor.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Circuit Breaker In Home Panel Trips Repeatedly: Read and understand safety and operating instructions in this manual before doing any work 1. Breaker must be of adequate capacity. on pump! 2. For GFCI breaker, test according to GFCI manufac- turer’s instructions.
REPAIR PARTS LIST 3345 1198 Parts are common to all models listed except as noted: Key Nos. 1, Motor; 6, Impeller; and 17 Cord are listed below. Motor No. Impeller No. Cord No. Model No. Key No. 1 Key No. 6 Key No.
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REPAIR PARTS LIST Part Part Description Qty. End Cap Screw 37337-0085 End Cap and Cord Assembly 17290-0026 Toggle Switch 16920-0511 Toggle Switch Boot 32800-0107 3345 1198 CAN Baffle Ring 17290-0004 Motor Chart at Right Motor Cover 17190-0021 Slinger C69-2 Seal Plate 17500-0001 Seal Plate O-Ring 35505-1438...
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 ■ ■...