Uncrating And Inspection; Installation - STA-RITE D Series Owner's Manual

UNCRATING AND INSPECTION

Handle with care.
Check items received against packing list to be sure that all equipment has
been received.
Inspect for shipping damage. If found, file claim with carrier immediately.
Cleanup
Clean up foundation and surrounding area. Remove all trash and other materi-
als which will interfere with installation.
For easy assembly, make sure all threaded joints and mating surfaces are
clean. If necessary, clean with wire brush and solvent.
To reduce danger of explosion and fire, do not use gasoline as a
cleaning solvent.
Remove all foreign material (packing, etc.) from pump and strainer.
Fire and burn hazard. Modern motors run at high temperatures.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow leaves, debris, or foreign matter to col-
lect around the pump motor. To avoid burns when handling the motor, let it
cool for 20 minutes before trying to work on it.

INSTALLATION

Only qualified, licensed personnel should install pump and wiring.
Pump is designed for use in fresh water only.
Foundation
Foundation must:
Be located away from corrosive or flammable liquids.
Have enough ventilation to maintain air temperature at less than the maxi-
mum ambient temperature rating (Max. Amb.) listed on the motor model
plate. If this pump is installed in an enclosure/pump house, the enclosure
must have adequate ventilation and air circulation to keep the temperature in
the enclosure at or below the motor's rated ambient temperature whenever
the pump is running.
Be Solid - Level - Rigid - Vibration free.
Be provided with necessary hold-down bolts, washers, and shims.
Allow pump inlet to be as close to water level as possible.
Use short, direct suction pipe (to reduce friction losses).
Maximum suction lift is 10' (3 m).
Allow for isolation valves in suction and discharge piping.
Have adequate floor drainage to prevent flooding.
Be protected from excess moisture.
Allow adequate access for servicing pump and piping.
POOL PUMP SUCTION
REQUIREMENTS
Pump suction is hazardous and can trap and drown or disem-
bowel bathers. Do not use or allow anyone else to use a pool, spa, or hot tub
unless it has at least two suction outlets to each pump suction line (see
"Outlets Per Pump," Page 5). Do not use or operate swimming pools, spas,
or hot tubs if a suction outlet cover is missing, broken, or loose. Follow the
guidelines below for a pump installation which minimizes risk to users of
pools, spas, and hot tubs.
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