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© 2012 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is subject to change without notice.
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- Page 1 This manual should be furnished to MODELS the end user of this filter; its use will reduce service calls and chance of S7MD60 S7MD72 injury and will lengthen filter life. Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. © 2012 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is subject to change without notice.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
To avoId unneeded service calls, prevent possible injuries, and get the most out of your filter, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! The Sta-Rite System 3 Modular DE Filter: • Is designed to filter water for swimming pools. • Is an excellent performer; durable, reliable. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
• 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-cm) torque for testing. • Water pressure for test must be less than 25 PSI (172 kPa). -
Page 4: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION • Clean a new pool as well as possible before filling pool and operating fil- ter. Excess dirt and large particles of foreign matter in the system can cause serious damage to the filter and pump. • With a diatomaceous earth (DE) filter system in place and operating cor- rectly, clean water is returned to the pool faster than pool water is being contaminated. -
Page 5: Installation
Port Part Size Number For installation allowing backwashing, install Sta-Rite Two Position Slide Multi-port Valve or Multiport Selector Valve with filter. See Table I. If you intend to 2" 18201-0300 clean your filter according to “Module Cleaning Procedure”, Page 10, no slide or multi-port valve is required. -
Page 6: Specifications
FIGURE 1 – Dimensions in inches (mm) Figure 3 – Backwash Cycle 4115 1201 TABLE II - SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN INCHES (MM) Max. Flow Rate for S7MD72 (144 GPM) Max. Flow Rate for S7MD60 (120 GPM) (724) 42(1067) 36(914) (1359) * Number of clamps. -
Page 7: Initial Startup
INITIAL START-UP Be sure pump is OFF before starting procedure. Do not operate these filters at more than 50 PSI (345 kPa) under any circumstances! To prevent serious damage to the module fabric, NEVER run your DE filter without a diatomaceous earth precoat! To avoid damage to internal filter components, never change Hazardous pressure. -
Page 8: Filter Disassembly / Assembly
FILTER DISASSEMBLY/ ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE To avoid equipment damage and personal injury, never change handle position on control valve while pump is running. BEFORE DISASSEMBLING FILTER: 1. STOP PUMP. 2. OPEN air release valve and drain fitting. 3. WAIT until all pressure is released and water drained from filter tank and system before loosening clamp knobs. -
Page 9: Cleaning The Filter
CLEANING THE FILTER When to Clean: NOTICE: If installation does not allow backwashing, use module cleaning proce- dure regularly (see Page 10). 1. With a new filter: A. Record filter operating pressure at startup. When pressure reaches 10 PSI (69kPa) above startup operation pressure, stop pump for 30- 60 seconds to allow filtering cake to release. -
Page 10: Module Cleaning Procedure
MODULE CLEANING PROCEDURE Hazardous pressure. Risk of chemical burns. Do not attempt to acid clean the filter or Can cause severe module. If the filter requires acid cleaning, have a trained pool professional injury or major property damage do the job. from tank blow up. -
Page 11: Special Cleaning Instructions
Special Cleaning Instructions: Use this procedure to clean scale or oils which are not removed by hosing down module. Be sure to dispose of spent chemicals according to all applica- ble codes and waste disposal ordinances. Use a soft stream nozzle to mini- mize flying water and spray. -
Page 12: Winterizing
WINTERIZING Explosion hazard. Purging the system with compressed air can cause components to explode, with risk of severe injury or death to anyone nearby. Use only a low pressure (below 5 PSI), high volume blower when air purging the pump, filter, or piping. NOTICE: Protect the filter from freezing. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE closely and clean thoroughly (see Pages 10 and 1. Short Cycle Time: 11). NOTICE: Cycle Time will vary with each installation C. Water is chemically out of balance; consult pool and between different areas of the country. The follow- professional. -
Page 14: Repair Parts List
MODELS S7MD60 S7MD72 4111 1201 REPAIR PARTS LIST Model No. Part Description S7MD60 S7MD72 2 Inch Gauge 33600-0023T 33600-0023T Screen Filter WC8-72D WC8-72D Air Release Valve WC212-120P WC212-120P Close Nipple 1/4 in. 35202-0959 35202-0959 Adapter Bushing 24900-0504 24900-0504 O-Ring 35505-1423... - Page 15 Blank Page...
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