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Figure 5: Lift basket to
remove.
Clamp Inspection
1. Check for broken or cracked welds.
2. Check threads for galling, dirt, ex-
cessive wear.
3. Check knob/nut for cracks, break-
age, thread wear, thread galling, etc.
4. Check tank sealing surfaces and
clamp inner surface for dirt or corro-
sion. Clean where necessary.
5. Replace any parts showing damage
or visible wear and tear.
Clamp Tightening
1. Normal tightening will cause
threads to squeak; do not use the
squeak as an indication of tightness.
2. Tap clamp with a mallet while tight-
ening to aid clamp seating.
3. Tighten until clamp ends are be-
tween 1/4" and 3/8" apart.
4. If tank leaks after tightening clamp,
proceed as follows:
A. Stop pump; release all pressure.
B. Remove clamp; clean clamp,
O-Ring, and tank flanges.
C. Follow instructions under
"Reassembly/Closing Tank"(at
right) to reassemble tank.
D. If leak persists, consult your
pool professional.
5. In normal use, middle and bottom
clamps should not need removal.
MAINTENANCE:
1. Thoroughly clean separation tank bag as follows:
A. Remove bag (see Figure 5) and dump spent DE into waste container.
NOTICE: Do not expose bag to direct sun for long periods. Direct sun will
cause the cloth to deteriorate.
B. Hose down bag and replace in separation tank.
C. Replace with a new bag if necessary.
2. Inspect "V" Band clamps.
If faulty "V" band clamp is used, clamp may fail, causing tank
to blow up. This can cause severe injury or major property
damage. See side-bar (at left) for clamp inspection instructions.
3. Clean air release valve of accumulated dirt, hair, etc.
Reassembly/Closing Tank:
1. Clean "O" Ring and sealing area of tank body. Check "O" Ring for damage.
If it is damaged, replace it. If it is OK, lubricate with approved lubricant
(see chart) and place in seat.
NOTICE: Top and middle clamps and "O" Rings are not interchangeable
with bottom clamp and "O" Ring; DO NOT mix them up.
2. Do not remove or damage safety and instruction labels during cleaning.
Replace any decals which may have been damaged.
3. Install clamp and knob assembly; tighten knob securely hand tight. To assist
sealing, tap clamp around tank with mallet while tightening knob. Gap
between ends of clamp should be 1/4" to 3/8" when clamp is tight and
properly seated (see side-bar at left). If not, consult your pool professional.
4. Replace plugs or close valves in Tank Drain and Auxiliary Drain ports.
NOTICE: Leave Air Release Valve OPEN and return line By-Pass Valve
CLOSED. Separation Tank should not be under pressure during normal
filter operation.
6. Consult Filter Owner's Manual for filter startup procedure.
STA-RITE APPROVED O-RING LUBRICANTS
Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline
Parker Super-O-Lube™
Aqua-Lube
by Allube
®
5% or less Mild Soap Solution
7
®
)
Semi-Permanent Lubrication
Semi-Permanent Lubrication
Semi-Permanent Lubrication
Assembly Lubrication
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