Installation - STA-RITE System 2 Owner's Manual

NOTICE
Make sure that the filter and all
piping can be drained for winteriz-
ing. See "Winterizing", Page 9.

INSTALLATION

Installation of filter should only be done by qualified, licensed personnel.
Filter mount must:
• Provide weather and freezing protection.
• Provide space and lighting for easy access for routine maintenance. (See
Figure 1 for space requirements.)
• Provide ventilation and drainage for pump.
• Be on a reasonably level surface and provide adequate drainage.
Piping
(See Figure 1B for correct connections)
• Piping must conform to local/state plumbing and sanitary codes.
• Use teflon tape, Plasto-Joint Stik
connections of plastic pipe and fittings. DO NOT use pipe compounds on
plastic pipe; it will cause the pipe to crack. Do not use sealant on unions –
assemble them dry and hand tight.
• Support pipe independently to prevent strains on filter.
• Fittings restrict flow; for best efficiency use fewest possible fittings.
NOTICE: Run outlet (return) piping to the filter port marked 'outlet' (see
Figure 1A). Run inlet and drain piping to the other two 2" NPT ports which
are not marked. These two ports (inlet and drain) are interchangeable to
allow for the most convenient piping run. After you have piped the inlet and
drain, apply the 'inlet' decal to the port to which you have run the inlet pip-
ing.
• For ease of maintenance, use Sta-Rite union couplings to connect the pip-
ing to the filter inlet and outlet ports.
• Keep piping tight and free of leaks: pump suction line leaks may cause
trapped air in filter tank or loss of prime at pump; pump discharge line leaks
may show up as dampness or jets of water.
• NOTICE: Overtightening can crack filter ports.
Valves:
• Install valves on both sides of the filter to isolate filter for easy servicing.
NOTICE: Install heater downstream of filter. If heater does not incorporate a
check valve, install one at the heater inlet to prevent hot water from backing
up into the filter. Filter modules damaged by excessive heat will void the
warranty.
• A check valve installed ahead of filter inlet will prevent contaminants from
draining back into pool.
Electrical:
• BE SURE filter grounding and bonding meets local and National Electrical
Code standards. All wiring, grounding and bonding of associated equipment
must meet local and National Electrical Code Standards.
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