Safety Instructions - Pentair Pool Products HIGH-RATE SAND FILTER SYSTEM Owner's Manual

READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see
this symbol on your valve or in this manual,
look for one of the following signal words and be
alert to the potential for personal injury.
warns about hazards that will cause
serious personal injury, death or major
property damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause
serious personal injury, death or major
property damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that will or can
cause minor personal injury or property
damage if ignored.
The label NOTICE indicates special instructions
which are important but not related to hazards.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in
this manual and on system.
Keep safety labels in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels.
Incorrectly installed or tested equip-
ment may fail, causing severe injury
or property damage. Read and follow
instructions in owner's manual when installing and
operating equipment. Have a trained pool profes-
sional perform all pressure tests.
1. Do not connect system to a high pressure or city
water system.
2. Use equipment only in a pool or spa installation.
3. Trapped air in system can cause explosion. BE
SURE all air is out of system before operating or
testing equipment.
Before pressure testing, make the following safety
checks:
• Check all clamps, bolts, lids, and system acces-
sories before testing.
• BE SURE all air is out of 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).
• Water temperature for test must be less than 95˚ F.
(35˚ C).
• Limit test to 24 hours. After test, visually check sys-
tem to be sure it is ready for operation. Remove
trap lid and retighten hand tight only.
NOTICE: These parameters apply to Sta-Rite equip-
ment only. For non-Sta-Rite equipment, consult
manufacturer.
Hazardous Pressure!
Can cause tank
explosion.
Hazardous suction.
Can trap or tear hair or
body parts, causing
severe injury or death.
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn,
or cause death.
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WHEN USING SYSTEM:
Do not test with
compressed air
or operate above
rated pressure.
WHEN USING SYSTEM:
Do not block pump
suction or pool main
drain.
BEFORE WORKING
ON PUMP OR MOTOR:
Unplug pump motor.