STA-RITE System 2 PLD50 Installation, Operation & Parts
STA-RITE System 2 PLD50 Installation, Operation & Parts

STA-RITE System 2 PLD50 Installation, Operation & Parts

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System 2
Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
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1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 566-8000
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 553-5000
Customer Support: (800) 831-7133
System 2™, Posi_Lok™, Sta-Rite
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  • Page 1 1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 566-8000 10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 553-5000 Customer Support: (800) 831-7133 System 2™, Posi_Lok™, Sta-Rite and Pentair Water Pool and Spa are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ®...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Release all air in system before testing. Hazardous Pressure! • Tighten Sta-Rite pump trap lids to 30 ft. lbs. (4.1 kg-cm) torque for testing. Can cause tank • Water pressure for test must be less than 25 PSI (172 kPa).
  • Page 3: General Information

    Hazardous pressure. Open air release valve to vent all air from system before operating system. NEVER operate filter with air trapped inside. • The Sta-Rite modular DE filter is designed to filter water for swimming pools. On a new pool installation, we recommend: When to Clean the Filter 1.Disassemble the filter after the initial cleanup.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Filter Inlet Outlet Pump IN L IN L To Pool 38.5" (978 mm) Minimum From Service Pool Height 4085 1001 Air Release Valve FIGURE 1B – Piping Connections (Pressure Gauge Behind) (62.1) Upper Tank (55.2) Shell Posi-Lok™ Ring 27.75" (41.4) (705 mm) Safety...
  • Page 5: Installation

    • Support pipe independently to prevent strains on filter. • Fittings restrict flow; for best efficiency use fewest possible fittings. • For ease of maintenance, use Sta-Rite union couplings to connect the pip- ing to the filter inlet and outlet ports.
  • Page 6: 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 element fabric, NEVER run your DE filter without a diatomaceous earth precoat! 1.
  • Page 7 Disassembly: 1. Stop the pump. 2. Close isolation valves to prevent flooding. 3. Open air release valve on top of filter tank to release all pressure from in- side of tank. NOTICE: Make sure that waste water disposal complies with local codes and ordinances.
  • Page 8: Module Cleaning Procedure

    MODULE CLEANING PROCEDURE Risk of chemical burns. Do not attempt to acid clean the filter or When to Clean the Filter module. If the filter requires acid cleaning, have a trained pool professional do the job. The filter module should normally be Follow all steps in the “Disassembly”...
  • Page 9: System Inspection/Winterizing

    SYSTEM INSPECTION General: Wash the outside of the filter with a mild detergent and water. Rinse off with a hose. NOTICE: DO NOT use solvents to clean the filter; solvents may damage plastic components in the system. NOTICE: Open the air bleed valve and bleed all air from the filter each time the pump is stopped and restarted.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. Short Cycle Time: closely and clean thoroughly (see Page 8). C. Water is chemically out of balance; consult pool NOTICE: Cycle Time will vary with each installation professional. and between different areas of the country. The fol- D.
  • Page 11: Repair Parts List

    REPAIR PARTS Part Description Qty. Number Posi-Lok™ ring 1 27001-0054 Air release valve assembly 1 25010-0200 Tank shell upper half* 1 27001-0020S Tank O-ring 1 27001-0061S Tank shell lower half 1 27001-0009S Safety latch for ring 1 27001-0051 1-1/2” NPT plug w/O-ring 1 27001-0017S Adapter fitting 1 24900-0510...
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