Operation - STA-RITE P6E6C-204L Owner's Manual

OPERA TION
DO NOT run the pump dry. If the pump is run dry,
the mechanical seal will be damaged and the pump will start
leaking. If this occurs, the damaged seal must be replaced.
ALWAYS maintain proper water level. If the water level falls below
the suction port, the pump will draw air through the suction port,
losing the prime and causing the pump to run dry, resulting in a
damaged seal. Continued operation in this manner could cause a
loss of pressure, resulting in damage to the pump case, impeller
and seal and may cause property damage and personal injury.
Before removing trap cover:
1. STOP PUMP before proceeding.
2. CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and discharge air.
3.
RELEASE ALL PRESSURE
system. To reduce the risk of injury NEVER tighten or
loosen clamp while pump is operating!
If pump is being pressure tested, be sure pressure
has been released before removing trap cover.
Do not block pump suction. To do so with body
may cause severe or fatal injury. Small children
using pool must ALWAYS have close adult supervision.
Fire and burn hazard. Modern motors run at
high temperatures. To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow
leaves, debris, or foreign matter to collect around the
pump motor. To avoid burns when handling the motor, let
it cool for 20 minutes before trying to work on it. An
automatic internal cutoff switch protects the motor from
heat damage during operation.
NOTICE: Maximum ambient temperature for motor
operation must not exceed maximum ambient
temperature rating on motor model plate.
Priming Pump
Release all pressure from filter, pump, and piping system;
see the filter owner's manual.
In a flooded suction system (water source higher than
pump), pump will prime itself when suction and
discharge valves are opened.
DO NOT open the strainer pot if pump fails to prime or if pump
has been operating without water in the strainer pot. Pumps
operated in these circumstances may experience a build up of
vapor pressure and may contain scalding hot water. Opening
the pump may cause serious personal injury. In order to avoid
the possibility of personal injury, make sure the suction and
discharge valves are open and strainer pot temperature is cool
to touch, then open with extreme caution.
from pump and piping
If pump is not in a flooded suction system, remove trap
cover handle ring and trap cover; fill trap and pump with
water.
Do not lubricate the trap cover O-Ring. The original
equipment O-Ring contains a permanent internal
lubricant.
NOTICE: If you replace the O-Ring with a non-
internally lubricated O-Ring, you may need to apply a
silicone based lubricant.
Clean and inspect O-Ring; reinstall on trap.
Replace trap cover and handle ring on trap; turn handle
ring clockwise to tighten cover.
Do not use a wrench, this may damage
the trap cover handle ring which can
cause property damage or personal injury.
Pump should prime now. Priming time will depend on
vertical length of suction lift and horizontal length of
suction piping.
If pump does not prime, make sure that all valves are
open, suction pipe end is under water, and that there are
no leaks in suction pipe. See Troubleshooting Guide,
Page 12.
Routine Maintenance
The only routine maintenance needed is
inspection/cleaning of trap basket. Debris or trash that
collects in basket will choke off water flow through the
pump. Follow instructions below to clean trap:
1. Stop pump, close valves in suction and discharge,
and release all pressure from system before
proceeding.
2. Remove trap cover handle ring (turn ounterclockwise).
If necessary, tap handles gently with a rubber mallet.
3. Remove strainer basket and clean. Be sure all holes
in basket are clear, flush basket with water and
replace in trap with large opening at pipe connection
port (between ribs provided). If basket is replaced
backwards cover will not fit on trap body.
4. Clean and inspect lid O-Ring; reinstall on trap.
THE FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH
PRESSURE. WHEN ANY PART OF THE
CIRCULATING SYSTEM (e.g., LOCK RING, PUMP,
FILTER, VALVES, ETC.) IS SERVICED, AIR CAN
ENTER THE SYSTEM AND BECOME
PRESSURIZED. PRESSURIZED AIR CAN CAUSE
THE LID TO SEPARATE WHICH CAN RESULT IN
SEVERE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. TO AVOID THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD, FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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