Pentair S8D110 manual

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  • Page 1

    VERTICAL GRID DE FIL TERS O W N E R’ S M A N U A L INST ALLA TION, OPERA TION & P ARTS MODELS S7D75 S8D1 10 Sta-Rite Pool/Spa Group U.S. PATENT NO. 4995523 (Other patents pending) 293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115 International: 262-728-5551, FAX: 262-728-7550 www.starite.com Union City, TN • Delavan, WI • Mississauga, Ont. • Murriet[...]

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    2 VER TICAL GRID DE FIL TERS To avoId unneeded service calls, prevent possible injuries, and get the most out of your filter , READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! The Sta-Rite System 3 V ertical Grid DE Filter: • Is designed to filter water for swimming pools. • Is an excellent performer; durable, reliable. T able of Contents Safety Instructions ......[...]

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    3 READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your filter 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 death, serious personal in- jury , or major property damage if ignored. warns about haza[...]

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    4 GENERAL INFORMA TION • Clean a new pool as well as possible before filling pool and operating filter . Excess dirt and large particles of foreign matter in the system can cause seri- ous damage to the filter and pump. • W ith a diatomaceous earth (DE) filter system in place and operating cor- rectly , clean water is returned to the pool faste[...]

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    5 INST ALLA TION 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 and T able II, Page 6, for space requirements.) • Be on a reasonably level surface and provide adequate [...]

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    6 T ABLE II - SP ACE REQUIREMENTS IN INCHES (MM) Model No. A B C* D E S7D75 28 1 ⁄ 2 (724) 42(1067) 7 36(914) 53 1 ⁄ 2 (1359) S8D110 32 1 ⁄ 2 (826) 42 1 ⁄ 4 (1074) 8 40(1020) 54 1 ⁄ 4 (1378) * Number of clamps. T ABLE III - APPROVED DE Use only the following DE or equal: Johns Manville Celite 545 GREFCO Dicalite 4200 Eagle-Picher Celatom [...]

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    7 INITIAL ST AR T -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 you DE filter without a diatomaceous earth precoat! To avoid damage to internal filter components, never change handle position on control[...]

  • Page 8

    8 FIL TER DISASSEMBL Y/ ASSEMBL Y PROCEDURE To avoid equipment damage and personal injury , never change handle position on control valve while pump is running. BEFORE DISASSEMBLING FIL TER: 1. STOP PUMP . 2. OPEN air release valve and drain fitting. 3. W AIT until all pressure is released and water drained from filter tank and system before loosen[...]

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    9 CLEANING THE FIL TER When to Clean: NOTICE: If installation does not allow backwashing, use manual cleaning proce- dure regularly (see Page 10). 1. W ith a new filter: A. Record filter operating pressure at startup. When pressure reaches 15 PSI (103kPa) above startup operation pressure, stop pump for 15-30 seconds to allow filtering cake to relea[...]

  • Page 10

    10 9. If any DE remains on grids after backwashing, flush filter elements with garden hose to remove it. Be sure to comply with local code for waste DE disposal. 10. Follow instructions under 'Assembly', Page 8, to reassemble filter . 11 . Follow 'Initial Start-up' procedure (Page 7, steps 4, 5, 6 and 7) to restart system. 12. C[...]

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    11 collars may need to be cleaned before reassembly . 10. Follow filter assembly procedure, Page 8. To avoid severe injury or major property damage, exactly follow instructions under “Assembly” (Page 8)! 11 . If unit is returning to service, see “Initial Startup”, Page 7. 12. If cleaning is part of seasonal shutdown, see “W interizing”,[...]

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    12 l2. If cleaning is part of seasonal shutdown, see “W interizing”, Page 12. SYSTEM INSPECTION General: W ash outside of filter with a mild detergent and water . Rinse off with hose. NOTICE: DO NOT use solvents to clean filter; solvents may damage plastic components in system. NOTICE: Open air bleed valve and bleed all air from filter each tim[...]

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    13 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. Short Cycle between backwashes: NOTICE: T ime between backwashes will vary with each installation and be- tween different areas of the country . The following causes and remedies are for cycle times shorter than normal for your area. A. Chlorine residual too low; maintain proper residual (consult pool pro- fessional for [...]

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    1460 0497 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 4 0 4 5 5 0 5 5 6 0 3 2 21 1 4 5 6 7 9 8 17 18 19 16 12 13 14 15 14 10 11 20 14 MODELS S7D75 S8D1 10 Key Part Model No. No. Description S7D75 S8D110 12 Inch Gauge 33600-0023 33600-0023 2 Air Release Valve WC212-120P WC212-120P 3 Close Nipple 1/4 in. U37-16P U37-16P 4 Adapter Bushing 24900-0504 24900-0504 5 O-Ri[...]

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    15 1063 0497 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 1064 0497 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 Key Part No. Part No. No. Description Used 23900-1220 1 Wing Nut 2 35402-0074 2 Air Bleed Assembly 1 24800-0120 3 Manifold 1 24800-0100 4 Covered Element 12-7/16" 1 23900-1171 5 Covered Element 13-13/16" 2 23900-1170 6 Covered Element 16-1/2" 2 23900-0033 7 Covered E[...]

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    ▲ Retain Warranty Certificate (upper portion) in a safe and convenient location for your records. DETACH HERE: Fill out bottom portion completely and mail within 10 days of purchase/ i nstallation to: ▼ Sta-Rite, Attn: Warranty Dept., 293 Wright St., Delavan, WI 53115 Pumps, filters, skimmer s, underwater lights (except bulbs), accessories and [...]