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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 injury,

or major property damage if ignored.

warns about hazards that can cause death, serious personal injury,

or major property damage if ignored.

warns about hazards that will or can cause minor personal injury or

property damage if ignored.

NOTICE indicates special instructions not related to hazards.

Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on equipment.
Keep safety labels in good condition; replace if missing or damaged.

Incorrectly installed or tested equipment 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 professional perform all pressure tests.

1. Do not connect system to a city water system or other external source of

pressurized water.

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, lock rings and system accessories before testing.
• Release all air in system before testing.
• Tighten Sta-Rite pump 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 100

o

F. (38

o

C).

• Limit test to 24 hours. After test, visually check system to be sure it is ready for

operation. Remove pump trap lid and retighten hand tight only.
NOTICE: These parameters apply to Sta-Rite equipment only. For
non-Sta-Rite equipment, consult equipment manufacturer.

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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................2

General Information.........................................................................................3

Specifications ..................................................................................................4

Installation .......................................................................................................5

Initial Startup....................................................................................................6

Filter Disassembly / Assembly......................................................................6-7

Module Cleaning Procedure .........................................................................7-8

Special Cleaning Instruction .........................................................................8

System Inspection/Winterizing.........................................................................9

Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................................10

Repair Parts List ............................................................................................11

WARNING

Hazardous Pressure!

Can cause tank
explosion.

Do not connect filter to
compressed air under any
circumstances.

Summary of Contents for STA-RITE PLM100

Page 1: ...27330 919 566 8000 10951 West Los Angeles Ave Moorpark CA 93021 805 553 5000 Trademarks and Disclaimers System 2 Posi Lok Sta Rite and Pentair Water Pool and Spa are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc and or its affiliated companies in the United States and or other counties Unless noted names and brands of others that may be used in this document are not use...

Page 2: ...xternal source of pressurized water 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 lock rings and system accessories before testing Release all air in system before testing Tighten Sta Rite pump t...

Page 3: ... gauge immediately Cleaning interval is based on pressure rise not on length of time filter is operated Different water conditions will have different normal cleaning intervals Check local codes for restrictions on waste water disposal requirements NOTICE Some pool disinfectants may clog filter module To maximize module life and filter cycle time closely follow disinfectant manufacturer s instruct...

Page 4: ...14 175 16 3 200 18 6 300 27 9 Max Rated Flow GPM LPM Commercial 37 140 47 178 56 212 66 249 75 284 113 428 Max Operating Pressure PSI kPa 50 345 50 345 50 345 50 345 50 345 50 345 Max Continuous Water Temperature F C 104 40 104 40 104 40 104 40 104 40 104 40 Dimension A Height mm 27 3 4 705 27 3 4 705 27 3 4 705 27 3 4 705 27 3 4 705 37 5 8 956 Dimension B Minimum Service Height mm 38 1 2 978 38 1...

Page 5: ... 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 piping For ease of maintenance use Sta Rite union couplings to connect the piping to the filter inlet and outlet ports Keep piping tight and free of ...

Page 6: ... until it locks behind the safety latch see Figure 3 E If the ring was already locked remove it and the upper tank shell Inspect and clean the O ring and all sealing surfaces Relubricate the O ring NOTICE Lubricate O ring only with the silicone grease provided or equivalent as other lubricants may cause the ring to swell DO NOT lubricate Posi Lok ring or threads on lower tank shell as this may col...

Page 7: ...n the bottom of the filter cartridge over the tank outlet port Push down firmly to seal 3 Ensure that the air bleed assembly on top of the module is clean and properly mounted NOTICE Lubricate O ring only with the silicone grease provided or equivalent as other lubricants may cause the ring to swell DO NOT lubricate Posi Lok ring or threads on lower tank shell as this may collect grit and make rem...

Page 8: ...p of module 5 Follow all steps in the Assembly and Initial Startup sections of this manual Special Cleaning Instructions Use this procedure to clean scale or oils which are not removed by hosing down module Be sure to dispose of spent chemicals according to all applicable codes and waste disposal ordinances Use a soft stream nozzle to minimize flying water and spray Risk of fire or explosion Isola...

Page 9: ...to explode with risk of severe injury or death to anyone nearby Use only a low pressure below 5 PSI high volume blower when air purging the pump filter or piping NOTICE Protect the filter from freezing Allowing the filter to freeze will damage it and will void the warranty 1 Clean the filter according to instructions Pages 7 and 8 before winterizing 2 Stop the pump 3 Open the air release valve ope...

Page 10: ...d 8 B Water is chemically out of balance consult pool professional C Excessive air in filter Vent air from tank and check for pump suction pipe leaks Clean air bleed filter in module assembly with a hose and soft flow nozzle D Filter is too small Install an additional filter E Pool water contains iron See Special Cleaning Instructions Page 8 F Heavy or improper application of powdered chlorine tab...

Page 11: ...d assembly 1 24800 0121 12 Filter module PLM100 1 27002 0100S 12 Filter module PLM125 1 27002 0125S 12 Filter module PLM150 1 27002 0150S 12 Filter module PLM175 1 27002 0175S 12 Filter module PLM200 1 27002 0200S 12 Filter module PLM300 1 27002 0300S 13 Spring check valve 1 27001 0130S Accessory package 1 27001 0140 Decal logo 1 27001 0041 Decal warning 1 27001 0042 Decal operating instr 1 27002 ...

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