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SYSTEM 3
®
MODULAR
MEDIA FILTERS:
To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible in-
juries, and get the most out of your filter, READ THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY!
The Sta-Rite System 3
®
Modular Media Filter:
•Is designed to filter water for swimming pools, spas
and hot tubs.
•Is an excellent performer; durable, reliable.
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ......................................................2
General Information .....................................................3
Installation ................................................................3-4
Specifications...............................................................4
Initial Startup ...............................................................5
Filter Disassembly/Assembly ......................................5
Filter Cleaning Procedure .........................................6-7
System Inspection/Winterizing .....................................7
Troubleshooting Guide.................................................8
Pressure Drop Curve ...................................................9
Repair Parts List ........................................................10
READ AND FOLLOW
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this
symbol on your system 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 filter.
Keep safety labels in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels.
Incorrectly installed equipment may fail,
causing severe injury or property damage. Read and
follow operational parameters given below when in-
stalling equipment described in this owner’s manual.
1. Follow instructions and procedures in owner’s manual
for installation, operation, and maintenance of equip-
ment.
2. Do not connect any part of pool or spa system to city
water system, well water system, or to any other type
of high pressure water system or supply.
3. Do not attempt to use pool or spa equipment in any
type of installation other than a pool or spa.
4. Trapped air under pressure in system can cause ex-
plosion and serious injury. Follow instructions in
owner’s manual or on equipment to make sure that
no air is trapped in the system before testing or oper-
ating equipment.
Equipment that is incorrectly pressure
tested may explode, causing severe injury or property
damage. Pressure testing should only be done by
trained pool professionals, following test parameters
given below when testing the equipment described in
this owner's manual.
1. Make physical check for correct tightness of all
clamps, bolts, lids, and system accessories prior to
test. See owner’s manuals covering equipment being
tested for this information.
2. Make sure there is no air entrapped in system.
Release all air in system before testing.
3. When using a Sta-Rite pump and trap, tighten pump
trap lid to 30 ft. lbs. (4.1 kg-m.) torque before testing.
4. Water pressure for testing must be 25 PSI (172 kPa)
or less.
5. Water temperature for testing must be 100°F (38°C)
or less.
6. Test length must be 24 hours or less.
7. After test, make visual check of system to make sure
that it is ready for operation. Remove Sta-Rite pump
trap lid and retighten hand-tight only.
8. Exceeding any one of limits 2 through 6 or omitting
physical checks specified in Steps 1 and 7 can result
in equipment and property damage or physical injury.
NOTICE: These parameters apply to Sta-Rite pool and
spa equipment only. For non-Sta-Rite equipment, con-
sult manufacturer.