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System 2 Modular DE Filter
O W N E R’ S M A N U A L
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS
MODELS
PLDE36 PLDE48
This manual should be furnished to
the end user of this filter; its use will
reduce service calls and chance of
injury and will lengthen filter life.
Sta-Rite Pool/Spa Group
293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115
International: 262-728-5551, FAX: 262-728-7550
www.starite.com
Union City, TN • Delavan, WI • Mississauga, Ont. • Murrieta, CA
© 2005, Sta-Rite Industries S749 (Rev. 6/24/05)
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Table of Contents READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY Safety Instructions.........................................................2 INSTRUCTIONS! General Information......................................................3 This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this Specifications ...............................................................4 symbol on your filter or in this manual, look for one Installation....................................................................5 of the following signal
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• Make sure that Posi-Lok™ Ring is securely locked in GENERAL place before operating filter. INFORMATION • Maintain pressure gauge in good working order. • Clean a new pool as well as possible before filling pool Replace a damaged gauge immediately. and operating filter. Excess dirt and large particles of • Cleaning interval is based on pressure rise, not on foreign matter in the system can cause serious damage length of time filter is operated. Different water condi- to the filter and pump. ti
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SPECIFICATIONS 20 45.25 (1150) 15 PLDE36 PLDE48 Inlet 10 36 7-13/16 (914) (198) Outlet 5 9-3/16 (233) 0 18.5 18.5 20 40 60 80 100 (470) (470) Flow (GPM) FIGURE 1A – Dimensions in inches (mm) FIGURE 2 – Pressure Drop Curve Normal Operation Table 1 - Recommended DE Manufacturers Water Inlet pumped Johns Manville Celite 545™ from pool GREFCO, Inc. Decalite 4200™ Eagle-Picher Minerals, Inc. Celatom™ Water Outlet To Pool Table 2 - Filter Specifications PLDE36 2 Filter Area sq. ft. (m ) 36 (3
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• Use care before assembly not to damage union sealing INSTALLATION surfaces or O-Ring. Installation of filter should only be done by qualified, li- • To allow recirculation during precoat (if precoat pot is censed personnel. used), install a recirculation line with shut-off between pad return line and pump suction. Filter Assembly Electrical: Filter mount must: • BE SURE filter grounding and bonding meets local and • Be solid, level, rigid, vibration free, and provide for ad- National Electric
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valve, close the valve. b. Restart pump to form new cake. Pressure should now be less than 10 PSI (69kPa) above startup op- NOTICE: Leaking around the Posi-Lok™ ring may indi- erating pressure. cate that the ring is not fully locked. In this case, pro- c. If pressure is still more than 10 PSI (69kPa) above ceed as follows: startup operating pressure, backwash filter (see below). a. Stop the pump, close the isolation valves, and 2. Thoroughly clean air bleed assembly on top of filter open the ai
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5. Remove Posi-Lok™ ring as follows: 7. Remove O-ring from upper tank shell. Inspect for cuts, cracking, deformation or signs of wear; replace a. Press safety latch (below the ring) toward the tank to if necessary. release it (see Figure 4). NOTICE: To avoid strain or damage, allow filter mod- ule to drain before lifting it out of the tank. SAFETY LATCH (See Figure 7) The purpose of the safety latch is to hold the Posi-Lok™ ring in the locked position. If the latch is damaged, re- place it
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MODULE CLEANING PRO- Special Cleaning Instructions: Use this procedure to clean scale or oils which are not re- CEDURE moved by hosing down module. Be sure to dispose of Risk of chemical burns. Do not attempt to spent chemicals according to all applicable codes and acid clean the filter or module. If the filter re- waste disposal ordinances. Use a soft stream nozzle to quires acid cleaning, have a trained pool professional do the minimize flying water and spray. job. Risk of fire or explosion. I
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SYSTEM INSPECTION WINTERIZING General: Explosion hazard. Purging the system with Wash the outside of the filter with a mild detergent and compressed air can cause components to water. Rinse off with a hose. explode, with risk of severe injury or death to anyone NOTICE: DO NOT use solvents to clean the filter; sol- nearby. Use only a low pressure (below 5 PSI), high vol- vents may damage plastic components in the system. ume blower when air purging the pump, filter, or piping. NOTICE: Open the ai
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E P O EXPLODED VIEW 2 1 3 6A PLDE 48 6 2 3 PLDE 36 4 4 5 10 7 9 8 12 11 REPAIR PARTS LIST Key Part No. Description Qty. PLDE36 PLDE48 1 Posi-Lok™ Ring 1 27001-0054S 27001-0054S 2 Air Release Valve with O-ring 1 25010-0200 24206-0103S 3 Presure Gauge 1 15060-000T 15060-000T 4 Tank Upper Half with Air Relief Valve 1 27001-0020S 27001-0030S 5 Tank O-Ring 1 27001-0061S 27001-0061S 6 Filter Module 1 27002-0036S 27002-0048S 6A Air Bleed Assembly 1 24800-0122 24800-0122 7 Diverter 1 27001-0015S 27001-0
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE C. Water is chemically out of balance; consult pool 1. Short Cycle Time: professional. NOTICE: Cycle Time will vary with each installation and be- D. Excessive air in filter; non-precoated areas may plug. Vent tween different areas of the country. The following causes and air from tank and check for pump suction pipe leaks. remedies are for cycle times shorter than normal for your area. Clean air bleed filter in grid assembly with a hose and soft A. Chlorine residual too l
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STA-RITE LIMITED WARRANTY Pumps, filters, skimmers, underwater lights (excluding bulbs), ac- Product Specific Warranties (from date of installation) cessories and fittings manufactured by Sta-Rite are warranted to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship for one (1) year Product Limited from the original date of installation. Family Warranty Exceptions The foregoing warranties relate to the original consumer purchaser Filters 1 Year System 3 Tank Bodies - 10 Yrs (“Purchaser”) only. Sta
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E P O Filtro modular de tierra TM” de diatomeas “System 2 MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO INSTALACIÓN, OPERACIÓN Y REPUESTOS MODELOS PLDE36 PLDE48 Este manual se debe entregar al usuario final de este filtro; su uso reducirá las llamadas de servicio y la posibilidad de lesiones, y alargará la vida útil del filtro. Sta-Rite Pool/Spa Group 293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115 Internacional: 262-728-5551, FAX: 262-728-7550 www.starite.com Union City, TN • Delavan, WI • Mississauga, Ont. • Murrieta, CA © 20
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Índice ¡LEA Y SIGA LAS INSTRUCCIONES Instrucciones de seguridad ............................................2 DE SEGURIDAD! Información general ......................................................3 Este es el símbolo de alerta de seguridad. Cuando Especificaciones............................................................4 vea este símbolo en su filtro o en este manual, busque alguna de las siguientes palabras de advertencia y esté alerta Instalación .....................................
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TM • Verifique que el Aro Posi-Lok esté debidamente fijado en INFORMACIÓN posición antes de operar el filtro. GENERAL • Mantenga el manómetro en buen estado de funcionamiento. • Limpie una piscina nueva a fondo antes de llenarla y hacer Reemplace un manómetro averiado inmediatamente. funcionar el filtro. El exceso de suciedad y de partículas de • Los intervalos de limpieza se basan en el aumento de presión materias extrañas grandes en el sistema puede provocar y no en el tiempo de operación de
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ESPECIFICACIONES 20 45.25 (1150) 15 PLDE36 Admisión PLDE48 Inlet 10 36 7-13/16 (914) (198) Salida Outlet 5 9-3/16 (233) 0 18.5 18.5 20 40 60 80 100 (470) (470) Flujo (gpm) Flow (GPM) FIGURA 1A – Dimensiones en pulgadas (mm) FIGURA 2 – Curva de la caída de presión Operación normal Cuadro 1 - Fabricantes de tierra de diatomeas recomendados Admisión de agua Johns Manville Celite 545™ Water Inlet pumped bombeada desde la from pool GREFCO, Inc. Decalite 4200™ piscina Eagle-Picher Minerals, Inc
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• Antes del ensamblaje, tenga cuidado de no dañar las superfi- INSTALACIÓN cies de sellado de las uniones ni el aro tórico. La instalación del filtro debe ser realizada sólo por personas • Para permitir la recirculación durante la colocación de la capa calificadas y competentes. filtrante, instale una tubería de recirculación con cierre entre la línea de regreso de atenuación y la aspiración de la bomba. Ensamblaje del filtro Información eléctrica: La instalación del filtro debe: • VERIFIQUE que
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6. Cuando salga un chorro firme de agua de la válvula de desa- c. Si la presión es aún más de 10 PSI (69kPa) por encima de hogo de aire, cierre la válvula. la presión inicial de operación, retrolave el filtro (ver a TM AVISO: Fugas alrededor del aro Posi-Lok pueden indicar continuación). que el aro no está totalmente trabado. En este caso, proceda 2. Limpie a fondo la unidad de purga de aire en la parte supe- de la siguiente manera: rior del módulo filtrante CADA vez que abra el filtro. a. Deten
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TM 5. Saque el aro Posi-Lok de la siguiente manera: 7. Saque el aro tórico de la mitad superior de la estructura del tanque. Verifique que no tenga cortes, rajaduras, deforma- a. Oprima el pasador de seguridad (debajo del aro) hacia el ciones o señales de desgaste, y reemplace de ser necesario. tanque para aflojarlo (consulte la Figura 4). AVISO: Para evitar ejercer presión o causar daños, deje que el módulo filtrante se drene antes de sacarlo del tanque. PASADOR DE SEGURIDAD (Consulte la Figur
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PROCEDIMIENTO DE Instrucciones especiales para la limpieza: LIMPIEZA DEL MÓDULO Use este procedimiento para limpiar la oxidación o los aceites que no se pueden eliminar simplemente lavando el módulo con ADVERTENCIA Riesgo de quemaduras de índole una manguera. Asegúrese de eliminar los producto químicos us- química. NO trate de limpiar el filtro o el módulo con ácido. Si ados según los códigos y las normas de eliminación de desechos que correspondan. Use una boquilla de chorro suave para re- el
