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Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (800) 831-7133 • (919) 566-8000
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (800) 831-7133 • (805) 553-5000
Visit us on the Internet @ www.pentairpool.com or www.staritepool.com
© 2009 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
SEPARATION TANKS
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60SEP
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Furnish this manual to the end user of
this tank; its use will reduce service
calls and chance of injury and will
lengthen tank life.
S303 (Rev. A 4/16/09)
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Summary of Contents for STA-RITE 60SEP
- Page 1 SEPARATION TANKS R ’ INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS MODEL 60SEP Furnish this manual to the end user of this tank; its use will reduce service calls and chance of injury and will lengthen tank life. Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible injuries, and get the most out of your filter, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! The Sta-Rite Separation Tank: • Is designed to separate spent diatomaceous earth and other solids form swimming pool water when backwashing your DE filter. - Page 3 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 trap lid to 30 ft. lbs. (4.1 kg-m.) torque before testing. 4. Water pressure for testing must be 25 PSI (172kPa) or less.
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Page 4: General Information/Dimensions
GENERAL INFORMATION 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. Keep pool water pH at recommended level (7.2 to 7.6). Be sure both clamps are in place and knobs are securely tightened before starting filter. -
Page 5: Installation
INSTALLATION - GENERAL Installation of separation tank should only be done by qualified, licensed personnel. Separation tank mount must Provide space and lighting for easy access for routine maintenance. Provide adequate ventilation and drainage for pump. Be protected from weather and reasonably level. Be less than three feet above pool water level. -
Page 6: Operation
OPERATION When the filter is backwashed, use separation tank as follows to clean the diatomaceous earth filter media of pool residue, hair, etc. During normal filter operation the separation tank is not in use. Backwashing through Separation Tank: 1. Turn filter pump OFF. 2. -
Page 7: Maintenance/Inspection
6. Consult Filter Owner’s Manual for filter startup procedure. Clamp Tightening 1. Normal tightening will cause STA-RITE APPROVED O-RING LUBRICANTS threads to squeak; do not use the Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline ® Semi-Permanent Lubrication squeak as an indication of tightness. -
Page 8: Winterizing
SEPARATION TANK INSPECTION Weekly Inspection: Skimmer basket - remove debris. For systems with bypass valve, make sure separation tank is not under pressure. Bi-Yearly Inspection: Check separation tank/return line bypass valve for proper sealing as follows: With filter valve in `FILTER’ position and separation tank cover off, start pump. -
Page 9: Repair Parts List
REPAIR PARTS Part Part Description Used Air release valve Assembly 25010-0200 O-Ring Lid Assembly (Incl. #1, #20, & Decals) 25005-9001 O-Ring 31935-0001 5, 6, 7 Decal “Top Clamp” WC27-46 Decal “Pressure Warning” WC27-23 Decal “Clamp Warning” WC27-19 “V” Clamp 25010-9101 Separation bag 25005-0015 Separation tank liner... - Page 10 This page is blank.
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- Page 12 1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (800) 831-7133 • (919) 566-8000 10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (800) 831-7133 • (805) 553-5000 Trademarks and Disclaimers: Sta-Rite ® is a trademars and/or registered trademars of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other counties.
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