S8M600
SYSTEM 3
®
MODULAR MEDIA FILTER
O W N E R’ S M A N U A L
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS
MODEL S8M600
Furnish this manual to the end user
of this filter; its use will reduce ser-
vice calls and chance of injury and
will lengthen filter life.
Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
© 2008 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is subject to change without notice.
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®
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®
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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.
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Hazardous pressure. Can cause severe
injury or major property damage from tank blow up.
Release all pressure and read instructions before work-
ing on filter.
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 serious damage
to the filter and pump.
With a cartridge filter system in place and operating cor-
rectly, clean water is returned to the pool faster than the
pool water is being contaminated. A typical pool installa-
tion will require approximately one week to obtain and
maintain the sparkle that your filter is capable of giving
you.
Keep pool water pH at recommended level (7.2 to 7.6).
Be sure clamps are in place and knobs are securely
tightened before starting filter.
Maintain pressure gauge in good working order.
Replace gauge if it fails or is damaged.
Make sure internal air bleed tube and air bleed filter
(Key Nos. 9 and 10, Page 10) are in place before oper-
ating filter. Clean air bleed periodically.
Cleaning interval is based on pressure differential, not
on length of time filter is operated. Different areas and
water conditions will have different normal cleaning in-
tervals.
NOTICE: Some pool disinfectants may clog filter media.
To maximize media-life and filter cycle time, closely fol-
low disinfectant manufacturers instructions when clean-
ing pool or filter.
If filter is improperly disassembled or as-
sembled, it may explode under pressure! To avoid dan-
ger of severe injury or major property damage, always
follow service instructions in this manual when working
on filter!
NEVER operate this filter system at more
than 50 pounds per square inch (50 PSI/345kPa) pres-
sure!
On a new pool installation, we recommend:
1. Disassemble the filter after the initial cleanup.
To prevent severe injury or major prop-
erty damage, follow exactly “Filter
Disassembly/Assembly Procedure” on Page 5.
2. Hose down the element assembly to remove contami-
nants.
INSTALLATION -
GENERAL
Installation of filter should only be done by qualified,
licensed personnel.
Filter 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.
Be as close to pool as possible to reduce line loss from
pipe friction.
Piping
All piping must conform to local and state plumbing and
sanitary codes.
Never use pipe joint sealing compound on pipe and fit-
tings that are plastic or may come into contact with plas-
tic. Use only Teflon tape, Plasto-Joint Stik
®
or Silastic
732
®
** on PVC pipe and fittings; pipe joint compound
may cause stress cracking of plastic components. Use
pipe joint compounds only on metal-to-metal joints.
Support pipe independently to prevent strains on filter or
pump.
Use 2” or larger pipe to reduce pressure losses.
NOTICE: High flow rates may require larger pipe to pro-
duce adequate flow through filter.
Check local codes.
Fittings restrict flow; for best efficiency use fewest pos-
sible fittings.
Filter pumps require
hazardous voltage
which can shock, burn,
or cause death
BEFORE
WORKING
ON PUMP OR
MOTOR:
Disconnect
power to motor.
BEFORE WORKING
ON PUMP FILTER:
1. Stop pump.
2. Open air
release valve.
3. Release all pres-
sure from system.
If filter clamps are
adjusted or removed
under pressure,
tank may explode,
causing severe injury or
major property damage.
Plasto-Joint Stik
®
is a registered trademark of La-Co Industries, Inc. and Silastic 732
®
is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corp.
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Keep piping tight and free of leaks: pump suction line
leaks may cause trapped air in filter tank or loss of
prime at pump; pump discharge line leaks may show up
as dampness or jets of water.
Either plug drain fitting with a 2" NPT pipe plug or run
piping from drain fitting to an acceptable waste water
disposal point. Provide plug or valve for wastewater
line.
Valves
Provide isolation valves to allow for easy servicing of filter.
A check valve installed between pool and filter inlet will
prevent contaminants from draining back into pool.
A check valve installed between filter and heater will
prevent hot water from heater from backing up into the
filter and deforming filter elements.
NOTICE: Damaging filter elements through excessive
heat voids the warranty.
Do not use selector valves (i.e., slide or multiport etc.)
with this filter. Filter cannot be backwashed. See Page 6
for cleaning information.
Electrical
BE SURE filter grounding and bonding meets local and
National Electrical Code standards. All wiring, ground-
ing and bonding of associated equipment must meet
local and National Electrical Code standards.
SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE I - SPACE REQUIREMENTS in inches (mm)
Model No. A B C* D E
S8M600 32-1/2 (826) 42-1/4 (1073) 8 40 (1020) 68 (1730)
* Number of clamps.
TABLE II - FILTER SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATING INFORMATION
Filter Model: S8M600
Filter Area 600 Sq. Ft. (55.8 Sq. M)
Maximum Flow Rate 160 GPM (606 l/min.)
Max Operating Pressure 50 PSI (345 kPa)
Figure 1 - Dimensions in inches (mm)
A
B
C
D
E
INLET
OUTLET
7.812" (19.85 cm)
9.19" (23.3 cm)
F
2" (51mm) Sta-Rite Union Connectors
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