Sta-Rite 5TPRAYF-156 Installation Manual

SPA PUMP

O W N E R’ S M A N U A L

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS

115/230V/60Hz/1Ph TPEA & TPRA Series MODELS

1 HP TPEAE-165L TPRAE3-165
1-1/2 HP TPEAF-166L TPRAF-174L 5TPRAYF-156 (50 Hz.)
1-1/2 HP TPRAYF-174S

2 HP TPEAG-167L TPRAG-175L TPEAYG-167LS

2 HP TPEAG-167LS TPEAYG-175L TPEAYG-175LS
2-1/2 HP TPEAAG-168L TPEAAYG-168L
2-1/2 HP TPEAAG-168LS TPEAAYG-168LS

This manual should be furnished to the end user of this pump; its use will reduce service calls
and chance of injury and will lengthen pump life.

© 2010 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved.

1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • [phone]
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • [phone]

Customer Suppport: [phone]

Sta-Rite® and Pentair Water Pool and Spa® are registered trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. and/or its affiliated
companies in the United States and/or other countries. Plasto-Joint Stik® is a registered trademark of La-Co Industries, Inc. Teflon® is a
registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company Corporation. Unless noted, names and brands of others that may be
used inthis document are not used to indicate an affiliation or endorsement between the proprietors of these names and brands and
Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Those names and brands may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of those partiesor others.
04-09-10 S330 (Rev. B)

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STA-RITE SPA PUMP

To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible in­juries, and get the most out of your pump, READ THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY!

The Sta-Rite ‘TPEA’ Series pump:

• Is designed for use with spas.

• Is an excellent performer; durable, reliable.

Table of Contents

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

Installation.................................................................3-4

Electrical ...................................................................4-6

Operation.....................................................................6

Storage/Winterizing ...................................................6-7

Pump Service ............................................................7-8

Troubleshooting Guide .................................................9

Repair Parts List ..........................................................10

Warranty ....................................................................11

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 death, se-

rious personal injury, or major property damage if ignored.

warns about hazards that can cause death, se-

rious 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 high pressure or city water

system.

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, and system accessories

before testing.

• Release all air in system before testing.

• Tighten Sta-Rite trap lids to 30 ft. lbs. (4.1 kg-m) torque

for testing.

• Water pressure for test must be less than 25 PSI (7.5

kg/cm

2

).

• Water Temperature for test must be less than 100oF.

(38oC).

• Limit test to 24 hours. After test, visually check system

to be sure it is ready for operation. Remove trap lid and
retighten hand tight only.

NOTICE: These parameters apply to Sta-Rite equipment
only. For non-Sta-Rite equipment, consult manufacturer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

Always follow basic safety precautions with this
equipment, including the following.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit
children to use this product unless they are closely su­pervised at all times.

This pump is for use with permanently
installed pools and may also be used with hot tubs and
spas if so marked. Do not use with storable pools. A
permanently installed pool is constructed in or on the
ground or in a building such that it cannot be readily
disassembled for storage. A storable pool is constructed
so that it may be readily disassembled for storage and
reassembled to its original integrity.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION

Only qualified, licensed personnel should install pump
and wiring.

Pump mount must:

Be solid - Level - Rigid - Vibration free. (To reduce vibra­tion and pipe stress, bolt pump to mount.)

Install pump with suction port below water level (flooded
suction) only. Pump does not lift water.

Allow use of short, direct suction pipe (To reduce friction
losses).

Allow for gate valves in suction and discharge piping.
Have adequate floor drainage to prevent flooding.
Be protected from excess moisture.
Allow adequate access for servicing pump and piping.

NNOOTTIICCEE::

When connecting threaded pipe directly to
pump, use Teflon tape or Plasto-Joint Stik1to seal connec­tions. Do not use pipe dope; pipe dope causes cracking
in some plastics and may damage components in piping
system.

When connecting threaded pipe to pump with union
half, use Teflon tape or Plasto-Joint Stik between pipe and
union adapter. Union collar to pump should be assem­bled dry and hand-tight. Make sure O-ring is seated in
groove.

NNOOTTIICCEE::

Pump suction and discharge connections have
molded in thread stops. DO NOT try to screw pipe in be­yond these stops.

Teflon Taping Instructions:

Use only new or clean PVC pipe fittings.
Wrap male pipe threads with one to two layers of Teflon

tape. Cover entire threaded portion of pipe.

DDoo nnoott

overtighten or tighten past thread stop in pump

port!
If leaks occur, remove pipe, clean off old tape, rewrap

with one to two additional layers of tape and remake the
connection.

NNOOTTIICCEE::

Support all piping connected with pump!

Piping:

Use at least 1-1/2" (38mm) pipe (use 2"(51mm) pipe if
possible). Increase size if a long run is needed. When
using 1-1/2" pipe, connect to pump with 1-1/2" to 2" (38
to 51mm) reducing adapter.

To avoid strains on the pump, support both suction and
discharge pipes independently. Place these supports near
the pump.

To avoid a strain left by a gap at the last connection, start
all piping at the pump and run pipe

aawwaayy

from the pump.

To avoid airlocking, slope suction pipe slightly upward
toward the pump.

NNOOTTIICCEE::

To prevent flooding when removing pump for
service, all flooded suction systems

mmuusstt

have gate valves

in suction and discharge pipes.

1

Lake Chemical Co., Chicago, Illinois

PPoorrtt tthhrreeaaddss::

Internal - 2" NPT for direct connection to pipe. External - 3"
Buttress. Fits Sta-Rite 38405 - 4094 Union Collar for quick
disconnect pipe connection.

Order: Union Kit #77703-0105 (1-1/2" and 2" Union
Halves).

Figure 1

Discharge
Port

Suction
Port

Drain
Plug

Pump may be bolted to level
foundation or mounting bracket.

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Fittings:

Fittings restrict flow; for best efficiency use fewest possi­ble fittings.

Avoid fittings which could cause an air trap in suction
piping.

Pool and spa drains must conform to International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
(IAPMO) standards.

Use only non-entrapping suction fittings and dual suction
outlets.

ELECTRICAL

Ground motor before

connecting to electrical
power supply. Failure to
ground motor can cause se­vere or fatal electrical shock
hazard.

Do not ground to a gas

supply line.

To avoid dangerous or

fatal electrical shock,
turn OFF power to motor be­fore working on electrical
connections.

Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupter (GFCI) trip­ping indicates an electrical
problem. If GFCI trips and

will not reset, have a qualified electrician inspect and
repair electrical system.

FFiigguurree 22 –– OOuuttlliinnee DDiimmeennssiioonnss iinn IInncchheess ((mmmm))

Steel Base Models
(LS Suffix)

Plastic Base Models
(L Suffix)

Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn,
or cause death.

Ground pump before
connecting to
power supply.

1/2-14 SPT

10-7/8

(276)

1/2-14 SPT

11-15/16

(303)

8-9/16

(218)

9-5/8
(244)

18-61/64 (481) Max

17-5/16 (440) Min

5-9/16
(143)

18-61/64 (481) Max

17-5/16 (440) Min

7-17/32 (191)

11-5/32 (283)

2(51)

2-1/16 (52)

5-13/16

(148)

2-1/16 (52)

6-7/8
(175)

12-1/4

(311)

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13-1/4

(337)

10-11/16 (271)

6-1/2 (165)

10-7/8 (276)

2-3/4

(70)

6 (152)

8 (203)

13-7/8 (352)

1-1/4

(32)

6-3/4 (171)

8-3/4 (222)

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