Sta-Rite 60SEP Installation Manual

SEPARATION TANKS

O W N E R’ S M A N U A L

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.

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

Visit us on the Internet @ www.pentairpool.com or www.staritepool.com

© 2009 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. S303 (Rev. A 4/16/09)

SEPARATION TANKS

o avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible injuries, and get the most

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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.

• Is an excellent performer; durable, reliable.

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ...................................................................................2-3

General Information/Dimensions.................................................................4

Installation..................................................................................................5

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

Opening/Closing Tank ................................................................................6

Maintenance/Inspection ...........................................................................7-8

Winterizing.................................................................................................8

Repair Parts List...........................................................................................9

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.

DANGER warns about hazards that will cause serious personal injury, death or

major property damage if ignored.

WARNING warns about hazards that can cause serious personal injury, death
or major property damage if ignored.

CAUTION 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.

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ncorrectly installed equipment may fail, causing severe injury

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or property damage. Read and follow operational parameters given below
when installing equipment described in this owner’s manual.

. Follow instructions and procedures in owner’s manual for installation,

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operation, and maintenance of equipment.

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 explosion and serious in-

jury. Follow instructions in owner’s manual or on equipment to make sure
that no air is trapped in the system before testing or operating 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 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.

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 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, consult manufacturer.

BEFORE WORKING

ON FILTER:

If filter clamps are
adjusted or removed
under pressure,
tank may explode,
causing severe injury or
major property damage.

1. Stop pump.

2. Open air release
valve.

3. Release all pressure
from system.

BEFORE WORKING

ON PUMP OR MOTOR

Filter pumps require
hazardous voltage
which can shock,
burn, or cause death

Disconnect power to
motor.

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Hazardous pressure.

12" DIA.

(305)

4 7/8"
(124)

29 7/8"

(759)

40 5/8"

(1032)

2" NPT

1 1/2" NPT

3"(76.2)

70"

(1778)

Can cause severe
injury or major
property damage
from tank blow up.

Release all pressure
and read instructions
before working on
separation tank.

GENERAL INFORMATION

lean a new pool as well as possible before filling pool and operating filter.

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Excess dirt and large particles of foreign matter in the system can cause seri­ous damage to the filter and pump.

eep pool water pH at recommended level (7.2 to 7.6).

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Be sure both clamps are in place and knobs are securely tightened before
starting filter. If filter is improperly disassembled or assembled, it will explode
under pressure! To avoid danger 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) pressure!

On a new pool installation, we recommend:

1. Disassemble the filter after the initial cleanup.

To prevent severe injury or major property damage, follow

instructions in your filter owner’s manual.

2. Remove and hose down the element assembly to remove contaminants.

Figure 1 - Dimensions in inches (mm)

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