Sta-Rite HRPB30 Installation Manual

HRPB HIGH RATE SAND FILTERS

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O W N E R’ S M A N U A L

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS

MODELS

HRPB24 HRPB30

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.

Pentair W

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. S268 (Rev. A 4/16/09)

ater Pool and Spa, Inc.

HIGH RATE SAND FILTERS

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 ‘HRPB’ Series High Rate Sand Filter:

Is designed to filter water for swimming pools.

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• Is an excellent performer; durable, reliable.

Table of Contents

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

General Information/Specifications.............................................................4

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

Initial Filling...............................................................................................6

Filter Disassembly/Assembly ...................................................................6-7

Startup/Operation

Backwash ..................................................................................................8

Maintenance...........................................................................................8-9

Replace Internal Assembly..........................................................................9

Winterizing................................................................................................9

Repair Parts List ...................................................................................10-11

Troubleshooting Guide .............................................................................12

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READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS!

This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your valve 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.

efully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on filter.

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Keep safety labels in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels.

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Incorrectly installed or tested equipment may fail, causing
severe injury or property damage. Read and follow instructions

n owner's manual when installing and operating equipment.

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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-cm) torque for testing.

• Water pressure for test must be less than 25 PSI (172 kPa).

• Water temperature for test must be less than 100˚ F. (38˚ C).

• 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.

BEFORE WORKING

ON PUMP OR MOTOR

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

Disconnect power to

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motor

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Hazardous pressure.

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Pressure Drop in PSI (kPa)

Flow Rate in G.P.M. (L.P.M.)

HRPB30

HRPB24

HRPB20

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Release all pressure
and read instructions
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Figure 1 - Dimensions

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

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xcess dirt and large particles of foreign matter in the system can cause

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serious damage to the filter and pump.

Do not operate filter at water temperatures above 125°F (69°C).

NEVER operate this filter system at more than 50 pounds per square
inch (50 PSI/345kPa) pressure!

TABLE I - SPACE REQUIREMENTS (Dimensions in inches/mm)

Model A B C D E

HRPB24
HRPB30 7-7/8(200) 35(890) 32 30(762) 2” NPT

TABLE ll - FILTER SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATING INFORMATION

FILTER MODEL: HRPB24 HRPB30

Filter Area 3.1 Ft.2(.288M2) 4.9 Ft.2(.455M2)

Flow Rate Range 47-62 GPM(178-235 L/m) 7

Max. Operating Pressure 50 PSI(345 kPa) 50 PSI(345 kPa)

Max. Pressure Loss 3.5 PSI(24 kPa) 6.8 PSI(47 kPa)

Freeboard (See Fig. 2)* 1

Turnover in Hours:

6 Hours 22,000 Gal.(83 270 L) 35,000 Gal.(132 475 L)

8 Hours 30,000 Gal.(113 550 L) 47,000 Gal.(177 895 L)

10 Hours 37,000 Gal.(140 045 L) 59,000 Gal.(223 315 L)

Qty. of Media Required:

Cu. Ft. 2-1/2(70 800cm

Weight (Pounds) 250(113 kg) 400(181 kg)

* Freeboard is the open space between the top of the sand bed and the tank backwash outlet.

NOTICE: 1 cubic foot (28 320 cm3) of sand weighs approximately 100 lbs. (45,4kg). DO NOT use
a finer grade of sand than recommended.

7-9/16(192) 28-1/2(724) 24 24(610) 2” NPT

3-98 GPM(276-371 L/m)

1” (28 cm) 11” (28 cm)

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Figure 2 - Freeboard measurement

RECOMMENDED SAND GRADES:

Use only: #20 Silica Sand, Size Range .40-.55mm., Uniformity Coefficient less
than 1.75.

NOTICE: Use of other sands will reduce filter performance, may damage
pump,and will void warranty.

Recommended:

1. Wedron Silica/Best Sand Co., Sand Grade: Wedron .45-.55mm., Effective
Size .46mm, Uniformity Coefficient 1.22.

2. U.S. Silica - Silurian Filter Sand, Sand Grade.45-.55 mm., Effective Size
.48mm, Uniformity Coefficient 1.18.

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