Sta-Rite P6E6E-206L Installation Manual
MAX-E-PRO™
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS WITH INTEGRAL TRAP
O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS
Series P6RA, P6EA, and P6E
See Page 2 for Model Numbers
This manual must be given to the owner/user of this pump
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
© 2010 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved.
1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 566-8000
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 553-5000
Max-E-Pro™, 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. and 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 in this 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 parties or others.
Printed in U.S.A.
03/12/2010 S691
*S691*
(Rev. B)
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‘P6RA’, P6EA’ ‘P6E’ and
‘P6R’ SERIES PUMP
WITH TRAP
To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible
injuries, and get the most out of your pump, READ THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY!
The Sta-Rite ‘P6RA’, ‘P6EA’, ‘P6R’ and ‘P6E’ Series
Self-priming Centrifugal pumps:
• Are designed for use with swimming pools or as
centrifugal pumps.
Table of Contents
Safety instructions 2-3
Installation 3-5
Electrical 5-8
Operation 9-11
Storage/Winterizing 10
Pump Service 10-11
Troubleshooting Guide 12
Repair Parts List 13-15
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,
serious personal injury, or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause death,
serious 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.
Technical Support
Sanford, North Carolina
(8 A.M. to 5 P.M. EST)
Moorpark, California
(8 A.M. to 5 P.M. PST)
Phone: (800) 831-7133
Fax: (800) 284-4151
www.pentairpool.com www.staritepool.com
Max-E-Pro™ Pump Models
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2-Speed 3 Phase 3 Phase 575v 3 Phase200/400V
1/2 P6E6C-204L / / / / P6R6C3-204 / /
3/4 P6E6D-205L / P6R6D-205L / / P6R6D3-205 P6EA6D36-204 P6R62D3-186
1 P6E6E-206L P6EA6E-205L P6R6E-206L P6RA6E-205L / P6R6E3-206 P6EA6E36-205 P6R62E3-187
1-1/2 P6E6F-207L P6EA6F-206L P6R6F-207L P6RA6F-206L P6RA6YF-206L P6R6F3-207 / P6R62F3-188
1-3/4 / P6EAA6F-216L / P6RAA6F-216L / / / /
2 P6E6G-208L P6EA6G-207L P6R6G-208L P6RA6G-207L P6RA6YG-207L P6R6G3-208 P6EA6G36-207 P6R62G3-189
2-1/2 / / / P6RAA6G-208L P6EAA6G-208L / / /
3 P6E6H-209L / P6R6H-209L / / P6R6H3-209 P6E6H36-209 /
2. Use equipment only in a pool or spa installation.
3. Install pump with at least two (2) hydraulically
balanced main drains equipped with correctly
installed, screw-fastened, anti-entrapment certified
covers. See Page 4.
4. 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.
• Water pressure for test must be less than 25 PSI
(7.5 kg/cm2).
• 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.
INSTALLATION
Only qualified, licensed personnel should install pump
and wiring.
Pump mount must:
Be located away from corrosive or flammable
chemicals.
Have enough ventilation to maintain air temperature at
less than the maximum ambient temperature rating (Max.
Amb.) listed on the motor model plate. If this pump is
installed in an enclosure/pump house, the enclosure must
have adequate ventilation and air circulation to keep the
temperature in the enclosure at or below the motor’s rated
ambient temperature whenever the pump is running.
Be solid - Level - Rigid - Vibration free - Noncombustible. (To reduce vibration and pipe stress, bolt
pump to mount.)
Allow pump suction inlet height to be as close to water
level as possible.
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.
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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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Figure 1
NOTICE: Port threads are: Internal - 2" NPT for direct
connection to pipe. External - 3-1/4" Buttress. Fits Sta-Rite
U11-200P Union Collar for quick disconnect pipe connection.
See Page 13 for Union Kits.
Discharge Port
to filter
or pool
Pump may be bolted to level
foundation or mounting bracket
Bonding Lug
Clamp
Knob
Strainer Basket
cover
4284 1102
Suctio
Port
from
pool o
vacuu
filters
4
Fire and burn hazard. Modern motors run at
high temperatures. To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow
leaves, debris, or foreign matter to collect around the
pump motor. To avoid burns when handling the motor, let
it cool for 20 minutes before trying to work on it.
NOTICE: Use Teflon® tape or Plasto-Joint Stik®for
making all threaded connections to the pump. Do not use
pipe dope; pipe dope will cause stress cracking in the
pump.
NOTICE: 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.
Do not 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.
NOTICE: Support all piping connected with pump!
Piping:
Use at least 2" IPS PVC (51mm) pipe. Increase size if a
long run is needed.
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 away from the pump.
Never use a suction pipe smaller than pump suction
connection.
To avoid airlocking, slope suction pipe slightly upward
toward the pump.
NOTICE: To prevent flooding when removing pump for
service, all flooded suction systems must have gate
valves in suction and discharge pipes.
Fittings:
Fittings restrict flow; for best efficiency use fewest
possible fittings.
Avoid fittings which could cause an air trap.
Pool fittings must conform to International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) standards.
Use only non-entrapping suction fitting or double
suction.
POOL PUMP SUCTION
REQUIREMENTS
Pump suction is hazardous and can trap and
drown or disembowel bathers. Do not use or operate
swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs if a suction outlet cover
is missing, broken, or loose. Follow the guidelines below
for a pump installation which minimizes risk to users of
pools, spas, and hot tubs.
Entrapment Protection
The pump suction system must provide protection against
the hazard of suction entrapment or hair
entrapment/entanglement.
Suction Outlet Covers
All suction outlet covers must be maintained. They must
be replaced if cracked, broken, or missing.
See below for outlet cover certification requirements.
All suction outlets must have correctly installed, screw-
fastened covers in place.
Testing and Certification
Suction outlet covers must have been tested by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory and found to
comply with the latest ASME/ANSI Specification for
Suction Fittings For Use in Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot
Tubs, and Whirlpool Bathtub Applications.
Outlets Per Pump
Provide at least two hydraulically balanced main drains,
with covers (see Page 5), for each swimming pool pump
suction line. The centers of the main drains (suction
fittings) must be at least three feet apart.
The system must be built so that it cannot operate with
the pump drawing water from only one main drain (that is,
there must be at least two main drains connected to the
pump whenever it is running). (See Figure 2). However, if
two main drains run into a single suction line, the single
suction line may be equipped with a valve which will
shutoff both main drains from the pump (see Figure 2).
More than one pump can be connected to a single
suction line as long as the requirements above are met.
Figure 2 – Recommended pump suction layout.
At Least
3 Feet
IAPMO Certified
Anti-entrapment
Cover or Suction Fitting,
screw-fastened to
Main Drain Sump
Suction Outlet
(Main Drain)
Valves OK between
pump and Tee
No valves between
Tee and Main Drains
IAPMO Certified
Anti-entrapment
Cover or Suction Fitting,
screw-fastened to
Main Drain Sump
Suction Outlet
(Main Drain)
Pump
2762 0197
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Water Velocity
The maximum water velocity through any suction outlet
must be 1.5 feet per second unless the outlet complies
with the latest ASME/SNSI Specification for Suction
Fittings For Use in Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs,
and Whirlpool Bathtub Applications. In any case, do not
exceed the suction fittings maximum designed flow rate.
If 100% of the pump’s flow comes from the main drain
system, the maximum water velocity in the pump
suction hydraulic system must be six feet per second or
less even if one main drain (suction fitting) is completely
blocked. The flow through the remaining main drain(s)
must comply with the latest ASME/ANSI Specification
for Suction Fittings For Use in Swimming Pools, Spas,
Hot Tubs, and Whirlpool Bathtub Applications.
ELECTRICAL
Notice
Due to wide variation in electrical equipment, power
supply, and installation requirements, this manual does
not make specific recommendations concerning
auxiliary equipment or fusing/wiring.
Voltage/Phase
Voltage at motor must be not more than 10% above or
below motor nameplate rated voltage or motor may
overheat, causing overload tripping and reduced
component life. If voltage is
less than 90% or more than
110% of rated voltage when
motor is running at full load,
consult power company. Do
not try to connect 3-phase
motors to single phase
power supply or single
phase motors to 3-phase
power supply.
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn,
or cause death.
Ground pump before
connecting to
power supply.
Wire sizing, wire type, branch circuit fuse protection,
motor starter, control equipment, and related items must
meet National Electrical Code and local code
requirements. Motors are supplied by several
manufacturers and nameplate data (service factor,
maximum amperage, etc.) will vary. Consult control
manufacturer and motor nameplate on your pump to
correctly choose and size motor starter and control
equipment for your particular installation. Specific
electrical questions or problems should be addressed to
the manufacturer of the electrical component in
question.
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.
Exactly match supply voltage to nameplate
voltage. Incorrect voltage can cause fire or
seriously damage motor and voids warranty. If in doubt
consult a licensed electrician.
Emergency Shutoff
Install an Emergency Shutoff Switch near pool. Clearly
mark this switch and mount it in a location that is
accessible to bathers or pool operating personnel (e.g.
lifeguards). Make sure that all lifeguards and pool
personnel understand the switch’s use in case of
emergency (entrapment, electrical malfunction, etc).
Grounding/Bonding
Install, ground, bond and wire motor according to local
or National Electrical Code requirements.
Permanently ground motor. Use green ground terminal
provided under motor canopy or access plate (See
Figure 3); use size and type wire required by code.
Connect motor ground terminal to electrical service
ground.
Bond motor to pool structure. Use a solid copper
conductor, size No. 8 AWG (8.4 sq.mm) or larger. Run
wire from external bonding lug (see Figure 3) to
reinforcing rod or mesh.
Connect a No. 8 AWG (8.4 sq.mm) solid copper
bonding wire to the pressure wire connector provided
on the motor housing and to all metal parts of the
swimming pool, spa, or hot tub and to all electrical
equipment, metal piping or conduit within 5 feet (1.5 m)
of the inside walls of swimming pool, spa, or hot tub.
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