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. |
*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 |
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Installation |
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Electrical |
5-8 |
Operation |
9-11 |
Storage/Winterizing |
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Pump Service |
10-11 |
Troubleshooting Guide |
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Repair Parts List |
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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
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.
Max-E-Pro™ Pump Models
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2-Speed |
3 Phase |
3 Phase 575v |
3 Phase200/400V |
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P6E6C-204L |
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P6R6C3-204 |
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P6E6D-205L |
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P6R6D-205L |
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P6R6D3-205 |
P6EA6D36-204 |
P6R62D3-186 |
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P6E6E-206L |
P6EA6E-205L |
P6R6E-206L |
P6RA6E-205L |
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P6R6E3-206 |
P6EA6E36-205 |
P6R62E3-187 |
1-1/2 |
P6E6F-207L |
P6EA6F-206L |
P6R6F-207L |
P6RA6F-206L |
P6RA6YF-206L |
P6R6F3-207 |
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P6R62F3-188 |
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P6EAA6F-216L |
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P6RAA6F-216L |
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P6E6G-208L |
P6EA6G-207L |
P6R6G-208L |
P6RA6G-207L |
P6RA6YG-207L |
P6R6G3-208 |
P6EA6G36-207 |
P6R62G3-189 |
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P6RAA6G-208L |
P6EAA6G-208L |
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P6E6H-209L |
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P6R6H-209L |
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P6R6H3-209 |
P6E6H36-209 |
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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 100o F (38o 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.
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
INSTALLATION
Only qualified, licensed personnel should install pump and wiring.
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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.
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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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.
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Figure 2 – Recommended pump suction layout.
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, screwfastened 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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