Sta-Rite PCD-10B Installation Manual

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SWIMMING POOL DRAINER

O W N E R’ S M A N U A L

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS

MODEL PCD-10B

is hazardous. To reduce the risk as much as possible, carefully
read and follow all instructions in this manual or on your pump.
Use of this manual will reduce service requirements and chance
of injury and will lengthen the life of your pump.

Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.

© 2010, Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is subject to change without notice.
1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • [phone]
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • [phone]

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®

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affilitaion or endorsement betweent 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.

04-14-10 S958 (Rev. B)

and Pentair Water Pool and Spa®are registered trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. and/or its affilitated companies in the

Use of electrical appliances around swimming pools

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READ AND FOLLOW
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

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

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

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WITH THIS PUMP

Install and use pump according to National Electrical Code and local
codes and ordinances.

Use pump only in a circuit protected by a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI). Test GFCI before each use. Operation without a

GFCI in circuit can cause dangerous electrical shock hazard.

DO NOT allow anyone, including pump operator, in the water while
pump is standing in water and connected to power source, whether

pump is running or not.

DO NOT modify cord or plug. Plug pump into a 115 volt, 3-prong,
grounded, GFCI protected outlet only. Do not use extension cords.

Do not use as a continuous duty pump for waterfalls, fountains, etc.
Motor may overheat and fail and warranty will be void.

Do not use to pump acid solutions (such as in pool wash work). Pump
casing could be attacked by the acid, causing an electrical shock hazard

and pump failure.

Before each use, carefully inspect power cord for nicks, breaks, and
cracks. If cord shows any visible damage or defects, do not use pump.

Take pump to a qualified repair facility and have cord replaced.

Explosion hazard. Pump is oil filled and must be submerged

while running (see Figure 2) to prevent overheating and possible explosion,
which could cause severe burns and lacerations to anyone nearby.

NOTE: This unit is not designed for applications involving salt water or brine!
Use with salt water or brine will void warranty.

Pump water only with this pump.

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

Plug into grounded,
GFCI protected circuit
only.

Read instructions
before using pump.

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SWITCH INSTALLATION/
PUMP SET-UP

Step 1: Invert switch and insert switch rod in housing.
Step 2: Insert pin through holes in housing to retain switch rod. After the pin is

in place, pull gently on the rod to make sure it is retained by the pin.

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FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

Step 3: Attach the bracket to the switch with two screws.
Step 4: Turn switch right side up and align it as shown.
Step 5: Mount it on the pump motor with the the screw and gasket provided.

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