Sta-Rite Predator II Installation Manual

Predator™ II Cellular Media Filter

®

System Kit Owners Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Notice

Attention Installer.
This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of
this product. This information should be given to the owner/operator of this equipment.

WARNING

Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions accompanying this
filter. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property
damage. Call [phone] for additional free copies of this manual.

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Table of Contents

SECTION I. PUMP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................2

SECTION II. HOW YOUR FILTER WORKS ..................................................................................3

SECTION III. INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................4

SECTION IV. INITIAL START-UP AND RESTART INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................5

SECTION V. CLEANING FILTER....................................................................................................6

SECTION VI. WINTERIZING THE FILTER ....................................................................................7

SECTION VII. TROUBLE SHOOTING ..............................................................................................8

SECTION VIII. PUMP INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................8

SECTION IV. TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................10, 11

SECTION I. PUMP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless
they are closely supervised at all times.

3. WARNING - Risk of Electrical Shock. Connect only to a grounding type receptacle protected
by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot veri­fy that the receptacle is protected by a GFCI.

4. Do not bury the electrical cord. Locate the cord to minimize the abuse from lawn mowers,
hedge trimmers, and other equipment.

5. WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock, replace damaged cord immediately.

6. WARNING - To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use an extension cord to connect
unit to electric supply; provide a properly located outlet.

7. CAUTION - For continued protection against possible electric shock, this unit is to be mount­ed to the base in accordance with the installation instructions.

8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, only connect to a GFCI protected receptacle. Failure to do so
could result in an electrical shock to pool users, installers, or others which can r
personal injur

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y or death.

esult in serious

WARNING

THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. WHEN ANY PART OF THE
CIRCULATING SYSTEM (e.g., LOCK RING, PUMP, FILTER, VALVES, ETC.) IS
SERVICED, AIR CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM AND BECOME PRESSURIZED.
PRESSURIZED AIR CAN CAUSE THE LID TO BE BLOWN OFF WHICH CAN RESULT IN
SEVERE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. TO AVOID THIS POTENTIAL
HAZARD, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. BEFORE REPOSITIONING VALVES AND BEFORE BEGINNING THE ASSEMBLY,
DISASSEMBLY, OR ADJUSTMENT OF THE LOCK RING OR ANY OTHER SERVICE
OF THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM: (A) TURN THE PUMP OFF AND SHUT OFF ANY
AUTOMATIC CONTROLS TO ENSURE THE SYSTEM IS NOT INADVERTENTLY
STARTED DURING THE SERVICING; (B) OPEN AIR RELIEF VALVE; (C) WAIT
UNTIL ALL PRESSURE IS RELIEVED.

2. WHENEVER INSTALLING THE FILTER LOCK RING

FILTER INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

3. ONCE SERVICE ON THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM IS COMPLETE FOLLOW
INITIAL START-UP AND RESTART INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

4. MAINTAIN CIRCULATION SYSTEM PROPERLY. REPLACE WORN OR DAMAGED
PARTS IMMEDIATELY (e.g., lock ring, pressure gauge, relief valve, O-rings, etc.).

5. BE SURE THAT THE FILTER IS PROPERLY MOUNTED AND POSITIONED
ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.

FOLLOW THE CLEANING

SECTION II. HOW YOUR FILTER WORKS

Your cellular media filter is designed to produce clear, sparkling water and operate for years with a mini­mum of maintenance when installed, operated and maintained in accordance with these instructions.

Your filter uses a cellular media cartridge element to remove dirt particles from the water. Dirt is collected
in the filter by the cellular media element as water flows through the filter. Water enters the filter through
the filter inlet port and is distributed evenly through the cellular media element. The dirt is removed by the
cellular media fabric and the clean water flows through the filter outlet port and is returned to the pool
through the piping or hoses.

After a period of time, dirt will accumulate in the filter causing a resistance to the flow of water through
the filter. This resistance results in a diminished flow of water and a rise in the filter pressure. Eventually
the filter will have removed so much dirt and the filter pressure risen to such a point that it will be neces­sary to clean your filter, see Section V, Cleaning the Filter.

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The filter’s function is to remove suspended matter from the water, but it does not sanitize the water. For
sparkling clear water, the water must be sanitized as well as balanced. Pool chemistry is a specialized area,
and you should consult your local pool service specialist for specific details. In general, proper pool sanita­tion requires a free chlorine level of 1 to 2 PPM and a PH range of 7.2 to 7.6.

WARNING

Failure to operate your filter system or inadequate filtration can cause poor water clarity, obstructing
visibility in your pool. Poor water clarity may obscure objects in the water which, while swimming and
diving, could cause severe personal injury and death. Never swim in a pool with poor water clarity.

SECTION III. INSTALLATION

To install this filter system, you will need the follow­ing tools - a screwdriver, wrench, and pliers.

(Refer to photo on front page for completed
assembly)

1. Carefully remove the equipment from the
carton and check for any evidence of damage
due to rough handling or shipping. If any of
the equipment is damaged, immediately noti­fy the organization where the equipment was
purchased.

2. This filter should be mounted on a level con­crete slab, or on a platform constructed of
concrete block or brick.

3. Position the mounting base on the slab so
when the pump is mounted, the front (suction
port) of the pump is directly in-line with the
skimmer suction port from the pool.

4. Once the pump location is determined, fasten
the pump to the base using two bolts and
retaining nuts.

5. Add three complete wraps of Teflon tape to
the threads of the hose adapters, see Figure 1,
and the threaded ends of the pump connector,
see Figure 2 and 2A. The Teflon tape is
included in the kit.

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