Tri-Star C Installation Instructions

C SERIES

PUMP

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents

SECTION I. MOTOR REMOVAL. ............................................................................................ 2

SECTION II. MOTOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ......................................................... 2

SECTION III. PARTS LIST C SERIES PUMPS. ......................................................................... 3

SECTION IV. C SERIES PUMP CURVES ..................................................................................4

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WARNING

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

Risk of electrical shock or electrocution.

This pool pump must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool
serviceman in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and
ordinances. Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or
serious injury to pool users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause
damage to property.

Always disconnect power to the pool pump at the circuit breaker before servicing the pump.
Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman, pool users or others due to
electric shock.

Pentair Pool Products

1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • [phone]
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • [phone]

Rev. D 7-17-02 1 P/N 075277

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT DRY. Operating this unit dry will damage the shaft seal which will cause the pump to leak.

CAUTION

Motor must be wired as indicated on motor diagram. (See box cover and nameplate). Refer to 'Motor Rotation Check'
for correct pump rotation. Incorrect rotation can damage the pump.

Three Phase Motors are NOT thermally protected. MUST be installed in conjunction with a Magnetic Starter
equipped with Thermal Overload Protection.

SECTION I. MOTOR REMOVAL.

1. Support motor on both sides. Remover four hex head cap screws (22) that hold motor to volute (7).

2. Carefully and slowly pull motor (23) until seal flange (17) and impeller (15) are completely out of the volute (7).
Avoid resting entire unit on seal flange or impeller.

3. Remove Allen head cap screw (12) and washer (13) from center of impeller (15). Pull impeller from shaft.
Do not lose square key (21).

4. Remove seal spring member (16) from shaft. Avoid cutting rubber parts or scratching carbon face.

5. Remove two hex head cap screws (19) from seal flange (17). Hold seal flange so that it does not drop on motor
shaft while removing screws. Remove seal flange.

6. Remove ceramic seal face member (16) from center of seal flange (17) and o-ring (18) from grove.
Check for nicks and cuts. Replace as necessary.

7. Finally, remove water slinger (20) if replacing with new one or servicing motor.

SECTION II. MOTOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.

1. Slip water slinger (20) on motor shaft past shoulder.

2. Press ceramic seal face member (16) into center cavity of seal flange (17) with the smooth ceramic facing out.
Clean and grease o-ring (18) and place in seal flange groove.

NOTE

MAKE SURE THAT CERAMIC FACE IS FREE FROM OIL OR GREASE.

3. Install seal flange on motor register and secure in place with two cap screws (19).

4. Press seal spring member (16) on motor shaft with carbon face towards ceramic seal member.
Avoid cutting rubber parts on shaft.

5. Line up keyways and push impeller (15) on motor
shaft up to shoulder. Insert square key (21) in
place.

6. Secure impeller with washer (13) and Allen head
cap screw (12).

7. Position and carefully install assembled motor
until to the volute (7) and secure motor using cap
screws (22).

8. Remove motor shaft and cap. Momentarily, start
and stop motor - while impeller is still turning,
check end shaft rotation. Rotation must be in the direction indicated by the arrow on the outside of the
volute (7). Fill strainer pot with water, install basket, and secure cover. Pump is ready for operation.
Press in motor shaft end cap.

C SERIES PUMP DIMENSIONS

P/N 075277 2 Rev. D 7-17-02