STA-RITE PE Series User manual

PESeriesCENTRIFUGALPUMPS

O W N E R’ S M A N U A L

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS

MODELS

Horsepower Close Coupled BearingFrame

3/4 HP PEAXSSD-120 PEAXSSD3-BF

1 HP PEAXSSE-124 PEAXSSE3-BF

1-1/2 HP PEAXSSF-125 PEAXSSF3-BF

2 HP PEAXSG-126 PEAXSSG3-BF

2-1/2 HP PEAAXSSG-122 PEAAXSSG3-BF

Sta-Rite Pool/Spa Group

293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115

North America: 800-752-0183, FAX 800-582-2217

International: 414-728-5551, FAX: 414-728-4461, TELEX: ITT 4970245

Oxnard, CA • Union City, TN • Delavan, WI • Mississauga, Ont.

Thismanual should be furnished to

the end user of thispump; itsuse will

reduce service callsand chance of

injury and will lengthen pump life.

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‘PE’ SERIES CENTRIFUGAL PUMP

To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible injuries, and get the most

out of your pump, READ THISMANUALCAREFULLY!

The Sta-Rite ‘PE’ SeriesCentrifugal pump:

• Isdesigned for use with swimmingpoolsor asa centrifugal pump.

• Isan excellent performer; durable, reliable.

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ........................................................................................3

Installation....................................................................................................4

Electrical....................................................................................................5-6

Operation .....................................................................................................7

Storage/Winterizing...................................................................................7-8

Pump Service...........................................................................................9-10

Troubleshooting Guide...............................................................................11

Repair PartsList ..........................................................................................12

Warranty.....................................................................................................15

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READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS!

Thisisthe safety alert symbol. When you see thissymbol on your system

or in thismanual, look for one of the followingsignal wordsand be alert

to the potential for personal injury.

warnsabout hazardsthat will cause death, seriouspersonal

injury, or major property damage if ignored.

warnsabout hazardsthat can cause death, seriouspersonal

injury, or major property damage if ignored.

warnsabout hazardsthat will or can cause minor personal injury

or property damage if ignored.

NOTICEindicatesspecial instructionsnot related to hazards.

Carefully read and follow all safety instructionsin thismanual and on equip-

ment. Keep safety labelsin good condition; replace if missing or damaged.

Incorrectly installed or tested equipment may fail, causing

severe injury or property damage.

Read and follow instructionsin owner'smanual when installing

and operating equipment. Have a trained pool professional per-

form all pressure tests.

1. Do not connect system to a high pressure or city water system.

2. Use equipment only in a pool or spa installation.

3. Trapped air in system can cause explosion. BESUREall air isout of system

before operating or testing equipment.

Before pressure testing, make the followingsafety checks:

• Check all clamps, bolts, lids, and system accessoriesbefore testing.

• Release all air in system before testing.

• Tighten Sta-Rite trap lidsto 30 ft. lbs. (4.1 kg-m) torque for testing.

•Water pressure for test must be lessthan 25 PSI (7.5 kg/cm2).

• Water Temperature for test must be lessthan 100oF. (38oC).

• Limit test to 24 hours. After test, visually check system to be sure it isready

for operation. Remove trap lid and retighten hand tight only.

NOTICE: Theseparametersapply to Sta-Rite equipment only. For

non-Sta-Rite equipment, consult manufacturer.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Alwaysfollow basic safety pre-

cautionswith thisequipment, in-

cludingthe following.

To reduce the risk of

injury, do not permit children to

use thisproduct unlessthey are

closely supervised at all times.

Thispump isfor use

with permanently installed pools

and may also beused with hot

tubsand spasif so marked. Do

not use with storable pools. A

permanently installed pool iscon-

structed in or on the ground or in

a building such that it cannot be

readily disassembled for storage.

A storable pool isconstructed so

that it may be readily disassem-

bled for storage and reassembled

to itsoriginal integrity.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION

Only qualified, licensed personnel should install pump and wiring.

Pump mount must:

Be solid - Level - Rigid - Vibration free. (To reduce vibration and pipe stress,

bolt pump to mount.)

Pump requiresflooded suction.

Allow use of short, direct suction pipe (To reduce friction losses).

Allow for gate valvesin suction and discharge piping.

Have adequate floor drainage to prevent flooding.

Be protected from excessmoisture.

Allow adequate accessfor servicing pump and piping.

NOTICE: When connecting threaded pipe directly to pump, use Teflon tape

or Plasto-Joint Stik1 to seal connections. Do not usepipe dope; pipe dope

causescracking in someplasticsand may damage componentsin piping sys-

tem.

When connecting pipe to pump with union half, use Teflon tape or Plasto-

Joint Stik between pipe and union adapter. Union collar to pump should be

assembled dry and hand-tight.

NOTICE: Pump suction and discharge connectionshave molded in thread

stops. DO NOT try to screw pipe in beyond these stops.

Teflon TapingInstructions:

Use only new or clean PVC pipe fittings.

Wrap male pipe threadswith one to two layersof Teflon tape. Cover entire

threaded portion of pipe.

Do not overtighten or tighten past thread stop in pump port!

If leaksoccur, remove pipe, clean off old tape, rewrap with one to two addi-

tional layersof tape and remake the connection.

NOTICE: Support all piping connected with pump!

1Lake Chemical Co., Chicago, Illinois

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Piping:

Use at least 1-1/2" (38mm) pipe (use 2"(51mm) pipe if possible). Increase size

if a long run isneeded.

To avoid strainson the pump, support both suction and discharge pipesinde-

pendently. Place these supportsnear 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.

NOTICE: To prevent flooding when removing pump for service, all flooded

suction systemsmust have gate valvesin suction and discharge pipes.

Fittings:

Fittingsrestrict flow; for best efficiency usefewest possible fittings.

Avoid fittingswhich could cause an air trap.

Pool fittingsmust conform to International Association of Plumbing and

Mechanical Officials(IAPMO) standards.

Use only non-entrapping suction fitting or double suction.

TABLEI - RECOMMENDED FUSING AND WIRING DATA

Serv. to Motor - Dist. in Ft. (M)

Motor Branch Fuse Max Load Voltage/ 0-100' 101-200' 201-300'

HP RatingAmps* Amps Hz/Phase (0-30) (30-60) (60-90)

3/4 15 11.0 115/60/1 14 10 8

1 20 13.8 115/60/1 12 10 8

1-1/2 30 16.0 115/60/1 12 8 6

3/4 15 5.5 230/60/1 14 14 14

1 15 6.9 230/60/1 14 14 14

1-1/2 15 8.0 230/60/1 14 14 12

2 15 10.4 230/60/1 14 12 12

2-1/2 20 11.2 230/60/1 14 12 12

* Time delay fusesare recommended instead of standard fusesin any motor circuit.

Wire

Size

(AWG)

}

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ELECTRICAL

Ground motor before connectingto electrical power supply. Failure to

ground motor can cause severe or fatal electrical shock hazard.

Do not ground to a gassupply line.

To avoid dangerousor fatal electrical shock, turn OFFpower to motor

before workingon electrical connections.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) trippingindicatesan electrical

problem. If GFCI tripsand 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 voidswarranty. If in

doubt consult a licensed electrician.

Voltage

Voltage at motor must be not more than 10% above or below motor name-

plate rated voltage or motor may overheat, causing overload tripping and re-

duced component life. If voltage islessthan 90% or more than 110% of rated

voltage when motor isrunning at full load, consult power company.

Grounding/Bonding

Install, ground, bond and wire motor according to local or National Electrical

Code requirements.

Permanently ground motor. Usegreen ground terminal provided under motor

canopy or accessplate (See Fig. 2); 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 FIg. 2) to rein-

forcing 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 partsof 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 wallsof swimming pool, spa, or

hot tub.

Wiring

Pump must be permanently connected to circuit; be sure no other lightsor ap-

pliancesare on the same circuit. Match wire sizesto Table I (Pg. 5).

NOTICE: To prevent dirt, rain, bugs, etc., from entering motor when not

wiring with conduit, be sure to seal wire opening on end of motor.

Use Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) asmaster on-off switch; it will

sense a short circuit to ground and disconnect power before it becomesdan-

gerousto pool users. Test according to maker’sinstructions.

In case of power outage, check GFCI for tripping (which will prevent normal

water circulation). Reset if necessary.

BONDING

LUG

GREEN

GROUND

SCREW

Hazardous voltage.

Can shock, burn,

or cause death.

Ground pump before

connecting to

power supply.

Figure 2 – Typical ground screw and

bondingluglocations.

Figure 3 – Wiringhook-up diagram

WHITE W/

BLACK TRACER

BLACK

115

VOLT

LINES

WHITE W/

BLACK TRACER

BLACK

230

VOLT

LINES

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OPERATION

NOTICE: NEVERrun pump dry. Running pump dry may damage seals, caus-

ing leakage and flooding. Fill pump with water before starting motor.

Before removingtrap cover:

1. STOPPUMPbefore proceeding.

2. CLOSEGATEVALVESin suction and discharge pipes.

3. RELEASEALLPRESSUREfrom pump and pipingsystem.

Do not block pump suction. To do so with body may cause severe or

fatal injury. Small children usingpool must ALWAYShave close adult

supervision.

PrimingPump

Release all air from filter and piping system: see filter owner’smanual.

In a flooded suction system (water sourcehigher than pump), pump will prime

itself when suction and discharge valvesare opened.

If pump doesnot prime, make sure that all valvesare open, suction pipe end

isunder water, pump suction isbelow water level, and that there are no leaks

in suction pipe. See Troubleshooting Guide, Pages10 and 11.

Storage/Winterizing:

NOTICE: Allowing pump to freeze will damage pump and void warranty!

NOTICE: Do not use anti-freeze solutions(except propylene glycol) in your

pool/spa system. Propylene glycol isnon-toxic and will not damage plastic

system components; other anti-freezesare highly toxic and may damage plas-

tic componentsin the system.

Hazardous suction.

Can trap hair or

body parts, causing

severe injury

or death.

Do not block

suction.

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Drain all water from pump and piping when expecting freezing temperatures

or when storing pump for a long time (see instructionsbelow).

Keep motor dry and covered during storage.

To avoid condensation/corrosion problems, do not cover pump with plastic.

For outdoor/unprotected installations:

1. Enclose entire system in a weatherproof enclosure.

2. To avoid condensation/corrosion damage, allow ventilation; do not wrap

system in plastic.

3. Use a 40% propylene glycol/60% water solution to protect pump to -50°F

(-46°C).

DrainingPump

1. Pump down water level below all inletsto the pool.

To avoid dangerousor fatal electrical shock hazard, turn OFFpower to

motor before drainingpump.

2. Make sure air can enter system and open all drains. If possible, use low

pressure air to blow accumulated water from the piping system.

3. Cap inlet piping after draining to keep water out of the pipes.

4. To prevent pump from freezing, drain the tank body through the two drain

plugsprovided. Clean pump thoroughly.

5. Be sure motor iskept dry and covered.

Startup For Winterized Equipment

1. Remove any temporary weather protection placed around system for shut-

down.

2. Follow filter manufacturer’sinstructionsfor reactivation of the filter.

3. Inspect all electrical wiring for damage or deterioration over the shutdown

period. Have a qualified serviceman repair wiring asneeded.

4. Inspect and tighten all watertight connections.

5. Open all valvesin suction and return piping.

6. Remove any winterizing plugsin piping system.

7. Drain all antifreeze from system.

8. Close all drain valvesand replace all drain plugsin piping system.

9. Prime pump according to instructionson Page 7.

Hazardous voltage.

Can shock, burn,

or cause death.

Disconnect power

before working

on pump or motor.

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PUMP SERVICE

Pump should only be serviced by qualified personnel.

Be sure to prime pump (Pg. 7) before starting.

Before removingtrap cover:

1. STOPPUMPbefore proceeding.

2. CLOSEGATEVALVESin suction and discharge pipes.

3. RELEASEALLPRESSUREfrom pump and pipingsystem.

To avoid dangerousor fatal electrical shock hazard, turn OFFpower to

motor before workingon pump or motor.

No lubrication or regular maintenance isneeded beyond reasonable care and

periodic cleaning of strainer basket.

If shaft seal isworn or damaged, repair asfollows:

Pump Dissasembly/RemovingOld Seal

Disconnect power to pump motor.

Be sure gate valveson suction and return piping are closed before start-

ing work.

Release all pressure by opening all ventsbefore starting work.

1. Drain pump by removing drain plugson bottom of pump body and trap

body.

2. Be sure there isno pressure in trap body; remove cover (unscrew by turn-

ing counterclockwise).

3. Remove clamp holding pump halvestogether.

4. Remove pump base mounting bolts, if used. Motor and seal plate assem-

bly can now be pulled away from pump body.

5. Remove five screwsand washersholding diffuser to seal plate. Remove

diffuser.

6. Remove motor canopy. Being careful not to touch capacitor terminals,

loosen capacitor clamp and move capacitor to one side.

7. Hold shaft with 7/16" open-end wrench on motor shaft flats.

8. Unscrew impeller from shaft (turn counterclockwise when facing it).

NOTICE: On 2 and 2-1/2 HPmodels, remove impeller screw (left hand

thread - turn clockwise) and gasket before removing impeller. Inspect gas-

ket for damage, cracks, etc. Replace if damaged.

9. Remove four screwsholding seal plate to motor.

10. Place seal plate face down on flat surface and tap out ceramic seat (Fig.

6).

11. Clean seal cavity in seal plate and clean motor shaft.

Hazardous voltage.

Can shock, burn,

or cause death.

Disconnect power

before working

on pump or motor.

Figure 6

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Pump Reassembly/InstallingNew Seal

1. Ceramic seat must beclean and free of dirt, grease, dust, etc. Wet outer

edge of "O" Ring with small amount of liquid detergent; pressceramic

seat into seal plate cavity firmly and squarely with finger pressure (Fig. 6).

2. If ceramic seat will not locate properly, remove it, place face up on bench

and reclean cavity. Ceramic seat should now locate.

3. If seat still will not locate properly, place a cardboard washer over the

polished face and use a piece of 3/4" (19mm) standard pipe for pressing

purposes. NOTICE: Be sure not to scratch or mar polished surface or seal

will leak.

4. Remount seal plate on motor. Tighten boltsto 60-80 inch-lbs. (69-92

kg/cm) torque.

5. Apply a small amount of liquid detergent to inside diameter of rotating

half of seal.

6. Slide rotating seal member, polished carbon face out, over shaft and shaft

shoulder until rubber drive ring hitsshaft houlder. NOTICE: Be sure not to

nick or scratch polished seal face; seal will leak if face isdamaged.

7. Screw impeller onto shaft (clockwise); thiswill automatically locate seal in

seal plate.

NOTICE: On 2 and 2-1/2 HPmodels, install impeller screw (left-hand

thread - turn counterclockwise).

8. Mount diffuser on seal plate; tighten screwsto 10-14 inch-lbs. (11.2-16.1

kg/cm) torque.

9. Assemble motor and seal plate to volute; be sure clamp isproperly

seated. NOTICE: Clamp knob can be located in any position around vo-

lute; if it ismoved after assembly, tighten knob ahile tapping around

clamp to assist sealing. Do not move clamp while pump isfull of water.

10. Reinstall pump base mounting bolts(if used) and prime pump according

to instructionson Page 7.

InstallingHeat Sink Insert:

If the heat sink insert movesor shiftsduring seal removal, remove and re-

install it to prevent leakage.

1. To remove heat sink insert, grasp with fingersat large end and move back

and forth. Do not deform.

2. Replace heat sink insert asfollows:

A. Clean off old sealant and foreign material; clean out insert cavity.

B. Apply a small amount of non-hardening silicone RTV on surface of

insert (see Figure 8A).

C. Pull inset into cavity (see Figure 8B)

D. Remove surplussilicone RTV from insert cavity (see Figure 8C)

Figure 7

Wipe on small amount of

non-hardening Permatex

on this surface

7/8" Socket

Bolt

1-3/8" O.D.

Washer

Remove

Surplus

Permatex

Properly

Seated

Figure 8A

Figure 8B

Figure 8C

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