STA-RITE 5P2R - Pump Operation and Maintenance; Starting the Pump; Maintenance Schedule; Winterizing and Electrical Connection

Section 4
Start / Operation
Starting the pump
• Fill pump strainer with water to suction pipe level.
• Lubricate the lid O-ring with silicone each time it is removed.
• Energize the motor, the pump will prime. The priming time depends on the suction lift and
distance from the pool. Five minutes is a reasonable time.
• Pump will not lift more than 2,5 meter (7 ft.). If pump does not prime, see troubleshooting guide.
Maintenance
The strainer basket should be daily removed and cleaned. Never operate the pump without its
strainer basket.
Component Check Interval Remarks
Warning pictograms Visual check Monthly Replace if necessary
Water supply
Check lines and
connections
Monthly
Repair any damage
immediately
Safety devices Visual check Monthly
Ensure correct
installation / retting
General condition
corrosion
Visual check Half-yearly
Look out for any of pumps
or damage
Cooling ribs of electric
motors
Clean the cooling ribs to
maintain the cooling effect
Half-yearly
Electrical equipment Check Monthly
Rectify loose connections
or cables immediately.
Have all faults repaired by
a qualied electrician
Preliminary lter housing Check housing for dirt Weekly Remove all dirt thoroughly
O-Ring in preliminary lter
cover
Visual check Half-yearly
Winterizing
• Protect the pump from freezing.
• Remove all plugs and drain the pump and all piping.
• Store drains and plugs in the strainer basket.
• Remove the pump to a dry and warm room.
• Do not wrap the motor with plastic covering as condensation may damage the pump.
• In installations where the pump cannot be drained, a 40% propylene glycol, 60% water solution
will protect to -46°C.
• Do not use other anti-freeze solutions, these are all highly toxic and will damage the pump.
Section 5
Electrical connection
The electrical motor must be wired by a professional according to this installation instruction
and all applicable local regulations. The professional installer should foresee that the motor has
sufcient motor protection. All electrical data should be utilized from the motor nameplat.
The supply voltage should be within ± 5% of the design voltage, specied on the nameplate of the
motor.
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