STA-RITE PLD50 - Specifications; Physical Dimensions and Connections; Filter Performance Data

4
38.5"
(978 mm)
Minimum
Service
Height
27.75"
(705 mm)
18.58" Dia.
(472 mm)
15" Dia.
(381 mm)
2.25"
(57 mm)
Inlet
2" NPT
Outlet
2" NPT
Drain
Plug
Lower
Tank
Shell
Safety
Latch
Posi-Lok™
Ring
Upper
Tank
Shell
Air Release Valve
(Pressure Gauge
Behind)
2148 1195
2
(13.8)
4
(27.6)
6
(41.4)
8
(55.2)
Pressure Drop in Pounds per Square Inch (kPa)
10
(38)
20
(76)
30
(114)
40
(151)
50
(189)
60
(227)
70
(265)
Flow in Gallons Per Minute (LPM)
2496 0796
9
(62.1)
PLD50
PLD70
SPECIFICATIONS
FIGURE 1A – Dimensions in inches (mm)
Table 1 - Recommended DE Manufacturers
Johns Manville Celite 545™
GREFCO, Inc. Decalite 4200™
Eagle-Picher Minerals, Inc. Celatom™
Table 2 - Filter Specifications
PLD50 PLD70
Filter Area sq. ft. (m
2
) 30(2.8) 36(3.3)
Lbs. (kg) of DE Used 6 lbs.(2.7 kg.) 4 lbs.(1.8 kg.)
Maximum Flow Rate gpm (L/m) 60(227) 70(265)
Max. Operating Pressure psi (kPa) 50(345) 50(345)
Max. Continuous Water Temperature F(C) 104°(40°) 104°(40°)
One half pound of DE will fill a one pound coffee can.
FIGURE 2 – Pressure Drop Curve
INLET
INLET
R
E
L
E
A
S
E
R
E
L
E
A
S
E
To Pool
From
Pool
Outlet
Inlet
Pump
Filter
4085 1001
FIGURE 1B – Piping Connections