STA-RITE PLM100 User Manual

System 2
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Modular Media Filters
O W N E R’ S M A N U A L
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS
MODELS
PLM100 PLM125 PLM150 PLM175 PLM200
PLM300
Sta-Rite Pool/Spa Group U.S. PATENT NO. 5190651 (Other patents pending)
293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115
International: 262-728-5551, FAX: 262-728-7550
www.starite.com
Union City, TN • Delavan, WI • Mississauga, Ont. • Murrieta, CA
© 2003, Sta-Rite Industries, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. S338 (Rev. 10/30/03)
This manual should be furnished to
the end user of this filter; its use will
reduce service calls and chance of
injury and will lengthen filter life.
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STA-RITE PLM100 Specifications

General

Model	PLM100
Filter Type	Cartridge
Effective Filtration Area	100 sq ft
Flow Rate	100 GPM
Operating Pressure	50 psi
Inlet/Outlet Size	2 inch

Summary

Safety Instructions

Hazardous Pressure Warnings

Warnings about tank explosion risk due to hazardous pressure.

Pressure Testing Safety Checks

Essential safety checks before performing pressure tests on the system.

Installation

Filter Mount Requirements

Guidelines for filter placement, including protection and access.

Piping Connections

Initial Start-Up

Securing the Posi-Lok™ Ring

Purging Air from System

Filter Disassembly / Assembly Procedure

Safety Precautions Before Disassembly

Critical safety steps to take before disassembling the filter.

Disassembly Steps

Posi-Lok™ Ring Removal

Assembly Steps

Winterizing

Freezing Protection

Measures to protect the filter from freezing damage.

Draining the System

Troubleshooting Guide

Short Cycle Time Issues

Diagnosing and resolving problems causing short cycle times.

Low Flow / High Pressure

Troubleshooting steps for low water flow and high system pressure.

Low Flow / Low Pressure

Identifying causes and solutions for low flow and low pressure.

Plugged Module Cloth

Addressing issues related to a clogged filter module.

Pool Water Not Clean

Diagnosing and fixing problems with pool water clarity.

Pool Accessories Stop Working

Sta-Rite Limited Warranty

Product Specific Warranties

Warranty Limitations and Exclusions