Installation, operation, and parts manual for System 2™ Modular Media Filters. These filters, with U.S. Patent No. 5190651 (other patents pending), are designed for use in pools and spas. This manual provides safety instructions and usage guidelines.
This Owner's Manual covers the installation, operation, and maintenance of Sta-Rite System 2 Modular Media Filters, specifically models PLM100 through PLM300. It includes critical safety warnings regarding hazardous pressure, detailed specifications for each model, and step-by-step procedures for initial startup, cleaning, and winterizing the system.
| Filter Area (PLM100) | 100 sq. ft. (9.3 m²) |
|---|---|
| Filter Area (PLM300) | 300 sq. ft. (27.9 m²) |
| Max. Rated Flow (PLM100) | 37 GPM (140 LPM) |
| Max. Operating Pressure | 50 PSI (345 kPa) |
| Max. Continuous Water Temperature | 104° F (40° C) |
The filter module should normally be cleaned when the pressure gauge reading increases 10 PSI over the start-up pressure.
The maximum pressure is 50 PSI (345 kPa).
The heater should be installed downstream of the filter.