Installation; Location; Piping; Fittings And Valves - STA-RITE SUPERMAX VS Manuel D'installation

Only a qualified plumbing professional should install the SuperMax
And Safety Instructions" on pages ii-iii for additional installation and safety information.

Location

Note: Do not install this pump within an outer enclosure
or beneath the skirt of a hot tub or spa unless marked
accordingly.
Note: Ensure that the pump is mechanically secured to
the equipment pad.
Be sure the pump location meets the following
requirements:
1. Install the pump as close to the pool or spa as
possible. To reduce friction loss and improve
efficiency, use short, direct suction and return piping.
2. Install a minimum of 5 feet (1.52 meters) from
the inside wall of the pool and spa. Canadian
installations require a minimum of 9.8 feet (3 meters)
from the inside wall of the pool.
3. Install the pump a minimum of 3 feet (0.9 meters)
from the heater outlet.
4. Do not install the pump more than 10 feet (3.1
meters) above the water level.
5. Install the pump in a well ventilated location
protected from excess moisture (i.e. rain gutter
downspouts, sprinklers, etc.).
6. Install the pump with a rear clearance of at least 3
inches (7.6 cm) so that the motor can be removed
easily for maintenance and repair. See Figure 1.

Piping

1. For improved pool plumbing, it is recommended to
use a larger pipe size.
2. Piping on the suction side of the pump should be the
same or larger than the return line diameter.
3. Plumbing on the suction side of the pump should be
as short as possible.
4. For most installations Pentair recommends installing
a valve on both the pump suction and return lines
so that the pump can be isolated during routine
maintenance. However, we also recommend that a
valve, elbow or tee installed in the suction line should
be no closer to the front of the pump than five (5)
times the suction line diameter. See Figure 2.
Example: A 2.5 inch pipe requires a 12.5 inch (31.8
cm) straight run in front of the suction inlet of the
pump. This will help the pump prime faster and last
longer.
Note: DO NOT install 90° elbows directly into the
pump inlet or outlet.
VS Variable Speed Pump. Refer to "Pump Warning
®
Figure 1
5 x SUCTION PIPE DIAMETER
ELBOW

Fittings and Valves

1. Do not install 90° elbows directly into pump inlet.
2. Flooded suction systems should have gate valves
installed on suction and discharge pipes for
maintenance, however, the suction gate valve should
be no closer than five times the suction pipe diameter
as described in this section.
3. Use a check valve in the discharge line when
using this pump for any application where there is
significant height to the plumbing after the pump.
4. Be sure to install check valves when plumbing in
parallel with another pump. This helps prevent
reverse rotation of the impeller and motor.

Electrical Requirements

• Install all equipment in accordance with the National
Electrical code and all applicable local codes and
ordinances.
• A means for disconnection must be incorporated in
the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
SUPERMAX VS Variable Speed Pump Installation and User' s Guide
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INSTALLATION

6 IN. (15.2 CM)
MINIMUM
3 IN.
MINIMUM
Figure 2
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