Pentair STA-RITE PRO-Source Plus User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
PRO-Source®Plus
Steel Pressure Tanks
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Installation/Operation/Parts
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Safety 2
READ AND FOLLOW
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
This is the safety alert symbol. When you
see this symbol on your pump or in this
manual, look for one of the following signal words
and be alert to the potential for personal injury.
warns about hazards that will cause
serious personal injury, death or major property
damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause
serious personal injury, death or major property
damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that will or can
cause minor personal injury or property damage if
ignored.
The label NOTICE indicates special instructions
which are important but not related to hazards.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in
this manual and on pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product and related accessories
contain chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
RULES FOR SAFE
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION
Read the Owner’s Manual and Rules for Safe
Operation and Installation Instructions carefully.
Failure to follow these Rules and Instructions could
cause serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Install system according to local codes.
Always test water from well for purity before using.
Check your local health department for testing
procedure.
Before installing or servicing your tank, BE SURE
pump electric power source is disconnected.
BE SURE your pump electrical circuit is properly
grounded.
Remove bleeder orifices, air volume controls or
other air charging devices in existing system.
Hazardous pressure. To prevent
possible serious or fatal injury and/or damage to
equipment, system pressure must be less than 100
pounds per square inch (PSI) or 125 PSI under any
circumstances. Failure to follow this instruction can
result in tank blowup. If system discharge pressure
can exceed listed pressures, install a relief valve
capable of passing the full pump volume at listed
pressures.
Hazardous pressure. Read owner’s
manual before attempting to install, operate, or
service this tank. To avoid possible equipment
failure, severe injury, and property damage, do
not allow pump, tank, or piping system to freeze.

GENERAL INFORMATION
All tanks are factory pre-charged with air. When
installing tank, adjust pre-charge to 2 PSI below
pump cut-in pressure setting. To do this, bleed or
add air through valve on top of tank.
NOTICE: Transport and install tank in vertical
position ONLY!
NOTICE: Always set pre-charge with NO WATER
in tank.
Check pressure frequently with an accurate tire
pressure gauge until correct pressure has been
reached. For correct pre-charge pressure settings,
see Chart 1, below.
CHART I
Tank Pre-charge Settings for use with PENTEK
INTELLIDRIVE Variable Frequency Drives
Set the pressure tank’s pre-charge to 70% of the
system operating pressure. When using an external
set point as well as an internal set point, pre-
charge the tank to 70% of the lower set point of
the two. Some applications may require a different
percentage when figuring the set point. Refer to
your PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE operator’s manual for
additional information.
NOTICE: Replace and tighten air valve cap if it is
removed for any reason. Failure to replace air cap
may allow loss of air pressure and eventually lead
to tank waterlogging and water cell failure.
Pre-charged storage tanks can be connected
together to increase the amount of water available
per cycle (drawdown). Two tanks of the same size
will double the supply and three tanks will triple
the supply. See Figures No. 1A and 1B for typical
installations of this kind.
OPERATING CYCLE
1. Tank nearly empty – air expands filling area
above water cell (Fig. 2A).
2. Water begins to enter tank – air is compressed
above water cell as it fills with water (Fig. 2B).
3. Pump-up cycle completed – air now
compressed to cut off setting of pressure switch
(Fig. 2C).
4. Water being drawn from tank – compressed
tank air forces water out of water cell (Fig. 2D).
5. Water cell completely empty – new cycle ready
to begin (Fig. 2A).
Pressure Switch
Setting (PSI)
Model 20-40 30-50 40-60
PSP19S-T02SA-25PSI 6.9 5.8 5.0
PSP19T-T02SA-25PSI 6.9 5.8 5.0
PSP35-T05SA-25PSI 12.7 10.7 9.3
PSP50-T50SA-25PSI 18.3 15.5 13.4
PSP85-T52SA-25PSI 30.0 26.0 22.0
PSP119-T50SA-25PSI 41.3 35.4 31.0
General Information 3
Pressure Switch Setting Tank Pre-charge (PSI)
20-40 PSI 18
30-50 PSI 28
40-60 PSI 38
From
Well
To
Service
From
Well
To
Service
Tanks
Tanks
Pressure Switch
Pressure Switch
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Figure 1A
From
Well
To
Service
From
Well
To
Service
Tanks
Tanks
Pressure Switch
Pressure Switch
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Figure 1B
Figure 2
WATER
WATER
WATER
ABCD
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WATER
WATER
WATER
ABCD
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CHART II – Water Yield Per Pump Cycle
(drawdown) in Gallons

Installation 4
Connect system pipe to tank flange. Use plastic or
steel pipe as required. To prevent leaks, use PTFE
pipe thread sealant tape on male threads of all
threaded connections to tank.
NOTICE: To be sure that joint is not cross-
threaded and that threads are clean, always make
connections by hand (without sealer) first. After
making sure that threads are clean, remove pipe,
add PTFE pipe thread sealant tape and remake
connection. Tighten by hand first; finish with pipe
wrench for tight seal.
NOTICE: When replacing a standard tank in
a submersible pump system, raise pump and
discharge pipe far enough to remove bleeder
orifices in discharge pipe and plug tees. When
replacing a standard tank in a jet pump system,
remove Air Volume Control (AVC) and plug AVC
port in pump.
In areas where the temperature is high for long
periods of time, the tank pre-charge pressure may
increase. This may reduce the tank drawdown
(amount of water available per cycle). If this occurs,
reduce the pre-charge pressure to 2 PSI below the
pump cut-in setting of the pressure switch.
It is necessary to flush all air out of the piping
system and water reservoir portion of the pre-
charged tank. This is required on new installations,
pumps requiring re-priming and pumps that have
been disassembled for service. Do this as follows:
1. Open faucets furthest from tank and allow
pump to operate.
2. Air in the system will cause a sputtering flow;
allow faucets to run until you have a steady, air
free stream.
3. Open and close faucets repeatedly until you are
sure all air has been removed.
4. If stream does not become steady, air may be
leaking into the system; check for leaks in the
piping on the suction side of the pump.
TO CHECK TANK AIR CHARGE
If drawdown (amount of water available per cycle)
decreases significantly, check as follows:
1. To check air charge in tank, shut off electric
power to pump, open faucet near tank, and
drain completely.
2. At the air valve in top of tank, check air
pressure with a standard tire gauge. Air pressure
should be 2 PSI below pump pressure switch
cut-in setting.
3. If the air pressure is more than 2 PSI below the
cut-in setting, add air to the tank. Use an air
compressor or a portable air storage tank.
4. Use soap or liquid detergent to check for air
leaks around air valve. Continuous bubbling
indicates a leak. If necessary, install new core
in air valve. This is the same as those used for
automobile tubeless tires.
TO CHECK PUMP PRESSURE
SWITCH SETTING
1. To check pressure switch setting, disconnect
power to pump at supply panel (but be sure
to leave pressure switch connected to power
supply wires).
2. Remove pressure switch cover.
3. Open a faucet near tank.
4. Bleed pressure down until pressure switch
contacts close; immediately close faucet.
5. Check pressure at valve with standard tire gauge
or with pump pressure gauge (if supplied).
6. Pressure gauge should read 2 PSI below pump
cut-in setting (28 PSI for 30-50 switch, 18 PSI
for 20-40 switch, etc.) If not:
A. Adjust switch according to switch manufac-
turer’s instructions.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Maximum
Capacity
U.S. Gallons
Tank
Diameter
Tank
Height
Tank
Discharge
Tapping
PSP19S-T02SA-25PSI 19 20” 22” 1”
PSP19T-T02SA-25PSI 19 16” 27-1/2” 1”
PSP35-T05SA-25PSI 35 20” 32-3/4” 1”
PSP50-T50SA-25PSI 50 24” 32-1/2” 1-1/4”
PSP85-T52SA-25PSI 85 24” 50-1/2” 1-1/4”
PSP119-T50SA-25PSI 119 24” 68” 1-1/4”

Installation 5
B. Reconnect power supply to pump and adjust
pressure in system.
C. Disconnect power supply to pump again and
re-check switch setting.
D. Repeat until pressure switch starts pump
within ±1 PSI of proper setting.
E. If cut-in setting is too low, system will rattle
or develop water hammer when pump starts.
F. Cut-out setting is not as critical as cut-in
setting. Make sure that pump will stop
running in a reasonable time. If it does not,
cut-out setting may need to be adjusted
down slightly. Be sure that after readjustment,
system does not rattle or hammer on startup.
7. Re-check tank air pre-charge to be sure it is 2
PSI below pump pressure switch cut-in setting
(see Page 3).
TESTING FOR WATER CELL
LEAKAGE
1. Disconnect power to pump.
2. Drain all water from tank water cell by opening
faucet closest to tank.
3. Remove valve cap from valve and release all
pressure possible by depressing valve core.
When air stops coming from valve, remove
valve core to release remaining pressure.
4. Disconnect piping from elbow on tank flange.
5. Carefully turn tank upside down or lay it on its
side.
Retained water in tank may
cause sudden weight shift when lowering.
Support tank so that it cannot fall when being
lowered or inverted.
6. If water cell leaks, water will run out of valve. If
so, replace water cell.
WATER CELL REPLACEMENT
To be sure cover flange cannot blow
off of tank, release all air from system before
removing nuts from cover flange.
1. Disconnect power to pump.
2. Follow steps 2 through 5 under “Testing For
Water Cell Leakage”, above.
3. Remove nuts from tank cover flange. Tap cover
flange to break seal and remove. Base will
come off with flange.
4. Water cell will not come out in one piece.
Hold water cell with pliers and cut wherever
convenient with single edge razor blade or
sharp knife. Continue holding and cutting until
water cell is removed.
5. Clean and dry inside of tank.
6. Before new water cell can be inserted into tank,
it must be tightly rolled up as follows:
A. Place water cell on clean surface with open-
ing to one end and flatten to force air out.
Pull ends out flat (see Figure 3).
B. To get tightest possible wrap, start on one side,
away from opening and TIGHTLY roll water
cell diagonally to other side (see Figure 4). To
force out as much air as possible, be sure to
roll toward water cell neck opening.
7. With tank on its side, push tightly rolled water
cell into tank, hooking water cell neck ring over
edge of tank head.
NOTICE: To help insert water cell, sprinkle
outside with talcum powder.
8. While holding lip of water cell, insert arm and
push sidewalls outward. It is not necessary to
remove all wrinkles from water cell.
NOTICE: Do not push water cell into tank
further than its own length. In a large tank, water
cell can slip out of reach if pushed too far.
9. Clean tank head sealing surface and lip ring
groove of cover flange.
10. Seat lip ring if water cell against tank head.
Figure 3 – Force all air out of water
cell
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Pull ends out flat
Figure 4 – Roll diagonally toward neck
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Roll Diagonally

Installation 6
11. Clean sealing surface and groove of cover
flange; place on tank (see Figure 5). Be sure to
capture the base with the flange (the tabs on the
base fit the notches on the flange).
NOTICE: Be sure discharge port lines up with
hole in base.
NOTICE: Tighten nuts as follows:
A. Hand tighten all nuts.
B. Tighten one nut snug.
C. Tighten opposite nut snug.
D. Proceed, tightening opposite pairs of nuts to
a snug fit.
E. Recheck all nuts, using same pattern. Be sure all
nuts are tight and that you have a good seal.
NOTICE: Do not overtighten; you may
twist studs off of tank. If you have a torque
wrench, tighten to 85 inch-pounds torque.
12. Stand tank on base and reconnect piping.
13. Recharge tank to proper air pressure (see
Page 4).
14. Prime pump (see pump owner’s manual).
AIR VALVE REPLACEMENT
Hazardous Pressure. To be sure air
valve and core cannot blow out of tank, release all
air and pressure from tank before removing valve
core or valve.
1. Disconnect power to pump.
2. Drain ALL water in system by opening faucet
closest to tank.
3. Depress valve core to release ALL air pressure
in tank. When air stops coming out of valve,
remove core from inside of valve to release
remaining pressure.
4. Unscrew valve from tank and install new valve.
Do not overtighten.
5. Recharge tank (see Page 4), turn on power, fill
system, and tank is ready for service.
To service
Pressure
Relief Valve
Pressure
Gauge
Pressure
Switch
From Well
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To Service
Pressure
Relief Valve
Tank with Submersible Pump Tank with Multi-Stage Pump
PIPING CONNECTIONS
SUBMERSIBLE AND MULTI-STAGE INSTALLATIONS
NOTICE: When using metal pipe with plastic fittings use only
PTFE pipe thread sealant tape on male threads.
Figure 5 – Proper installation and
seating
Water
Cell
Tank
Wall
Cover Flange
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Base

Key
No.
Part
Description
No.
Used
PSP50-T50
SA-25PSI
50 Gal.
PSP85-T52
SA-25PSI
85 Gal.
PSP119-
T50SA-25PSI
119 Gal.
1Air Valve with Cap 1 U212-266 U212-266 U212-266
2Water cell - Vinyl 1 U20-10 U20-17 U20-20
3 Base 1 U31-512P U31-512P U31-512P
4Cover Flange 1 U31-510SS* U231-533 U231-533
5Flanged Nut 5/16 - 18 Hex 6 U36-202BT U36-202BT U36-202BT
Repair Parts 7
5
4
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1
2
3
REPAIR PARTS LIST – Pro-Source Plus Tanks
* Does not require Stand Pipe.
Models
PSP19S-T02SA-25PSI
PSP19T-T02SA-25PSI
PSP35-T05SA-25PSI
PSP50-T50SA-25PSI
PSP85-T52SA-25PSI
PSP119-T50SA-25PSI
Key
No. Part Description No. Used
PSP19S-T02
SA-25PSI
19 Gal.
PSP19T-T02
SA-25PSI
19 Gal.
PSP35-T05
SA-25PSI
35 Gal.
1Air Valve with Cap 1 U212-266 U212-266 U212-266
2Water cell - Vinyl 1 U20-8 U20-15S U20-13L
3 Base 1 U31-505P U31-505P U31-505P
4Cover Flange 1 U31-511SS* U231-531 U231-531
5Flanged Nut 5/16 - 18 Hex 6 U36-202BT U36-202BT U36-202BT