STA-RITE SR6000S Original operating instructions

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STA-RITE INSTALLATION &OPERATION GUIDE
STA-RITE®
SR6000S
POOL / SPA
CONTROLLER
STA-RITE INDUSTRIES
293 Wright Street
Delavan, WI 53115
Ph [phone]
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION GUIDE
Software Version
SR6000S Release A1
Feb. 28, 2003

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Table of Contents:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONSa.................................................................................................. 3
WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.0 SR6000S OVERVIEW...................................................................................................... 4
1.1 MODEL SR6000S............................................................................................................ 6
1.2 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 6
1.3 IMPORTANCE OF WATER MAINTENANCE............................................................... 6
2.0 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ....................................................................................... 7
2.1 INSTALLATION PREPARATION ................................................................................. 7
2.2 MOUNTING THE SR6000S........................................................................................... 7
2.3 PLUMBING INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 8
2.4 FLOWOR PRESSURE SWITCH ..................................................................................... 9
2.5 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................... 9
2.6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 10
2.7 SENSORS........................................................................................................................ 10
2.8 PHAND ORP ELECTRODES......................................................................................... 11
2.9 ELECTRODE CARE ..................................................................................................... 11
2.10 FINISHING AND TESTING ....................................................................................... 12
3.0 OPERATION OF SR6000S ........................................................................................... 13
3.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 13
3.2 LED SUMMARY TABLE ............................................................................................. 13
3.3 INITIALIZING THE SR6000S............................................................................................. 14
3.4 READING DISPLAY........................................................................................................... 14
3.5 MANUAL FEED................................................................................................................. 15
3.6 PHAND ORP MENU ITEMS............................................................................................... 15
3.7 PH /ORP SET POINTS ...................................................................................................... 16
3.8 CYCLE TIME..................................................................................................................... 16
3.9 ON TIME LIMIT................................................................................................................. 17
3.10 CALIBRATION................................................................................................................. 18
3.11 CALIBRATING PH........................................................................................................... 18
3.12 CALIBRATING ORP.......................................................................................................... 18
3.13 OVERFEED TIME LIMIT................................................................................................. 19
4.0 ADVANCED MENU............................................................................................................ 19
4.1 CLEAR PH......................................................................................................................... 20
4.2 CLEAR ORP..................................................................................................................... 20
4.3 ACID OR BASE SELECT .................................................................................................... 21
4.4 SET PASSWORD................................................................................................................. 21
4.5 RESET ALL ..................................................................................................................... 22
5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................... 22
5.1 PUMP MAINTENANCE............................................................................................... 24
5.2 PUMP TUBE REPLACEMENT.................................................................................... 24
5.3 MAXIUM CHEMICAL CONCENTRATIONS ............................................................ 25
6.0 APPENDIX B:CHEMICAL STANDARDS ............................................................................... 25

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS a
PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL completely before installing or operating the
equipment. The SR6000S is a Class 1 product for protection against electric shock and a
Type 1 product with regards to disconnection of the control circuits.
Be sure to observe the following safety precautions:
a– Do not permit anyone untrained or under the age of 18 to use this product.
a– Unit must be properly connected to earth ground.
a– Never apply power when front panel is not secured in the closed position.
a– Never service unit with power applied, always turn OFF main circuit breaker to unit and
all equipment when servicing.
a– Do not disassemble. Touching the controller’s internal parts could result in injury. In
case of a malfunction, only a qualified technician should repair the controller.
a– Risk of Electric Shock. Connect only to a grounding type receptacle protected by a
ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if verification on the
receptacle is not protected by GFCI.
a– Do not bury cord. Route cord to eliminate abuse from heater exhaust, lawn mowers,
hedge trimmers, and other equipment.
a– Be careful not to damage any of the cord insulation. Should the cord be damaged,
return it to your dealer for a replacement. Continued use could result in fire or electric
shock.
a– To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use an extension cord to connect unit to
electric supply; provide a properly located GFCI.
a– Never remove or install any cables between the circuit cards when power is applied,
damage to the components may occur.
WARNING: DANGER - CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD - If possible, make sure
pumps are OFF before drilling into pipes. Securely fasten all electrical, water and
chemical lines. Locate chemical feed pumps and chemical storage tanks in a safe
and secure area. Never turn chemical feed pumps ON when both flow cell valves
are closed. The feed lines will blow off and spray full strength chemicals on you or
anyone near the equipment
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION GUIDE!

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WARRANTY
STA-RITE INC. warrants the SR6000S to be free from defects in
manufacturing and workmanship for a period of Three (3) YEARS from the
date of manufacture for the electronic module. All sensors and flow cells
have a warranty of one (1) year. Other equipment is covered by
manufacturer's own warranty. During the warranty period, any defective
parts will be repaired or replaced when necessary by Sta-Rite.
This warranty does not cover: (a) the buyers' labor or any servicing fees
related to replacement of the Product; (b) damage resulting from the use
of this Product in other than its normal manner; (c) damage from misuse,
accident or neglect; (d) damage from improper testing, operation, or
installation; (e) not operating the Product on a dedicated (separate) circuit
or under conditions other than those recommended or at voltages or
amperages other than the voltage or amperage indicated on the Product;
and (f) acts of Mother Nature (i.e. lightning, electrical storms, floods, etc.).
In addition, attempting to service or modify the Product will render this
Warranty Void. Defective parts should be returned immediately to the
local Sta-Rite dealer, any parts returned to the factory require a return of
material authorization code.
WARRANTY CARD MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED AT ONCE.
1.0 SR6000S OVERVIEW
Sta-Rite, the technological leader in swimming pool automation, congratulates you on
your selection of the SR6000S swimming pool controller. The SR6000S is specifically
designed to be easy to use and install while meeting the needs of the most demanding
applications.
Some of the more outstanding features include:
SUMMARY: The SR6000S is an automation system capable of continuous monitoring
and control of water chemistry.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES: Programmable chemical feed cycle on and off times, set
points that specify the pH and ORP set points, selection of pH acid or base feed, off at set
point, off if no flow, overfeed and password protection.
DISPLAY: The SR6000S includes two (2) digital displays with three (3) decimal points
each. These displays are visible from distance of over twenty (20) feet and are visible at
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LED: The SR6000S uses five (5) indicator LED’s including Flow, ORP Alarm, ORP Feed,
pH Alarm and pH Feed.
BUTTONS: The SR6000S includes five (5) buttons for accessing and changing all
parameters.
MEMORY: In case of power loss the SR6000S shall retain all programmed values. The
values are protected for at least five (5) years without having power applied.
SECURITY: The SR6000S has a password feature to disable the buttons remotely and on
sight.
ALARMS: If the pH or ORP is more than 5% away from set point for 10 minutes or more
the SR6000S will light the LED alarm LEDS.
BUILT IN CHEMICAL FEEDERS: Two 24 volt chemical feed pumps are built onto the
sides of the SR6000S for ease of use and installation.
SENSORS: The SR6000S directly measures pH and ORP. Each sensor has its own
isolated circuitry for direct measurement, without the need for addition hardware of
electronics.
VOLTAGE: The SR6000S includes a selector switch to select the input voltage of 110 or
220 VAC (single or two phase). Both the line and neutral voltages are fused at 5A; the
relay power is routed through a 1A fuse.

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1.1 MODEL SR6000S
The SR6000S is a chemical controller capable of maintaining water quality, by
monitoring the ph and ORP of a water source and by automatically feeding chemicals with
two built-in feed pumps. The chemical levels are tightly controlled with timed feed cycles.
To prevent overshoot the feed time has a 5% proportional adjustment. At 5% away form
set point the feed pump will be a maximum feed time. Within 5% of set point the feed
time will decrease linearly as set point is approached.
1.2 INTRODUCTION
The SR6000S INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL explains the procedures for proper
installation and operation of the SR6000S series controller. Chapter two (2) the
Installation section, introduces the parts of the controller and the process to follow when
installing the electrical and plumbing portions. Chapter three (3) the Programming and
Operation, describes all the available functions of the controller, from navigating to
initializing the SR6000S.
If there are any questions after reading this manual, please contact your local Sta-Rite
dealer or Sta-Rite directly.
1.3 IMPORTANCE OF WATER MAINTENANCE
The SR6000S will effectively maintain the bacteriological and physiological requirements
of state and local Health Departments. In addition, the SR6000S helps to protect the
equipment from the effects of improper water balance.
The National Swimming Pool Foundation recommends the following guidelines for
chemical automation, (local health codes may differ):
Filtration – Minimum turnover rate of six (6) hours for a pool and thirty (30) minutes for
a spa.
Water Balance – pH 7.2 – 7.6, alkalinity 80-120 PPM.
Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) – A minimum 650 mV to maximum 750 mV the
preferred.
Total Dissolved Solids – Should not exceed 2000 PPM.

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2.0 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
Listed below are the instructions and information necessary to install your SR6000S
chemical controller system.
2.1 INSTALLATION PREPARATION
As soon as the controller is received, check the shipping carton carefully for damage and
report any directly to the shipping company. Use care when unpacking equipment to avoid
damage or loss of small parts. Go through the shipping list and if anything is missing,
please contact your local Sta-Rite dealer.
•The SR6000S is a simple product to install and begin using. Mapping out
connections prior to installation is recommended. The location of the SR6000S
must be optimized for both electrical and plumbing connections.
•Sta-Rite sends the SR6000S from the factory set to the 110 VAC supply power, in
order to simplify installation.
2.2 MOUNTING THE SR6000S
Select a location for mounting the SR6000S, meeting the following recommendations:
At least ten (10) feet from open water.
Close enough for the supplied power cord to reach the supply voltage. The controller will
not operate properly without a solid earth ground connection. WARNING: Proper and safe
operation requires an earth ground connection.
Supply power must be routed to the SR6000S in accordance with the applicable codes in
the area; the supplied cord is not code in some areas.
WARNING: Keep the SR6000S out of direct sunlight and if possible inside a room, a
shade screen must be used for outdoor installations.
The installation surface must be solid and vertical. Do not mount the controller in a
horizontal position.
Maintain adequate clearance for opening the enclosure.
The environment should be free of chemical fumes and excessive heat. The maximum
room temperature is 110 ºF.
Mount as far as possible from sources of electrical interference.
Hold the controller against the mounting surface with a closed lid and mark the four (4)
holes located in the top and bottom brackets connected to the controller. Prepare holes as
necessary and secure controller. Make sure the controller box is not distorted by an
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2.3 PLUMBING INSTALLATION
Mapping out the plumbing installation is recommended since there can be variations to
the installation of the sensors and chemical feed equipment. This section gives the basic
principles to be applied for any specific installation, which are listed as follows:
Identify the new and existing equipment to be connected.
When controlling chemicals locate a location for the AK1200 flow cell (if purchased.)
Determine the water-tap points for the bypass inlet and outlet.
Install the bypass.
Install the pH and ORP sensors.
Test the plumbing for leaks.
WARNING: BE SURE TO HAVE A LICENSED PLUMBER PERFORM ALL PLUMBING; THIS IS
IMPORTANT, AS THEY WILL BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL THE CODES IN THE LOCAL AREA.

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2.4 FLOW OR PRESSURE SWITCH
It is mandatory to use a flow or pressure switch to prevent the SR6000S from feeding
chemicals if the main pump is OFF. The switch must be open when there is no flow and
closed when there is flow. Note: The AK1200 flow cell has a built in flow switch that
protects against feeding chemicals in a NO flow condition by quickly detecting no flow in
the system.
WARNING: WHEN USING ANYTHING OTHER THAN STA-RITE SWITCH DEVICES,
THE FLOW SWITCH MUST NOT SUPPLY ANY VOLTAGE TO ANY SWITCH INPUTS
OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR, WHICH IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.
2.5 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The following electrical specifications in the table below must not be exceeded.
ITEM DESCRIPTION LIMIT
Input Voltage Maximum Input AC Voltage 250 VAC
Input Current Maximum Current 5 Amps (AC)
Temperature Minimum/Maximum Operating Temp 30-110 ºF
Standby
Current Current with all relays OFF, LED ON
Current with all relays OFF, LED OFF 90 mA (AC) Typical 65 mA (AC) Typical
Sensor Range Relays –pH
ORP
4.2 – 9.8 pH units
0 – 999 MV

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2.6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Each electrical installation for the SR6000S can be different. This manual gives the
basic principles to be applied for any specific installation as follows:
Identify the new and existing equipment to be connected.
Determine the supply voltage, 110 VAC or 220 VAC.
Determine the SR6000S mounting location, away from direct sunlight.
Connect the supply voltage.
Test the equipment, using the SR6000S manual feed.
WARNING: Be sure to have a licensed electrician perform all electrical wiring this
is important, as they will be familiar with all the codes in the local area.
2.7 SENSORS
Each sensor has its own unique circuitry that is connected directly to the micro-controller
for direct measurement. The pH and ORP sensors are isolated from each other and from
the input power. The SR6000S measures the following sensor measurements with the
listed characteristics:
1. pH Isolated input, range is 4.22 to 9.78, ±0.02. This measurement is
temperature compensated.
2. ORP Isolated input, range is 0 to 999 mV, ±1mV.