By Pentair Pool Products
Part # 4682-03A
Manufacturer Code 24901-0100S
Dimensions 30" L x 15" W x 9" D
COLLECTOR MANIFOLD ASS'Y FOR S8S70 INCLUDES: DESCRIPTION INYO# MFG# (16) LATERALS 4682-04A 24900-0003 ELBOW , COMPRESSION 4681-03 WC78-84P TUBE, VENT 4682-05 WC37-386P FILTER, AIR BLEED 4681-01 WC8-126 O-RING (2) 2114-02 35505-1425 THE MANIFOLD, CENTER PIPE, HUB, & PIPING ASS'Y. THE COMPLETE ASS'Y STANDS ABOUT 30" TALL.
I have a Sta-Rite, SYSTEM3, Model # S8S70 WIDTH 40" Sand filter. that the manifold assembly has a crack around its base and is leaking sand. The laterals are fine but due to the crack they don't seat properly. I believe I will need a new manifold assembly. The date on the Sta-Rite is 08/04/2011. I want to make sure that I get the correct sized manifold. Do you need any additional information to assure that the manifold is the correct size?
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Hi Tom, this would be the correct manifold for your SYSTEM3, Model # S8S70
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4 to 8 hrs
Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench, plumbing wrench
I took the cover off of the system 3 sand filter.
I removed the sand with a small bucket and a shopvack.
I then removed the bottom value and washed out the inside of the chamber.
I then started unscrewing the two ports that are in the chamber gong into master the value with a plumbing wrench.
After removing the two ports I removed the tree inside the chamber.
I then aligned the two ports which go into the master value. I screwed the ports back into the chamber.
I replace the bottom port, which is on other side of the two ports.
I then added water in the chamber until the water is above hexagon ports on tree.
Once the water was added I started adding sand slowly in the chamber until the sand was above the hexagon ports. I made sure the sand was equal on all sides of the chamber.
I then Started to add sand until it reached the halfway point of the chamber. This was 300 pounds of sand.
I then clean the gasket on the big chamber. I put the gasket back on the outside of the chamber making sure the gasket was turn properly before applying the gasket to canal where the gasket resides.
I apply soap to the gasket for a better seal. I then added more water to make sure no ports were leaking. I attached the top part of the chamber making sure the clamps were attached fully.
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