PUMP STRAINER BASKET
This unit, sometimes referred to as the “Hair and Lint Pot”, is the unit in front of the volute. Inside
the chamber is the basket which must be kept clean of leaves and debris at all times. View basket
through the “See Through Lid” to inspect for leaves and debris. Regardless of the length of time
between filter cleaning, it is most important to visually inspect the hair and lint pot basket at least
once a week. A dirty basket will reduce the efficiency of the filter and heater and also put an
abnormal stress on the pump motor which would result in a costly repair bill.
WARNING
: DO NOT
open the strainer pot if pump fails to prime or if pump has been
operating without water in the strainer pot. Pumps operated in these circumstances may
experience a build up of vapor pressure and may contain scalding hot water. Opening the
pump may cause serious personal injury. In order to avoid the possibility of personal
injury, make sure the suction and discharge valves are open and strainer pot temperature is
cool to touch, then with extreme caution.
CAUTION
:
To prevent damage to the pump and filter and for proper operation of the
system, clean pump strainer and skimmer baskets regularly.
WARNING
: THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. WHEN
ANY PART OF THE CIRCULATION SYSTEM (e.g. LOCK RING, PUMP,
FILTER, VALVES, ETC) IS SERVICED, AIR CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM AND
BECOME PRESSURIZED. PRESSURIZED AIR CAN CAUSE THE LID TO
BLOW OFF WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY, DEATH, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. TO AVOID THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD, FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1.
Turn off motor.
2.
Relieve pressure in the system.
3.
Turn the lid in a counter-clockwise direction until it
stops.
4.
Lift lid and remove basket.
5.
Put the debris from the basket into the trash and rinse
out the basket. If the basket is cracked, it should be
replaced.
6.
Replace the basket and fill the pump pot and volute up to
the inlet port with water.
7.
Clean the cover, O-ring and sealing surface of the pump
pot. Grease the O-ring with Teflon or silicone.
8.
Reinstall the lid.
9.
Make sure the lid O-ring is properly placed. Seat the lid
then turn clockwise until hand tight (
DO NOT
over
tighten with tools)