10.
Turn the power “ON” at the house circuit breaker. Reset the water garden time clock to the
correct time.
11.
Open the manual air relief valve on top of the filter.
12.
Stand clear of the filter. Start the pump.
13.
Bleed air from the filter until a steady stream of water comes out. Close the manual air relief
valve.
WINTERIZING
If the air temperature drops below 35º F. the water in the pump can freeze and cause
damage. Freeze damage is not warrantable. To prevent freeze damage follow the procedures
listed below.
1.
Shut off electrical power for the pump at the house circuit breaker.
2.
Drain the water out of the pump case by removing the two drain plugs from the case. Store
the plugs in the pump basket.
3.
Cover the motor to protect it from severe rain, snow, and ice.
4.
Do not wrap the motor in plastic. It will cause condensation and rust on the inside of the
motor.
CARE OF ELECTRIC MOTOR
PROTECT FROM HEAT
Shade the motor from the sun.
Any enclosure must be well ventilated to prevent overheating.
Provide ample cross ventilation.
PROTECT AGAINST DIRT
Protect from any foreign matter or splashing water.
Do not store (or spill) water garden chemicals near the motor.
Avoid sweeping or stirring up dust near the motor while it is operating.
If a motor has been damaged by it voids the warranty.
PROTECT AGAINST MOISTURE
Protect from splashing water garden water.
Protect from the weather.
Protect from lawn sprinklers.
If a motor has become wet – let it dry before operating. Do not allow the pump to operate if
it has been flooded.
If a motor has been damaged by water it voids the motor warranty.
