Operation / Pump Service
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For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
1-800-365-6832
Startup For Winterized Equipment:
1. Remove any temporary weather protection placed
around system for shutdown.
2. Follow filter manufacturer’s instructions for reactiva-
tion of the filter.
3. Inspect all electrical wiring for damage or deteriora-
tion over the shutdown period. Have a qualified ser-
viceman repair wiring as needed.
4. Inspect and tighten all watertight connections.
5. Open all valves in suction and return piping.
6. Remove any winterizing plugs in piping system.
7. Drain all propylene glycol (RV antifreeze) from the
system.
8. Close all drain valves and replace all drain plugs in
piping system.
9. Prime pump according to instructions on Page 6.
10. Refill pool to proper water level.
PUMP SERVICE
To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical
shock hazard, disconnect power to motor before work-
ing on pump or motor.
Pump should only be serviced by qualified personnel.
Be sure to prime pump (Page 6) before restarting.
Before removing trap cover:
1. STOP PUMP before proceeding.
2. CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and discharge pipes.
3. RELEASE ALL PRESSURE from pump and piping system.
No lubrication or regular maintenance is needed beyond
reasonable care and periodic cleaning.
If shaft seal is worn or damaged, repair as follows:
Removing Old Seal:
1. Disconnect power to pump motor.
2. Drain pump; disconnect plumbing to allow access to
pump.
3. Remove four bolts holding trap body to seal plate;
remove trap body.
4. Remove shaft cover or motor canopy; using screw-
driver in slot on motor end of shaft or wrench on flats
of shaft extension, hold pump shaft and unscrew
impeller from shaft (turn counterclockwise). Rotating
half of seal will come off with impeller.
5. Carefully remove rotating part of seal from impeller
sleeve by pulling and turning on sealing washer and
spring (Figure 2). Do not damage impeller surface
where drive ring seats and seals.
6. Carefully remove four motor throughbolts from seal
plate (Figure 3); remove seal plate and use a screw-
driver to tap ceramic seat out from the rear (Figure 4).
Do not damage seal cavity in seal plate.
7. Clean cavity from which seal was removed and clean
motor shaft.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
