spring start-Up Following Winterization
If a Stainless Steel Prefilter has been set aside,
place the Stainless Steel Prefilter in the Prefilter cavity.
For all Systems, replace the System Cap using the
Cap Wrench and check both plugs (drain and outlet) for
any leaks. The System is ready for winter.
7
2
Remove drain plug from Drain Solenoid Valve
and reconnect the elbow and piping. Ensure the drain
is in accordance with the initial set-up as described in
the
System installation
section (Step 12) under
e.
inSTallaTiOn inSTrUCTiOnS
.
Drain antifreeze solution from the System by
removing the outlet plug. Drain into proper containers.
Dispose of the antifreeze solution in accordance with the
manufacturer’s directions.
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3
Open the Inlet Valve to fill the System with water.
Air will escape through the Air Relief Valve in the System
Cap.
Antifreeze level
at least 2” from bottom of
Prefilter cavity.
applicable to UfC 100, Uf 100 and Uf 100
with Surface Water Option Kit Series only:
Fill with
approximately 4 US gal (16litres) of -58
o
F (-50
o
C)
propylene
glycol
based plumbing antifreeze. Remove the plug from the
Outlet Stainless Steel Flex Hose and drain approximately 1
US gallon (4 litres) of antifreeze/water mix from the System
into an empty container. The fluid level in the System must
be at least 2” above the bottom of the Internal Prefilter cavity.
Add more antifreeze if required. Reinstall the plug into the
Outlet Stainless Steel Flex Hose.
Fill with approximately 3 US gal (12litres) of -58
o
F (-50
o
C)
propylene glycol
based plumbing antifreeze. The UFC
207, UF 207, UFC 209, UF 209, UFC 211 and UF 211
Series models do not have enough internal space to
accomodate 3 gallons of antifreeze initially. Remove the
plug from the Outlet Stainless Steel Flex Hose and drain
some antifreeze/water mix from the System into an empty
container. Add the remainder of the antifreeze into the
Internal Prefilter cavity. The fluid level in the System must be
at least 2” above the bottom of the Internal Prefilter cavity.
Reinstall the plug into the Outlet Stainless Steel Flex Hose.
for UfC 207, Uf 207, UfC 209, Uf 209, UfC 211
and Uf 211 Series only:
Do NOT allow the plumbing antifreeze/ water mix
to drain onto the ground, or into a septic bed, storm
sewer or any body of water. Check the plumbing
antifreeze manufacturer’s directions and warnings
for more information.
WARNING!
FigUre
inlet Valve
5
Remove the System Cap and remove the Prefilter.
If the System is equipped with the Carbon Prefilter, discard
the Carbon Prefilter. If the System is equipped with the
Stainless Steel Prefilter, clean and set aside the Stainless
Steel Prefilter temporarily. The Stainless Steel Prefilter can
be stored in the System for the winter in Step 7.
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6
Open
6a
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Bypass Valve
Outlet
Valve
8
Drain hose must be an-
chored down to the floor
or wall and directed
down into the drain
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The local plumb-
ing code may
require an air gap
to be installed at
the drain line.
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