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Priming Pump
Release all pressure from filter,
pump, and piping system; see the
filter owner’s manual.
In a flooded suction system (water
source higher than pump), pump will
prime itself when suction and
discharge valves are opened.
If pump is not in a flooded suction system, unscrew and remove trap cover; fill trap and pump with water. Do not
lubricate the trap cover O-ring. The original equipment O-ring contains a permanent internal lubricant.
NOTICE
: If you replace the O-ring with a non-internally lubricated O-ring, you may need to apply a silicone based
lubricant. Clean and inspect O-ring; reinstall on trap cover. Replace trap cover on trap; turn clockwise to tighten cover.
NOTICE
: Tighten trap cover by hand only (no wrenches)! Pump should prime now. Priming time will depend on
vertical length of suction lift and horizontal length of suction piping.
If pump does not prime within three minutes, make sure that all valves are open, suction pipe end is under water,
pump is not trying to lift water more than 10 ft. (3 m), and that there are no leaks in suction pipe. If necessary, see
Troubleshooting.
Storage/Winterizing:
NOTICE
: Allowing pump to freeze will damage pump and void warranty!
NOTICE
: Do not use anti-freeze solutions (except propylene glycol) in your pool/spa system. Propylene glycol, or “RV
antifreeze”, is non-toxic and will not damage plastic system components; other anti-freeze formulas are highly toxic
and may damage plastic components in the system.
Drain all water from pump and piping when expecting freezing temperatures or when storing pump for a long time (see
Draining Pump).
Keep motor dry and covered during storage.
To avoid condensation/corrosion problems, do not cover pump with plastic.
For outdoor/unprotected installations:
1. Enclose entire system in a weather proof enclosure.
2. To avoid condensation/corrosion damage, allow ventilation; do not wrap
system in plastic.
3. Use a 40% propylene glycol/60% water solution to protect pump to -50°F (-
46°C).
Draining Pump
WARNING
: Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. Disconnect power before working on pump or motor.
1. Pump down water level below all inlets to the pool.
WARNING
: Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, turn
OFF power to motor before draining pump.
2. Remove trap cover and use low pressure air to blow accumulated water from the piping system. Never use high
pressure air to purge system.
3. Cap inlet piping after draining to keep water out of the pipes.
4. To prevent pump from freezing, remove trap cover and drain the tank body through the two drain plugs provided.
Clean pump thoroughly; replace trap cover and drain plug.
NOTICE
: Tighten trap cover by hand only (no wrenches)! If pump is not anchored, use caution to avoid breaking
attached piping!
