8
Draining Pump
1. Pump down water level below all inlets to the pool.
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. Lugs
have been provided on the trap lid to use a rubber
mallet if needed.
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 drain plugs (Key No.
19, Pages 1
1-1
3
). Clean pump and trap basket
thoroughly; replace trap cover.
To reduce the risk of injury before “never
tighten or
loosen clamp while pump is operating. Use a
rubber
mallet only if necessary to remove cover! If
pump is not
anchored, use caution not to break
attached piping!
5. Be sure motor is kept dry and covered.
Storage/Winterizing:
Purging the system with compressed air can
cause components to separate, with risk of severe injury
or death to anyone nearby. Use only a low pressure
(below 5 PSI, 35 kPa, or 0.34 Bar), high volume blower
when air purging the pump, filter, or piping.
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 is non-toxic and will not damage plastic system
components; other anti-freezes 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 instructions below).
Keep motor dry and covered during storage.
To avoid condensation/corrosion problems, do not
cover pump with plastic.
For outdoor/unprotected installations:
1. Gravity drain system as far as possible.
2. Protect areas which retain water with non-toxic
propylene glycol antifreeze (“RV antifreeze”).
3. Enclose entire system in a weatherproof enclosure.
4. To avoid condensation/corrosion damage, allow
ventilation; do not wrap system in plastic.
5. Use a 40% propylene glycol/60% water solution to
protect pump to -50°F (-46°C).
Startup For Winterized Equipment
1. Remove any temporary weather protection placed
around system.
2. Follow filter
manufacturer’s
instructions for
reactivation of the filter.
3. Inspect all electrical wiring
for damage or
deterioration over the
shutdown period. Have a
qualified serviceman
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 antifreeze from system.
8.
Close all drain valves and replace all drain plugs in
piping system.
9.
Prime pump according to instructions on Page
7
.
PUMP SERVICE
Pump should only be serviced by qualified personnel.
Be sure to prime pump (Page
7
) before starting.
Before removing clamp or 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.
4. NEVER tighten or loosen clamp while pump is operating!
To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock
hazard, turn OFF power to motor before working
on pump or motor.
No lubrication or regular maintenance is needed
beyond reasonable care and periodic cleaning of
strainer basket.
Figure 7: Press seal into
heat sink in seal plate
