OPERATION
NEVER run pump dry! Running pump dry may damage seals, causing
leakage and flooding! Fill pump with water before starting
motor.
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.
4. NEVER tighten or loosen clamp while pump is operating!
If pump is being pressure tested, be sure pressure has been released
before removing trap cover!
Do not block pump suction! To do so with body may cause severe or
fatal injury. Small children using pool must ALWAYS have close adult
supervision!
Priming Pump:
Release all air from filter and piping system: see 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.
NOTICE: Lubricate trap cover O-Ring with petroleum jelly each time it is
removed.
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)! Use a wrench
only if necessary to remove lid!
Pump should prime now. Priming time will depend on vertical length of suc-
tion lift and horizontal length of suction piping.
If pump does not prime, make sure that all valves are open, suction pipe end
is under water, and that there are no leaks in suction pipe. See
Troubleshooting Guide, Page 10.
Storage/Winterizing:
Explosion hazard. Purging the system with compressed air can
cause components to explode, with risk of severe injury or death to anyone
nearby. Use only a low pressure (below 5 PSI), high volume blower when
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, Page 8).
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 weatherproof 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.
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Hazardous suction.
Can trap hair or
body parts, causing
severe injury
or death.
Do not block
suction.
