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STORAGE/WINTERIZING
To prevent damage to components from
fumes, store spa chemicals away from pump and spa. If
possible, store chemicals in another room.
Allowing pump to freeze will damage pump and
void warranty!
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
or wrap pump with plastic.
For outdoor/unprotected pump installations:
1. Enclose entire system in a weatherproof enclosure.
2. To avoid corrosion damage, allow ventilation;
do not
wrap system in plastic.
Follow spa manufacturer’s directions for storage of spa.
Draining Pump:
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn,or
cause death.
Disconnect power before working on pump
or motor.
To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock haz-
ard, turn OFF power to motor before draining
pump.
NOTICE: Do not use anti-freeze solutions (except propy-
lene glycol) in your spa system. Most anti-freezes are
hightly toxic and may damage plastic components in the
system. Propylene glycol is non-toxic and will not dam-
age pump components.
1. Close all valves on suction and return piping.
2. Remove drain plug in bottom of front plate.
3. Drain all piping and storage tanks exposed to freezing
temperatures.
4. Be sure no airlocks are holding water in system.
5. Consult spa and filter owner’s manuals for instructions
about draining the rest of the system.
NOTICE:
We recommend a drain plug or valve at the
low point of the spa piping to help drain spa system.
6. Before restarting, replace all plugs and make sure all
pipe connections are tightly sealed.
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/replace wiring as needed. Inspect and
tighten all watertight connections.
4. Open all valves in suction and return piping.
5. Remove all winterizing plugs in spa system.
6. Remove all anti-freeze solutions from system.
7. Close all drain valves and replace all drain plugs in
spa system.
8. Fill spa with water to proper level (see spa manufac-
turer’s instructions).
