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OPERATION
NEVER run pump dry! Running pump dry may damage seals, causing
leakage and flooding! Fill pump with water before starting motor.
Do not add chemicals to pool/spa system directly in front of pump suc-
tion. Adding undiluted chemicals may damage pump and voids
warranty.
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.
If pump is being pressure tested, be sure pressure has been released be-
fore 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!
NOTICE: Do not block pool return or spa jets! To do so may flood area
causing damage to equipment and water damage to surrounding area.
Priming Pump:
• Open gate valves before starting system.
• 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. See Figure 11.
• Lubricate trap cover O-Ring with petroleum jelly each time it is re-
moved.
• 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
suction lift and horizontal length of suction piping.
• If pump does not prime within ten minutes, stop motor and find cause.
Be sure all suction and discharge valves are open when pump is run-
ning. See Troubleshooting Guide, Page 11.
Pool, Spa or Tub Water:
• Keep water level at least two inches above bottom of skimmer opening
when system is not in use. Failure to do so can allow air to enter sys-
tem, causing pump to lose its prime.
• Keep water temperature at 104°F or below for spa/tubs and 80°F for
pools.
• If in doubt, start a a lower temperature and gradually increase it accord-
ing to your experience.
• Keep an accurate thermometer in pool/spa; check it before getting in.
• Keep pool water “balanced”. Maintain the water pH between 7.2 and
7.6.
Do not use or allow the use of the spa/pool by anyone using alcohol or
drugs. The effects of hot water, alcohol and/or drugs can cause dizzi-
ness and falling, loss of consciousness, or heart attack.
Hazardous suction.
Can trap hair or
body parts, causing
severe injury
or death.
Do not block
suction.
Too much heat
can cause nausea,
dizziness,
fainting, or death.
Check temperature.
before using tub.
Figure 11
