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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. Use Sta-Rite U79-11 Lid Wrench to remove trap
covers that have been overtightened or have taken a set and cannot be re-
moved by hand. Lugs have been provided on the trap lid to use a lever or
pry bar for loosening.
3. Cap inlet piping after draining to keep water out of the pipes.
4. To prevent pump from freezing, remove the trap cover and drain the tank
body through the drain plug (Key No. 16, Pages 12-14). Clean pump thor-
oughly; replace trap cover.
NOTICE: Tighten trap cover by hand only (no wrenches)! Use a lever or
wrench only if necessary to remove cover! If pump is not anchored, use
caution to not break attached piping!
5. Be sure motor is kept dry and covered.
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 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 also 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 degrees F (-46 degrees 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.
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn,
or cause death.
Disconnect power
before working
on pump or motor.
