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6.1.6 WATER PUMP INITIAL STARTUP
1. Make sure all drain valves are closed including the water heater valve.
2. Turn water pump switch off.
3. Fill water tank.
4. Open faucets, both hot and cold.
5. Turn pump switch.
6. Close each faucet (cold and hot) as soon as water flows steadily.
7. Check to see that pump stops after all faucets are closed.
8. Pump is now ready for automatic operation.
6.1.7
WATER PUMP TROUBLESHOOTING
1. If pump will not prime
a. Make sure there is water in the tank.
b. Make sure the battery is not run down.
c. Make sure there are no kinks in the inlet hose.
d. Make sure all inlet fittings and connections are air tight.
e. Make sure water selector valve in the utility compartment is set to normal.
f. Check for clogged lines.
2. If water pressure drops
a. Check faucets and connections for leaks.
b. Make sure faucet aerators and filter are clean.
c. Make sure there is water in the tank.
d. Make sure battery is not run down.
3. If pump runs when there is no apparent demand for water
a. Make sure all faucets and fixtures are shut off and are not leaking.
b. Check all lines for leaks.
c. Make sure there is water in the tank.
d. Make sure no air is trapped in the system.
e. Make sure the tank fill water selector valve is set to normal.
6.1.8
DISINFECTION OF WATER TANk
It is recommended that fresh water systems be disinfected.1. When the system is new and has not been used before.
2. When its been in storage for a long period of time, in case it has become contaminated.
3. Disinfection Instrucions
a. Prepare a solution of 1/4 cup household bleach to 1 gallon of water. Pour this solution into the garden hose;
hook the garden hose to the city inlet, add 1 gallon of solution for every 15 gallons of tank capacity.
b. Fill the tank with fresh water. Run water from each faucet, hot and cold, until you detect a chlorine odour.
c. Leave this solution in the system for at least 4 hours. If you wish to complete this procedure in 1 hour, double the
concentration of household bleach in your solution.
d. After the time has elapsed, drain and flush the system with fresh water.
NOTE: Check the screen on intake side of water pump periodically and clean
or replace it at least annually to ensure proper water pressure.
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