Winterization
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United Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 58
Sterling, KS 67579
800-835-3272 • 620-278-3160
Fax 800-500-3115 • 620-278-3115
www.towerflo.com
Form TFW-WINT:1/10
Data presented here is the best available at the
time of publicaton. United Industries and/or its
representatives assume no liability for its use.
Series
TFW
For
SEASONAL SHUTDOWN
of the TOWER-FLO
®
Filter System:
1.
ELECTRICAL:
Disconnect electrical power.
2.
PUMP:
Drain liquid from the pump through the plug at bottom front section of volute. Addition of a good rust
inhibitor into liquid end of the pump is recommended to prevent corrosion. Be sure the motor is kept dry and cov-
ered.
3.
VESSEL & VALVES:
Remove the vessel drain plug and disconnect the unions connecting the filter to the facepip-
ing and valve assembly. Allow the tank and valves to drain completely. After draining the tank, reconnect the unions
on all units and replace the drain plug.
4.
GAUGES & DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SWITCH:
Disconnect influent and effluent pressure lines at facepip-
ing and allow to drain, then reconnect.
For
YEAR-ROUND OPERATION
of the TOWER-FLO Filter System:
In installations where freezing may occur, heat tracing of all lines, especially tubing to pressure gauges and dif-
ferential pressure switch, is highly recommended. Use standard insulation and freeze protection methods for your
region.