least once a week. A dirty basket will reduce the efficiency of the filter and heater and also put an abnormal stress on the
pump motor which would result in a costly repair bill.
Maintenance:
WARNING:
DO NOT
open the strainer pot if pump fails to prime or if pump has been operating without water in the strainer pot. Pumps
operated in these circumstances may experience a build up of vapor pressure and may contain scalding hot water. Opening
the pump may cause serious personal injury. In order to avoid the possibility of personal injury, make sure the suction and
di
scharge valves are open and strainer pot temperature is cool to touch, then with extreme caution.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the pump and filter and for proper operation of the system, clean pump strainer and skimmer baskets
regularly.
Pump Strainer Basket Cleaning Procedures:
1. Turn off motor.
2. Relieve pressure in the system.
3. Turn the lid in a counter-clockwise direction until it stops.
4. Lift lid and remove basket.
5. Put the debris from the basket into the trash and rinse out the basket. If the basket is cracked,
it should be replaced.
6. Replace the basket and fill the pump pot and volute up to the inlet port with water.
7. Clean the cover, O-ring and sealing surface of the pump pot. Grease the O-ring with Teflon or
silicone.
8. Reinstall the lid. See Figure 2.
a. Make sure the lid O-ring is properly placed. Seat the lid then turn clockwise until hand tight (Do
not over tighten with tools). See Figure 3.
9. Turn the power “ON” at the house circuit breaker. Reset the pool time clock to the correct time.
WARNING:
THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. WHEN ANY PART OF THE CIRCULATION SYSTEM (e.g. LOCK
RING, PUMP, FILTER, VALVES, ETC) IS SERVICED, AIR CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM AND BECOME PRESSURIZED.
PRESSURIZED AIR CAN CAUSE THE LID TO BLOW OFF WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROP-
ERTY DAMAGE. TO AVOID THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
10. Open the manual air relief valve on top of the filter.
11. Stand clear of the filter. Start the pump.
12. Bleed air from the filter until a steady stream of water comes out. Close the manual air
relief valve.
Winterizing
:
1. If the air temperature drops below 35º F. the water in the pump can freeze and cause
damage. Freeze damage is not warrantable.
Figure 2
Figure 3
