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Maintenance and Inspection
• Regular maintenance and inspections are a necessity for continued efficient functioning of
the pump. If any abnormal conditions are noticed, refer to the section on Troubleshooting
and take corrective measures immediately.
Monthly Inspection
• Check for any drop in performance. Reduced performance is usually caused by debris
blocking the pump intake.
• Detach the power cable from the receptacle or turn off the power supply (circuit breaker).
• Disconnect the pump discharge and remove the pump from the water.
• Remove any accumulated debris from the surface of the pump and pre-filter.
• Unlock the latches on either side of the pre-filter by pulling outward from the pump
handle. Slide the pre-filter off to expose the volute. Inspect the threaded inlet on the
volute and remove any accumulated debris.
• Remove volute by rotating it in a counterclockwise one quarter turn while pulling lightly
outward from the pump body. The TT9000 will require the removal of five screws to
remove the volute.
• A stainless steel screen located behind the impeller draws water in to cool the rotor. If
the screen becomes blocked the pump may overheat. Inspect the screen and remove
any accumulated debris.
• Inspect the impeller. The impeller should spin freely. If the impeller feels tight or gritty
when spun, please refer to the cleaning instructions on page 5.
Winterizing
• Under no circumstances should the pump be left in frozen water.
• When the pump is out of use for an extended period, wash it and dry it thoroughly, then
store it indoors. Refer to cleaning instructions on page 5.
Note:
Always run a test operation before putting the pump back into operation. When the
pump is left installed in water it should be run at regular intervals (about once per week).
Warranty
All TidalWave TT-Series Pumps carry a three-year limited warranty. This limited
warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser commencing from the date of original
purchase receipt and is void if any of the following apply:
• The pump has been run while not fully submersed.
• The pump was not run on a dedicated circuit.
• The cord has been cut or altered.
• The pump has been misused or abused.
• The pump has been disassembled other than as described in this manual.
• Serial number tag has been removed.
Warranty Claims
• In case of warranty claims, return the pump to the place of purchase, accompanied by
the original receipt.
