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OPERATION
NEVER
run pump dry! Running pump dry may damage seals,
causing leakage and flooding! Fill pump with water before
starting motor.
Before removing lid:
STOP PUMP before proceeding.
CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and discharge pipes.
RELEASE ALL PRESSURE from pump and piping system.
NEVER tighten or loosen screws while pump is operation.
Do not block pump suction! To do so with body may cause severe or fatal
injury. Children using pool must
ALWAYS
have close adult
Supervision!
Priming Pump:
Release all air from filter and piping system: see filter owner
manual.
In a flooded suction system (water source higher than pump),
pump will prime itself when suction and discharge valves are
opened.
If pump is not in a flooded suction system, unscrew and remove
trap cover; fill trap and pump with water.
Clean and inspect Ring; re-install on trap cover.
Replace trap cover on trap; turn clockwise to tighten cover.
NOTICE:
Tighten trap cover by hand only.
Pump should prime now. Priming time will depend on vertical
length of suction lift and horizontal length of suction piping.
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Hazardous suction.
Can trap hair or
body part, causing
severe injury or
death.
Do not block
suction.
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The only routine maintenance needed is inspection/cleaning of trap basket. Debris or trash that
collects in basket, will choke off water flow through the pump. Follow instructions below to clean trap:
Stop pump, close gate valve in suction and discharge, and release all pressure from system before
proceeding.
Unscrew trap lid (turn counterclockwise).
Remove strainer basket and clean. Be sure all holes in basket are clear,flush basket with water and
replace in trap with large opening at pipe connection port (between ribs provided). If basket is
replaced backwards cover will not fit on trap body.
Clean and inspect lid Ring; reinstall on trap cover.
Clean Ring groove on trap body and Replace lid. To help keep lid from sticking, tighten hand tight
only.
Prime pump (see priming instructions above)
Routine Maintenance
