SolarAttic PCS3, Инструкция по установке и эксплуатации

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Two approaches can be used to eliminate this type of “plumbing” problem: 1) Install a small drain hole,
valve or pitot tube near the bypass valve to drain off any water that could get trapped, drain-back or
accumulate back into [or at] the bypass valve. An examination of the plumbing should reveal if any
trapped water or drain-back of moisture would be accumulated inside of the bypass valve. OR, 2)
Remove the valve operator, top screws and internal valve diverter. Inspect for water accumulation after
winterization. There shouldn’t be any. Non-toxic antifreeze can be poured into the valve if desired.
Note: #1 is a common approach used in swimming pool plumbing.
CAUTION : The bypass valve should be installed in such a way that moisture or
water does not get trapped into the valve or is allowed to drain-back or accumulate
inside the valve’s body after winterization. This can create damage to the valve
during the winter freeze cycle. Also, improper winterization of the valve will lead to
damage.
9. Winter Freeze Warnings
Not all swimming pools require the winterization process as described on the preceding page. For
example, swimming pools located in Northern Florida and elsewhere do not require this winterization
process. These pools are not located in “hard-freeze” locations [like Minnesota].
However, in some areas that do not winterize the pool, there is still the possibility of a period of one or
more days when temperatures below freezing are occurring [or being forecasted] by prevailing weather.
OR, you may be simply late in getting around to winterizing your pool. What do you do in such an
instance?
The standard operating procedure in such an instance is to keep the pool’s filtration pump running
during this brief period of freezing temperatures. This also pertains to the PCS3. You should keep
water running through the PCS3 during this period of time.
Temporary Freeze Warning: Operating Procedure
1. Ensure that the pool’s pump is manually ON.
2. Ensure that the bypass valve is manually ON.
3. Keep water flowing through the pool’s pipes and the PCS3 until freezing temperatures are no longer
present or a threat. If a prolonged period of hard freeze is present, winterization may be required.
CAUTION : Failure to keep water running [flowing] in such an instance can result in
damage to the pool’s plumbing, support system and the PCS3.
10. Unattended Pools
Sometimes it may be necessary to leave your pool unattended for an extended period of time. For
example, this could be a two-week vacation or any other situation where the pool will be left alone and
unattended. In such a situation, the pool’s water chemistry is a serious concern for the pool owner.
CAUTION : Leaving pools unattended for an extended period of time can lead to
poor pool water chemistry. This can then lead to an acidic pool condition which is
capable of eating [etching] away the metal throughout your pool’s support system
equipment. This includes the PCS3.
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