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Draining Pump
1. Pump down water level below all inlets to the pool.
To avoid dangerous or
fatal electrical shock
hazard, turn OFF power to
motor before draining pump.
2. Remove trap cover and use
low pressure air to blow
accumulated water from
the piping system. Lugs
have been provided on the
trap lid to use a rubber
mallet if needed.
3. Cap inlet piping after drain-
ing to keep water out of the
pipes.
4. To prevent pump from freez-
ing, remove trap cover and
drain the tank body through
the drain plugs (Key No. 19,
Pages 11 - 13). Clean pump
and trap basket thoroughly; replace trap cover.
NOTICE:
Tighten trap cover by hand only
(no
wrenches)!
Use a rubber mallet only if necessary to re-
move cover! If pump is not anchored, use caution not to
break attached piping!
5. Be sure motor is kept dry and covered.
Storage/Winterizing:
Explosion hazard. Purging the system with
compressed air can cause components to explode, with
risk of severe injury or death to anyone nearby.
Use only a
low pressure (below 5 PSI, 35 kPa, or 0.34 Bar), high vol-
ume blower when air purging the pump, filter, or piping.
NOTICE:
Allowing pump to freeze will damage pump
and void warranty!
NOTICE: Do not
use anti-freeze solutions (except propy-
lene glycol) in your pool/spa system. Propylene glycol is
non-toxic and will not damage plastic system compo-
nents; other anti-freezes are highly toxic and may dam-
age plastic components in the system.
Drain all water from pump and piping when expecting
freezing temperatures or when storing pump for a long
time (see instructions below).
Keep motor dry and covered during storage.
To avoid condensation/corrosion problems,
do not
cover
pump with plastic.
For outdoor/unprotected installations:
1. Gravity drain system as far as possible.
2. Protect areas which retain water with non-toxic propy-
lene glycol antifreeze (“RV antifreeze”).
3. Enclose entire system in a weatherproof enclosure.
4. To avoid condensation/corrosion damage, allow venti-
lation;
do not
wrap system in plastic.
5. Use a 40% propylene glycol/60% water solution to
protect pump to -50°F (-46°C).
Startup For Winterized Equipment
1. Remove any temporary weather protection placed
around system.
2. Follow filter manufacturer’s instructions for reactiva-
tion of the filter.
3. Inspect all electrical wiring for damage or deterioration
over the shutdown period. Have a qualified service-
man repair wiring as needed.
4. Inspect and tighten all watertight connections.
5. Open all valves in suction and return piping.
6. Remove any winterizing plugs in piping system.
7. Drain all antifreeze from system.
8. Close all drain valves and replace all drain plugs in
piping system.
9. Prime pump according to instructions on Page 7.
PUMP SERVICE
Pump should only be serviced by qualified personnel.
Be sure to prime pump (Page 7) before starting.
Before removing clamp or trap cover:
1. STOP PUMP before proceeding.
2. CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and discharge pipes.
3. RELEASE ALL PRESSURE from pump and piping system.
4. NEVER tighten or loosen clamp while pump is operating!
To avoid dangerous or
fatal electrical shock
hazard, turn OFF power to
motor before working on
pump or motor.
No lubrication or regular
maintenance is needed
beyond reasonable care and
periodic cleaning of strainer
basket.
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn,
or cause death.
Disconnect power
before working
on pump or motor.
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn,
or cause death.
Disconnect power
before working
on pump or motor.
