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OPERATION
NOTICE: NEVER run pump dry. Running pump dry may damage seals, caus-
ing leakage and flooding. Fill pump with water before starting motor.
Before removing 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.
If pump is being pressure tested, release all pressure before removing
trap cover.
Do not block pump suction. To do so with body may cause severe or
fatal injury. Small children using pool must ALWAYS have close adult
supervision.
Motor normally operates at high temperature and will be too hot
to touch. It is protected from heat damage during operation by an automatic in-
ternal cutoff switch. Before handling pump or motor, stop motor and allow it to
cool for 20 minutes.
Priming Pump
Release all air from filter and piping system: see filter owner’s 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.
Lubricate trap cover “O” Ring with petroleum jelly each time it is removed.
Clean and inspect “O” Ring; reinstall on trap cover.
Replace trap cover on trap; turn clockwise to tighten cover.
NOTICE: Tighten trap cover by hand only (no wrenches)! Use a wrench only
if necessary to remove lid!
Pump should prime now. Priming time will depend on vertical length of suc-
tion lift and horizontal length of suction piping.
If pump does not prime, make sure that all valves are open, suction pipe end
is under water, pump suction is below water level, and that there are no leaks
in suction pipe. See Troubleshooting Guide, Page 11.
Routine Maintenance
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:
1. Stop pump, close gate valves in suction and discharge, and release all pres-
sure from system before proceeding.
2. Unscrew trap lid (turn counterclockwise). If necessary, use a lever such as a
board or long screwdriver between lugs on trap cover.
3. Remove strainer basket and clean. Be sure all holes in basket are clear,
flush basket with water and replace in trap.
4. Clean and inspect “O” Ring; reinstall on trap cover.
5. Clean “O” Ring groove on trap body and replace lid. To help keep lid from
sticking, tighten hand tight only (no wrenches!).
6. Prime pump (see priming instructions, above).
Hazardous suction.
Can trap hair or
body parts, causing
severe injury
or death.
Do not block
suction.
