2. To prevent freeze damage follow the procedures listed below.
a. Shut off electrical power for the pump at the house circuit breaker.
b. Drain the water out of the pump case by removing the two drain plugs from the case. Store the plugs in the pump basket.
c. Cover the motor to protect it from severe rain, snow, and ice.
d. Do not wrap the motor in plastic. It will cause condensation and rust on the inside of the motor.
Care of Electric Motor:
1. Protect from heat.
a. Shade the motor from the sun.
b. Any enclosure must be well ventilated to prevent overheating.
c. Provide ample cross ventilation.
2. Protect against dirt.
a. Protect from any foreign matter or splashing water.
b. Do not store (or spill) pool chemicals near the motor.
c. Avoid sweeping or stirring up dust near the motor while it is operating.
d. If a motor has been damaged by it voids the warranty.
3. Protect against moisture.
a. Protect from splashing pool water.
b. Protect from the weather.
c. Protect from lawn sprinklers.
d. If a motor has become wet – let it dry before operating. Do not allow the pump to operate if it has been flooded.
e. If a motor has been damaged by water it voids the motor warranty.
NOTE:
DO NOT
wrap motor with plastic of other air tight materials. The motor may be covered during a storm, for winter storage,
etc., but never when operating, or expecting operation.
Service:
WARNING:
Risk of electrical shock or electrocution.
This pool pump must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool serviceman in accor-
dance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation will
create an electrical hazard which could result in death or damage to property.
Always disconnect power to the pool pump at the circuit breaker before servicing the pump. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury to serviceman, pool users or others due to electric shock.
WARNING:
DO NOT
open the strainer pot if pump fails to prime or if pump has been operating without water in the strainer pot. Pumps
operated in these circumstances may experience a build up of vapor pressure and may contain scalding hot water. Opening
the pump may cause serious personal injury. In order to avoid the possibility of personal injury, make sure the suction and
discharge valves are open and strainer pot temperature is cool to touch, then with extreme caution.