WINTERIZING
CARE OF ELECTRIC MOTOR
If the air temperature drops below 35º F. the water in the pump
can freeze and cause damage. Freeze damage is not warrantable.
To prevent freeze damage follow the procedures listed below.
1. Shut off electrical power for the pump at the house circuit breaker.
2. Drain the water out of the pump case by removing the two drain
plugs from the case. Store the plugs in the pump basket.
3. Cover the motor to protect it from severe rain, snow, and ice.
4. Do not wrap the motor in plastic. It will cause condensation and rust
on the inside of the motor.
PROTECT FROM HEAT
1. Shade the motor from the sun.
2. Any enclosure must be well ventilated to prevent overheating.
3. Provide ample cross ventilation.
PROTECT AGAINST DIRT
1. Protect from any foreign matter or splashing water.
2. Do not store (or spill) pool chemicals near the motor.
3. Avoid sweeping or stirring up dust near the motor while it is
operating.
4. If a motor has been damaged by dirt it voids the warranty.
PROTECT AGAINST MOISTURE
1. Protect from splashing pool water.
2. Protect from the weather.
3. Protect from lawn sprinklers.
4. If a motor has become wet – let it dry before operating. Do not allow
the pump to operate if it has been flooded.
5. If a motor has been damaged by water it voids the motor warranty.
NOTE: DO NOT wrap motor with plastic or other air tight materials. The motor may be covered during a storm,
for winter storage, etc., but NEVER when operating or expecting operation.
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 accordance 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.
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