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Draining Pump
CAUTION - To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, turn OFF power to motor before draining
pump.
1. Pump down water level below all inlets to the pool.
2. Remove the trap cover and use low pressure air to blow the accumulated water from the piping
system. Lugs have been provided on the trap lid to use a lever or pry bar for loosening.
3. Cap the inlet piping after draining to keep water out of the pipes.
4. To prevent the pump from freezing, remove the trap cover and drain the tank body through the drain
plugs (Key No. 19). Clean the pump and trap basket thoroughly; replace the trap cover.
Hand tighten the trap cover - Do not use a wrench! Use a rubber mallet only if necessary
NOTICE:
to remove the cover - If the pump is not anchored, use caution not to break or damage the attached
piping.
5. Be sure the motor is kept dry and covered.
Storage/Winterizing
WARNING - 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),
high volume blower when air purging the pump, filter, or piping.
Allowing the pump to freeze will damage pump and void warranty!
NOTICE:
Do not use anti-freeze solutions (except propylene glycol) in your pool/spa system. Propylene
NOTICE:
glycol is non-toxic and will not damage plastic system components; other anti-freezes are highly toxic and
may damage plastic components in the system.
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Drain all water from pump and piping when expecting freezing temperatures or when storing pump
for a long time (see instructions below).
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Keep motor dry and covered during storage.
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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 propylene glycol antifreeze ("RV antifreeze").
3. Enclose entire system in a weatherproof enclosure.
4. To avoid condensation/corrosion damage, allow ventilation; do not wrap system in plastic.
5. Use a 40% propylene glycol/60% water solution to protect pump to -50°F (-46°C).
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