Winterizing; Electric Motor Care - Pentair Pool Products SuperFlo Installation And User Manual

Winterizing

1. If the air temperature drops below 35° F., the water in the pump can freeze and cause damage. Freeze damage
is not warrantable.
2. To prevent freeze damage follow the procedures listed below:
• Shut off electrical power for the pump at the house circuit breaker.
• Drain the water out of the pump case by removing the two thumb-twist drain plugs from the case.
Store the plugs in the pump basket.
• Cover the motor to protect it from severe rain, snow and ice.
• Do not wrap the motor in plastic. It will cause condensation and rust on the inside of the motor.
CAUTION — In mild climate area, when temporary freezing conditions may occur, run your filtering equipment all
night to prevent freezing.
Care of Electric Motor
1. Protect from heat.
• Shade the motor from the sun.
• Any enclosure must be well ventilated to prevent overheating.
• Provide ample cross ventilation.
2. Protect against dirt.
• Protect from any foreign matter or splashing water.
• Do not store (or spill) pool chemicals near the motor.
• Avoid sweeping or stirring up dust near the motor while in operation.
• If a motor has been damaged by dirt it voids the motor warranty.
3. Protect against moisture.
• Protect from splashing pool water and lawn sprinklers.
• Protect from the weather.
• If a motor has become wet - let it dry before operating. Do not allow the pump to operate if it has
been flooded.
• If a motor has been damaged by water it voids the motor warranty.
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.
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