Pump Service - STA-RITE SERIES ABG Owner's Manual

Draining Pump:
To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical
shock hazard, turn OFF power to motor before drain-
ing pump.
1. Close all valves on suction and return piping.
2. Remove drain plug in bottom of trap body.
3. Drain all piping and storage tanks exposed to freezing
temperatures.
4. Be sure no airlocks are holding water in the system.
5. To prevent pump from freezing, remove trap cover
and drain the tank body through the drain plug (Key
No. 12, Page 9 and Key No. 18, Page 10). Clean
pump thoroughly. Replace trap cover.
6. Before restarting, replace all plugs and make sure all
pipe connections are tightly sealed.
Startup For Winterized Equipment:
1. Remove any temporary weather protection placed
around system for shutdown.
2. Follow filter manufacturer's instructions for reactiva-
tion of the filter.
3. Inspect all electrical wiring for damage or deterioration
over the shutdown period. Have a qualified service-
man repair wiring as needed.
4. Inspect and tighten all watertight connections.
5. Open all valves in suction and return piping.
6. Remove any winterizing plugs in piping system.
7. Drain all antifreeze from system.
8. Close all drain valves and replace all drain plugs in
piping system.
9. Prime pump according to instructions on Page 5.
10. Refill pool to proper water level.

PUMP SERVICE

Pump should only be serviced by qualified personnel.
Be sure to prime pump (Page 5) before restarting.
Before removing trap cover:
1. STOP PUMP before proceeding.
2. CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and dis-
charge pipes.
3. RELEASE ALL PRESSURE from pump and
piping system.
To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical
shock hazard, turn OFF power to motor before work-
ing on pump or motor.
No lubrication or regular maintenance is needed beyond
reasonable care and periodic cleaning.
If shaft seal is worn or damaged, repair as follows:
Removing Old Seal:
1. Disconnect power to pump motor.
2. Drain pump; disconnect unions to allow access to
pump.
3. Remove four bolts holding trap body to seal plate;
remove trap body.
4. Remove shaft cover or motor canopy; using screwdriv-
er in slot on motor end of shaft or wrench on flats of
shaft extension, hold pump shaft and unscrew impeller
from shaft (turn counterclockwise). Rotating half of
seal will come off with impeller.
5. Carefully remove rotating part of seal from impeller
sleeve by pulling and turning on sealing washer and
spring (Figure 3). Do not damage impeller surface
where drive ring seats and seals.
Figure 3
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