Pentair Pentek Series Electronic Manual page 27

SECTION 6: Pentek
6.3 Storage and Drain/Fill Instructions
Figure 1: When the pump and motor together
(without any riser pipe) are 10ft (3m) long or more,
support the assembly before lifting to avoid bending
it in the middle. Never try to lift the motor or pump
by the motor cables.
Less Than 10 Ft (3 M)
MOTOR STORAGE AND INSTALLATION
1. The motor is filled at the factory with anti-freeze
which will protect it in temperatures down to –22ºF
(-30ºC). Do not install, transport or store the motor
below these temperatures if the motor is filled. If
storage is necessary at temperatures below –22ºF
(-30ºC), drain the anti-freeze from the motor.
2. Verify that the motor is full before installing. If not, fill
it with clean water (see below). Installing a motor that
is not filled with liquid will void the warranty. Before
installation, check all water fill and drain plugs,
mounting bolts, and cable connections for tightness.
Refill the motor with clean water as follows:
A. Stand the motor on end (vertically) and remove the
fill plug with a 5mm hexagonal nut driver.
B. Turn the motor shaft by hand while rocking the
motor back and forth (see Figure 2).
C. Pour in clean water until the motor is as full as
possible.
D. Repeat the turning/rocking procedure.
E. Check the liquid level. If necessary, add more clean
water.
F. When the motor is full, re-install the fill plug.
Tighten it with the 5mm hexagonal nut driver.
Support motor while rocking to prevent motor
from falling over.
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6" Submersible Motors
®
10 Ft (3M) or More
Support the pump and motor!
10 Ft (3M) or More
Lack of support will destroy the motor!
A. Rock motor
while turning
shaft.
Figure 2: Rock Motor gently from side to side while
turning shaft by hand (A), then fill with clean water (B).
Repeat until full.
B. Fill motor;
repeat rocking
and lling until
motor is full.