Winterization - GE UFC 211 Owner's Manual

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Fill with approximately 3 US gal (12litres) of -58
(-50 C) propylene glycol based plumbing antifreeze. The
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UFC 207, UF 207, UFC 209, UF 209, UFC 211 and UF 211
Series models do not have enough internal space to
accommodate 3 gallons of antifreeze initially. Remove the
plug from the Outlet Stainless Steel Flex Hose and drain
some antifreeze/water mix from the System into an empty
container. Add the remainder of the antifreeze into the
Internal Prefilter cavity. The fluid level in the System must
be at least 2" above the bottom of the Internal Prefilter
cavity. Reinstall the plug into the Outlet Stainless Steel
Flex Hose.
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If a Stainless Steel Prefilter has been set aside,
place the Stainless Steel Prefilter in the Prefilter cavity.
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For all Sytems, replace the System Cap
using the Cap Wrench and check both plugs (drain
and outlet) for any leaks. The System is ready for
winter.
Spring Start-Up Following Winterization
WARNING!
Do NOT allow the plumbing antifreeze/ water mix to
drain onto the ground, or into a septic bed, storm
sewer or any body of water. Check the plumbing
antifreeze manufacturer's directions and warnings
for more information.
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Drain antifreeze solution from the System by
removing the outlet plug. Drain into proper containers.
Dispose of the antifreeze solution in accordance with the
manufacturer's directions.
Antifreeze level
at least 2" from bottom of
Prefilter cavity.
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Remove drain plug from Drain Solenoid Valve and
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reconnect the elbow and piping. Ensure the drain is the
same as the initial set-up.
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Open the Inlet Valve to fill the System with water.
Air will escape through the Air Relief Valve in the System
Cap.
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Open a nearby cold water high demand tap, then
open the Outlet Valve. This will prevent antifreeze from
spreading throughout the piping system. Run the tap for
30 minutes. Open all other cold water taps in the home
and flush separately for 1 minute each.
The local plumbing
code may require
an air gap to be
installed at the
drain line.
Drain hose must be
anchored down to the
floor or wall and
directed down into the
drain
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Inlet Valve
Bypass Valve
Outlet Valve
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Inlet Valve
Bypass Valve
Outlet Valve
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