Storage/Winterizing; Pump Service - STA-RITE P6E6C-204L Owner's Manual

5. Clean O-Ring groove on trap body and replace cover
and handle ring. To help keep cover from sticking,
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn,
or cause death.
Disconnect power
before working
on pump or motor.
3. Cap inlet piping after draining to keep water out of
the pipes.
4. To prevent pump from freezing, remove trap cover
and drain the tank body through the drain plugs (Key
No. 19, Page 13). Clean pump and trap basket
thoroughly; replace trap cover.
Do not use a wrench, this may
damage the trap cover handle ring
which can cause property damage or personal injury.
Use a rubber mallet only if necessary to remove
cover! If pump is not anchored, use caution not to
break attached piping!
5. Be sure motor is kept dry and covered.

Storage/Winterizing:

Purging the system with compressed air
can cause property damage, 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.
NOTICE: Allowing 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
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.
Drain all water from pump and piping when expecting
freezing temperatures or when storing pump for a long
time (see instructions below).
Keep motor dry and covered during storage.
To avoid condensation/corrosion problems, do not
cover pump with plastic.
For outdoor/unprotected installations:
tighten hand tight only.
6. Prime pump (see priming
instructions).
Draining Pump
1. Pump down water level
below all inlets to the pool.
To avoid dangerous or
fatal electrical shock
hazard, turn OFF power to
motor before draining pump.
2. Remove trap cover and
use low pressure air to
blow accumulated water
from the piping system.
Lugs have been provided
on the trap lid to use a
lever or pry bar for
loosening.
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).
Startup For Winterized Equipment
1. Remove any temporary weather protection placed
around system.
2. Follow filter manufacturer's instructions for
reactivation of the filter.
3. Inspect all electrical wiring for damage or
deterioration over the shutdown period. Have a
qualified service person-- 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 9.

PUMP SERVICE

Pump should only be serviced by qualified personnel.
For best results, use only genuine Sta-Rite factory
parts.
Be sure to prime pump (Page 9) before starting.
Before removing clamp or trap cover:
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn,
or cause death.
Disconnect power
before working
on pump or motor.
No lubrication or regular maintenance is needed beyond
reasonable care and periodic cleaning of strainer
basket. If shaft seal is worn or damaged, repair as
follows:
10
1. STOP PUMP before
proceeding.
2. CLOSE GATE VALVES in
suction and discharge pipes.
3. RELEASE ALL PRESSURE
from pump and piping
system.
4. To reduce
the risk of
injury, NEVER tighten or
loosen clamp while pump is
operating!
To avoid dangerous or
fatal electrical shock
hazard, turn OFF power to
motor before working on pump
or motor.