Priming Pump - Flotec AT251001 Manual Del Usuario

Operation • Storage
NOTICE NEVER run pump dry. Running pump dry may
damage seals, causing leakage and flooding. Fill pump
with water before starting motor.
Risk of explosion . Before removing
trap cover:
1. Stop pump before proceeding.
2. Close gate valves in suction and discharge pipes.
3. Release all pressure from pump and piping system.
4. If pump is being pressure tested, be sure pressure has
been released before removing trap cover.
Risk of fire and burns . Motors run at high
temperatures. To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow
leaves, debris, or foreign matter to collect around the
pump motor. To avoid burns when handling the motor,
let it cool for 20 minutes before trying to work on it. An
automatic internal cutoff switch protects the motor from
heat damage during operation.

Priming Pump

Release all pressure from filter, pump, and piping system;
see the filter owner's manual.
In a flooded suction system (water source higher
than pump), pump will prime itself when suction and
discharge valves are opened.
If pump is not in a flooded suction system, unscrew and
remove trap cover; fill trap and pump with water. Do not
lubricate the trap cover O-ring. The original equipment
O-ring contains a permanent internal lubricant.
NOTICE If you replace the O-ring with a non-internally
lubricated O-ring, you may need to apply a silicone
based lubricant.
Clean and inspect O-ring; reinstall on trap cover.
Replace trap cover on trap; turn clockwise to
tighten cover.
NOTICE Tighten trap cover by hand only (no wrenches)!
Pump should prime now. Priming time will depend on
vertical length of suction lift and horizontal length of
suction piping.
If pump does not prime within three minutes, make sure
that all valves are open, suction pipe end is under water,
pump is not trying to lift water more than 10' (3m), and
that there are no leaks in suction pipe. If necessary,
see Troubleshooting.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at 1-800-365-6832.
Hazardous Suction.
Can trap hair or body,
causing severe injury
or death.
• Do not block suction.
• Keep small children
under close adult
supervision at all times.
Storage/Winterizing:
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, or "RV antifreeze", is non-toxic and will not
damage plastic system components; other anti-freeze
formulas 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 Draining Pump).
Keep motor dry and covered during storage.
To avoid condensation/corrosion problems, do not cover
pump with plastic.
For outdoor/unprotected installations:
1. Enclose entire system in a weatherproof enclosure.
2. To avoid condensation/corrosion damage, allow
ventilation; do not wrap system in plastic.
3. Use a 40% propylene glycol/60% water solution to
protect pump to -50°F (-46°C).
Draining Pump
Risk of electric shock . Can shock, burn
or kill. Disconnect power before working on pump
or motor.
1. Pump down water level below all inlets to the pool.
Risk of electric shock . Can shock,
burn or kill. 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. Never
use high pressure air to purge system.
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 two drain
plugs provided. Clean pump thoroughly; replace
trap cover.
NOTICE Tighten trap cover by hand only (no
wrenches)! If pump is not anchored, use caution to
avoid breaking attached piping!
5. Be sure motor is kept dry and covered.
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