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Operation / Pump Service
Draining Pump
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or
cause death. Disconnect power before working on pump
or motor.
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 drain-
ing pump.
2. Remove trap cover and use low pressure air to blow
accumulated water from the piping system. Use a pry
bar or board to remove trap covers that have been
overtightened or have taken a set and cannot be
removed by hand. Lugs have been provided on the
trap lid to use a lever or pry bar for loosening (see
Figure 5). Do not 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.
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 deteriora-
tion over the shutdown period. Have a qualified ser-
viceman 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 8.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
PUMP SERVICE
Pump should only be serviced by qualified personnel.
For best results, use only genuine factory parts.
Be sure to prime pump (Page 8) before starting.
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.
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or
cause death. Disconnect power before working on pump
or motor.
Aside from lubricating trap cover O-Ring, 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:
Pump Dissasembly/Removing Old Seal
Disconnect power to pump motor.
Be sure gate valves on suction and return piping
are closed before starting work.
Release all pressure by opening all vents before starting
work.
1. Drain pump by removing drain plugs on bottom of
pump body and trap body.
2. Be sure there is no pressure in trap body; remove
cover (unscrew by turning counterclockwise).
3. Remove 6 nuts, lockwashers and flat washers holding
seal plate to pump body. Pull seal plate and motor
away from pump body. (You may have to CAREFUL-
LY use a screwdriver to separate body from seal
plate.)
4. Remove seven screws and washers holding diffuser to
seal plate. Remove diffuser.
5. Remove motor canopy. Being careful not to touch
capacitor terminals, loosen capacitor clamp and
move capacitor to one side.
6. Hold shaft with 7/16" open-end wrench on motor
shaft flats.
7. Unscrew impeller from shaft (turn counterclockwise
when facing it).
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