Hazardous suction. |
Can trap hair or |
body parts, causing |
severe injury |
or death. |
Do not block |
suction. |
TO REMOVE | BOARD | |
OVERTIGHT | ||
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LID |
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Figure 4 – Use a pry bar or board as shown to remove tight lid.
OPERATION
NOTICE: NEVER run pump dry. Running pump dry may damage seals, caus- ing leakage and flooding. Fill pump with water before starting motor.
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.
If pump is being pressure tested, be sure pressure has been released be- fore removing trap cover.
Do not block pump suction. To do so with body may cause severe or fatal injury. Small children using pool must ALWAYS have close adult
supervision.
Priming Pump
Release all air from filter and piping system: see 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 (see Figure 4); fill trap and pump with water.
NOTICE: Lubricate trap cover “O” Ring with petroleum jelly each time it is re- moved.
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 suc- tion lift and horizontal length of suction piping.
If pump does not prime, 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. See Troubleshooting Guide, Pages 10 and 11.
Storage/Winterizing:
NOTICE: Allowing pump to freeze will damage pump and void warranty!
NOTICE: Do not use
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