Installation Guide

4. Put the debris from the basket into the trash and rinse out the basket. If the basket is cracked, it should be replaced.
5. Replace the basket and fill the pump pot and volute up to the inlet port with water.
6. Clean the cover, cover O-ring, and sealing surface of the pump pot. Grease the O-ring with silicone.
7. Reinstall the lid by placing the clamp and the lid on the pot; see Figure 2.
a. Make sure the lid O-ring is properly placed. Seat the clamp and lid then turn clockwise until the handles are
perpendicular to the inlet/outlet ports; see Figure 3.
8. Turn the power “ON” at the house circuit breaker. Reset the pool time clock to the correct time.
WARNING
THIS PUMPS OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. WHEN ANY PART OF THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM
(e.g., LOCK RING, PUMP, FILTER, VALVES, ETC.) IS SERVICED, AIR CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM AND
BECOME PRESSURIZED. PRESSURIZED AIR CAN CAUSE THE LID TO SEPARATE WHICH CAN RESULT
IN SEVERE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. TO AVOID THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD, FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
9. Open the High Flow manual air relief valve on top of the filter.
10. Stand clear of the filter. Start the pump.
11. Bleed air from the filter until a steady stream of water comes out.
Close the High Flow manual air relief valve.
B. Winterizing.
1. If the air temperature drops below 35° F., the water in the pump can
freeze and cause damage. Freeze damage is not warrantable.
2. To prevent freeze damage follow the procedures listed below:
a. Shut off electrical power for the pump at the house circuit breaker.
b. Drain the water out of the pump case by removing the two thumb-twist drain plugs from the case. Store the
plugs in the pump basket.
c. Cover the motor to protect it from severe rain, snow and ice.
d. Do not wrap the motor in plastic. It will cause condensation and rust on the inside of the motor.
C. Care of Electric Motor.
1. Protect from heat.
a. Shade the motor from the sun.
b. Any enclosure must be well ventilated to prevent overheating.
c. Provide ample cross ventilation.
2. Protect against dirt.
a. Protect from any foreign matter or splashing water.
b. Do not store (or spill) pool chemicals near the motor.
c. Avoid sweeping or stirring up dust near the motor while it is operating.
d. If a motor has been damaged by dirt it voids the motor warranty.
3. Protect against moisture.
a. Protect from splashing pool water.
b. Protect from the weather.
c. Protect from lawn sprinklers.
Figure 3.
Clamp
Lid
Volute
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