Use and Care Manual

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OPERATION
PUMP WINTERIZATION STORAGE
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, turn OFF power to
motor before draining pump.
Drain all water from pump and piping when expecting freezing temperatures or when storing pump.
1. Drain water level below all inlets to the pool.
2. Remove drain plug from bottom of strainer body.
3. Disconnect pump from base.
4. Once the pump is drained of water, re-install the strainer lid and strainer plug.
5. Store pump in a dry enclosure. Keep motor dry and covered during storage. To avoid condensation/
corrosion problems, DO NOT cover or wrap pump with plastic lm or bags.
1. Securely mount pump to base.
2. Install all intake and output ttings and piping.
3. Rell pool to proper water level.
4. Prime pump according to instructions.
START-UP FOR WINTERIZED EQUIPMENT
SHAFT SEAL CHANGE INSTRUCTIONS
Only qualied personnel should attempt rotary seal replacement. Risk of Electric Shock Failure to turn
off power can cause serious or fatal electrical shock hazard. Disconnect all electrical power service to pump
before beginning shaft seal replacement.
Exercise extreme care in handling both the rotating and the stationary sections of the two-part replacement
seal. Foreign matter or improper handling will easily scratch the graphite and ceramic sealing surfaces.
HYPOTHERMIA RISK: To avoid hyperthermia the following “Safety Rules for Hot Tubs” are recommended
by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
1. Spa or hot tub water temperatures should never exceed 104°F [40°C]. A temperature of 100°F [38°C] is
considered safe for a healthy adult. Special caution is suggested for young children. Prolonged immersion
in hot water can induce hyperthermia.
2. Drinking of alcoholic beverages before or during spa or hot tub use can cause drowsiness, which could
lead to unconsciousness and subsequently result in drowning.
3. Pregnant women beware! Soaking in water above 100°F [38°C] can cause fetal damage during the rst
three months of pregnancy (resulting in the birth of a brain-damaged or deformed child). Pregnant women
should adhere to the 100°F [38°C] maximum rule.
4. Before entering the spa or hot tub, users should check the water temperature with an accurate thermometer;
spa or hot tub thermostats may err in regulating water temperatures by as much as 4°F (2.2°C).
5. Persons taking medications, which induce drowsiness, such as tranquilizers, antihistamines or
anticoagulants, should not use spas or hot tubs.
6. If the pool/spa is used for therapy, it should be done with the advice of a physician. Always stir pool/
spa water before entering the pool/spa to mix in any hot surface layer of water that might exceed healthful
temperature limits and cause injury. Do not tamper with controls, because scalding can result if safety
controls are not in proper working order.
7. Persons with a medical history of heart disease, circulatory problems, diabetes or blood pressure
problems should obtain a physician’s advice before using spas or hot tubs.
8. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above
normal body temperature of 98.6°F [37°C]. The symptoms of Hyperthermia include: drowsiness, lethargy,
dizziness, fainting, and an increase in the internal temperature of the body.
The effects of Hyperthermia include:
1. Unawareness of impending danger. 2. Failure to perceive heat. 3. Failure to recognize the need to leave
the spa. 4. Physical inability to exit the spa. 5. Fetal damage in pregnant women. 6. Unconsciousness
resulting in danger of drowning.