Astralpool FX Series Service Manual download pdf (Page 6)

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 o 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 to prevent losing them.

c. Cover the motor to protect it from severe rain, snow and ice.

CARE OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR

1. Protect motor from excess 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 motor from excess dirt and debris

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 motor against excess moisture

a. Protect from splashing pool water

b. Protect from the weather

c. Protect from lawn sprinklers

d. If a motor has become wet - let it dry before operating

Do not allow the pump to operate if it has been ooded

e. If a motor has been damaged by water it voids the motor warranty

NOTE: DO NOT wrap motor with plastic or other air tight materials. The motor may be covered during a storm, or

for winter storage, etc., but never when operating, or expecting operation.

NOTE: When replacing the motor, be certain that the motor support is correctly positioned to support the size of

motor being installed.

WARNING

DO NOT open the strainer pot if pump fails to prime, or if pump has been operating without water in the strainer

pot. Pumps operated in these circumstances may experience a buildup of vapor pressure and may contain

scalding hot water. Opening the pump may cause serious personal injury. In order to avoid the possibility of

personal injury, make sure the suction and discharge valves are open and strainer pot temperature is cool to

touch, then open with extreme caution.

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