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Startup For Winterized Equipment
1. Remove any temporary weather protection placed around system.
2. Follow filter manufacturer’s instructions for reactivation of the filter.
3. Inspect all electrical wiring for damage or deterioration over the shutdown
period. Have a qualified serviceman 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 9.
PUMP SERVICE
Pump should only be serviced by qualified personnel.
For best results, use only genuine Sta-Rite factory parts.
Be sure to prime pump (Page 9) before starting.
Before removing clamp or 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.
4. NEVER tighten or loosen clamp while pump is operating!
To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, turn OFF power to
motor before working on pump or motor.
Aside from lubricating trap cover “O” Ring, no lubrication or regular mainte-
nance is needed beyond reasonable care and periodic cleaning of strainer
basket.
If shaft seal is worn or damaged, repair as follows:
Pump Disassembly/Removing Old Seal
Disconnect power to pump motor.
Be sure gate valves on suction and return piping are closed before start-
ing 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 turn-
ing counterclockwise).
3. Remove clamp holding pump halves together. Motor and seal plate as-
sembly can now be pulled away from pump body.
4. Remove five 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.
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn,
or cause death.
Disconnect power
before working
on pump or motor.