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===Preparation=== | ===Preparation=== | ||
# Turn off the heater | # Turn off the heater (this step will be removed in the future; the heater will be automatically disabled when the pump stops). | ||
# Stop the pump. | # Stop the pump. | ||
# Close the water valves on both sides of the strainer basket. | # Close the water valves on both sides of the strainer basket. If water overflows, additional closing force may be required (the valves should form a complete seal). | ||
NOTE: Prior instructions included disabling the chlorinator and acid pump. This is not necessary; the flow meter on the Chemtrol automatically disables all chemical feeds when the pump is stopped. | |||
===Cleaning=== | ===Cleaning=== | ||
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# Hand tighten the six screws again, as needed. | # Hand tighten the six screws again, as needed. | ||
# Start the pump. | # Start the pump. | ||
# Open the air bleed valve above the [[Boiler Low Water Cutoff]] next to the boiler. If tripped, reset. | # Open the air bleed valve above the [[Boiler Low Water Cutoff]] next to the boiler. If tripped, reset. | ||
Revision as of 11:34, 28 May 2021
Procedure
Preparation
- Turn off the heater (this step will be removed in the future; the heater will be automatically disabled when the pump stops).
- Stop the pump.
- Close the water valves on both sides of the strainer basket. If water overflows, additional closing force may be required (the valves should form a complete seal).
NOTE: Prior instructions included disabling the chlorinator and acid pump. This is not necessary; the flow meter on the Chemtrol automatically disables all chemical feeds when the pump is stopped.
Cleaning
- Loosen the six screws on the strainer lid.
- Remove the strainer lid.
- Remove the strainer basket.
- Inspect and clean the basket. Discard the contents into a garbage bag.
Wrap-Up
- Return the strainer basket to the base. The taller side of the basket must be on the right (pump) side.
- Re-install the strainer lid. Hand-tighten the six screws.
- Open the water valves on both sides of the strainer basket.
- Hand tighten the six screws again, as needed.
- Start the pump.
- Open the air bleed valve above the Boiler Low Water Cutoff next to the boiler. If tripped, reset.
Controlling the Pump
- To start or stop the pump, press the black START or red STOP button on the Pump Motor Starter.