Hayward HCP Pump HCP Series LITCPOMA10 - Page 18

MAINTENANCE/CONSERVATION - STRAINER 8.4 Storage/Winterization Separation Hazard. Do not purge the system with compressed air. Purging the system with compressed air can cause components to explode, with risk of severe injury or death to anyone nearby. Use only a low pressure (below 5 PSI), high volume blower when air purging the pump, filter, or piping. ATTENTION Allowing the pump to freeze will void the warranty. ATTENTION Use ONLY propylene glycol as antifreeze in your pool/spa system. Propylene glycol is nontoxic and will not damage plastic system components; other anti-freezes are highly toxic and may damage plastic components in the system. Drain all water from pump and piping when expecting freezing temperatures or when storing pump for a long time (see instructions below). Keep motor dry and covered during storage. To avoid condensation/corrosion problems, do NOT cover or wrap pump with plastic film or bags. 8.5 Storing Pump For Winterization To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, turm OFF power to motor before draining pump . Failure to disconnect power may result in serious personal injury or death. 1. Drain water level below all inlets to the pool. 2. Remove drain plugs from bottom of strainer body, and remove strainer cover from strainer housing. 3. Disconnect pump from mounting pad, wiring system (after power has been turned OFF), and piping system. 4. Once the water is drained from pump, re-install the strainer cover and drain plugs. Store pump in a dry area. 9. Maintenance/Conservation - Strainer Before touching, disconnect the electricity supply. Hazardous pressure. Before removing strainer cover, loosen or remove drain plug in strainer body and release all pressure. ATTENTION Please remember that changes in position of the valves will be made at all times with the motor switched off. Regularly check and clean the strainer basket (page 23). To remove the basket, place all valves in the "off"position. 18