Hayward Power-Flo LX Owners Manual - Page 6

New Installation - Start-Up & Operation Prior to Start-Up Fill strainer housing with water to suction pipe level. NEVER operate the pump without water. Water acts as a coolant and lubricant for the mechanical shaft seal. WARNING - NEVER run pump dry. Running pump dry may damage seals, causing leakage and flooding. Fill strainer housing with water before starting motor. CAUTION - Do NOT add chemicals to pool/spa system directly in front of pump suction. Adding undiluted chemicals may damage pump and voids warranty. CAUTION - Before removing strainer cover: 1. STOP PUMP before proceeding. 2. CLOSE VALVES in suction and outlet pipes. 3. RELEASE ALL PRESSURE from pump and piping system. WARNING - If pump is being pressure tested, be sure pressure has been released before removing strainer cover. WARNING - Do NOT block pump suction. To do so with body may cause fatal injury. Small children using pool MUST always have close adult supervision. Priming Pump  Open all valves before starting system.  Release all air from filter and piping system. See filter owner's manual.  When water source is higher than the pump, pump will prime itself when suction and outlet valves are opened. If water source is lower than the pump, unscrew and remove strainer cover; fill strainer and pump with water.  Clean and lubricate strainer cover O-ring with "Jack's 327" each time it is removed.  Clean and inspect O-ring; re-install on strainer cover.  Replace strainer cover on strainer housing; turn clockwise to tighten cover. NOTE: Tighten strainer cover by hand only (no wrenches) ¼ turn. Pump should prime. Priming time will depend on vertical length of suction lift and horizontal length of suction pipe. If pump does NOT prime within ten minutes, stop motor and determine cause. Be sure all suction and discharge valves are open when pump is running. See Troubleshooting Guide. Storage/Winterization WARNING - Explosion Hazard. 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. CAUTION - Allowing the pump to freeze will void the warranty. CAUTION - Do NOT use anti-freeze solutions (except propylene glycol) in your pool/spa system. Propylene glycol is non-toxic 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). Gravity drain system as far as possible. Keep motor dry and covered during storage. To avoid condensation/corrosion problems, do NOT cover or wrap pump with plastic film or bags. Storing Pump for Winterization WARNING - To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, turn OFF power to motor before draining 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 removed of water, re-install the strainer lid and strainer plug. 5. Store pump in a dry enclosure. USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS 6