Hayward HCP Pump HCP Series LITCPOMA10 - Page 17

START-UP/MAINTENANCE 8.2 Starting/Priming the Pump • Release all pressure from filter, pump, and piping system. See filter owner's manual. Return to filter to close the manual air relief valve when a steady stream of water (not air or air and water) is discharged from the valve . Failure to do so could result in personal injury or death. • If 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 housing with water. ATTENTION NEVER OPERATE THE PUMP WITHOUT WATER. Water acts as a coolant and lubricant for the mechanical shaft seal. NEVER run the pump dry. Running the pump dry may damage seals, causing leakage, flooding and voids the warranty. Strainer housing must be filled prior to starting. • Clean and lubricate strainer cover O-ring with petroleum jelly, each time it is removed. Inspect O-ring and re-install on strainer cover. • Replace strainer cover on strainer housing. NOTE - Tighten strainer knobs by hand only (no wrenches), hand tight. • Verify that there are no leaks from the pump or filter. If leakage occurs DO NOT start pump. lf no leakage occurs, stand at least 10 feet from pump and/or filter and proceed with next step. • Pump is self-priming using 4" pipe. Turn on power and wait for pump to prime, which may take up to seven (7) minutes. Priming time will depend on vertical length of suction lift and horizontal length of suction pipe. If pump does NOT prime within five minutes, stop motor and determine cause. Be sure all suction and discharge valves are open when pump is running. See Troubleshooting Guide. ATTENTION Wait five (5) seconds before re-starting pump after stopping the pump. Failure to do so may cause reverse rotation of motor and consequent serious pump damage. Close filter manual air relief valve after pump is primed and all air is expelled from system. 8.3 Maintenance • Clean strainer basket regularly. Do NOT strike basket to clean. Inspect strainer cover gasket regularly and replace as necessary. • Hayward pumps have self-lubricating motor bearings and shaft seals. No lubrication is necessary. • Keep motor clean. Insure air vents are free from obstruction to avoid damage. Do NOT use water to hose off motor. • Occasionally, shaft seals must be replaced, due to wear or damage. Replace with genuine Hayward seal assembly kit. 17