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Sea Horse Pump Installation and User’s Guide
Winterizing
NOTICE: Allowing the water to freeze in pump will damage the pump and cause potential water damage / flooding
and potential property damage.
1. If the air temperature drops below 35° F (1.67° C), the water in the pump can freeze and cause damage. Freeze
damage is not covered under warranty.
2. Drain all water from pump housing and piping when freezing temperatures are expected. A drain plug
is provided to drain the pump. If the pump has a strainer pot, both the strainer drain plug and the
housing drain plug should be removed. If pump has no strainer pot, then only remove the housing plug.
3. If the pump can be removed and placed in an inside dry location this should be done. Cover the motor
to protect it from severe rain, snow and ice.
4. For an outdoor unprotected location, it is best to protect the equipment in a weatherproof enclosure.
5. Do not wrap the motor with plastic because condensation could form inside the motor.
6. In installations where the pump cannot be drained, a 40% propylene glycol 60% water solution will
protect to -50° F.
NOTICE: Do not use anti-freeze solutions except propylene glycol; as other anti-freeze is highly toxic and will
damage the pump.
Electric Motor Care
1. Protect from heat.
a. Shade the motor from the sun.
b. Any enclosure must be well ventilated to prevent overheating.
c. Provide ample cross ventilation.
2. Protect against dirt.
a. Protect from any foreign matter or splashing water.
b. Do not store (or spill) pool chemicals on or near the motor.
c. Avoid sweeping or stirring up dust near the motor while it is operating.
d. If a motor has been damaged by dirt it voids the motor warranty.
3. Protect against moisture.
a. Protect from splashing pool water and lawn sprinklers.
b. Protect from the weather.
c. If a motor has become wet, let it dry before operating. Do not allow the pump to operate if it has been flooded.
d. If a motor has been damaged by water it voids the motor warranty.
NOTE
•
DO
NOT
wrap motor with plastic or other air tight materials. The motor may be covered during a storm, for
winter storage, etc., but never when operating, or expecting operation.
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When replacing the motor, be certain that the motor support is correctly positioned to support the size of
motor being installed.
