Pentair SuperFlo High Performance Pump - Manual (Page 11)

5
SuperFlo Pump Installation and User’s Guide
Section 3
Maintenance
This section describes how to maintain the SuperFlo pump.
Cleaning the Pump Strainer Basket
WARNING — DO NOT open the strainer pot if pump fails to prime or if pump has been operating without water in
the strainer pot. Pumps operated in these circumstances may experience a build up of vapor pressure
and may contain scalding hot water. Opening the pump may cause serious personal injury. In order
to avoid the possibility of personal injury, make sure the suction and discharge valves are open and
strainer pot temperature is cool to touch, then open with extreme caution.
CAUTION — To prevent damage to the pump and filter and for proper operation of the system, clean pump strainer
and skimmer baskets regularly.
1. Turn off motor.
2. Relieve pressure in the system.
3. Turn the clamp and lid in a counter-clockwise direction until it stops.
4. Turn the clamp and lid set to remove the clamp and lid.
5. Put the debris from the basket into the trash and rinse out the basket. If the basket is cracked, it should be
replaced.
6. Replace the basket. Make sure to align the slot in the basket with the rib in the volute, see Figure 2 .
7. Fill the pump pot and volute up to the inlet port with water.
8. Clean the cover, cover O-ring, and sealing surface of the pump pot. Grease the O-ring with Teflon ® or silicone.