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SERVICE NOTES

The PCS1 is maintenance free and requires only occasional inspection to

ensure everything is working properly. Here are some suggestions:

1. Inspect the PCS1 coil annually during spring startup or fall winterization for any

accumulation of dust or debris from attic environment. Vacuum any accumulated dust off of the

coil fins. This is not normally a problem.

2. Any time service is performed inside the PCS1, disconnect power first.

3. Any time the front grille or a side panel is off the PCS1, inspect to ensure proper

operation of the float. This is indicated by the float being free to move. If the float switch was

defective [open], the automatic mode of the LX220 would not work. Also, the “solar sensor

service reqd” light on the LX220 control panel will be on. No debris or obstruction of the float

should be present during this examination.

4. Do not lubricate the motor.

5. During startup, listen to the fan and motor. There should be mostly airflow noise

associated with the fan. No bearing noise should be apparent. If so, the motor may need to be

changed.

6. Some evidence of a small amount of condensate will be present in the form of a water

stain in the interior of the PCS1 base pan. This is normal.

7. CAUTION: When working on the PCS1 where the inlet and/or outlet union(s) will be

disconnected, ensure that (A) the bypass valve is in the “OFF” position bypassing the PCS1; (B)

the controller is “OFF”; (C) the plug to the bypass valve operator is removed [or the ON1, OFF &

ON2 switch is in the OFF position on newer systems]; and, (D) the manual handle for the bypass

valve is removed. These precautions will prevent the pool water from accidentally being routed up

to the attic during service. When reconnecting the plug to the VOR, ensure it shows “Pool” up the

same as it was when it was removed [SPA up if the valve was reverse staged]. A reversed staged

valve has inlet and outlets reversed. OR, on newer systems, ensure that the VOR is returned to the

same ON1 or ON2 position it was in before you turned it to the OFF position.

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SPRING STARTUP

1. Make a visual check of the plumbing for any deterioration or problems.

2.

Visually inspect the fan blade for position on the motor.

The fan should be 100% on

the motor’s shaft. The fan’s hub should not protrude past the end of the motor’s shaft.

3. Check the PVC unions on the PCS1 inlet and outlet. They should be tight. Do not over

tighten as they could crack.

4. Perform other pool startup chores.

5. Restart system and inspect attic for any sign of plumbing leaks.

6. System is ready to use for the season.

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WINTERIZATION

1.

Winterize pool with air as you normally would.

Make sure that power is off and the

pump is disconnected.

2. Blow air through the PCS1 pipes until all water is removed.

3. Perform all other winterization chores.

4.

Make sure all pipes by support system are drained completely or they will freeze and

bust. Any suspect pipes having “trapped” water should have a hole drilled and a plug installed for

winter draining.

5.

Remove the PCS1’s outlet union [at bottom of coil].

Tilt the opposite side up two

inches and drain any coil water into a pan. Next, tilt the inlet/outlet side up two inches followed by

a secondtilt of the opposite side for draining any additional coil water into the pan.

Repeat this

process until no water drains from the PCS1.

6.

Pour

1

quart

to

1/2

gallon

of

RV

[recreational

vehicle]

non-toxic

antifreeze into the bottom of the PCS1.

Note: This dilutes any residual “trapped” water

still remaining within the coil and insures no freeze damage.

This is the same type of antifreeze

used in the pool’s pump and skimmers during the winterization process!

7. Reinstall the outlet union.

8. The PCS1 is winterized.

CAUTION

Failure to follow Step #6 above canlead to water coil damage!

Even after Steps #1-5, the PCS1

water coil could stillretain a small amount of residual water that is “trapped” within the bottom of

the coil.

The non-toxic “RV” antifreeze [available at local hardware stores] dilutesany residual

water and prevents winter freeze damage.