City of Rockville, Minnesota

Granite - Heart of the City

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LONG TERM WINTER CARE FOR

RESIDENTS WITH GRINDER STATIONS

Long term or winter lay-up does not adversely affect your grinder station. However, there are a few routine steps that you should take to prevent maintenance problems upon your return. The following is a simple list of steps to take before seasonal or other long term absences:

Ensure that nothing is blocking the airflow around the bottom of the cover.
Before closing your home for an extended period of time (one week or longer), run clean water out of a faucet into your grinder station for approximately 30 minutes. This will thoroughly flush the line from your grinder station to the main line. Failure to flush the line could result in build up causing future expense to the homeowner.
Do NOT turn off the power to the grinder station at the panel. If you normally turn off the main power to shut everything down, turn off all of the other individual circuits EXCEPT the grinder station.
Let a trusted neighbor know you are leaving so they will be aware of any red lights or alarms in your absence.

If you have any winterizing questions or concerns please call the Public Works Maintenance Department at 320-251-5836.