hurlcon Filtrite PZ303, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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InstXXX Filtrite PZ303 Pool & Spa Pump V09_15
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INSTALLATION
This appliance must be installed by a trained pool professional service technician. When installing the appliance,
ensure all parts are installed in the correct zone in accordance with the wiring rules. In particular refer to AS/NZS
3000 (Australia).
A.
Plan position of pump so that it will be:
1. Free of water flooding, such as in a sump, garden hollow, ditch or at bottom of bank with run off.
2. On a stable base so that:
a) The pump is not left suspended by its fittings, causing a leak or failure with loss of water.
b) Movement through vibration is restricted
c) No strain is put on attaching pipe or other expensive equipment
3. Accessible for maintenance and easily removed for service.
4. Breathing space. Pump should not be crowded which will prevent cooling airflow from fan.
Overheating
due to lack of cooling voids warranty. A minimum of 150mm should be allowed at the
rear of the pump for airflow.
5.
Within reach of power point without use of extension/plugs liable to corrosion, shorting, etc.
6. At a minimum height of suction lift of water from pool surface to pump inlet.
B. For best pump performance keep suction pipe length as short as possible with minimum number of bends
and where ever possible, use 50mm high pressure PVC suction and return pipe. All equipment such as
filters, heaters, chlorinators should have a minimum of 50mm connections.
C. Secure the barrel unions supplied into the attaching pipe work, using approved priming fluid and solvent
cement as normal practice, coating both surfaces.
NOTE: Always wear protective gloves when handling
and using glue and priming fluid. Ensure no excess adhesive runs into the union proper affecting the
sealing or removal abilities. Allow 24 hours to dry before starting pump. Ensure glue being used is
suitable for the connection of PVC and ABS plastics.
D. Install isolation valves before the pump section and after equipment, if the pump is below the water level of
the pool.
E. For pump installations 500mm above water level or greater, it generally requires a foot valve at the pool or
check valve in the suction line. Suction lines must be installed below water level until just in front of pump
location and vertical riser used to reach pump inlet. Filtrite pumps are rated to a maximum head of 25
metres however refer to your pumps data plate for actual achievable pressure
F. All pumps will operate quieter and perform more efficiently if a straight length of 450mm pipe is plumbed
horizontally into the front of the pump.
G. Water temperature must not exceed 45 degrees
H. Pumps must be either;
a. Supplied by an isolating transformer, or
b. Supplied through a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating current not
exceeding 30mA
Warning: Some Filtrite pumps include PCB's and microchips. It is necessary to turn power off
completely for 10 seconds before turning pump back on again. Some brands on chlorinators may bleed a
small amount of power into the Filtrite Pump even when the pump off mode is selected. If this occurs, the
Filtrite Pump may not reset correctly and may not start until power is disconnected completely. In some
cases, the manufacturer of these chlorinators may be able to remove or change a capacitor which will
completely disconnect power to the pump when turned off. If not, a suitable chlorinator may be required
to be purchased. Filtrite chlorinators completely disconnect power to the pump when the pump off mode
is selected.