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WhisperFlo VS 1500
Owner’s Manual
WhisperFlo VS 1500
Owner’s Manual
INSTALLATION
Do not use extension leads as they are unsafe in and around the Pool Zone.
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or cause death.
To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock, turn OFF power to pump and
remove plug from outlet before working on electrical connections.
3. Pool Outlets
4. Electrical
5. Equipotential bonding
If equipotential bonding is required, connect all metal parts of the swimming pool or spa
structure and to all electrical equipment, metal conduit, and metal piping in accordance with
the wiring rules. Run a wire from the equipotential bonding terminal on the pump (bottom,
left motor bolt with serrated washer) to the pool bonding structure.
a.
The pump suction system must provide protection against hazard
of suction entrapment or hair entrapment/entanglement. The
pool outlet piping must be in accordance with the latest AS1926.3
standard.
b.
Suction outlet covers and skimmers must have been tested and
found to comply with the latest AS1926.3 standard or ASME/ANSI
specification for Suction Fittings.
a.
Electrical installation shall be in accordance with the national wiring rules (AS/NZS
3000) taking into account its ratings (Class I, IPX6). The pump is supplied with a standard
Australian 10 amp plug and 2 metres of cord. Select the correct Pool Zone for installation.
b.
An RCD with maximum rated residual current of 30mA is required for the power supply
to the pump. Additionally, if a suitable socket outlet is not available a weatherproof
socket must be installed by an electrician in a suitable location. RCD tripping indicates an
electrical problem. If RCD trips and will not reset have a qualified electrician inspect and
repair electrical system.
c.
Incorrect voltage can cause fire or seriously damage pump and voids warranty.
d.
Voltage at pump must not be more than 6% above or 10% below motor nameplate rated
voltage or pump may overheat, causing overload tripping and reduced component life. If
voltage is less than 90% or more than 106% of rated voltage when pump is running at full
load, consult the power company.
2. Piping
For best performance, allow pump suction inlet height to be as far below
water level as possible and allow the use of short, direct suction pipe with
minimum bends (to reduce friction losses).
a.
Use only Australian Standard PVC pressure pipe. For best performance use at least
50mm diameter pipe for all connections to the pump. Never use a suction pipe smaller
than pump suction connections (50mm) and use larger pipe for long suction distances.
b.
To avoid stress on the pump, support both suction and discharge pipes independently.
Place these supports as close to the pump as possible.
c.
To avoid a strain left by a gap at the last connection, start all piping at the pump and run
pipe away from the pump.
INSTALLATION
Bonding
Lug
The bonding lug should be
used to bond the motor frame
to the equipment pad.
Figure 1.
