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Section 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician or qualified pool service professional and conform to all
national, state, and local codes. When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
WARNING
RISK OF SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH . Do not block pump suction, as this can cause severe injury or death. Do not use this pump for wading
pools, shallow pools, or spas containing bottom drains. Suction outlet (drain) assemblies and their covers must be
certified to the latest published edition of ANSI
®
/ASME
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A112.19.8, or its successor standard, ANSI/APSP-16.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product. All components in the system, such as
pumps, filters, and heaters, etc., shall be positioned so as to prevent their being used as a means of access to the
pool by young children.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of property damage or injury, do not attempt to change the backwash (multi-port, slide, or full
flow) valve position with the pump running.
WARNING
Polaris pumps are powered by a high voltage electric motor and must be installed by a licensed or certified
electrician or a qualified swimming pool service technician.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH . Connect only to a grounding type
receptacle that is protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) (Canada: CLASS A). Contact a qualified
electrician if you cannot verify that the circuit is protected by a GFCI. Make sure such a GFCI should be provided
by the installer and should be tested on a routine basis. To test the GFCI, push the test button. The GFCI should
interrupt power. Push the reset button. Power should be restored. If the GFCI fails to operate in this manner, the
GFCI is defective. If the GFCI interrupts power to the pump without the test button being pushed, a ground current
is flowing, indicating the possibility of electrical shock. Do not use the pump. Disconnect the pump and have the
problem corrected by a qualified service representative before using.
Due to the potential risk of fire, electric shock, or injuries to persons, Polaris pumps must be installed in
accordance with the National Electrical Code
®
(NEC
®
), Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), all local electrical and
safety codes, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA
®
). Copies of the NEC may be ordered from the
National Fire Protection Association
®
(NFPA
®
) online at www.nfpa.org or call 617-770-3000, or contact your local
government inspection agency.
WARNING
Incorrectly installed equipment may fail, causing severe injury or property damage. DO NOT MODIFY THIS
EQUIPMENT.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, replace damaged cord immediately. If replacement of the plug or cord is
needed, use only identical replacement parts. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use extension cord to
connect unit to electric supply; provide a properly located outlet.
WARNING
• Do not connect the system to an unregulated city water system or other external source of pressurized water
producing pressures greater than 35 PSI.
• Trapped air in system can cause the filter lid to be blown off, which can result in death, serious personal injury, or
property damage. Be sure all air is out of the system before operating.