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Exactly match supply voltage to motor nameplate
voltage. Incorrect voltage can cause fire or seri-
ously damage motor and voids warranty. If in doubt
consult a licensed electrician. See Figure 4.
Voltage
Voltage at motor must be not more than 10% above or
below motor nameplate rated voltage or motor may over-
heat, causing overload tripping and reduced component
life. If voltage is less than 90% or more than 110% of
rated voltage when motor is running at full load, consult
power company.
Grounding/Bonding
Install, ground, bond and wire motor according to local
or National Electrical Code requirements.
Permanently ground motor. Use green ground terminal
provided under motor canopy or access plate (See Fig. 3);
use size and type wire required by code. Connect motor
ground terminal to electrical service ground.
Bond motor to pool structure. Use a solid copper con-
ductor, size No. 8 AWG (8.4 sq.mm) or larger. Run wire
from external bonding lug (see Fig. 3) to reinforcing rod
or mesh.
Connect a No. 8 AWG (8.4 sq.mm) solid copper bonding
wire to the pressure wire connector provided on the
motor housing and to all metal parts of the swimming
pool, spa, or hot tub and to all electrical equipment,
metal piping or conduit within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the inside
walls of swimming pool, spa, or hot tub.
Wiring
Pump must be permanently connected to circuit (see Figure
4A and 4B); be sure no other lights or appliances are on the
same circuit. Match wire sizes to Table I (Pg. 6).
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Use Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) as master on-
off switch; it will sense a short circuit to ground and dis-
connect power before it becomes dangerous to pool
users. Test according to maker’s instructions.
In case of power outage, check GFCI for tripping (which
will prevent normal water circulation). Reset if necessary.
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To Wire a Single Speed, Single Voltage Motor
There are two terminals labeled L1 and L2. Attach the
power leads to these terminals. Either wire may attach to
either terminal.
To Wire a Dual-Voltage Motor
Dual voltage motors have a plug to change from 230 volts
(factory setting) to 115 volts.
1. If you have 230 volts motor supply voltage, confirm
that the plug is set for 230 volts. The arrow on the plug
will point to the 230 volt position. Note that plug only
connects with one prong in this position.
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Figure 4B Voltage Change
Plug Set for 115 Volts
Figure 4A -Voltage Change
Plug Set for 230 Volts
