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INSTALLATION
Installation and wiring of pump should only be done by
qualified, licensed personnel.
Pump mount must:
Be Solid - Level - Rigid - Vibration free. (To reduce vibra-
tion and pipe stress, bolt pump to mount.)
Be installed with pump suction inlet below water level at
all times (this allows pump to prime).
Be installed with pump discharge below water level at all
times (to avoid trapped air in discharge line).
Allow discharge line to be level or slope slightly up to
heater, spa, or pool.
Have adequate drainage to prevent flooding.
Be protected from excess moisture.
Allow adequate access for servicing pump and piping.
Ventilation:
Provide adequate ventilation to prevent motor overheating.
For continuous running, motor hot air exhaust must be
able to escape motor compartment.
Piping:
Use flexible or rigid PVC pipe for connections to pump.
Suction/discharge piping gate valves will allow removal
for servicing.
Use at least 1-1/2" IPS pipe.
Fittings restrict flow; for best efficiency use fewest possi-
ble fittings.
Pump will not prime if suction pipe leaks.
Unions are sold separately. Use as follows for leak-free
connections to pump:
1. ‘O’ Ring and sealing surfaces must be clean.
2. Assemble handtight only! (NO WRENCHES!)
3. NO pipe compound or Teflon tape on unions.
4. Bond pipe to unions with PVC cement.
Use PVC cement only in a well ventilated
area away from flame; FOLLOW MANUFACTURER‘S
INSTRUCTIONS!
Spa Fittings:
Size and number of jets will have a major effect on jet
action.
Typical installations use up to four 7/8" or 3/4" diameter
jets or up to seven 1/2" diameter jets.
Spa fittings must meet International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) standards.
Use only non-entrapping suction fittings or
double suction.
ELECTRICAL
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn,or
cause death.
Ground pump before connecting to power
supply.
Ground motor before connecting to electrical
power supply! Failure to ground pump motor can
cause serious or fatal electrical shock hazard!
Do not ground to a gas supply line!
To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock, turn
OFF power to motor before working on electrical
connections.
GFCI tripping indicates an electrical problem. If
GFCI trips and will not reset, have a qualified elec-
trician inspect and repair electrical system.
Exactly match supply voltage to nameplate voltage
(115 Volt or 230 Volt single phase only)! Incorrect
voltage can cause fire or seriously damage motor and
voids warranty!
Grounding:
Install, ground, and wire motor according to local or
National Electrical Code requirements.
Permanently ground motor; use size and type wire re-
quired by code.
Ground connection must be made to green grounding
terminal under motor canopy or access plate.
Connect motor ground terminal to electrical service
ground.
