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WIRING
A licensed electrician must do all wiring.
Pump MUST be permanently connected to circuit. If other lights or appliances are also on the same circuit, be
sure to add their amp loads before calculating wire and circuit breaker sizes. Use the load circuit breaker as
the Master On-Off switch.
Install a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) in circuit; it will sense a short-circuit to ground and disconnect
power before it becomes dangerous to pool users. For size of GFCI required and test procedures for GFCI,
see manufacturer’s instructions. Pump MUST be permanently connected to GFCI. In case of a power outage,
check GFCI for tripping, which will prevent normal pump operation. Reset if necessary.
All suction and discharge valves
MUST
be
OPEN
, as well as filter air relief valve (if
available) on filter, when starting the circulating pump system. Failure to do so could result
in severe personal injury.
STARTING/PRIMING THE PUMP:
Pumps with single speed motors are self priming to 10 ft. and pumps with 2 speed motors are self priming to
10 ft. on high speed only. Fill strainer housing with water to suction pipe level. If water leakage occurs from
anywhere on the pump or filter,
DO NOT
start the pump. If no leakage occurs, stand at least 10 feet from pump
and/or filter and proceed with starting the pump.
Return to filter to close filter manual air relief valve when a steady stream of water (not air
or air and water) is discharged from valve. Failure to do so could result in severe personal
injury.
NEVER OPERATE THE PUMP WITHOUT WATER
. Water acts as a coolant and
lubricant for the mechanical shaft seal. NEVER run pump dry. Running pump dry may
damage seals, causing leakage, flooding, and voids warranty. Fill strainer housing with water before starting
motor.
Do NOT add chemicals to pool/spa system directly in front of pump suction. Adding
undiluted chemicals may damage pump and voids warranty.
Before removing strainer cover:
1. STOP PUMP
before proceeding.
2. CLOSE VALVES
in suction and outlet pipes.
3. RELEASE ALL PRESSURE
from pump and piping system using filter manual air relief valve.
See filter
owner’s manual for more details.
4. If water source is higher than the pump, pump will prime itself when suction and outlet valves are opened.
If water source is lower than the pump, unscrew and remove strainer cover; fill strainer housing with water.
5. Clean and lubricate strainer cover O-ring with silicone lubricant each time it is removed. Inspect O-ring and
re-install on strainer cover.
6. Replace strainer cover on strainer housing; turn strainer cover clockwise to tighten cover.
Before re-starting pump, see “
Starting/Priming the Pump
” instructions.
Wait five (5) seconds before re-starting pump. Failure to do so may cause reverse
rotation of motor and consequent serious pump damage.
Turn on power and wait for pump to prime, which may take up to five (5) minutes. Priming time will depend on
vertical length of suction lift and horizontal length of suction pipe. If pump does NOT prime within five minutes,
stop motor and determine cause. Be sure all suction and discharge valves are open when pump is running.
See Troubleshooting Guide.
