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ZODIAC

 FloPro ssPump installation & Operation Manual

 

 

WARNING

•  FOR  YOUR  SAFETY  -  This  product  must  be  installed  and  serviced  by  a 

contractor who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment by the jurisdiction 

in which the product will be installed where such state or local requirements 

exist.  In  the  event  no  such  state  or  local  requirement  exists,  the  installer 

must  be  a  professional  with  sufficient  experience  in  pool  equipment 

installation and maintenance so that all of the instructions in this manual 

can  be  followed  exactly.  Improper  installation  and/or  operation  can  create 

dangerous electrical hazards, which can cause high voltages to run through 

the  electrical  system.  Before  installing  this  product,  read  and  follow  all 

warning  notices  and  instructions  that  accompany  this  product.  Failure  to 

follow  warning  notices  and  instructions  may  result  in  property  damage, 

personal injury, or death. Improper installation and/or operation will void the 

warranty. 

• ATTENTION INSTALLER: This manual contains important information about 

the  installation,  operation  and  safe  use  of  this  product.  This  information 

should be given to the owner/operator of this equipment.

Contents

Section 1: Important Safety Instructions

1.1. Safety Instructions  
1.2. Pool Pump Suction Entrapment - Prevention Guidelines

Section 2: General Description  

2.1. Introduction  
2.2. Description 

Section 3: Installation 

3.1. Plumbing 
 

3.1.1. Preparation 

 

3.1.2. Pump Location  

 

3.1.3 . Pipe Sizing

Section 4: Operation  

4.1. Start-up 

Section 5: Service and Maintenance  

5.1. Routine Maintenance  

Section 6: Troubleshooting and Repair  

6.1. Troubleshooting  
6.2. Service Technician Maintenance  
 

6.2.1.  Blocked Impeller  

 

6.2.2. Impeller Removal  

 

6.2.3. Impeller Replacement  

 

6.2.4. Mechanical Seal Replacement  

 

6.2.5. Motor Replacement 

Section 7. Product Specifications and Technical Data

7.1. Exploded View  
7.2. Pump Curves 
7.3. Physical and Operational Specifications 

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Summary of Contents for FLOPRO SS

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...onal injury or death Improper installation and or operation will void the warranty ATTENTION INSTALLER This manual contains important information about the installation operation and safe use of this product This information should be given to the owner operator of this equipment Contents Section 1 Important Safety Instructions 1 1 Safety Instructions 1 2 Pool Pump Suction Entrapment Prevention Gu...

Page 3: ...th swimming pool equipment E g filters The pump is to be installed in accordance with the relevant requirements of the South African wiring rules Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 Act no 85 of 1993 schedule electrical installation regulations Also refer to the installation instructions relating to the swimming pool equipment of which the pump will be an integral part The pump is to be suppli...

Page 4: ...ing will be achieved if the pump is installed as close as possible to the water level of the pool 2 Zodiac Pool Care SA Pty Ltd recommends that the pump and other circulation equipment be located more than 1 5 metres from the water Choose a location that will minimize turns in the piping 3 The pump must be placed on a solid foundation that will not vibrate To further reduce the possibility of vibr...

Page 5: ...y length of time will cause severe damage to both the pump and motor and will void the warranty If this is a new pool installation make sure all piping is clear of construction debris Check the filter for proper installation verifying that all connections and clamps are secure according to the manufacturer s recommendations To avoid risk of property damage severe personal injury or death verify th...

Page 6: ...immer baskets pump basket and other screens are clean Clean as necessary Check filter and clean as necessary Check valve positions Adjust as necessary NOTE Multiple pieces of equipment operating at one time for example waterfalls spa jets and surface returns may affect the cleaning system and prevent it from working properly Check the cleaning system manual to ensure that the system is adjusted ac...

Page 7: ...ter from reaching the pump Drain the water from the pump by loosening the unions or removing the drain plugs 3 Using a 14mm wrench loosen the bolts connecting the pump body to the motor backplate See Figure 1 Figure 1 Remove the Pump body 4 Pull the motor and backplate out of the pump body Remove the pump body o ring The impeller is connected to the motor shaft 5 Using a No 1 Phillips star screwdr...

Page 8: ... the carbon face seal half from the impeller sleeve See Figure 5 This is a spring loaded seal Grasp the portion of the seal closest to the impeller body and pull the seal off using a twisting motion Ceramic Face Seal Backplate Seal Figure 5a Mechanical Seal CAUTION VERY IMPORTANT Grasp the lower portion of the seal opposite the carbon face when installing the seal or it will be damaged NOTE To ass...

Page 9: ...peration Zodiac requires that you replace the motor with a motor that has the identical kW rating and service factor To avoid the risk of property damage severe personal injury or death turn off the pump and switch off the circuit breaker to the pump motor before beginning this procedure 1 To disassemble the pump housing from the motor follow steps 1 through 8 in Section 6 2 2 Impeller Removal 2 R...

Page 10: ...ac FLOPRO Single Speed Pump Specs 0 6kW 0 75kW 1 1kW Model FLOPRO 0 6kW FLOPRO 0 75kW FLOPRO 1 1kW Motor Type Single Phase Single Phase Single Phase Pump kW 0 6kW 0 75HP 0 75kW 1 0HP 1 1kW 1 5HP Motor kW 0 8kW 1 0kW 1 4kW Motor Voltage Alternating Current and Frequency Hertz V230 AC Hz50 V230 AC Hz50 V230 AC Hz50 Motor Amps Maximum Amax 3 6A 4 6A 6 2A Motor Revolutions Per Minute RPM 2820 2820 282...

Page 11: ...ZODIAC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE Zodiac Group South Africa Customer care line 0860 887 665 Email customer care zodiac com www zodiac co za ...

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