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ZODIAC
FloPro ssPump installation & Operation Manual
Section 5. Service and Maintenance
5.1 Routine Maintenance
To avoid the risk of property damage, severe personal injury, and/or death,
turn off the pump and switch off the circuit breaker to the pump motor before
servicing the pump.
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nspect the pump basket for debris by looking through the clear pump lid. Remove any
debris, because as debris accumulates, it will begin to block the flow of water through the
pump. Keep the basket clean to improve the performance of the pump.
1. Turn off the power to the pump. If the pump is located below the water level, close the
isolation valves on the suction and discharge sides of the pump to prevent backflow of water.
2. Turn the lid’s locking ring counter-clockwise until ‘START’ aligns with the ports. Carefully
remove the lid.
3. Lift the basket out of the pump. Dispose of all debris and thoroughly clean the basket,
making sure all the holes are open. Using a garden hose, spray the basket from the
outside to help clear the holes. Remove any remaining debris by hand.
4. Replace the basket in the pump by aligning the open section of the basket with the inlet
pipe. If aligned properly, the basket will drop easily into place. Do not force it into place.
5. Remove the lid o-ring and remove debris around the lid o-ring seat, as this will cause air
leaks into the system. Clean the lid o-ring and replace it.
6. Replace the lid with locking ring on the pump housing. Align ‘START’ with the ports and
turn the lid’s locking ring clockwise until ‘LOCKED’ aligns with the ports.
Hand-tighten
the lid to make an air tight seal.
Do not use any tools to tighten the lid.
CAUTION: A misaligned basket will cause the lid to be improperly seated, allowing an
air leak, which could result in pump damage.
7. Verify that all valves have been returned to the proper position for normal operation.
8. Check for any leakages
Section 6. Troubleshooting and Repair
Zodiac Pool Care SA (Pty) Ltd strongly recommends that you call a qualified service
technician to perform any repairs on the filter/pump system. To locate a qualified
technician, contact our Customer Care department on 0860 887 665 or visit
www.zodiac.co.za.
Section 4. Operation
4.1 Start-up
CAUTION: Never run the pump without water. Running the pump “dry” for any 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 that all
power is turned off before starting this procedure.
1. Take one of the following actions to prime the pump:
• If the pump is located below the water level of the pool ensure that the multiport
valve is set to filter. Ensure all isolation valves before and after the pump is opened.
Open the pump lid to prime the pump with water.
• If the pump is located above the water level, remove the pump lid and fill the basket
with water before starting the pump.
2. Prior to replacing the lid, check for debris around the lid o-ring seat. Debris around the lid
o-ring seat will cause air to leak into the system, and make it difficult to prime the pump.
3.
Hand-tighten
the lid to make an air tight seal.
Do not use any tools to tighten the lid:
hand-tighten only.
Ensure that the lid is secure. Make sure all valves are open and the
unions are tight.
4. Restore power to the pump and then turn it on.
5. Once all the air has left the filter, close the filter pressure release valve (If applicable).
6. The pump should prime the pipe system. The time it takes to prime will depend on the
elevation and length of pipe used on the suction supply pipe. See
Section 3.3.2,
Installation Recommendations
for proper elevation and pipe size.
7. If the pump does not prime and all the instructions to this point have been followed,
check for a suction leak. If there is no leak from the weir to the pump, repeat Steps 2
through 7.
8. For technical assistance, call Zodiac Technical Support at 0860 887 665.
Trapped air in the 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 properly
let out of the system before operating. DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR TO
PRESSURE TEST OR CHECK FOR LEAKS.
Do not pressure test above 240kPa. Pressure testing must be done by a trained
pool professional. Circulation equipment that is not tested properly may fail. This
could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
When pressure testing the system with water, it is very important to make sure
that the pump basket lid is completely secure.
