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To prevent potential injury and to avoid unnecessary service calls, read this manual
carefully and completely.

CAUTION – We highly recommend a qualified professional install and

service this product.

WARNING – This manual contains important safety information that

must be furnished to the end user of this product. FAILURE TO READ AND
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

SAVE THlS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS

POOL PUMPS

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Summary of Contents for Pool Pumps

Page 1: ... carefully and completely CAUTION We highly recommend a qualified professional install and service this product WARNING This manual contains important safety information that must be furnished to the end user of this product FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY SAVE THlS INSTRUCTION MANUAL OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLATION OPERATION PARTS POOL PUMPS ADVANTAGE ...

Page 2: ... Advantage Above Ground Pump is intended for use on permanently installed above ground swimming pools and may also be used with hot tubs and spas if so marked Do NOT use with storable pools A permanently installed pool is constructed in or on the ground or in a building such that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage A storable pool is constructed so that it is capable of being readily dis...

Page 3: ... drowning disembowelment hair or body entrapment severe injury and death Disembowelment entrapment or drowning is possible when body parts or hair come in contact with damaged broken cracked missing or unsecured drain covers and suction outlets Suction from pumps with only one drain or suction outlet can cause disembowelment entrapment or drowning Pumps for pools and spas require two 2 functioning...

Page 4: ...cy Integral drain plug for easy winterization of pump INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Pump Location For best pump performance locate the system below the pool water line Install pump on a firm level base or pad to meet all local and national codes The field supplied base or pad must be level and vibration free Though the pump is designed for outdoor use it is strongly advised to protect the electrical c...

Page 5: ...tape as friction is reduced considerably do NOT over tighten fitting or you may cause damage If leaks occur remove connector clean off old Teflon tape rewrap with one to two additional layers of Teflon tape and re install connector Electrical WARNING Ground motor before connecting to electrical power supply Failure to ground pump motor can cause serious or fatal electrical shock hazard WARNING Do ...

Page 6: ...nding wire to the pressure wire connector provided on the motor housing and to all metal parts of swimming pool spa or hot tub and to all electrical equipment metal piping or conduit within 5 ft 1 5 m of inside walls of swimming pool spa or hot tub Wiring If other lights or appliances are also on the same circuit be sure to add their amp loads before figuring wire and circuit breaker sizes NOTE If...

Page 7: ...ing 2 CLOSE VALVES in suction and outlet pipes 3 RELEASE ALL PRESSURE from pump and piping system WARNING If pump is being pressure tested be sure pressure has been released before removing strainer cover WARNING Do NOT block pump suction To do so with body may cause fatal injury Small children using pool MUST always have close adult supervision Priming Pump Open all valves before starting system ...

Page 8: ...iping when expecting freezing temperatures or when storing pump for a long time see instructions below Gravity drain system as far as possible Keep motor dry and covered during storage To avoid condensation corrosion problems do NOT cover or wrap pump with plastic film or bags Storing Pump For Winterization WARNING To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard turn OFF power to motor before ...

Page 9: ...n 2 Binding of motor shaft Pump Won t Prime 1 Make sure pump strainer housing is filled with water and the cover O ring is clean also be sure it is properly seated in the cover O ring groove Make sure strainer cover is locked firmly in position and lubricated with Jack s 327 2 Make sure all suction and discharge valves are fully open and not blocked that pool water level is at proper level and tha...

Page 10: ...t suction condition or throttle return lines if practical Holding hand over return fitting will sometimes prove this point or putting in a smaller eyeball fitting 3 Vibration due to improper mounting etc Put a rubber pad under metal mounting feet 4 Foreign matter in pump housing Loose stones debris hitting impeller could be cause remove any of the above 5 Motor bearings noisy from normal wear rust...

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