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VL Series Pump
ISVL1285 Rev B
Basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Failure to follow instructions may
result in injury.
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for one of the
following signal words, and be alert to the potential for personal injury.
WARNING
warns about hazards that
could
cause serious personal injury, death or major property damage
and if ignored presents a potential hazard.
CAUTION
warns about hazards that will or can cause minor or moderate personal injury and/or property
damage and if ignored presents a potential hazard. It can also make consumers aware of actions that are
unpredictable and unsafe.
The NOTICE label indicates special instructions that are important but not related to hazards.
1.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before installing or servicing this electrical equipment, turn power supply OFF.
WARNING
–
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
in this owner’s
manual and on the equipment. Failure to follow instructions can cause severe injury and/or death.
WARNING
– This product should be installed and serviced only by a qualified professional.
CAUTION
– All electrical wiring MUST be in conformance with all applicable local codes, regulations, and
the National Electric Code (NEC).
USE OF NON-HAYWARD REPLACEMENT PARTS VOIDS WARRANTY.
ATTENTION INSTALLER - THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, AND SAFE USE OF THIS VARIABLE SPEED PUMP THAT MUST BE FURNISHED TO THE END USER OF
THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
– To reduce risk of injury, do not permit children to use or climb on this product. Closely
supervise children at all times. Components such as the filtration system, pumps, and heaters must be positioned
to prevent children from using them as a means of access to the pool.
CAUTION
– This pump is intended for use on permanently installed 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 disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity.
Though this product is designed for outdoor use, it is strongly advised to protect the electrical components from the
weather. Select a well-drained area, one that will not flood when it rains. It requires free circulation of air for
cooling. Do not install in a damp or non-ventilated location. (For hot tub and spa pumps) Do not install within an
outer enclosure or beneath the skirt of a hot tub or spa.
