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4. INSTALLATION
4.1 Location
Only a qualifed plumbing professional should install the Variable Speed Pump. Refer to
“Safety Instructions” for additional installation and safety information.
NOTE: Do not install this pump within an outer enclosure
or beneath the skirt of a hot tub or spa unless marked
accordingly.
NOTE: Ensure that the pump is mechanically secured to the
equipment pad.
Be sure the pump location meets the following
requirements:
1. Install the pump as close to the pool or spa as possible. To reduce friction loss and
improve efficiency, use short, direct suction and return piping.
2. Install a minimum of 5 feet (1.52 meters) from the inside wall of the pool and spa.
Canadian installations require a minimum of 9.8 feet (3 meters) from the inside wall of
the pool.
3. Install the pump a minimum of 3 feet (.9 meters) from the heater outlet.
4. Do not install the pump more than 10 feet (3.1 meters) above the water level.
5. Install the pump in a well ventilated location protected from excess moisture (i.e. rain
gutter downspouts, sprinklers, etc.).
6. Install the pump with a rear clearance of at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) so that the motor
can be removed easily for maintenance and repair. See
Figure 1
.
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