2
Also, contact a licensed electrician for information on local electrical codes for bonding requirements.
Use a solid copper conductor, size 8 or larger. Run a continuous wire from external bonding lug to reinforcing rod or mesh. Connect
a No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm
2
) solid copper bonding 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 (except gas piping), and conduit within 5 ft. (1.5
m) of inside walls of swimming pool, spa, or hot tub.
IMPORTANT
- Reference NEC codes for all wiring standards including, but
not limited to, grounding, bonding and other general wiring procedures.
NOTE -
The National Electrical Code (NEC) permits use of a
cord with a maximum 3 ft. (1 m) length. If your pump is equipped with a cord complying with the NEC, the preceding four (4)
hazards apply.
WARNING
–
Suction Entrapment Hazard.
Suction in suction outlets and/or suction outlet covers, which are damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured cause severe injury
and/or death due to the following entrapment hazards:
Hair Entrapment
- Hair can become entangled in suction outlet cover.
Limb Entrapment
- A limb inserted into an opening of a suction outlet sump or suction outlet cover that is damaged, broken, cracked,
missing, or not securely attached can result in a mechanical bind or swelling of the limb.
Body Suction Entrapment
- A pressure applied to a large portion of the body or limbs can result in an entrapment.
Evisceration/ Disembowelment
- A negative pressure applied directly to the intestines through an unprotected suction outlet sump or
suction outlet cover which is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured can result in evisceration/disembowelment.
Mechanical Entrapment
- There is potential for jewelry, swimsuits, hair decorations, fingers, toes, or knuckles to be caught
in an opening of a suction outlet cover resulting in mechanical entrapment.
WARNING
–
To Reduce the risk of Entrapment Hazards:
- When outlets are small enough to be blocked by a person, a minimum of two functioning suction outlets per pump must be installed.
Suction outlets in the same plane (i.e. floor or wall), must be installed a minimum of three feet (3’) [0.91 meter] apart, as measured
from near point to near point.
- Dual suction fittings shall be placed in such locations and distances to avoid “dual blockage” by a user.
- Dual suction fittings shall not be located on seating areas or on the backrest for such seating areas.
- The maximum system flow rate shall not exceed the values shown in the “Pipe Sizing Chart” found at the bottom of page 5 of this
manual.
- Never use pool or spa if any suction outlet component is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached.
- Replace damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached suction outlet components immediately.
- In addition to two or more suction outlets per pump installed in accordance with latest IAF (formerly NSPI) standards and CPSC
guidelines, follow all national, state, and local codes applicable.
- Installation of a vacuum release or vent system, which relieves entrapping suction, is recommended.
WARNING
–
Hazardous Pressure.
Pool and spa water circulation systems operate under hazardous pressure during start-up, normal operation, and after pump shut-off.
Stand clear of circulation system equipment during pump start-up. Failure to follow safety and operation instructions could result in
violent separation of the pump housing and cover due to pressure in the system, which could cause property damage, severe personal
injury, or death. Before servicing pool and spa water circulation system, all system and pump controls must be in off position and
filter manual air relief valve must be in open position. Before starting system pump, all system valves must be set in a position to
allow system water to return back to the pool. Do not change filter control valve position while system pump is running. Before
starting system pump, fully open filter manual air relief valve. Do not close filter manual air relief valve until a steady stream of water
(not air or air and water) is discharged. All suction and discharge valves
MUST
be
OPEN
when starting the circulation system.
Failure to do so could result in severe personal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
–
Separation Hazard.
