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The Waterway Booster Pump supplies high pressure water to the pool cleaner to optimize cleaning efficiency. The pump is not self-priming and
should only be used when the pool filtration pump is on. Running the booster pump without the filtration pump will damage the booster pump.
Improper operation of the booster pump will void the warranty.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
When installing and using this electrical equipment basic safety precautions should be followed including the following:
This pool pump must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool serviceman in accordance
with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances.
Use solid copper bonding conductor, no smaller than No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2), 6 AWG (13.3 mm2 ) in Canada, to connect the motor to all metal
parts of the pool, spa or hot tub structure, all electrical equipment, and all metal conduit and metal piping within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the inside walls
of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub.
Use this pump only with permanently installed pools, and hot tubs and spas if so marked. A permanently installed pool is constructed in or on
the ground or in a building, and cannot be easily disassembled and reassembled.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
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INSTALLATION
Electrical
The starting current of the booster pump motor may exceed 15 amps. It is recommended that a 20 amp service breaker be used for the pump.
The booster pump motor is factory wired for 240 volts, but can be wired for either 120 or 240 volts. To rewire to 120 volt, follow the instructions
on the name plate located on the back of the motor or the sizing plate on the side of the motor.
A separate time clock (in addition to the filtration system time clock) is recommended to control the On/Off functions of the booster pump. A
manual switch can also be used.
If a time clock is used, set it to turn the pump on half an hour after the pool filtration pump is turned on, and turn the pump off at least half an
hour before the filtration pump shuts off. Periodically check the time clock settings to make sure they are properly synchronized.
Plumbing
The Waterway Booster Pump requires a dedicated return line. Plumb the booster pump into the system so that it always receives flow from the
filtration pump.
To ensure proper function of the pump and the cleaner, refer to the Typical Installation diagram and adhere to the following guidelines for
specific equipment.
• Plumb the dedicated line upstream of all air inducing equipment.
• If a heater is installed on the system, tap the inlet for the booster pump into the return line downstream and at least three feet from the
heater discharge. Do not tap the booster pump inlet into the three-foot section of heat sink pipe that comes directly out of the heater.
• Some solar heating systems utilize the entire water flow when the panels are being purged of air. If the pump is installed in a non-flow pipe
during solar panel purges, install an automatic override to shut off the pump.
• Plumb the booster pump inlet higher, upstream and as far away as possible from the chlorinator.
BOOSTER PUMP
Installation Instructions
