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CHAPTER ONE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
i WARNING Pay attention to children
1. 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.
2. These Models of pumps are intended for use only on permanently installed swimming pool. Do not use with storable pools.
3. 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.
4. All components should be inspected frequently and replaced if damaged, broken, cracked, missing or not securely attached.
i WARNING Risk of Electric Shock
5. Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or cause death. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do NOT use an extension cord
to connect unit to electric supply. Provide a properly located outlet. It is required that licensed electricians do all electrical
wiring. All electrical wiring MUST be in conformance with applicable local and national codes and regulations. Before working
on pump or motor, disconnect motor wiring.
6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, replace damaged cord immediately. Do NOT bury cord. Locate cord to prevent abuse
from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and other equipment.
7. Risk of Electric Shock. Connect only to a branch circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Contact an
electrician if you cannot verify that the receptacle is protected by a GFCI.
Connect only to grounding type receptacle protected by a class A Ground fault circuit interrupter.
IMPORTANT: Reference NEC codes for all wiring standards including, but not limited to, grounding, bonding and other
general wiring procedures.
i WARNING - Suction Entrapment Hazard
8. Suction in damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured suction inlets, can cause severe injury and/or death due to
the following entrapment hazards:
Hair Entrapment- Hair can become entangled in suction inlet or the cover of the suction inlet.
Limb Entrapment- A limb inserted into an opening of a suction inlet or suction inlet 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 limbs can result in an entrapment.
Evisceration/ Disembowelment- A negative pressure applied directly to the intestines through an unprotected suction inlet
or suction inlet 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 inlet cover resulting in mechanical entrapment.
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