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3.4 Wiring the Power Pack to Power Source
Figure 18. 240 VAC or 120 VAC Wiring Diagram
1. Wire power pack to pool pump power source using #12 AWG (3.0 mm
2
) insulated wire and conduit. The power
pack should be connected to the pump motor switch or automatic timer (pool pump timer) as shown in Figure 18.
2. Attach the third wire (ground) from the electrical panel to the ground point inside the power pack. Additionally,
applicable local and/or National installation codes may require the equipment to properly bonded to other pool
equipment or to a bonding grid. Earth bonding per Section 3.5 must also be accomplished to ensure personal
safety and safety of equipment.
3.5 Earth Bonding
The National Electric Code (NEC) requires pool equipment to be bonded to each other. Check your local codes to
determine if the NEC and/or other local installation codes are enforced by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
A solid, copper # 8 AWG (8.37 mm
2) wire is recommended, per the NEC, for bonding the power pack to a permanent
earthbondingconnectionthatisacceptabletothelocalAHJ.Refertoyourlocallyenforcedcodesfortheacceptable
grounding wire gauge. Attach the bonding point located on the bottom of the chassis backplate to a common earth
bonding point. Do not use the power pack as the common bonding point. Each piece of non-related pool equipment
requiring a ground should also be bonded to the common, approved earth bonding point. Never ground a pool pump
to the chassis backplate. In Canada, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) dictates that the bonding conductor be,
minimum6AWG(13.3mm
2
).
WARNING
Whenusingelectricalproducts,basicprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowed,includingthefollowing:
• DANGER:RISKOFELECTRICSHOCKWHICHCANRESULTINSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH.Before
attemptinginstallationorservice,ensurethatallpowertothedeviceisdisconnected/turnedoffatthecircuit
breaker.Connectonlytoacircuitprotectedbyaground-faultcircuit-interrupter(GFCI).
• Groundingisrequired.Theunitshouldbeinstalledbyaqualiedservicerepresentativeandshouldbe
properlygroundedandbonded(SeeSection3.5,EarthBonding).
• Installtopermitaccessforservicing.
• PleasereadallcautionsandsafetyinstructionsintheImportantSafetyInstructionssection.Before
attempting any electrical wiring, be sure to read and follow safety instructions. Wiring should only be
attempted by a qualied professional.
Use Copper Conductors Only – Rated for 90°C Minimum
RIBBON CABLE
FROM CONTROL PCB
Power PCB*
Factory Wired for
240 VAC or 120 VAC ~
*The Power PCB auto-detects voltage
Pool Pump
TO EARTH
BONDING POINT
POOL PUMP TIMER
3
12
6
9
240 VAC or
120 VAC
CIRCUIT BREAKER
PANEL
50/60 Hz
3 wire
Line 1
ACT
Pump
Line 2
NEUTRAL
0V
B
A
0V
POS
BLUE
RED
RED
BLK
BLK
TO EI CELL
GROUND
LINE 1
LINE 2
RED
BLK
BLUE
TO FAN
OPTIONAL
CONNECTION
TO AQUALINK® RS
OR PDA
BLK
YLW
RED
GRN
RED
BLK
BLK
NOT USED
LOAD 2
LOAD 1
GROUND (CHASSIS)
WHT
TO EARTH
BONDING POINT
NOT USED
NOT USED
NOT USED