PUMPS
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Section 5
Maintenance
Risk of electrical shock or electrocution.
Always disconnect power to the pool pump at the circuit breaker before servicing the pump.
Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman, pool users or others
due to electric shock. Read all servicing instructions before working on the pump.
DO NOT open the strainer pot lid if pump fails to prime or if pump has been operating
without water in the strainer pot.
Pumps operated in these circumstances may experience a build up of vapor pressure and
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ay contain scalding hot water. Opening the pump may cause serious personal injury. In
order to avoid the possibility of personal injury, make sure the suction and discharge valves
are open and strainer pot temperature is cool to touch, then open with extreme caution.
Section 3
Pump Installation
• Install the pump not closer than 1.5m (5 feet) from inside walls of the swimming pool or spa.
• Use a direct and short suction line with continuous slope in order to avoid long priming times.
• The pump should be placed on a flat, solid foundation, high enough to prevent flooding of the motor.
• Install the pump in a sheltered location, ensuring ventilation and adequate access for servicing.
• Do not mount electrical controls directly over pump. Read and fully understand all CAUTIONS on page 4.
• Provide adequate floor drainage to avoid equipment and property damage.
• Size all piping adequately and keep the number of elbows to a minimum.
• Independently support the pipe near the suction and discharge of the pump in order to reduce the strain.
• It is essential that the suction line is free of air leaks. The suction line should always be at least the same size
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s the suction inlet of the pump.
Section 4
Start / Operation
Starting the pump
• Turn strainer pot lid in a counter-clockwise direction until it opens.
• Fill the strainer pot and volute up to the inlet port with water.
• Reinstall the strainer pot lid by placing the strainer pot lid on the strainer pot. Make sure the lid O-ring is
properly placed. Seat the strainer pot lid then turn clockwise until the handle locks. Hand Tighten only!
• Open the manual air relief valve on top of the filter. If no manual air relief valve is present, depress the
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ultiport valve handle to relieve the pressure.
• Stand clear of the system and filter. Energize the motor.
• Bleed air from the filter until a steady stream of water comes out.
• Close the manual air relief valve.
• Priming time depends on the suction lift and distance from the pool.
• Five minutes for priming is a reasonable time.
• Pump will not lift more than 1.8 m (6 ft.). If pump does not prime, see troubleshooting guide.
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