Instructions / Assembly

Voltag e
Voltage at motor MU ST NOT be more than 10% above or below motor name plate rated voltage, or motor may
overheat, causing overload tripping and reduced component life. If voltage is less than 90% or more than 110% of
rated voltage when motor is running at full load, consult Power Company.
Grounding and Bonding
Install, ground, bond, and wire motor in accordance with local or national electrical code requirements.
Permanently ground motor. Use green ground terminal p
rovided under motor canopy or access p la ce; use size and
type wire required by code. Connect motor ground terminal to electrical service ground. Bond motor to pool
structure. Bonding will co nnect all metal parts within and around the pool with a continuous wire.
Bonding reduces the risk of a current passing between bond ed metal objects, which could po te ntially ca use
electrical shock if grounde d or shorted . Reference NEC codes for all wiring standards including, but not
l
imited to, g rounding, bonding and general wiring procedures.
Use a solid copper conductor, size 8 or larger. Run 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 eq uipment, metal piping
(except gas piping), and conduit within 5 ft. (1.5 m) of inside walls of swimming pool, spa
, or hot tub.
Wiring
WARNING – All wiring must be done by a licensed e le ctrician.
Pump MUST be permanently connected to circuit. If other lights or appliances are also on the same circuit, be sure
to add their amp loads before calculating wire and circuit br eaker sizes. Use the load circuit breaker as the Master
On-Off switch.
Install a Gro und Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) in circuit; it will sense a short-circuit to ground and disconnect
power before it bec omes dangerous t
o pool users. For size of GFCI required a nd test procedures for GFCI, see
manufacturer’s instructio ns. In case of a power outage, check GFCI for tripping, which will prevent normal pump
operation. Reset if necessary.
NOTE - If you do not use conduit when wiring motor, be sure to seal wire opening on end of motor to
prevent dirt, bugs, etc., from entering.
Start-Up & Operation
Prior to Start-Up
Notice: If it is necessary to perform a pressure te st, prior to initi al use to ensure pump is functioning properly, then
the following criteria should be maintained for this test:
1. Have a professional perform this test.
2. Ensure all pump and system components are sealed proper ly to prevent leaks.
3. Remove any trapped air in the system by fully opening filter manual air relief valve until a steady stream of
water is discharged.
4. Allow no more than 40 psi (276 kPa) at a water temperature no higher than 100 F (38 C).
5. Run pressure test for no longer than 24 ho
urs.
Immediately inspect all parts to verify they are intact and
functioning properly.
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