User Manual

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caught in an opening of a suction outlet cover resulting in mechanical entrapment.
WARNING – Reduce the risk of Entrapment Hazards:
- When outlets are small enough to be blocked by a person, a minimum of two functioning suction outlets per pump must
be installed. Suction outlets in the same plane (i.e. floor or wall), must be installed a minimum of three feet (3’) [0.91 meter]
apart, as measured from near point to near point.
- Dual suction fittings shall be placed in such locations and distances to avoid “dual blockage” by a user.
- Dual suction fittings shall not be located on seating areas or on the backrest for such seating areas.
- The maximum system flow rate shall not exceed the values shown in the “Pipe Sizing Chart” found at the bottom of page
5 of this manual.
- Never use pool or spa if any suction outlet component is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached.
- Replace damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached suction outlet components immediately.
- In addition to two or more suction outlets per pump installed in accordance with latest IAF (formerly NSPI) standards and
CPSC guidelines, follow all national, state, and local codes applicable.
- Installation of a vacuum release or vent system, which relieves entrapping suction, is recommended.
WARNING – Hazardous Pressure.
Pool and spa water circulation systems operate under hazardous pressure during start-up, normal operation, and after pump
shut-off. Stand clear of circulation system equipment during pump start-up. Failure to follow safety and operation
instructions could result in violent separation of the pump housing and cover due to pressure in the system, which could
cause property damage, severe personal injury, or death. Before servicing pool and spa water circulation system, all system
and pump controls must be in off position and filter manual air relief valve if part of the filtration system must be in open
position. Before starting system pump, all system valves must be set in a position to allow system water to return back to
the pool. Do not change filter control valve position while system pump is running. Before starting system pump, fully
open filter manual air relief valve. Do not close filter manual air relief valve until a steady stream of water (not air or air
and water) is discharged. All suction and discharge valves MUST be OPEN when starting the circulation system.
Failure to do so could result in severe personal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING – Separation Hazard.
Failure to follow safety and operation instructions could result in violent separation of pump components. Strainer cover
must be properly secured to pump housing with strainer cover lock ring. Before servicing pool and spa circulation system,
all system and pump controls must be in off position and filter manual air relief valve must be in open position. Do not
operate pool and spa circulation system if a system component is not assembled properly, damaged, or missing. Do not
operate pool and spa circulation system unless filter air relief valve body is in closed position. All suction and discharge
valves MUST be OPEN when starting the circulation system.
Failure to do so could result in severe personal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING – Never operate or test the circulation system at more than 40 PSI.
WARNING – Fire and burn hazard.
Motors operate at high temperatures and if they are not properly isolated from any flammable structures or foreign debris
they can cause fires, which may cause severe personal injury or death. It is also necessary
to allow the motor to cool for at least 20 minutes prior to maintenance to minimize the risk for burns.