Use and Care Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THIS PUMP AND SAND FILTER IS NOT
INSTALLED AND USED CORRECTLY. INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS
MUST READ THESE WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PUMP AND
SAND FILTER.
SAFETY
Most states and local codes regulate the construction, installation, and operation of public pools and
spas, and the construction of residential pools and spas. It is important to comply with these codes,
many of which directly regulate the installation and use of this product. Consult your local building and
health codes for more information.
IMPORTANT: Attention Installer: This Installation and User’s Guide contains important
information about the installation, operation and safe use of this pump and sand lter. This
Guide should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment.
The sand lters are designed to work with water temperature > 0° C and < than 45 0° C. The lter
should never be operated outside of these temperatures or damage may occur. The installation should
be carried out in accordance to the safety instructions of swimming pools and the specic instructions
for each facility.
A pool or spa pump must be installed by a qualied pool and spa service professional in accordance
with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation
may create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or
others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use or operate this pump and sand lter.
Do not bury the electrical cord. Locate the cord where it will not be damaged by lawn mowers, hedge
trimmers and other equipment.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, replace damaged cord immediately. Use a qualied electrician to
replace the cord.
When setting up pool water turnovers or ow rates the operator must consider local codes governing
turnover as well as disinfectant feed ratios
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use extension cords, timers, plug adaptors or converter
plugs to connect unit to electric supply; provide a properly located outlet.
Pumps improperly sized or installed or used in applications other than for which the pump was intended
can result in serious personal injury or death. These risks may include but not be limited to electric
shock, re, ooding, suction entrapment or serious injury or property damage caused by a structural
failure of the pump or other system component
NEVER run the pump when dry. Doing so will damage the seals, causing leakage and ooding. Make
sure to ll the pump with water before starting the motor.
NEVER put chemicals directly into the suction inlet. Doing so can damage the product and void your
warranty.
Position this product away from pool, so as to prevent children from climbing on it and access the pool.
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