Installation Guide

NOTE
When pump is mounted permanently within 5 ft. of the inside walls of a swimming
pool, you must use a No. 8 AWG or larger conductor to connect to bonding conductor
lug.
7. Bond the motor to the pool structure in accordance with the National
Electrical Code. Use a solid No. 8 AWG or larger copper conductor.
Run a wire from the external bonding to the pool bonding structure,
see Figure 1.
8. Connect the wire from the accessible bonding lug on the motor to all
metal parts of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub structure and to all
electrical equipment, metal conduit, and metal piping within 5 feet of
the inside walls of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. For
Canada, a 6 AWG or larger solid copper bonding conductor is
required.
9. The pump should be permanently connected to either a circuit
breaker, 2-pole timer or 2-pole relay. If AC power is supplied by a GFCI circuit breaker, use a dedicated
circuit breaker that has no other electrical loads. Note: When the pump is started and stopped by removing
power with a relay or timer, a two-pole device should be used to apply and remove power to both POWER
LINE TERMINALS.
B. The Pump Strainer Basket.
This unit, sometimes referred to as the ‘Hair and Lint Pot’, is the unit in front of the volute. Inside the chamber is the
basket which must be kept clean of leaves and debris at all times. View basket through the ‘See Through Lid’ to inspect
for leaves and debris.
Regardless of the length of time between filter cleaning, it is most important to visually inspect the hair and lint pot basket
at least once a week. A dirty basket will reduce the efficiency of the filter and heater and also put an abnormal stress on
the pump motor which would result in a costly repair bill.
SECTION II. MAINTENANCE
WARNING
DO NOT open the strainer pot 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 may 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.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the pump and filter and for proper operation of the system, clean pump
strainer and skimmer baskets regularly.
A. Pump Strainer Basket Cleaning Procedures.
1. Turn off motor.
2. Relieve pressure in the system by allowing the water to cool.
3. Gently tap the clamp in a counter-clockwise direction to remove the clamp
and lid.
Fig-
Typical Ground
Screw Terminal
Typical Wiring
Terminals
Typical
Bonding Lug
NPT 1/2” for
Cord Strain Relief
Field Wiring Compartment
Figure 1.
Clamp, pot
Lid
O-ring, lid
Basket
Pot
2