Warranty

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All suction outlets must have correctly installed, screw-
fastened covers in place.
Testing and Certification
Suction outlet covers must have been tested by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory and found to
comply with the latest ASME/ANSI Specification for
Suction Fittings For Use in Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot
Tubs, and Whirlpool Bathtub Applications.
Outlets Per Pump
Provide at least two hydraulically balanced main drains,
with covers (see Page 4), for each swimming pool pump
suction line. The centers of the main drains (suction
fittings) must be at least three feet apart.
The system must be built so that it cannot operate with
the pump drawing water from only one main drain (that
is, there must be at least two main drains connected to
the pump whenever it is running). (See Figure 2).
However, if two main drains run into a single suction
line, the single suction line may be equipped with a
valve which will shutoff both main drains from the pump
(see Figure 2).
More than one pump can be connected to a single
suction line as long as the requirements above are met.
Water Velocity
The maximum water velocity through any suction outlet
must be 1.5 feet per second unless the outlet complies
with the latest ASME/SNSI Specification for Suction
Fittings For Use in Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs,
and Whirlpool Bathtub Applications. In any case, do not
exceed the suction fittings maximum designed flow rate.
If 100% of the pump’s flow comes from the main drain
system, the maximum water velocity in the pump
suction hydraulic system must be six feet per second or
less even if one main drain (suction fitting) is completely
blocked. The flow through the remaining main drain(s)
must comply with the latest ASME/ANSI Specification
for Suction Fittings For Use in Swimming Pools, Spas,
Hot Tubs, and Whirlpool Bathtub Applications.
ELECTRICAL
Ground motor before
connecting to electrical
power supply. Failure to
ground motor can cause
severe or fatal electrical
shock hazard.
Do not ground to a gas
supply line.
To avoid dangerous or
fatal electrical shock,
turn OFF power to motor
before working on electrical
connections.
Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI)
tripping indicates an electrical
problem. If GFCI trips and will
not reset, have a qualified electrician inspect and repair
electrical system.
Exactly match supply voltage to nameplate
voltage. Incorrect voltage can cause fire or
seriously damage motor and voids warranty. If in doubt
consult a licensed electrician.
Voltage
Voltage at motor must be not more than 10% above or
below motor nameplate 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/Bonding
Install, ground, bond and wire motor according to local
or National Electrical Code requirements.
Permanently ground motor. Use green ground terminal
provided under motor canopy or access plate (See Fig.
3); use size and type wire required by code. Connect
motor ground terminal to electrical service ground.
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn,
or cause death.
Ground pump before
connecting to
power supply.
BONDING
LUG
GREEN
GROUND
SCREW
510 0993
Figure 3 – Typical ground screw and bonding lug
locations.