Warranty
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Ground wire must be a copper conductor. It should be
the same size as the current-carrying wires to the
motor, but not smaller than No. 12 AWG.
Bond motor to pool structure. Use a solid copper
conductor, size No. 8 AWG (8.4 sq. mm) or larger. Run
wire from external bonding lug (see Fig. 3) to reinforcing
rod or mesh.
Connect a No. 8 AWG (8.4 sq. mm) solid copper
bonding wire to the pressure wire connector provided
on the motor housing and to all metal parts of the
swimming pool, spa, or hot tub and to all electrical
equipment, metal piping or conduit within 5 feet (1.5 m)
of the inside walls of swimming pool, spa, or hot tub.
Wiring
NOTICE: For 575 volt models, consult a licensed
electrician.
NOTICE: 3 phase models require magnetic motor
starters and external overload protection. If in doubt
about the procedure, consult a licensed electrician.
Pump must be permanently connected to circuit. See
Figures 4A, and 4B for wiring connection diagrams. See
Table I, Page 8, for correct wire and circuit breaker
sizes for the pump alone. If other lights or appliances
are also on the same circuit, be sure to add their amp
loads to pump amp load before figuring wire and circuit
breaker sizes. (If unsure how to do this or if this is
confusing, consult a licensed electrician.) Use the load
circuit breaker as the master on-off switch.
Install a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) in
circuit; it will sense a short-circuit to ground and
disconnect power before it becomes dangerous to pool
users. For size of GFCI required and test procedures for
GFCI, see manufacturer’s instruction.
In case of power outage, check GFCI for tripping (which
will prevent normal pump operation). Reset if
necessary.
Risk of dangerous or fatal electrical shock.
Be sure that power to the motor circuit is off before
working on wiring, wiring connections, or motor. Re-
install the motor end cover and all other wiring covers
before turning on the power.
Motor Switch Settings
Dual-voltage motors (motors that can operate at either
115 or 230 volts), are set at the factory to 230 volts. Do
not change motor voltage setting if line voltage is 230
volts, or if you have a single voltage motor.
NOTE: Never wire a 115 volt motor to a 230 volt line.
Remove Motor End Cover
If you have a dual-voltage motor, and will connect it to
115 volts, follow the procedure below.
You will need to remove the motor end cover to change
the voltage setting.
Your motor terminal board (located under the motor end
cover) should look like one of those below.
Plug Type Voltage Selector
To change to 115 volts:
1. Make sure power is off.
2. Pull the plug straight up.
3. Move and attach the plug at the 115 volt position.
The plug will now cover 2 metal tabs. The arrow on
the plug will point to 115V.
4. Attach the power lead wires to the power lead
terminals. Make sure the wires are secure.
5. Attach the ground wire to the green ground screw
6. Reinstall the Motor end cover
Figure 5 – Voltage set to 230 volts, Plug Type.
Voltage Change
Plug
Ground
Screw
Power Lead
Terminals
Figure 4 - Removing motor end cover.