Operating instructions

Inst243 AstralPool Pump Instructions V05.12

INSTALLATION OF FX SERIES PUMPS

A. Plan position of pump so that it will be:

1. Below the pool or spa water level unless pump is primed to be a secondary pump,

2. Free of water flooding, such as in sump, garden hollow, ditch or at bottom of bank with run off.

3. On a stable base so that:

a) The pump is not left suspended by its fittings, causing a leak or failure with loss of water.

b) Movement through vibration is restricted.

c) No strain is put on attaching pipe or other expensive equipment.

4. Accessible for maintenance

5. Easily removed for service

6. Breathing space. Pump should not be crowded which will prevent cooling airflow from fan.

Overheating due to lack of cooling voids warranty.

7. Within reach of power point without extension plugs liable to corrosion, shorting, etc.

B. For best pump performance keep suction pipe length as short as possible with minimum number of

bends and use 50mm PVC suction pipe for 750W (1hp) or larger pumps.

C. Minimum pipe diameters should be used on the following pumps

40mm - FX140, FX190, FX 250

50mm - FX290, FX340, FX520

D. Secure the barrel unions supplied into the attaching pipe work, using approved priming fluid and

solvent cement as normal practice, coating both surfaces. NOTE: Always wear protective gloves

handling and using glue and priming fluid. Ensure no excess adhesive runs into the union proper

affecting the sealing or removal abilities. Allow 24 hours to dry before starting pump.

E. Install isolation valves before the pump section and after equipment.

F. All pumps will operate quieter and perform more efficiently if a straight length of 450mm pipe is

plumbed horizontally into the front of the pump.

G. Water temperature not to exceed 45 degrees C.

H. AstralPool pumps are rated to a maximum head of 25 metres however refer to you pumps data plate

for actual achievable pressure

I. Pumps must be either

- supplied by an isolating transformer, or

- supplied through a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating current not

exceeding 30mA.