Use and Care Manual

PUMP INSTALLATION

1. When connecting plumbing fittings to the pumps threaded ports, it is

recommended that thread seal tape (Teflon tape) be used. If the suction

(intake) connection is not sealed correctly the pump will not prime

properly and will pump only small volumes of water or no water at all.

2. When installing the pump the suction line (hose or pipe) must be below

the swimming pool water level to a point immediately beneath the pump

to ensure priming via a flooded suction line. The height between the

water line and pump should never be more than 5 feet.

3. Suction and discharge lines should be independently supported at a point

near the pump to avoid strains being placed on the pump.

4. It is advisable to install a gate valve or union in both the suction and

discharge lines in the event the pump needs servicing or removal.

5. Before starting the pump for the first time remove the clear lid at the

front of the pump. Turn the lid counterclockwise to remove. Fill the pump

strainer with water until it is level with the suction port opening. Replace

the lid making sure the lid is tight and O-Ring is not damaged. Hand

tighten only.

6. BONDING: as required by the National Electrical Code Article 680-26 the

pump must be electrically bonded to the pool structure by a solid copper

conductor no smaller than #8 AWG via the external copper bonding lug

on the motor.

7. GROUNDING: Permanently ground the pump motor using a conductor of

appropriate size. Connect to the green headed screw provided inside the

motor terminal box.

NOTE

DO NOT CONNECT MOTOR TO THE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY UNTIL

IT IS PERMANENTLY GROUNDED.

PRIMING THE PUMP

1. Make sure the hair and lint trap is full of water. It may be necessary to open

hair and lint lid and allow trap a fill with water.

2. When starting pump it may be necessary to run the pump at the high speed

to “prime”. After 60 seconds you can then change to the lower speed.