PowerMaster ® ECO-SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions and comply with all applicable codes may cause serious bodily injury and/or property damage. The installation of this product should be carried out by a person knowledgable in swimming pool plumbing requirements following the installation instructions provided in this manual. Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment.
Congratulations on the purchase of a quality product from the Davey Water Products range of Pool and Spa Equipment. You are assured of many years of reliable and super-efficient performance from your Davey PowerMaster® ECO-Series pump. Read these instructions in their entirety before switching on this pump. If you are uncertain as to any of these installation and operating instructions please contact your Davey dealer or the appropriate Davey office as listed on the back of this document.
The PowerMaster® ECO Series has 3 speeds, so you can circulate the water at low speed, then switch to medium or high speed only if required. Medium speed will help to power an automatic pool cleaner, while high speed should be selected to backwash a media filter or when you want to manually vacuum your pool.
Technical Specifications: Model PMECO Eco Flow Speed – 1400 Mid Flow Speed – 2400 High Flow Speed – 2850 24 Class B130 Insulation 240 AC 50 6.3 Eco Flow - 165w / 0.22 hp Mid Flow – 677w / 0.91 hp Hi Flow – 1109w / 1.49 hp Eco Flow - 132w / 0.18 hp Mid Flow – 542w / 0.72 hp Hi Flow – 887w / 1.
Installation of the PowerMaster® ECO Series Pump: Location The pump should be located as close to the water as practicable and mounted on a firm base in a well drained position, high enough to prevent any flooding. It is the installer’s/owner’s responsibility to locate the pump such that the nameplate can be easily read and the pump can be readily accessed for service. Weather Protection It is recommended that the pump is protected from the weather.
Davey Water Products recommends that all installations are fitted with earth leakage or residual current protection devices. CAUTION: In the interest of safety, we advise that all brands and types of pool pumps must be installed in accordance with AS3000 wiring rules or equivalent.
Pipe Connection A barrel union is provided for connecting to the piping from the pool. The pumps are designed to accept 40mm PVC on the ID or a 50mm PVC fitting on the OD. When plumbing the discharge pipe, ensure that the pipework does not interfere with the touchpad’s protective cover, which needs to fully open and close. Ensure pipework from discharge does not interfere with protective cover. The use of any pipe smaller than those specified above is not recommended.
To realise the best energy efficiency from your pump, please follow these installation recommendations: • Suction pipe length should be kept as short as possible • Install a 450mm long straight pipe horizontally into the front of the pump • Minimise the number of bends in the plumbing Starting the Pump To operate efficiently and prevent pump damage there must be a free flow of water to and from the pump. Before starting ensure that: • All pipework is correctly sealed.
Low Energy Operation: Your PowerMaster® ECO Series pump has 3 speed settings: 1. Eco Flow – Lowest Speed 2. Mid Flow – Medium Speed 3. High Flow – Highest Speed Eco Flow mode provides the lowest speed and therefore the greatest energy savings.
Using your PowerMaster® 3 Speed pump with a Davey Salt Water Chlorinator: Davey ChloroMatic and EcoSalt salt water chlorinators require a minimum flow rate of 80 litres per minute (lpm) through the chlorinator cell for best efficiency and cell life. The Davey PowerMaster® Eco Series can provide 130 lpm at 25 kPa (2.5 meter head). Please refer to the performance graph below as a reference for the flow in your pool and refer to the pressure indicated by the gauge on the filter.
To operate an automatic pool cleaner with your PowerMaster® Eco Series pump: 1. Activate the High Flow setting and allow the pump to fully prime by running for around 2 minutes. You will know the pump is primed when you can see a strong flow of water through the clear leaf basket lid. 2. When all air is expelled from the leaf basket, connect the pool cleaner hose firmly into the skimmer plate or dedicated wall suction. 3.
Failure to undertake regular maintenance may cause damage not covered by warranty. Power supply to this pump needs to be through an isolating transformer on RCD, having a rated operating current not exceeding 30mA. Trouble Shooting If the pump runs but there is no water flow or water flow is reduced, the following condition may apply: 1. The filter requires backwashing or it is blocked. Refer to the relevant section in the Filter Manual. 2. The pump is not primed.
Removal of the Pump from Pipework Should it be necessary to remove the pump, follow these instructions: 1. Switch off the power and remove the plug from the power source. NOTE: If the pump is wired into a time clock or another automatic control, the wiring should be removed by a qualified technician. 2. Close the water valves on the pool return and the pump inlet pipework. 3. Remove the discharge & suction barrel unions taking care not to lose the o’rings. 4.
POWER CONNECTIONS AND WIRING MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY AN AUTHORISED ELECTRICIAN. DANGER - Hazardous suction. Do not block water entry into filtration system with any part of your body as the pressure can trap hair or body parts, causing severe injury or death. Do not block suction. Turn off pump immediately if someone becomes trapped. Caution! Do not add chemicals directly to the pool skimmer. Adding undiluted chemicals may damage pump and filter and void warranty.
Davey® Repair or Replacement Guarantee In the unlikely event in Australia or New Zealand that this Davey product develops any malfunction within warranty periods beginning from the date of original purchase due to faulty materials or manufacture, Davey will at our option repair or replace it for you free of charge, subject to the conditions below.
