Instructions / Assembly

Fill strainer housing with water to suction pipe level. NEVER OPERATE THE PUMP WITHOUT WATER.
Water acts as a coolant and lubricant for the mechanical shaft seal.
WARNING –
If pump is being pressure tested (40 PSI MAXIMUM), be sure pressure has been relea sed,
using the filter manual air relief valve, before removing strainer cover.
CAUTION –
NEVER run pump dry. Running pump dry may damage seals, causi ng leakage, flooding, and
voids warranty. Fill straine r housing with wate
r before starting motor.
ATTENTION –
Do NOT add chemicals to pool/spa syste m directly in front of pump suction. Adding
undiluted chemicals may damage pump and voids warranty.
ATTENTION –
Before removing strainer cover:
1. STOP PUMP before proceeding.
2. CLOSE VALVES in suction and outlet pipes.
3. RELEASE ALL PRESSURE from pump and piping system using filter manual air relief valve. See filter
owner’s manual for more detail.
Priming Pump
CAUTION –
All suction and discharge valves MUST be OPEN, as well as filter air relief va lve (if available)
on filter, when starting the circulating pump system. Fa ilure to do so could result in severe personal injury.
Release all pressure from filter, pump, and piping system. See filter owner’s manual.
If water source is higher than the pump, pump will pr ime itself when suction and outlet valves are opened.
If water source is lower than the pump, unscrew and remove strainer cover; fill strainer housing with
water.
Clean and lubricate strainer cover O-ring with high quality O-ring lubricant each time it is removed. Inspect
O-ring and re-install on strainer cover.
Replace strainer cover on strainer housing; turn clockwise to tighten co ver .
NOTE - Tight en strainer cove r by hand only (no wrenches).
Turn on power and wait for pump to prime, which may take up to five (5) minutes. Priming time will depend on
vertical length of suction lift and horizontal length of suction pipe. If p
ump does NOT prime within five minutes,
stop mo tor and determine cause. Be sure all suction and discharge valves are open when pump is running. See
Troubleshootin g Guide.
ATTENTION –
Wait five (5) seconds before re-starting pump. Failure to do so may cause reverse rotation
of motor and consequent serious pump damage.
Close filter manual air relief valv e after pump is primed.
Maintenance
Clean stra iner b asket regularly. Do NOT strike basket to clean. Inspect strainer cover gasket regularly and
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