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Part # M017879450000 REV. July 1, 2011
ECOTECH EZ
TM
Variable Speed Motor/Control
WARNING
!
this product does not provide nor
function as a safety vacuum release system (SVrS).
If a SVrS is required, a product certified as a SVrS
must be used.
WARNING
!
The Association of Pool and Spa
Professionals (APSP) recommends the following to
keep your Pool, Spa, or Hot Tub Safe and Free from
Entrapment Risk:
a.
Have your pool inspected by a licensed industry
professional during initial installation.
b.
There is no backup for a broken, missing or
inadequate cover. Replace any broken, missing
or non- compliant covers with covers marked:
VGB2008,” “ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007,” or
covers showing the swimmer logo.
c.
Pools or spas with a single main drain require
additional protection. Options include:
• Eliminating the drain or reversing the flow
• Adding a second, properly spaced outlet
• Installing an SVRS (Safety Vacuum Release System).
• Installing an automatic pump shut-off system
• Installing a suction- limiting vent system
• Adding a gravity drainage system
d.
Please check with your individual municipality
to ensure proper compliance.
For additional information regarding the Virginia Graeme
Baker (VGB) Pool and Spa Safety Act, consult the
following web sites:
www.apsp.org
www.poolsafely.gov
WARNING
!
This unit should not be serviced in the
field. Do not disassemble or reconnect components in the
field; use authorized factory service only.
WARNING
!
always disconnect power to the motor
and aLWayS disconnect any rS-485 communication
cable before servicing.
WARNING
!
Be careful when touching the exterior
of an operating motor/control! The motor/control may be
hot to the touch and cause injury. This condition is normal
for most motors when operated at rated load and voltage.
A properly functioning motor may be too hot to touch
and can cause injury.
General Installation Instructions
Follow these instructions to prolong the life of your
swimming pool pump motor/control.
a.
Install this product on a secure and level platform
or base such as a concrete pad.
b.
Protect against heat
• Shade the motor/control from the sun.
• Provide ample cross ventilation to Provide
sufficient cross ventilation
• Protect the motor/control from lint, etc., that
can clog the ventilation openings.
c.
Protect against Dirt
• Keep motor/control and surrounding area clean.
• Avoid sweeping or stirring dust near the motor/
control while it is running.
• Avoid storing or spilling dry chemicals near the
motor/control.
d.
Protect against Moisture
• Provide protection from rain, snow, etc.
• Do not wrap motor/control with plastic or other
air tight materials.
• Locate motor/control on a slight elevation so
water will not run or puddle nearby.
• Avoid splashing water on or near the motor/control.
• Repair leaky pipe joints or pump seals promptly.
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