Fittings:
Fittings restrict flow; for best efficiency use fewest possible fittings.
Avoid fittings which could cause an air trap.
Pool fittings must conform to International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) standards.
Use only non-entrapping suction fitting or double suction (skimmer and
main drain).
ELECTRICAL
Ground motor before connecting to electrical power supply. Failure
to ground motor can cause severe or fatal electrical shock hazard.
Do not ground to a gas supply line.
To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock, turn OFF power to
motor before working on electrical connections.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) tripping indicates an electri-
cal problem. If GFCI trips and will not reset, have a qualified
electrician inspect and repair electrical system.
Exactly match supply voltage to nameplate voltage! Incorrect voltage
can cause fire or seriously damage motor and voids warranty.
If in doubt consult a licensed electrician.
Voltage:
Voltage at motor must be not more than 10% above or below motor name-
plate rated voltage or motor may overheat, causing overload tripping and
reduced component life. If voltage is less than 90% or more than 110% of
rated voltage when motor is running at full load, consult power company.
Grounding/Bonding:
Install, ground, bond and wire motor according to local or National
Electrical Code requirements.
Permanently ground motor; use size and type wire required by code.
Ground connection must be made to green grounding terminal under motor
canopy or access plate (see Figure 2A).
Connect motor ground terminal to electrical service ground.
Install and bond pump according to local codes and ordinances; use bond-
ing lug on motor (see Figure 2A). Use solid copper conductor No. 8 AWG
(8.4 sq. mm) or larger.
Connect a No. 8 AWG (8.4 sq. mm) solid copper bonding wire to the wire
connector provided on the motor housing and to all metal parts of the swim-
ming pool, spa, or hot tub and to all electrical equipment, metal piping or
conduit within 5 feet (1.5m) of the inside walls of the swimming pool, spa or
hot tub.
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Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn, or
kill.
• Disconnect power
to pump before work-
ing on pump
or motor.
• Do not alter cord
or plug on cord-
connected models.
• Connect plug-in
models only to a
grounded, GFCI
protected outlet, that
meets code for pool
installations.
• Ground hard-wired
models before
connecting to
power supply.
