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Waterco Limited ABN 62 002 070 733

OFFICES - AUSTRALIA

NSW - Sydney
(HEAD OFFICE) 

 

Tel : +61 2 9898 8686
VIC/ TAS - Melbourne
Tel : +61 3 9764 1211
WA  - Perth
Tel : +61 8 9273 1900
QLD - Brisbane
Tel : +61 7 3299 9900
SA/ NT - Adelaide
Tel : +61 8 8244 6000
ACT Distributor
Tel : +61 2 6280 6476

OFFICES - OVERSEAS

Waterco USA
Augusta, USA
Tel : +1 706 793 7291
Waterco Canada
St-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada
Tel : +1 450 796 1421
Waterco (Europe) Limited
Radfield, Kent, UK  
Tel : +44(0) 1795 521 733
Waterco (NZ) Limited
Auckland, New Zealand
Tel : +64 9 525 7570

Waterco (C) Limited
Guangzhou, China
Tel : +8620 3222 2180
Waterco (Far East) Sdn. Bhd.
Selangor, Malaysia
Tel : +60 3 6145 6000
PT Waterco Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia
Tel : +62 21 4585 1481

(W99245) 03/2009

www.waterco.com

WARNING

!

COMMERCIAL PUMP

Owners Manual

Installation and Operation

This pool pump must be installed and serviced by a qualified pool/ spa technician
in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Improper installation can
create electrical hazards which could result in death, serious injury, or property
damage. Improper installation will void the warranty.

Notice to Installer
This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and
safe use of this product. Once the product has been installed 

this manual must

be given to the owner/ operator of this equipment.

Hydrostar MK3

Hydrosteel Pump

Cast Iron Pump

Summary of Contents for 240911000

Page 1: ...t Sdn Bhd Selangor Malaysia Tel 60 3 6145 6000 PT Waterco Indonesia Jakarta Indonesia Tel 62 21 4585 1481 W99245 03 2009 www waterco com WARNING COMMERCIAL PUMP Owners Manual Installation and Operation This pool pump must be installed and serviced by a qualified pool spa technician in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances Improper installation can create electrical hazards which coul...

Page 2: ...UP 09 Start up procedure 09 MAINTENANCE 10 Strainer Basket Cleaning 10 Winterizing 11 Electric Motor Care 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 HYDROSTAR MK3 14 Pump Performance Curves Dimensional Drawings HYDROSTEEL 15 Pump Performance Curves Dimensional Drawings CAST IRON PUMP 16 Pump Performance Curves Dimensional Drawings WARRANTY 17 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing a Waterco Commercial pump This manu...

Page 3: ...severe injury or property damage Pressure testing should only be conducted by trained pool professionals Do not change the multiport valve position when the pump is running This pump is for use with permanently installed pools and may also be used with hot tubs and spas if so marked Do not use with storable pools A permanently installed pool is constructed in or on the ground or in a building such...

Page 4: ...will cause the wet end to crack In these scenarios place the lifting strap under the pump housing Lifting Procedure i Raise the pump slowly to ensure that the chains or straps will not slip when under tension ii Check that the pump is properly balanced when it is raised If it is not release the tension on the chains or straps and readjust their position Pump Location a The pump should be located i...

Page 5: ...WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Three Phase Connections Three phase connections should be installed as follows a Hydrostar Mk3 WYE STAR CONNECTION for export market DELTA CONNECTION for Aus NZ market b Hydrosteel DELTA CONNECTION c Cast Iron DELTA CONNECTION Check that the information on the nameplate corresponds to the power supply Every motor requires either a fused disconnect switch or a circuit...

Page 6: ... above 4 C 39 2 F and not exceeding 40 C 104 F Please refer to the Waterco Warranty Terms and Conditions booklet supplied with the pump Start up procedure a Clear all piping of construction debris and verify that the piping has passed a proper pressure test b Check the filter and other equipment for proper installation verifying all clamps and connections are properly installed as per the manufact...

Page 7: ... to this point have been followed check for suction leaks and repeat steps h through o WARNING DO NOT open the strainer pot if the pump fails to prime or if the pump has been operating without water in the strainer pot Pumps operated in these circumstances may experience a build up of vapor pressure and may contain scalding hot water Opening the pump may cause serious personal injury In order to a...

Page 8: ...turn pump shaff should spin freely If not contact electrician or nearest Waterco Limited branch for service 3 LOW FLOW Dirty filter Backwash or clean cartridge Dirty Skimmer and Pump strainer Clean skimmer and pump strainer Suction air leak See 1 Closed valve or blocked line See 1 4 MOTOR RUNS HOT Low or incorrect voltage Supply to be corrected by electrician Motors run hot to touch and is normal T...

Page 9: ...0 1000 1200 1400 Flow m3 hr 0 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 Hydrostar Mk3 Performance Curves Pump dimensional drawings Hydrosteel Pump Performance Chart Flow lpm 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Flow m3 hr 0 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 HYDROSTEEL Pump performance curves Pump dimensional drawings ...

Page 10: ...688 Dimensions all in mm Waterco Commercial Pump Flow lpm 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 Flow m3 hr 0 30 60 90 120 150 CAST IRON PUMP Pump performance curves Pump dimensional drawings WARRANTY WARNING Waterco Commercial pumps are covered by a comprehensive 1 year warranty for commercial installations Please consult the Waterco Warranty Terms Conditions booklet included with the pump for further informa...

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