WARNING: Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions which are included. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage. Call 1-800-223-8538 or visit www.usa.speck-pumps.com for additional copies of these instructions. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7.
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SECTION 1 EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 5. Before starting the pump for the first time, remove the 3/1 LOCATION see-through lid. (Turn lid ring counterclockwise to remove.) 1. Locate the pump as close to the pool as practical. Fill strainer tank with water until it is level with the suction Replace lid with locking ring.
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SECTION 1 EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE There are two options when winterizing the pump: 3/3 MAINTENANCE - continued To Replace the Mechanical Seal Option 1: Drain all the water from the pump, system To replace the mechanical seal, remove the eight (8) bolts equipment, and piping.
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When calling the manufacturer regarding a question or flange or motor labels. Replacement parts may be available problem with your pump, please have the serial number from your installer. Call, fax, or write: available. Speck Pumps - Pool Products, Inc. 8125 Bayberry Rd Jacksonville Florida 32256...
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2. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Limited Warranty will be void and of no force or effect and Speck Pumps - Pool Products, Inc.
SECTION 4 LIMITED WARRANTY - continued 5. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SPECK PUMPS - POOL PRODUCTS, INC. OR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, AGENTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS, INCLUDING...
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® ® INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL For Non-SVRS Models Programmable Pool Pump Motor/Control WARNING This Product Does NOT Provide A Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS). Save this instruction manual for future reference. M017898010000 REV: August 31, 2012...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ECOTECH EZ Motor/Control Installation & Maintenance Manual ® Save this Instruction Manual for future reference. Table of Contents About the ECOTECH EZ Motor/Control ....... . . 3 ®...
Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 About the ECOTECH EZ Motor/Control ® User Interface Control Wiring/ Conduit RS-485 Connection Port Motor Catalog or Stock Numbers: Catalog numbers EVSJ3-NS & EVSJ15-NS for 56J mounting & Catalog numbers EVSS3-NS & EVSS15-NS for Square Flange mounting (as pictured above) About the ECOTECH EZ Motor/Control Features...
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Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 Important Safety Instructions Read and follow all instructions in the owner’s manual and on the equipment. WARNING Failure to follow instructions could cause severe injury and/or death. WARNING High voltage and Avoid contact with energized circuits DANGER rotating parts could or rotating parts.
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Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 CAUTION CAUTION Voltage to the motor/control shall be Make sure there are no unusual noises or within plus or minus 10% of the nameplate voltage to vibrations when the motor/control is running. If noise and avoid overheating and loss of performance.
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Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 WARNING WARNING This product does NOT provide nor This unit should not be serviced in the function as a safety vacuum release system (SVRS). field. Do not disassemble or reconnect components in the If a SVRS is required, a product certified as a SVRS field;...
Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 Basic Motor/Control Operation If AC power is supplied by a GFCI circuit breaker, use a properly sized dedicated circuit that has no other electrical loads. Use of a GFCI circuit with electrical loads other than Your ECOTECH EZ Motor/Control has been functionally ®...
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Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 General Warnings 1. Do not open the control enclosure. There is extremely hazardous voltage inside. Do not service. DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE 2. Code requirements vary from state to state. Install equipment in accordance with the applicable codes, local ordinances, and in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
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Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 ECOTECH EZ Motor/Control User Interface Operation ® The User Interface (UI) is your communication means for controlling the operation of your pump. This section describes the ECOTECH EZ Motor/Control operator controls and the LCD screen. ®...
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Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 ® Variable Speed Pool Motor Mo Tu We Th Fr 100% Flow Sa Su 1:54 PM TIME ON RUN / STOP Call Program 5:00 PM TIME OFF Menu 120 MIN TIMER Service Press ENTER to Confirm Attention Mon-Fri Flow 1 ENTER...
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Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 ® Variable Speed Pool Motor Mo Tu We Th Fr 100% Flow Sa Su 1:54 PM TIME ON RUN / STOP Call Program 5:00 PM TIME OFF Menu 120 MIN TIMER Service Press ENTER to Confirm Attention Mon-Fri Flow 1 ENTER...
Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 Programming Overview Flow Chart Each Menu Option has its own programming procedure. See Pages 13-17. Unit must be in stop mode to access programming. If RUN/STOP button is lit press RUN/STOP to turn off light and put in stop mode.
Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 How to Program Your ECOTECH EZ Motor/Control ® A) Setting the Clock 1. See page 12 for how to enter clock setting. 2. The hour digit(s) will be flashing. Use the (up arrow), (down arrow), (left arrow), (right arrow) to set the time and am/pm.
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Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 B) Day of Week Programming 1. Use the (right arrow) and (left arrow) to move through the days of the week. 2. To save the day you have chosen, press Enter. You are now back to the Menu Options mode and the Mon-Fri Flow 1 icon will be flashing.
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Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 C) Mon-Fri Flow 1 Programming (Flow 2 Programming is similar) NOTE: Flow 1 settings take precedence over Flow 2 settings if Start Times are the same.) Setting on and off time the same is not recommended. For 24 hour operation, see page 21. Use (up arrow) and (down arrow) to set the desired % flow setting.
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Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 D) Sat-Sun Flow 1 Programming (Flow 2 Programming is similar) NOTE: Flow 1 settings take precedence over Flow 2 settings if Start Times are the same.) Setting on and off time the same is not recommended. For 24 hour operation, see page 21. Use (up arrow) and (down arrow) to set the desired flow %.
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Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 E) Custom Flow Programming (NOTE: There can be up to 4 separate Custom Flow settings. All will be programmed as follows) Use (up arrow) and (down arrow) to move through the four flow settings. Use the (left arrow) and (right arrow) to move through the time and flow setting process.
Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 Programming for Pump Priming (change from default setting) Unit must be in Stop mode to access programming. If RUN/STOP button is lit press RUN/STOP to turn off light and put in Stop mode. Press the right arrow and EXIT button at the same time for 2 seconds (Note: the unit must not be running “STOP”...
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Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 ECOTECH EZ Motor/Control Operation Continued: ® This section describes additional operations and features. User Interface Control Wiring/ Conduit RS-485 Connection Port Motor ECOTECH EZ Variable Speed Motor/Control ®...
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Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 56J Mounting Square Flange Mounting ECOTECH EZ Variable Speed Motor/Control ®...
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Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 Starting the Pump and Motor/Control Sat –Sun Flow 1: 7:30AM Time On and 4:00PM Time Off running at 50% Flow If the RUN/STOP button is illuminated, the motor is in the Sat – Sun Flow 2: 4:00PM Time On and 6:00PM Time Off RUN mode.
Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 Priming the Pump “Up” and “Down” arrow keys the setting is not stored, but will be maintained until a change in flow is called for by the NOTICE Please follow all instructions from the program, or the operating mode is cancelled.
Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 Reset to Factory Defaults Locking the Keypad Resetting the factory defaults will return the programmable To prevent inadvertent or unauthorized changing of the settings to the factory defaults. Activating the reset to program parameters, the keypad can be locked. To lock factory default option is done by pressing the Left arrow the keypad, use the following procedure: button, the Exit button, and the Run/Stop button.
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Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 2. Press Enter. NOTICE It is good practice to check and/or reset The keypad is now unlocked and all of the buttons the current time of day and day of week settings on your will function normally.
Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 Fault Conditions Amps icon and the Attention icon will illuminate on the LCD screen. The pump will shut down. This is The user interface advises when certain fault conditions not a self-resettable fault and the user must press occur.
Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 General Troubleshooting Also refer to Fault Conditions section on page 24. This chart recommends common answers to electric motor issues. Refer to your pump manual for hydraulic guidance. When repetitive issues occur, Nidec Motor Corporation recommends contacting your local pool and spa professional for technical assistance.
Part # M017898010000 August 31, 2012 Recommended Maintenance Certain repairs or services are the responsibility of the Purchaser and the Purchaser is expected to WARNING Before performing any maintenance, pay for them. This warranty does not extend to any disconnect the power, allow the motor to come to a losses or damages due to misuse, accident, abuse, complete stop and wait five minutes.
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Pool Motor Product Service Hotline: 1-800-566-1418 www.nidec-motor.com/pool 8050 W. Florissant Avenue | St. Louis, MO 63136 Nidec Motor Corporation, 2011; All Rights Reserved. U.S. MOTORS is a registered trademark of Nidec Motor Corporation. ® Phone: 888-637-7333 | Fax: 314-553-2087 Nidec Motor Corporation trademarks followed by the ® symbol are www.nidec-motor.com | www.usmotors.com registered with the U.S.
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