Maintenance - Hayward VR1000 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance

Clean strainer basket regularly. Do NOT strike basket to clean. Inspect strainer cover gasket regularly and replace as
necessary.
Keep motor clean. Insure air vents are free from obstruction to avoid damage. Do NOT use water to hose off motor.
Storage/Winterization
WARNING –
system with compressed air can cause components to explode, with risk of severe injury or death to anyone
nearby. Use only a low pressure (below 5 PSI), high volume blower when air purging the pump, filter, or piping.
ATTENTION –
system. Propylene glycol is non-toxic and will not damage plastic system components; other anti-freezes are highly
toxic and may damage plastic components in the system.
Drain all water from pump and piping when expecting freezing temperatures or when storing pump for a long time (see
instructions below). Gravity drain system as far as possible. Disconnect hose from VR1000 electrical box.
Keep motor dry and covered during storage. To avoid condensation/corrosion problems, do NOT cover or wrap pump with
plastic film or bags.
Storing Pump For Winterization
draining pump. Failure to disconnect power may result in serious personal injury or death.
1. Drain water level below all inlets to the pool.
2. Remove drain plugs from bottom of strainer body, and remove strainer cover from strainer housing.
3. Disconnect pump from mounting pad, wiring system (after power has been turned OFF), and piping
system.
4. Once the pump is removed of water, re-install the strainer cover and drain plugs. Store pump in a dry area.
• After all the settings have been completed, a test consisting of three simulated entrapments must
be conducted to verify proper installation, calibration and operation.
An entrapment can be simulated by partially closing or repositioning a valve so that there will be a
•
change in the flow pattern. That is, changing the pattern of flow from the suction outlet (Main Drain)
to the skimmer will simulate an entrapment.
Periodic testing of the VR1000 can be performed by pushing the "OK" button. This will verify
•
proper installation and operation.
WARNING
Suction in suction outlets can cause severe injury and/or death due to a differential pressure
applied to a large portion of the body or limbs. STRATUM™ "Unprotected" Mode: Is when the
pump is operating and the STRATUM™ is NOT providing any protection against Body Suction
Entrapment. Do not be allow Swimmers and Bathers in the pool and spa when the STRATUM™
is in "Unprotected" mode. The STRATUM™ only provides a layer of protection against Body
Suction Entrapment in monitoring mode.
NOTICE:
STRATUM™ Model VR1000
Separation Hazard. Do not purge the system with compressed air. Purging the
Do NOT use anti-freeze solutions (except propylene glycol) in your pool/spa
WARNING –
To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, turn OFF power to motor before
- Body Suction Entrapment Hazard
The VR1000 will beep to indicate the unit is in unprotected mode.
USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
Pomona, CA Clemmons, NC Nashville, TN
Tel: 908.351.5400
P/N: ISVR1000 Rev: M
www.haywardpool.com