Aquapro systems gas powered water pump user manual (12 pages)
Summary of Contents for Aqua PRO DV FLO
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OWNER’S MANUAL DV FLO PUMP APEX SERIES Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to the store, call Customer Service 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday 1-877-278-2797 ECOAQUAPRO.COM THANK YOU We appreciate the trust and confidence you have placed in us through the purchase of this pool pump. We strive to continually create quality...
General Safety (continued) ALWAYS FOLLOW BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WITH THIS EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING: □ Provide sufficient ventilation to maintain air temperature below the maximum ambient temperature rating shown on the motor nameplate. Pump house must allow adequate ventilation to assure the ambient temperature remains below the motor rating when the pump is operating.
Installation WARNING: Shock Hazard! Only qualified, licensed personnel should install pump and wiring. A professional trained and familiar with pool pump installation must perform pressure tests. TOOLS REQUIRED Phillips Plumber’s Wrench screwdriver seal tape Figure 1 - Swimming Pool Pumps INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The pump mount must be located away from corrosive or flammable chemicals.
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Installation (continued) Figure 2 PRIOR TO PRESSURE TESTING □ Securely tighten knobs, drain fittings, lid, and system accessories. □ Air may collect at the highest point in the plumbing system. Normally an air purge valve is provided with the pool filter. Consult your pool filter instruction manual for air purging instructions.
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NOTICE: To prevent flooding when removing pump for service, all flooded suction systems must have gate valves in suction and discharge pipes. DV FLO pump includes 1 1/2” female NPT, or 2” slip-fit connections. APEX Series pumps include 2” female NPT connections.
DV FLO pump is factory wired for 230 volt operation. This pump can also be used with 115 volt. Please refer to the wiring diagram and use the supplied electrical components (located in filter basket of new pump) to change from 230 volt factory setting to 115 volt operation.
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5 feet (1.5 m) of the inside walls of swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. BONDING BONDING Figure 7 - DV FLO Pump Bonding Lug Location Figure 8 - APEX Series Pump Bonding Lug Locations...
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Electrical (continued) Figure 9 - DV FLO Pump Electrical Accessories 230V WITH CONDUIT 1 - Remove pump box cover (four screws included with pump 2 - Pull wires into pump box, per wiring diagram (see figure 5) 3 - Connect conduit to long hex adapter (part A, already attached)
Electrical (continued) 115V WITH 12 GAUGE POWER CORD 1 - Remove long hex adapter (part A) off pump 2 - Remove pump box cover (four screws included with pump 3 - Unscrew and realign the brass bridge (part H), and brass washers (part I), to match 115V wiring diagram (see figure 5) 4 - Run the 12 gauge cord through black rubber o-ring (part F).
Risk of fire and burns. Motors run at high temperatures. To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow leaves, debris, or DANGER: foreign matter to collect around the pump motor. To avoid burns when handling the motor, let it cool for 20 minutes before trying to work on it.
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DRAIN PLUGS PLUGS Figure 11 - DV FLO Pump Drain Plugs Figure 12 - APEX Series Pump Drain Plugs Tighten trap cover by hand only (no wrenches)! If pump is not anchored, use caution to avoid breaking attached piping NOTE:...
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Maintenance (continued) To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, turn OFF power to the motor before draining the pump. DANGER: Disconnect the power at its source, lock out the power, and place a tag on the dedicated GFCI circuit breaker indicating the power is to remain off.
Troubleshooting Read and understand the safety and operating instructions in this manual before doing any work on the pump! Only qualified personnel should electrically test the pump motor! WATER LEAKING AROUND THE MOTOR A water leak in the area of the motor to the pump connection indicates a mechanical seal failure and a shock hazard. Take the pump out of service and replace the seal immediately to avoid damage to other components and to reduce the risk of an electric shock.
Replacement Parts FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL 1-888-658-1594 Please provide the following information: □ Model number □ Serial number □ Part description and number as shown in parts list Figure 13 - APEX Series Pump Replacement Parts ECOAQUAPRO.COM Please contact 1-877-278-2797 for further assistance.
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Replacement Parts (continued) Figure 13 (continued) - APEX Series Pump Replacement Parts...
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FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL 1-888-658-1594 Please provide the following information: □ Model number □ Serial number □ Part description and number as shown in parts list Figure 14 - DV FLO Pump Replacement Parts ECOAQUAPRO.COM Please contact 1-877-278-2797 for further assistance.
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Replacement Parts (continued) Figure 14 (continued) - DV FLO Pump Replacement Parts...
Warranty Information Limited Warranty For one (1) year from the date of purchase, the manufacturer will repair or replace, at its option, for the original owner any parts of its pumps (“Product”) which are found upon examination by the manufacturer to be defective in materials or workmanship. Please call the manufacturer at 1-877-278-2797 for instructions.
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Questions, problems, missing parts? Call Customer Service 8 a.m.-6 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday 1-877-278-2797 ECOAQUAPRO.COM Retain this manual for future use.
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