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Table of Contents
- 1 Important - Read Carefully
- 2 Safety Instructions
- 3 Installation Instructions
- 4 Start-Up and Operation
- 5 Prior to Start-Up
- 6 Maintenance
- 7 Storing Pump for Winterization
- 8 Shaft Seal Change Instructions
- 9 Important Safety Instructions
- 10 Troubleshooting
- 11 Technical Data
- 12 Parts Breakdown
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- Page 1 REPLACEMENT PUMPS OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS NE4513 NE4514 NE4518 NE4519 NE4517 NE4516 NE4522 NE4515 NE4521 NE4520 NEP4208 NE4523 NEP4268 NEP4269 NEP4271 NE4524 VER.0611...
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Page 2: Important - Read Carefully
IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY NOTE – To prevent potential injury and to avoid unnecessary service calls, read this manual carefully and completely. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Use of unauthorized replacement parts voids warranty. ATTENTION INSTALLER – THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND SAFE USE OF THIS PUMP THAT MUST BE FURNISHED TO THE END USER OF THIS PRODUCT. - Page 3 Locate cord to prevent abuse from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and other equipment. WARNING – Connect only to a grounding type receptacle protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). Contact a licensed electrician if you cannot verify that the receptacle is protected by a GFCI. WARNING –...
- Page 4 - In addition to two or more suction outlets per pump installed in accordance with latest IAF (formerly NSPI) standards and CPSC guidelines, follow all national, state, and local codes applicable. - Installation of a vacuum release or vent system, which relieves entrapping suction, is recommended. WARNING –...
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Page 5: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions WARNING – This product should be installed and serviced only by a qualified professional. Pump Location Locate pump as close to pool as practical and run suction lines as direct as possible to reduce friction loss. Suction lines should have continuous slope upward from lowest point in line. Joints must be tight (but not over-tightened). Suction line diameter must equal or be larger than the discharge line diameter. - Page 6 prevent leakage. Tighten fitting by hand and then use a tool to engage fitting an additional 1 ½ turns. Use care when using Teflon tape as friction is reduced considerably; Do NOT over-tighten fitting or you may cause damage. If leaks occur, remove fitting, clean off old Teflon tape, re-wrap with one to two additional layers of Teflon tape, and re-install fitting.
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Page 7: Start-Up And Operation
Voltage Voltage at motor MUST NOT be 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. -
Page 8: Maintenance
Fill strainer housing with water to suction pipe level. NEVER OPERATE THE PUMP WITHOUT WATER. Water acts as a coolant and lubricant for the mechanical shaft seal. WARNING – If pump is being pressure tested (40 PSI MAXIMUM), be sure pressure has been released, using the filter manual air relief valve, before removing strainer cover. -
Page 9: Storing Pump For Winterization
replace as necessary. Pumps have self-lubricating motor bearings and shaft seals. No lubrication is necessary. Keep motor clean. Insure air vents are free from obstruction to avoid damage. Do NOT use water to hose off motor. Occasionally, shaft seals must be replaced, due to wear or damage. Replace with genuine seal assembly kit. See “Shaft Seal Change Instructions”... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
B. Disconnect all electrical power service to pump before beginning shaft seal replacement. C. Only qualified personnel should attempt rotary seal replacement. Contact your local authorized Dealer or service center if you have any questions. D. Exercise extreme care in handling both the rotating and the stationary sections of the two-part replacement seal. Foreign matter or improper handling will easily scratch the graphite and ceramic sealing surfaces. - Page 11 Solution: Tighten, repair, or replace valves. 4. Strainer basket or skimmer basket loaded with debris. Solution: Remove strainer housing cover or skimmer cover, clean basket, and refill strainer housing with water. Tighten cover. 5. Suction side clogged. Solution: Contact a qualified repair professional. Block off to determine if pump will develop a vacuum.
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Page 12: Technical Data
4. Motor bearings noisy from normal wear, rust, overheating, or concentration of chemicals causing seal damage which will allow chlorinated water to seep into bearings wiping out the grease causing bearing to whine. Solution: All seal leaks should be replaced at once. TECHNICAL DATA B.W.No. - Page 13 FX PRO II NE4517,NE4518,NE4519,NE4520,NE4521,NE4522 PUMP SERIES PARTS BREAKDOWN Part Name Manf. No. B.W. No. For Model# LID W/TRANSPARENT COVER HTI001 NEP4209 O-RING HTI002 NEP4210 BASKET HTI003 NEP4211 STRAINER HTI004 NEP4212 DRAIN PLUG HTI005 NEP4213 DRAIN PLUG O-RING HTI006 NEP4214 O-RING HTI007 NEP4215 DIVERSION SETS...
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Page 14: Parts Breakdown
FX PRO II NE4513,NE4514,NE4515, NE4516 NEP4208 PUMP SERIES PARTS BREAKDOWN Part Name Manf. No. B.W. No. For Model# HTA001 NEP4185 TRANSPARENT COVER HTA002 NEP4186 O-RING HTA003 NEP4187 BASKET HTA004 NEP4188 CLAMP HTA005 NEP4189 STRAINER HTA006 NEP4190 DRAIN PLUG HTA007 NEP4191 DRAIN PLUG O-RING HTA008 NEP4192... - Page 15 FX PRIME SINGLE SPEED PUMPS TECHNICAL DATA Model Voltage Hertz Amps Flow Rate GPM NE4523 0.75 38GPM NF4268 0.33 24GPM NEP4269 0.50 35GPM NE4524 1.50 15.5 115GPM NEP4271 11.0 90GPM FX PRIME SINGLE SPEED NE4523, NEP4268, NEP4269 PUMP SERIES PARTS BREAKDOWN Part Name Manf.
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