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INSTALLATION
Only qualified service professionals should install
the booster pump. Refer to "Important Safety
Instructions" on pages ii-iv for safety information.
Location
1. Always connect the booster pump to a return
line on the discharge side of filter.
2. Install the pump as close to the pool or spa as
possible. To reduce friction loss and improve
efficiency, use short, direct suction and
discharge piping.
3. Install pump on a firm and level surface. It is
recommended to bolt the pump to a concrete
pad to prevent possible vibration noise during
operation.
4. Install booster pump no closer than 5 ft.
(1.5 m) from the inside wall of the pool and spa.
Canadian installations require a minimum of 9.8
ft. (3 m).
5. Install the pump a minimum of 3 ft. (0.9 m) from
a heater outlet.
6. Do not install the pump more than 8 ft.
(2.4 m) above the water level or 3 ft. (0.9 m)
below water level.
7. Install the pump in a well ventilated location
protected from excessive moisture (i.e., rain
gutters, sprinklers, splashing pool water, etc.).
8. For hot tubs and spas, do not install within the
outer enclosure or beneath the skirt.
9. To allow ventilation and servicing of the pump,
install with a rear clearance of at least 12 in.
(0.3 m) from a wall or structure. Ensure there is
enough space for the fan exhaust.
Filter
Pump
From Pool
HYDROBOOST™ Booster Pump Installation and User' s Guide
PVC Piping
1. Use at least 1-inch PVC pipe. If
1-inch diameter piping is used on the
suction, and the length is more than
5 ft. (1.5 m), a larger pipe diameter is
recommended.
2. To avoid strain on the pump, support
both suction and discharge pipes
independently. Place these supports
near the pump.
3. Slope suction pipe slightly upward
toward the pump to avoid air locking.
Note: To prevent flooding when
removing pump for service, ensure
all flooded suction systems have a
valve (ball or gate) in the suction and
discharge pipes.
Flexible Hose Piping
The booster pump comes with a flexible
hose and adapters which can be used in
place of PVC piping.
Ensure there are no sharp bends in your
hose piping to prevent restricted flow.
Vibration noise can occur if the booster
pump is installed with flexible hoses.
Typical Installation
Connect the suction side of the booster
pump after the filter to ensure a filtered
water supply to the booster pump.
The booster pump must be connected to the
return line on the discharge side of the filter.
Filter
Filter
Automated Timer
Manual Switch
Booster
Pump
To Pool
Typical Installation
To Cleaner
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