IMPORTANT SAFETY, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION This instruction manual contains essential information on the safety measures to be adopted during installation, maintenance and start- up. Therefore, both the installer and the end user must read all of these instructions very carefully before beginning the installation and start-up. The manual can be downloaded in PDF format at: www.astralpoolmanuals.com.
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• Place a sump with an adequate outlet for the liquid where flooding is likely to occur. • The pump cannot be installed in Zone 0 (Z0) or Zone 1 (Z1). To see drawings refer to page 6. • See the maximum total head (H max), in meters on the back cover of the manual specific to each range of pump.
1. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS These symbols ( ) mean that there is a potential hazard as a result of not heeding the relevant warnings. HAZARD. Risk of electrocution. Disregarding this warning entails the risk of electrocution. HAZARD. Disregarding this warning entails the risk of harming people or damaging objects. IMPORTANT.
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The pump must not be installed: • In an area susceptible to rainfall and splashing. • Near a heat source or source of inflammable gas. • In an area that cannot be cleaned or kept free of leaves, dry vegetation and other inflammable items. •...
2.2 HYDRAULIC PIPING • Observe the direction of the hydraulic connections. • Select the pipe size according to the size of the pool in line with the hydraulic standards in place in the country of installation. • For hydraulic connections, use the standard connections required. •...
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Length of the suction pipe (L) = 4 x Ø Suction pipe too short. Risk of cavitation Air entrapment. Risk of the pre-filter not filling properly Installation and general maintenance manual - SELF-PRIMING POOL PUMPS...
2.3 WIRING • To avoid the terminal block from overheating (which could cause a fire), check that the terminals are securely fastened. Loose terminals will make the warranty null and void. • Any unsuitable electrical connection will make the warranty null and void. •...
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4. Connect the wires as shown in the following diagrams (select as may be the case). Blue White Black Yellow/Green Single-phase - 230 VAC-50 Hz Yellow/Green Three-phase - 400 VAC-50Hz Yellow/Green Three-phase - 230 VAC-50Hz Yellow/Green Three-phase - 400 VAC-50Hz Installation and general maintenance manual - SELF-PRIMING POOL PUMPS...
5. Close the connection box, check that the seal is in place and tighten the screws. (FIGURE 6) FIGURE 6 • In three-phase pumps, a variable-frequency drive may be installed. • If a variable-frequency drive is used, installing an output filter is recommended to obtain the right supply voltage for the motor.
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• Check that the pump is stable and leveled. • The hydraulic circuit should be drained and not contain any foreign bodies. • The lid of the pre-filter basket must be properly closed (manually) and its seal clean and properly in place. •...
• Run the pump and from the pre-filter lid check that the pump is fully primed for no more than 12 minutes. • The motor guard circuit breaker's current may not exceed the nominal value displayed on the pump’s rating plate by more than 15%. •...
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PRE-FILTER LID SEAL HOUSING MUST BE CLEANED SEAL PREFILTER BASKET FIGURE 9 • If the pump stops, check that the motor’s amp consumption reading while in operation is the same or below that displayed on the manufacturer’s rating plate; in its absence contact your nearest Technical Assistance Service.
5. TROUBLESHOOTING • If a problem arises, before contacting your dealer, make the following simple checks as described in the table below. • If the problem persists, contact your dealer. • The following may only be carried out by a qualified service personnel. CAUSE SOLUTION •...
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