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FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a contractor who is licensed and
qualified in pool equipment by the jurisdiction in which the product will be installed where such state or
local requirements exist. The maintainer must be a professional with sufficient experience in pool equipment
installation and maintenance so that all of the instructions in this manual can be followed exactly. Before
installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions that accompany this product.
Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.
Improper installation and/or operation can create unwanted electrical hazard which can
cause serious injury, property damage, or death.
ATTENTION INSTALLER - This manual contains important information about the
installation, operation and safe use of this product. This information should be given to
the owner/operator of this equipment.
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION MANUAL
Zodiac VS FloPro
Variable-Speed Pump
WARNING
ENGLISH
™
Series E3
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH Zodiac VS FloPro ™ Variable-Speed Pump Series E3 WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a contractor who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment by the jurisdiction in which the product will be installed where such state or local requirements exist.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Page 2 ENGLISH Zodiac VS FloPro Variable-Speed Pump Installation & Operation Manual ™ Table of Contents Section 1. Important Safety Instructions ..3 Section 5. Service and Maintenance ....8 1.1 Safety Instructions ..........3 5.1 Routine Maintenance ......... 8 1.2 Pool Pump Suction Entrapment Prevention Section 6. -
Page 3: Section 1. Important Safety Instructions
Page 3 Zodiac VS FloPro Variable-Speed Pump Installation & Operation Manual ENGLISH ™ Section 1. Important Safety Instructions READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all national, state, and local codes. - Page 4 Page 4 ENGLISH Zodiac VS FloPro Variable-Speed Pump Installation & Operation Manual ™ WARNING To minimize the risk of severe injury or death, the filter and/or pump should not be subjected to the piping system pressurization test. Local codes may require the pool piping system to be subjected to a pressure test. These requirements are generally not intended to apply to the pool equipment such as filters or pumps. Zodiac pool equipment is pressure tested at the factory. ® However, if the WARNING cannot be followed and pressure testing of the piping system must include the filter and/or pump, BE SURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: • Check all clamps, bolts, lids, lock rings and system accessories to ensure they are properly installed and secured before testing. • RELEASE ALL AIR in the system before testing. • Water pressure for test must NOT EXCEED 35 PSI. • Water temperature for test must NOT EXCEED 100°F (38°C). • Limit test to 24 hours. After test, visually check system to be sure it is ready for operation. NOTICE: These parameters apply to Zodiac equipment only. For non-Zodiac equipment, consult equipment manufacturer. WARNING Chemical spills and fumes can weaken pool/spa equipment. Corrosion can cause filters and other equipment to fail, resulting in severe injury or property damage. Do not store pool chemicals near your equipment.
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Page 5: Pool Pump Suction Entrapment Prevention Guidelines
This manual contains information for the proper pump. installation, operation, and maintenance of the Zodiac If the pump is located below water level, E3 variable speed pump. Procedures in this manual isolation valves must be installed on both the must be followed exactly. -
Page 6: Electrical Installation
The piping must be well supported and not testing must be done by a trained pool professional. forced together where it will experience constant Circulation equipment that is not tested properly might stress. fail, which could result in severe injury or property damage. Always use properly sized valves. Zodiac Diverter Valves and Ball Valves typically have WARNING the best flow capabilities. When pressure testing the system with water, it is Use the fewest fittings possible. Each additional very important to make sure that the pump basket lid fitting has the effect of moving the equipment is completely secure. -
Page 7: Section 4. Operation
CAUTION check for a suction leak. If there is no leak, Never run the pump without water. Running the repeat Steps 2 through 7. pump “dry” for any length of time can cause severe For technical assistance, call Zodiac Technical damage to both the pump and motor and will void the Support at 800.688-552. warranty. If this is a new pool installation, make sure all piping 4.2 Operational Controls... -
Page 8: Section 5. Service And Maintenance
Routine Maintenance Zodiac Group Australia Pty Ltd strongly recommends that you call a qualified service technician to perform WARNING any repairs on the filter/pump system. To locate a qualified technician, visit www.zodiac.com.au and click... -
Page 9: Section 6. Troubleshooting And Repair
™ Section 6. Troubleshooting and Repair Zodiac Group Australia Pty Ltd strongly recommends that you call a qualified service technician to perform any repairs on the filter/pump system. To locate a qualified technician, visit www.zodiac.com.au and click on “Pool Maintenance - Zodiac Product Support”. -
Page 10: Fault Codes
Page 10 ENGLISH Zodiac VS FloPro Variable-Speed Pump Installation & Operation Manual ™ Fault Codes Turn off the pump. Switch off the circuit breaker to the pump motor. Blinks Fault Cause Remove the lid and basket. Micro Micro controller is Look inside the pump for debris. Remove any Controller continually rebooting. - Page 11 Page 11 Zodiac VS FloPro Variable-Speed Pump Installation & Operation Manual ENGLISH ™ Hold the exposed motor shaft with a ¼” hex allen wrench and remove the impeller center screw using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver. Turn the left-hand-threaded screw clockwise to loosen it.
- Page 12 Page 12 ENGLISH Zodiac VS FloPro Variable-Speed Pump Installation & Operation Manual ™ Slide the diffuser into the mating hole in the CAUTION pump body. While supporting the motor, start two (2) screws on opposite sides. (This will hold Very Important! To prevent damage to the seal,...
- Page 13 Page 13 Zodiac VS FloPro Variable-Speed Pump Installation & Operation Manual ENGLISH ™ CAUTION WARNING Do not damage the ceramic or carbon surfaces of the ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD seals. If the surfaces are damaged, leaks will occur. Turn off all switches and the main breaker in the VS-FHP pump electrical circuit before starting the To access the mechanical seal, see Section procedure. Wait five (5) minutes after power is 6.2.2, Impeller Removal and Replacement. disconnected before opening motor. Failure to comply Remove the carbon face seal half from the may cause a shock hazard, resulting in severe motor shaft (See Figure 15).
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Page 14: Section 7. Product Specifications And Technical Data
Replacement Parts List and Exploded View To order or purchase parts for Zodiac pumps, contact ® your nearest Zodiac dealer. If the Zodiac dealer cannot supply you with what you need, contact Zodiac technical support at 1.800.688.552, or send an e-mail message to apac.aftersales@zmp-zodiac.com. -
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Page 15 Zodiac VS FloPro Variable-Speed Pump Installation & Operation Manual ENGLISH ™ Exploded View... - Page 16 Smithfield, NSW AU 2164 1.800.688.552 | www.Zodiac.com.au ZODIAC ® is a registered trademark of Zodiac International, S.A.S.U., used under license. All trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. ©2012 Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. H0394700 Rev A 1212...