Hayward Vari-Flo XL Series, Vari-Flo SP0714TC / SP0714TE / SP0714T Manual

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Basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Failure to follow instructions can cause severe injury and/or death.
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment or in this manual, look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury.

Warns about hazards that could cause serious personal injury, death or major property damage and if ignored presents a potential hazard.

Warns about hazards that will or can cause minor or moderate personal injury and/or property damage and if ignored presents a potential hazard. It can also make consumers aware of actions that are unpredictable and unsafe.
The NOTICE label indicates special instructions that are important but not related to hazards.

FUNCTIONS OF VALVE POSITIONS

SHUT OF PUMP BEFORE OPERATING VALVE OR SERVICING.

GENERAL

1. A ¼" NPT pipe tapped port is provided for use of a pressure gauge.(Optional pipe plug provided)
2. Proper fitting make-up is hand tight plus one to 1-1/2 turns maximum. Always use Teflon pipe tape or Permatex No.2 for connections to provide a good, "living" seal.
   
   Do not over tighten pipe fittings.
3. WINTERIZING: Drain and winterize filter and pump per manufacturer's instructions. To drain water from Vari-Flo^®XL — depress and rotate valve handle and place handle pointer on raised portion of index hubs at "Winter" position.
4. SERVICING VALVE: If it becomes necessary to service or gain access to the key or valve seat gasket:
   1. Set handle in "Winter" position.
   2. Remove cover screws.
   3. Lift cover and key assembly out.
5. RE-ASSEMBLY VALVE:
   1. Wipe debris from cover o-ring.
   2. Set handle in "Winter" position. Align notch on cover with tab on body. Press down to seat assembly.
   3. Secure assembly to body with cover screws. Start screw thread in existing thread in body. Tighten cover screws evenly and alternately. Do not over tighten.

CLAMP INSTALLATION

1. To install clamp, loosely pre-assemble both halves of the clamp with one screw and nut, turning the nut 2 or 3 turns.
2. Install the clamp around the tank and the valve flange, and then assemble the second screw and nut.
3. Tighten both sides of the clamp alternately and evenly. Use a properly sized large screwdriver. Tighten firmly to obtain a good seal.
4. Be sure to place the vinyl protector caps over the exposed ends of the screw.
   

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Read and follow all instructions in this owner's manual and on the equipment. Failure to follow instructions can cause severe injury and/or death.

Suction Entrapment Hazard.
Suction in suction outlets and/or suction outlet covers which are, damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured can cause severe injury and/or death due to the following entrapment hazards:
Hair Entrapment - Hair can become entangled in suction outlet cover.
Limb Entrapment - A limb inserted into an opening of a suction outlet sump or suction outlet cover that is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached can result in a mechanical bind or swelling of the limb.
Body Suction Entrapment - A negative pressure applied to a large portion of the body or limbs can result in an entrapment.
Evisceration/ Disembowelment - A negative pressure applied directly to the intestines through an unprotected suction outlet sump or suction outlet cover which is, damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured can result in evisceration/ disembowelment.
Mechanical Entrapment - There is potential for jewelry, swimsuit, hair decorations, finger, toe or knuckle to be caught in an opening of a suction outlet cover resulting in mechanical entrapment.

To Reduce the risk of Entrapment Hazards:

• When outlets are small enough to be blocked by a person, a minimum of two functioning suction outlets per pump must be installed. Suction outlets in the same plane (i.e. floor or wall), must be installed a minimum of three feet (3') [1 meter] apart, as measured from near point to near point.
  
• Dual suction fittings shall be placed in such locations and distances to avoid "dual blockage" by a user.
• Dual suction fittings shall not be located on seating areas or on the backrest for such seating areas.
• The maximum system flow rate shall not exceed the flow rating of as listed on Table 1.
• Never use Pool or Spa if any suction outlet component is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached.
• Replace damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached suction outlet components immediately.
• In addition two or more suction outlets per pump installed in accordance with latest ASME, APSP 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.

Failure to remove pressure test plugs and/or plugs used in winterization of the pool/spa from the suction outlets can result in an increase potential for suction entrapment as described above.

Failure to keep suction outlet components clear of debris, such as leaves, dirt, hair, paper and other material can result in an increase potential for suction entrapment as described above.

Suction outlet components have a finite life, the cover/grate should be inspected frequently and replaced at least every ten years or if found to be damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached.

Components such as the filtration system, pumps and heater must be positioned so as to prevent their being used as means of access to the pool by young children.

Never operate or test the circulation system at more than 50 PSI.

Never change the filter control valve position while the pump is running.

To reduce risk of injury, do not permit children to use or climb on this product. Closely supervise children at all times. Components such as the filtration system, pumps, and heaters must be positioned to prevent children from using them as a means of access to the pool.


Hazardous Pressure. Pool and spa water circulation systems operate under hazardous pressure during start up, normal operation, and after pump shut off. Stand clear of circulation system equipment during pump start up. Failure to follow safety and operation instructions could result in violent separation of the pump housing and cover, and/or filter housing and clamp due to pressure in the system, which could cause property damage, severe personal injury, or death. Before servicing pool and spa water circulation system, all system and pump controls must be in off position and filter manual air relief valve must be in open position. Before starting system pump, all system valves must be set in a position to allow system water to return back to the pool. Do not change filter control valve position while system pump is running. Before starting system pump, fully open filter manual air relief valve. Do not close filter manual air relief valve until a steady stream of water (not air or air and water) is discharged.


Separation Hazard. Failure to follow safety and operation instructions could result in violent separation of pump and/or filter components. Strainer cover must be properly secured to pump housing with strainer cover lock ring. Before servicing pool and spa circulation system, filters manual air relief valve must be in open position. Do not operate pool and spa circulation system if a system component is not assembled properly, damaged, or missing. Do not operate pool and spa circulation system unless filter manual air relief valve body is in locked position in filter upper body.

Risk of Electric Shock. All electrical wiring MUST be in conformance with applicable local codes, regulations, and the National Electric Code (NEC). Hazardous voltage can shock, burn, and cause death or serious property damage. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do NOT use an extension cord to connect unit to electric supply. Provide a properly located electrical receptacle. Before working on any electrical equipment, turn off power supply to the equipment.

To reduce the risk of electric shock replace damaged wiring immediately. Locate conduit to prevent abuse from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and other equipment.

Electrical ground all electrical equipment before connecting to electrical power supply. Failure to ground all electrical equipment can cause serious or fatal electrical shock hazard.

Do NOT ground to a gas supply line.

To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock, turn OFF power to all electrical equipment before working on electrical connections.

Failure to bond all electrical equipment to pool structure will increase risk for electrocution and could result in injury or death. To reduce the risk of electric shock, see installation instructions and consult a professional electrician on how to bond all electrical equipment. Also, contact a licensed electrician for information on local electrical codes for bonding requirements.
Notes to electrician: Use a solid copper conductor, size 8 or larger. Run a continuous wire from external bonding lug to reinforcing rod or mesh. Connect a No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) [No. 6 AWG (13.3 mm2) for Canada] solid copper bonding wire to the pressure wire connector provided on the electrical equipment and to all metal parts of swimming pool, spa, or hot tub, and metal piping (except gas piping), and conduit within 5 ft. (1.5 m) of inside walls of swimming pool, spa, or hot tub.

Reference NEC codes for all wiring standards including, but not limited to, grounding, bonding and other general wiring procedures.

Risk of Electric Shock. Connect only to a branch circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the circuit is protected by a GFCI.

Risk of Electric Shock. The electrical equipment must be connected only to a supply circuit that is protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Such a GFCI should be provided by the installer and should be tested on a routine basis. To test the GFCI, push the test button. The GFCI should interrupt power. Push reset button. Power should be restored. If the GFCI fails to operate in this manner, the GFCI is defective. If the GFCI interrupts power to the electrical equipment without the test button being pushed, a ground current is flowing, indicating the possibility of an electrical shock. Do not use this electrical equipment. Disconnect the electrical equipment and have the problem corrected by a qualified service representative before using.

This pump is intended for use with permanently-installed pools and may be used with hot tubs and spas if so marked. Do not use with storable pools. A permanently-installed pool is constructed in or on the ground or in a building such that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage. A storable pool is constructed so that it is capable of being readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity.

Hayward Pool Products
620 Division Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Phone: (908) 351.5400
www.hayward.com