Operation - STA-RITE JWPA5C Owner's Manual

Hazardous suction.
Can trap hair or
body parts, causing
severe injury
or death.
Do not block
suction.
Too much heat can
cause nausea,
dizziness, fainting
or death.
Check temperature
before using spa.
OPERA TION
NEVER run pump dry! Running pump dry may damage seals, causing
leakage and flooding! Fill pump with water before starting motor.
Before removing trap cover:
1. STOP PUMP before proceeding.
2. CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and discharge pipes.
3. RELEASE ALL PRESSURE from pump and piping system.
4. NEVER tighten or loosen clamp while pump is operating!
If pump is being pressure tested, be sure pressure has been released
before removing trap cover!
Do not block pump suction! To do so with body may cause severe or
fatal injury. Small children using pool must ALWAYS have close adult
supervision!
NOTICE: Do not block pool return or spa jets. To do so may flood area
causing damage to equipment and water damage to surrounding area.
Priming Pump:
Open gate valves before starting system.
Release all air from filter and piping system: see filter owner's manual.
In a flooded suction system (water source higher than pump), pump will
prime itself when suction and discharge valves are opened.
If pump is not in a flooded suction system, unscrew and remove trap cover;
fill trap and pump with water.
Do not lubricate the trap cover O-Ring. The original equipment O-Ring con-
tains a permanent internal lubricant.
NOTICE: If you replace the O-Ring with a non-internally lubricated O-Ring,
you may need to apply a silicone based lubricant.
Clean and inspect O-Ring; reinstall on trap cover.
Replace trap cover on trap; turn clockwise to tighten cover.
NOTICE: Tighten trap cover by hand only (no wrenches)! Use a wrench
only if necessary to remove lid.
Pump should prime now. Priming time will depend on vertical length of suc-
tion lift and horizontal length of suction piping.
If pump does not prime within 10 minutes, stop motor and find cause. Make
sure that all valves are open, suction pipe end is under water, and that there
are no leaks in suction pipe.
See Troubleshooting Guide, Page 11.
Pool, Spa or Tub Water:
Keep water level at least two inches above bottom of skimmer opening
when system is not in use. Failure to do so can allow air to enter system,
causing pump to lose its prime.
Keep water temperature at 104°F or below for spas/tubs and 80°F for pools.
If in doubt, start at a lower temperature and gradually increase it according
to your experience.
Keep an accurate thermometer in pool/spa; check it before getting in.
Keep pool water "balanced". Maintain the water pH between 7.2 and 7.6.
Do not use or allow the use of the spa/pool by anyone using alcohol or
drugs. The effects of hot water, alcohol and/or drugs can cause dizzi-
ness and falling, loss of consciousness, or heart attack.
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