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JWP Series This manual should be furnished to the SWIMMING POOL PUMP end user of this pump; its use will reduce service calls and chance of To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible injuries, and get the injury and will lengthen pump life.
Incorrectly installed or tested equipment may fail, causing severe injury or property damage. Hazardous Read and follow instructions in owner's manual when pressure installing and operating equipment. Have a trained pool profes- sional perform all pressure tests. 1. Do not connect system to a high pressure or city water system. 2.
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FIGURE 1 NOTICE: Pump suction and discharge connections have molded in thread stops. DO NOT try to screw pipe in beyond these stops. Tighten the pump/trap fittings only as much as it is required to insure a tight connec- tion (1-1/2 turns past hand tight is sufficient). Overtightening may damage the pump trap.
Fittings: Fittings restrict flow; for best efficiency use fewest possible fittings. Avoid fittings which could cause an air trap. Pool fittings must conform to International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) standards. Use only non-entrapping suction fitting or double suction (skimmer and main drain).
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Wiring: BONDING MOTOR NAMEPLATE Do not alter cord or plug on cord-connected units. Plug in to a GFCI pro- tected, grounded outlet only. If plug and outlet do not match, consult a GREEN GROUND licensed electrician. SCREW Pump must be permanently connected to circuit. Table I, Page 7, gives MOTOR CANOPY correct wire and circuit breaker sizes for the pump alone.
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Values given in table below are for PUMP MOTOR ONLY. If additional accessories are installed on pump motor circuit (heater, blower, etc.), include their amperage draw when figuring wire and circuit breaker sizes. TABLE I - RECOMMENDED FUSING AND WIRING DATA Dist.
OPERA TION NEVER run pump dry! Running pump dry may damage seals, causing leakage and flooding! Fill pump with water before start ing motor. Before removing trap cover: 1. STOP PUMP before proceeding. 2. CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and discharge pipes. 3.
Storage/Winterizing: Explosion hazard. Purging the system with compressed air can cause components to explode, with risk of severe injury or death to anyone nearby. Use only a low pressure (below 5 PSI), high vol- ume blower when air purging the pump, filter, or piping. To prevent damage to components from fumes, store spa chemi- cals away from pump and spa.
PUMP SERVICE Pump should only be serviced by qualified personnel. For best results, use only genuine Sta-Rite factory parts. Be sure to prime pump (Page 8) before restarting. Figure 3 Before removing trap cover: 1. STOP PUMP before proceeding. 2. CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and discharge pipes. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Circuit Breaker In Home Panel Trips Repeatedly: Read and understand safety and operating instructions in this manual before doing any 1. Breaker must be of adequate capacity. work on pump! 2. For GFCI breaker, test according to GFCI manu- facturer’s instructions.
Purchase optional union packages: REPAIR PARTS C198-17M – 1-1/2" NPT Trap Basket Assembly (Pkg 115) C198-3M – 1-1/2" Slip LIST Each package includes Union Half Package 1/2 and 3/4 HP (C198-17M) 1 each: Collar, adapter, and O-Ring. 2133 1195 JWPA5D JWPA5DL JWPA5D7L JWP5DL...
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Purchase optional union packages: REPAIR PARTS Trap Basket Assembly C198-17M – 1-1/2" NPT (Pkg 115) C198-3M – 1-1/2" Slip LIST Each package includes Union Half Package 1 and 1-1/2 HP (C198-17M) 1 each: Collar, adapter, and O-Ring. 2133 1195 JWPAXYE* JWPAXYEL** JWPA5E JWPA5EL...
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