Jandy WFTR Installation And Operation Manual

Jandy WFTR Installation And Operation Manual

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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.
OPERATION MANUAL
Jandy
Water Feature Pump
WARNING
INSTALLATION AND
ENGLISH
Pro Series
®
Model WFTR

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  • Page 1 Pro Series ® Water Feature Pump Model WFTR 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ............7 Description ............7 Replacement Parts List ........18 Exploded View ..........19 Section 3. Installation......... 8 WFTR Pump Curves ........20 Plumbing ............8 7.4 Physical and Operational Specifications ..21 Electrical Installation ........... 9 Replacement Motor Guide ....... 22 3.2.1 Voltage Checks ..........
  • Page 4: Section 1. Important Safety Instructions

    To reduce the risk of property damage or injury, do not attempt to change the backwash (multiport, slide, or full flow) valve position with the pump running. WARNING Jandy Pro Series pumps are powered by a high voltage electric motor and must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified swimming pool service technician. WARNING...
  • Page 5: Save These Instructions

    Page 5 Jandy Pro Series Water Feature Pump Installation and Operation Manual ENGLISH ® 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.
  • Page 6: Pool Pump Suction Entrapment Prevention Guidelines

    Page 6 ENGLISH Jandy Pro Series Water Feature Pump Installation and Operation Manual ® Pool Pump Suction Entrapment Prevention Guidelines WARNING SUCTION HAZARD. Can cause serious injury or death. Do not use this pump for wading pools, shallow pools or spas containing bottom drains, unless the pump is connected to at least two (2) functioning suction outlets.
  • Page 7: Section 2. General Description

    Figure 1. Number of Suction Outlets Per Pump Section 2. General Description Description WFTR Pumps are designed to meet the needs of today’s Introduction more hydraulically demanding pool equipment. The pump housing, backplate, diffuser, hair and lint pot This manual contains information for the proper...
  • Page 8: Section 3. Installation

    Page 8 ENGLISH Jandy Pro Series Water Feature Pump Installation and Operation Manual ® Section 3. Installation The pump foundation must have adequate drainage to prevent the motor from getting wet. Protect the pump from the rain and sun. Plumbing Proper ventilation is required for the pump to 3.1.1...
  • Page 9: Electrical Installation

    The WFTR Pump must be connected to at least two CAUTION (2) main drains (suction outlets) for each pool pump Failure to provide data plate voltage (within 10%) suction line.
  • Page 10: Pressure Testing

    Close the valve to trap pressurized water in the system. Carefully observe the system for leaks and/or pressure decay. Table 2. Recommended Minimum Wire Size for WFTR Pumps RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE SIZE (AWG) FOR WFTR PUMPS* 0-50 FEET 50-100 FEET 100-150 FEET 150 FEET-200 FEET Distance from Sub-Panel...
  • Page 11: Section 4. Operation

    Page 11 Jandy Pro Series Water Feature Pump Installation and Operation Manual ENGLISH ® Section 4. Operation If the pump does not prime and all the instructions to this point have been followed, check for a suction leak and then repeat Steps 2 Start-up through 7.
  • Page 12: Winterizing Pump

    Page 12 ENGLISH Jandy Pro Series Water Feature Pump Installation and Operation Manual ® Replace the lid with locking ring on the pump NOTE Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. recommends having a housing. Align 'START' with the ports and turn qualified service technician or electrician properly...
  • Page 13: Section 6. Troubleshooting And Repair

    Section 6. Troubleshooting and Repair Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. strongly recommends that you call a qualified service technician to perform any repairs on the pump system. To locate a qualified technician, check your local yellow pages or visit www.jandy.com and click on “Product Support.”...
  • Page 14: Service Technician Maintenance

    Page 14 ENGLISH Jandy Pro Series Water Feature Pump Installation and Operation Manual ® Service Technician Maintenance 6.2.2 Impeller Removal WARNING WARNING While servicing the pump, switch off the circuit This pump must be serviced by a professional breakers at the power source. Severe personal injury service technician, qualified in pool/spa installation.
  • Page 15 O-ring Location for SHP only Inspect the impeller and diffuser for signs of O-ring Location rubbing and/or damage. for WFTR/PHP only Figure 5. Location of Diffuser O-ring Self Sealing Left Handed Screw Impeller Backplate Mechanical Seal Figure 6.
  • Page 16 Page 16 ENGLISH Jandy Pro Series Water Feature Pump Installation and Operation Manual ® 6.2.3 Impeller Replacement Press the carbon face seal half, see Figure 8, on Diffuser Self Sealing Left the motor shaft using a twisting motion. Make Handed Screw...
  • Page 17: 6.2.5 Motor Replacement

    Page 17 Jandy Pro Series Water Feature Pump Installation and Operation Manual ENGLISH ® 6.2.4 Mechanical Seal Replacement Backplate Bolts and NOTE This is a two-part replacement process. The Washers (4) mechanical seal must be replaced as a set. NOTE Refer to Figure 9 for the location of the mechanical seal and impeller.
  • Page 18: Section 7. Product Specifications And Technical Data

    ® Section 7. Product Specifications and Technical Data Replacement Parts List To order or purchase parts for Jandy Pro Series pumps, contact your nearest Zodiac dealer. If they ® cannot supply you with what you need, contact Zodiac Technical Support at 800.822.7933 or send an e-mail message to techsupport.vista@zmp-zodiac.com.
  • Page 19: Exploded View

    2, 5 2 (qty 8) 16 (qty 8) 1 (qty 4) 17 (qty 4) 10 (qty 2) 4, 15 3, 15 4 (qty 2) 2, 13 15 (qty 2) 7 (qty 2) 18 (qty 2) Figure 11. WFTR Exploded View...
  • Page 20: Wftr Pump Curves

    Page 20 ENGLISH Jandy Pro Series Water Feature Pump Installation and Operation Manual ® WFTR Pump Curves Jandy Water Features Series High Head Pumps (WFTR) Total Dynamic Head Pounds Per Square Inch (Feet of Water) (PSI) WFTR160 (2.5 HP) WFTR120 (1.5 HP) WFTR80 (1.0 HP)
  • Page 21: Physical And Operational Specifications

    Page 21 Jandy Pro Series Water Feature Pump Installation and Operation Manual ENGLISH ® Physical and Operational Specifications 7.4.1 WFTR Pump Specifications Model No. Voltage Amps Pipe Size Carton Weight Overall Length 'A' WFTR80 1.00 230/115 7.1/14.2 2-2½" 41.2 28⅞"...
  • Page 22: Replacement Motor Guide

    Page 22 ENGLISH Jandy Pro Series Water Feature Pump Installation and Operation Manual ® Replacement Motor Guide WFTR Replacement Motor Guide Pump Model A.O Smith /Century Emerson Motor Technologies WFTR80 B853 EB853 WFTR120 B854 EB854 WFTR160 B840 EB840...
  • Page 23 Page 23 Jandy Pro Series Water Feature Pump Installation and Operation Manual ENGLISH ® NOTES...
  • Page 24 CONFORMS TO UL 1081 CERTIFIED TO CSA C22.2 NO 108 Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. 2620 Commerce Way, Vista, CA 92081 1.800.822.7933 | www.ZodiacPoolSystems.com 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.

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