Elite Primer 2 Series Pump External Pond Pump
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1. t overlap or touch when connected to the terminal board 5 Make sure all electrical connections are clean and tight 6 Permanently ground the motor using the internal green ground terminal located on the inside of the motor canopy or access plate Use the correct wire size and type specified by National Electrical Code Make sure the ground wire is connected to an electrical service ground 7 Bond the motor to the water garden structure in accordance with the National Electrical Code Use a solid No 8 AWG or larger copper conductor Run a wire from the brass external bonding clamp to the water garden bonding structure 8 Connect the pump permanently to a circuit Make sure no other lights or appliances are on the same circuit NOTE If the pump is installed below the water level of the water garden close return and suction lines prior to opening hair and lint pot on pump Make sure to re open valves prior to operating PUMP STRAINER BASKET This unit sometimes referred to as the Hair and Lint Pot is the unit in front of the volute Inside the chamber is the basket which must be kept clean of leaves and debris at all times View basket through the See Through Lid to inspect for leaves and debris Regardless of the length of time between filter cleaning it is most important to visually inspect the hair and lint pot basket at least once a week A dirty basket will reduce the efficiency of the filter and heater and also put a2. ay contain scalding hot water Opening the pump may cause serious personal injury In order to avoid the possibility of personal injury make sure the suction and discharge valves are open and strainer pot temperature is cool to touch then with extreme caution PUMP DISASSEMBLY CAUTION Be sure not to scratch or mar the polished seal faces Seal will leak if faces are damaged All moving parts are located in rear sub assembly of this pump Tools required vY 1 2 inch open end wrench v 9 16 inch open end wrench v Flat and Phillips head screwdrivers To remove and repair the motor sub assembly perform the following procedures 1 Turn off the pump circuit breaker at the main panel 2 Drain the pump by removing the drain plugs 3 Remove the 6 bolts that hold the main pump body strainer pot volute to the rear sub assembly 4 GENTLY pull the two pump halves apart removing the rear subassembly 5 Remove the diffuser O00 I Remove the shaft cap located at the back of the motor and hold the shaft secure with a flat head screwdriver Century or 7 16 inch open end wrench Franklin To unscrew the impeller from the shaft twist the impeller counter clockwise Remove the four bolts from the seal plate to the motor using a 9 16 inch wrench Place the seal plate face down on a flat surface and tap out the carbon spring seal Clean the seal plate seal housing and motor shaft PUMP REASSEMBLY SEAL REPLACEMENT CAUTION The poli
3. elite Elite Primer 2 Series Pump External Pond Pump Elite Primer Pro 2 High Flow High Head and Low RPM elite L PUITIP SS Installation and User s Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NEVER RUN PUMP DRY NEVER EXCEED 25psi INTERNAL CASE PRESSURE THIS PUMP IS ONLY TO BE USED AS AN EXTERNAL OUT OF POND PUMP NEVER ALLOW PUMP TO BECOME SUBMERGED WIRING WARNING RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION This water garden pump must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified water garden serviceman in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or damage to property Always disconnect power to the water garden pump at the circuit breaker before servicing the pump Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman water garden users or others due to electric shock 1 Make sure all electrical breakers and switches are turned off before wiring motor Make sure that the witing voltage matches the motor voltage 230v or 115v If they do not match the motor will burn up 3 Choose the correct wire size When in doubt use a heavier gauge larger diameter wire Heavier gauge will allow the motor to run cooler and more efficient 4 Cut wires to the appropriate length so they don
4. ening the pump will draw air through the skimmer losing the prime and causing the pump to run dry resulting in a damaged seal If the pump is installed below the water level of the water garden close return and suction lines prior to opening hair and lint pot on pump Make sure to re open valves prior to operating The pump strainer pot must be filled with water before the pump is initially started Follow these steps to prime the pump For 2 speed pumps Pump should run on high speed for priming 1 Remove the pump lid 2 Fill the pump strainer pot with water 3 Reassemble the pump lid onto the strainer pot The pump is now ready to prime 4 Open the manual air relief valve on top of the filter and stand clear of the filter Turn on the switch or time clock 6 When water comes out of the manual air relief valve close the valve The system should now be free of air and circulating water to and from the water garden g NOTE Self priming pump may take up to 3 1 2 minutes to reach a lift height of 10 feet TROUBLESHOOTING FAILURE OF PUMP 1 Pump will not prime too much air Remedy a Check suction piping and valve glands on all suction gate valves b Secure lid on pump strainer pot and make sure lid gasket is in place c Check water level to make sure skimmer is not drawing ait 2 Pump will not prime not enough water Remedy a Make sure suction lines pump strainer and pump volute are full of water b Make su
5. he cover O ring and sealing surface of the pump pot Grease the O ring with Teflon ot silicone 8 Reinstall the lid 9 Make sure the lid O ring is properly placed Seat the lid then turn clockwise until hand tight DO NOT over tighten with tools 10 Turn the power ON at the house circuit breaker Reset the water garden time clock to the correct time 11 Open the manual air relief valve on top of the filter 12 Stand clear of the filter Start the pump 13 Bleed air from the filter until a steady stream of water comes out Close the manual air relief valve WINTERIZING If the air temperature drops below 35 F the water in the pump can freeze and cause damage Freeze damage is not warrantable To prevent freeze damage follow the procedures listed below 1 Shut off electrical power for the pump at the house circuit breaker 2 Drain the water out of the pump case by removing the two drain plugs from the case Store the plugs in the pump basket 3 Cover the motor to protect it from severe rain snow and ice 4 Do not wrap the motor in plastic It will cause condensation and rust on the inside of the motor CARE OF ELECTRIC MOTOR PROTECT FROM HEAT gt Shade the motor from the sun gt Any enclosure must be well ventilated to prevent overheating gt Provide ample cross ventilation PROTECT AGAINST DIRT gt Protect from any foreign matter or splashing water gt Do not store or spill water garden chemicals near t
6. he motor gt Avoid sweeping or stirring up dust near the motor while it is operating gt Ifa motor has been damaged by it voids the warranty PROTECT AGAINST MOISTURE gt Protect from splashing water garden water Protect from the weather Protect from lawn sprinklers If a motor has become wet let it dry before operating Do not allow the pump to operate if it has been flooded gt Ifa motor has been damaged by water it voids the motor warranty VV Vv NOTE DO NOT wrap motor with plastic or other air tight materials The motor may be covered during a storm for winter storage etc but NEVER when operating or expecting operation WARNING RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION This water garden pump must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified water garden serviceman in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or damage to property Always disconnect power to the water garden pump at the circuit breaker before servicing the pump Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman water garden users or others due to electric shock WARNING DO NOT open the strainer pot if pump fails to prime or if pump has been operating without water in the strainer pot Pumps operated in these circumstances may experience a build up of vapor pressure and m
7. n abnormal stress on the pump motor which would result in a costly repair bill WARNING DO NOT open the strainer pot if pump fails to prime or if pump has been operating without water in the strainer pot Pumps operated in these circumstances may experience a build up of vapor pressure and may contain scalding hot water Opening the pump may cause serious personal injury In order to avoid the possibility of personal injury make sure the suction and discharge valves are open and strainer pot temperature is cool to touch then with extreme caution CAUTION To prevent damage to the pump and filter and for proper operation of the system clean pump strainer and skimmer baskets regularly WARNING THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE WHEN ANY PART OF THE CIRCULATION SYSTEM e g LOCK RING PUMP FILTER VALVES ETC IS SERVICED AIR CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM AND EZ Jai BECOME PRESSURIZED PRESSURIZED AIR D CAN CAUSE THE LID TO BLOW OFF WHICH mg ORing CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO AVOID THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Turn off motor Relieve pressure in the system 3 Turn the lid in a counter clockwise direction until it stops 4 Lift lid and remove basket 5 Put the debris from the basket into the trash and rinse out the basket If the basket is cracked it should be replaced 6 Replace the basket and fill the pump pot and volute up to the inlet port with water 7 Clean t
8. re valve on suction line is working and open some systems do not have valves c Check water level to make sure water is available through skimmer REDUCED FLOW AND OR HEAD 1 Air pockets or leaks in suction line Remedy a See item 1a of this section above 2 Clogged impeller Remedy a Turn off electrical power to the pump b Remove the bolts holding the volute to the seal plate f g h Slide the motor and seal plate away from the volute Remove the diffuser Clean debris from impeller If debris cannot be removed complete the following steps i Remove left hand threaded bolt and gasket ii Remove clean and reinstall impeller iit Reinstall left hand threaded bolt and gasket Reinstall the diffuser and diffuser O ring Reinstall motor and seal plate into volute Tighten bolts securely 3 Pump strainer clogged Remedy a Clean suction trap
9. shed and lapped faces of the seal could be damaged if not handled with care 1 2 egy Gr Ge vp When installing the replacement ceramic carbon seal use silicone sealant on the metal portion before pressing into the seal plate Before installing the ceramic section of the seal into the impeller be sure the impeller is clean Use a light density soap and water to clean the seal Press the seal into the impeller with your thumbs and wipe off the ceramic and carbon faces with a clean cloth Remount the seal plate to the motor Screw the impeller onto the motor shaft Remount the diffuser onto the seal plate Grease the diffuser O ring Assemble the motor sub assembly to the strainer pot pump body DO NOT tighten down any of the bolts until all 6 bolts are in place and finger tight Fill the pump with water Reinstall the pump lid by turning clockwise until hand tight DO NOT over tighten with tools 10 Prime the system see Priming the Pump Pump Seal Face Plate A Na Impeller 0 Ring Q j JIA I p gt ry A Motor Shaft Hex gt Gasket Bolts Diffuser Assembly RESTARTING INSTRUCTIONS amp PRIMING THE PUMP CAUTION DO NOT trun the pump dry If the pump is run dry the mechanical seal will be damaged and the pump will start leaking If this occurs the damaged seal must be replaced ALWAYS maintain proper water level in your water garden If the water level falls below the skimmer op
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