Installation and Operating Instructions
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1. 8 Carefully fit wiring and terminal block back in to the capacitor housing ensuring that all wires are housed so that the rear cover doesn t pinch the wires when fitted 9 Replace rear pump cover and fasten with nut and washer EEE 4 Access hole FN KIS 1 Bolt amp washer RN Ff gt Ve LY 3 Capacitor f l ARN A Y K 1 KEG housing Ey Ab Ean Se f A n A P amp n en TENGE SE eo 5 Direction EY A D i of rotation Power Connection Davey Silensors are suitable for connection to a nominal 240 volt 50Hz power supply and are equipped with a flex lead and 3 pin plug If a power outlet is not available within 3 metres of the pump a 3 pin power point in a safe dry place may need to be provided by an electrician Extension cords are unsafe around pools and should be avoided If the supply cord of this product is damaged it must be replaced by the dealer or manufacturer with genuine Davey spares Davey Water Products recommends that all installations are fitted with earth leakage or residual current protection devices CAUTION In the interest of safety we advise that all brands and types of pool pumps must be installed in accordance with AS3000 wiring rules or equivalent In accordance with AS 3350 2 41 we are obliged to inform you that this pump is not to be used by children or infirm persons and must not be used as a toy by children If the pump and filter are located be2. DEPEND ON DAVEY WATER PRODUCTS DAVEY Ke a Py T J a IV a a NEE a R SES R ICE LS Installation and Operating Instructions including 400v 3 phase model WARNING Failure to follow these instructions and comply with all applicable codes may cause serious bodily injury and or property damage The installation of this product should be carried out by a person knowledgable in swimming pool plumbing requirements following the Installation Instructions provided in this manual Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment Prior to using this pump you must ensure that e The pump is installed in a safe and dry environment e The pump enclosure has adequate drainage in the event of leakage e Any transport plugs are removed e The pipe work is correctly sealed and supported e The pump is primed correctly e The power supply is correctly connected e All steps have been taken for safe operation Appropriate details for all of these items are contained in the following Installation and Operating Instructions Read these in their entirety before switching on this pump If you are uncertain as to any of these Installation and Operating Instructions please contact your Davey dealer or the appropriate Davey office as listed on the back of this document Your Davey Silensor Congratulations on your purchase of a quality product from the Davey range of Pool and Spa Equipment You are
3. assured of many years of reliable and efficient performance from your Davey Silensor backed by Davey s three year guarantee Davey Silensors have been designed to circulate swimming pool and spa water in conditions set out in the Australian Standard for swimming pool water quality AS 3633 or equivalent They should not be used for any other purpose without first consulting your Davey Dealer or the Davey Customer Service Centre Davey design and build its own electric motors especially for its pumps The matched motor and pumping end are designed to provide the quietest operation while delivering maximum water flow Davey s innovative water cooled motor incorporates manual overload protection with a built in automatic thermostat designed to protect the motor from overheating This protection will also prevent dry run damage Every Davey Silensor is thoroughly tested against a number of pressure voltage current and mechanical performance parameters Davey s advanced pump manufacturing technology provides reliable and efficient pumping performance that lasts and lasts Location The pump should be located as close to the water as practicable and mounted on a firm base in a well drained position high enough to prevent any flooding It is the installer s owners responsibility to locate the pump such that the nameplate can be easily read and it can readily accessed for service Weather Protection It is recommended tha
4. ave your Davey product repaired obtain a replacement or a refund Your Davey Three Year Guarantee naturally does not cover normal wear or tear replacement of product consumables i e mechanical seals bearings or capacitors loss or damage resulting from misuse or negligent handling improper use for which the product was not designed or advertised failure to properly follow the provided installation and operating instructions failure to carry out maintenance corrosive or abrasive water or other liquid lightning or high voltage spikes or unauthorized persons attempting repairs Where applicable your Davey product must only be connected to the voltage shown on the nameplate Your Davey Three Year Guarantee does not cover freight or any other costs incurred in making a claim Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase you MUST provide evidence of the date of original purchase when claiming under the Davey Three Year Guarantee Davey shall not be liable for any loss of profits or any consequential indirect or special loss damage or injury of any kind whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from Davey products This limitation does not apply to any liability of Davey for failure to comply with a consumer guarantee applicable to your Davey product under the Australian or New Zealand legislation and does not affect any rights or remedies that may be available to you under the Australian or New Zealand Consumer Legislation In Australia
5. d the pump motor Make sure all wiring connections are clean and that all wiring and electrical equipment is in good condition Damaged wiring must be repaired or replaced by a qualified electrician as soon as damage is discovered Check water balance and sanitiser levels at your local pool shop WARNING Pump suction is hazardous and can trap and drown or disembowel bathers Do not block suction Do not use or operate swimming pools spas or spa baths if a suction cover is broken missing or loose Two suction covers and inlets must be provided into every pump to avoid suction entrapment Water Quality Maintaining balanced water chemistry is important to the life of your pool pump This pump is designed to be used with Pool amp Spa water balanced in accordance with Langlier Saturation Index with a pH level of between 7 2 and 7 8 and is regularly treated with a chlorine sanitising agent with the level not exceeding 3000PPM Please consult your local pool shop regularly to have your water tested Three Phase Models Three Phase Power Connection Three phase models are designed for connection to a nominal 400V power supply but must be wired with a contactor with quick trip overloads set a 4 3 amps Davey recommend the use of overloads which also have the ability to detect single phasing or dropped phase conditions in the power supply NOTE Three phase motors do not have capacitors fitted in the capacitor c
6. e necessary to remove the pump follow these instructions 1 Switch off the power and remove the plug from the power source NOTE If the pump is wired into a time clock or another automatic control the wiring should be removed by a qualified electrician 2 Close the water valves on the pool return and the pump inlet pipework 3 Remove the discharge amp suction barrel unions taking care not to lose the orings 4 Move the pipework with the barrel unions attached until the pump can be pulled clear NOTE When making any enquiries about your Silensor be certain to quote the model number from the nameplate located on motor Davey Repair or Replacement Guarantee In the unlikely event in Australia or New Zealand that this Davey product develops any malfunction within three years of the date of original purchase due to faulty materials or manufacture Davey will at our option repair or replace it for you free of charge subject to the conditions below Should you experience any difficulties with your Davey product we suggest in the first instance that you contact the Davey Dealer from which you purchased the Davey product Alternatively you can phone our Customer Service line on 1300 367 866 in Australia or 0800 654 333 in New Zealand or send a written letter to Davey at the address listed below On receipt of your claim Davey will seek to resolve your difficulties or if the product is faulty or defective advise you on how to h
7. low pool water level it is necessary to fit isolating valves in the pipe between the pump and the skimmer box and in the return pipe from the filter to the pool The fittings on this product are constructed of ABS Some PVC jointing compounds are incompatible with ABS Check compound suitability before use Warning Ensure that an electrical isolation switch is located with easy access so that the pump can be switched off in an emergency Pipe Connection A set of barrel unions are provided for connecting to the piping from the pool The pumps are designed to accept the following PVC pipes by fitting the pipe to either the inside or the outside of the union tail SLS100 300 40mm pipe 40mm or 50mm fitting OD soir tlie OD SLL150 200 40mm pipe ID 40mm pipe or 50mm fitting OD 50mm fitting OD or 50mm pipe ID 50mm pipe ID SLL300 400 50mm pipe ID 50mm pipe Pipe Connection contined The use of any pipe smaller than those specified above is not recommended Suction piping should be free from all air leaks and any humps and hollows which cause suction difficulties The discharge piping from the pump outlet should be connected to the inlet connection on the swimming pool filter usually at the filter control valve Barrel unions need to be hand tightened No sealant glues or silicones are required Starting the Pump To operate efficiently and prevent pump damage there must be a free flow of water to and from the pump Bef
8. ore starting ensure that all pipework is correctly sealed the pool spa water level is at the correct height that all appropriate valves are open and there is nothing preventing the flow of water through the system 1 First prime the pump by removing the strainer basket lid and filling the strainer basket area with water Replace the lid ensuring that it seals on the large oring Connect to the power supply and switch on Allow the pump to run so that any air trapped may be expelled If prime is not established within approximately two minutes as evidenced by a strong flow of water switch off the pump and repeat the procedure Continued evidence of air under the strainer basket lid indicates an air leak in the suction piping which should be rectified to avoid pump damage sg saa Dae Pump Operation For optimum pump performance the strainer basket housing should always be full of water and free from air bubbles The water level of the pool should always be maintained to at least halfway up the skimmer box ensuring water is in the pump at all times From time to time it may be necessary to re prime the pump This should be carried out as described above Never run pump dry Running the pump with no water may damage the mechanical seals causing leakage and flooding Dry running damage and associated damage is not covered under warranty Silensor incorporates dry run protection which will need to be re set by turning off the po
9. ork 4 Aleaking pump shaft seal may also prevent operating Evidence of this would be water on the ground under the pump 5 The pump is not able to get water from the pool Check that the valves to the pump are fully open and that the pool water level is up to the skimmer box 6 Blockage in the piping or pump Remove the strainer basket and check for any blockage to the pump impeller entry Check the skimmer box for blockage If the pump does not operate the following conditions may apply 1 The power is not connected For 240 volt only check the power point by plugging in a portable appliance to ensure power is available Also check fuses and the main power supply switch 2 Automatic overload is tripped following an overheating period The pump has an in built thermal overload which will re set after the motor has cooled and the power supply has been re set turn off and back on Determine the cause of the overload tripping and rectify 3 Blockage is preventing the pump from rotating 4 Motor is burnt out burning smell is evident Replacement is required If you are unable to resolve any installation or operation difficulties with your Silensor contact the supplier from whom the pump was purchased or your nearest Authorised Davey Pool Equipment Service Centre If any further assistance is required contact the Davey Customer Service Centre at the address indicated in this manual Removal of the Pump from Pipework Should it b
10. over 1 Remove bolt and washer 1 from the rear of the pump using a 1 2 socket and remove the rear pump cover 2 2 Carefully pull out the wiring from within the capacitor housing which is located on top of the outer cover 3 3 Locate the white terminal block and unscrew the wiring from the test power lead side of the block 4 Three phase Silensor pumps have been designed to allow for connection either side of the capacitor cover with 19mm access holes 4 Unscrew the power lead cable grommet from the side of the capacitor housing and remove the short test power lead from the pump 5 Thread the replacement operational power lead through either of the lead holes on the left or right hand side of the capacitor housing Fasten the power lead into place with the compression cable grommet The unused hole can be sealed by inserting the plug that is enclosed with the pump 6 Wire the operational power lead into the terminal block same as discarded test lead 7 Check that the three phase wiring is correct by connecting the lead to power and ensure that the motor shaft is turning correctly in a clockwise direction A directional arrow can be found on the rear end shield 5 IMPORTANT NOTE THREE PHASE MODELS ONLY BEFORE FINALISING WIRING CONNECTIONS CHECK THAT THE MOTOR ROTATES IN DIRECTION OF ARROW CLOCKWISE WHEN THE SHAFT IS VIEWED FROM THE WIRING CONNECTION END TO ALTER ROTATION CHANGE ANY TWO POWER LEADS AT MOTOR TERMINALS
11. t the pump is protected from the weather POWER CONNECTIONS AND WIRING MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY AN AUTHORISED ELECTRICIAN DANGER Hazardous suction Do not block water entry into filtration system with any part of your body as the pressure can trap hair or body parts causing severe injury or death Do not block suction Turn off pump immediately if someone becomes trapped Caution Do not add chemicals directly to the pool skimmer Adding undiluted chemicals may damage pump and filter and void warranty The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Routine Maintenance tasks to maximise the life of your pool equipment amp personal safety use this checklist once a week Turn pump off first a Make sure that any pressure gauges are in working condition and the operating pressure is within limits as specified on the product b Make sure that each suction inlet and main drain has a cover that is securely attached and in safe working condition Make sure that all skimmer covers are securely attached and in safe working condition These should be replaced every 3 to 4 years Remove any obstructions or debris from the main drain cover Ensure the skimmer baskets and the pump hair and lint pots are free of leaves and debris at least once a week Remove obstructions and combustibles from aroun
12. wer supply reducing potential damage Emptying the Strainer Basket The strainer basket should be inspected frequently through the transparent lid and emptied when a build up of rubbish is evident The directions below should be followed Switch off pump Close all valves in pipework Unscrew the strainer basket lid anti clockwise and remove Remove the strainer basket by lifting upwards from its housing Empty the trapped refuse from the basket Hose out with water if necessary Check the strainer basket for cracks replace the strainer basket in the pump if OK Replace the lid and ensure that it seals on the large rubber oring Firm hand tightness only is required The oring amp thread can be lubricated with Hydra slip or equivalent products 8 Open all valves in pipework Eo ON Failure to undertake regular maintenance may cause damage not covered by warranty Trouble Shooting If the pump runs but there is no water flow or water flow is reduced the following condition may apply 1 The filter requires backwashing or it is blocked Refer to the relevant section in the Filter Manual 2 The pump is not primed Re prime as per instruction in Starting the pump 3 There are air leaks in the suction piping Check all piping and eliminate leaks also check for a loose strainer basket lid Air bubbles in the water flowing back to the pool would indicate a leak in the suction to the pump allowing air to enter the pipew
13. you are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure Should your Davey product require repair or service after the guarantee period contact your nearest Davey Dealer or phone the Davey Customer Service Centre on the number listed below For a complete list of Davey Dealers visit our website davey com au or call et Rainbow Pool Products Na PO Box 2388 Mansfield Qld 4122 Ay Telephone STD 61 7 3849 5385 Ki POOL PRODUCTS Facsimile STD 61 7 3849 5384 Email info rainbowpoolproducts com au Quality Pool amp Spa Produs Web www rainbowpoolproducts com au Installation and operating instructions are included with the product when purchased new They may also be found on our website
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