Balboa Water Group Water Pump 1795 User's Manual
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1. HAND TIGHTEN the union nut only Excessive torque is unnecessary and may cause damage to the union and pump DO NOT use a pipe wrench or over torque the nut There is a gasket supplied with the sleeve connector If the connector is tightened properly there is no need for any sealant or lubricant to be used on the gasket Contaminants such as pipe compounds or over tightening of the nut can cause the union to fail 6 Pumps are equipped with a self lubricating mechanical shaft seal As with any mechanical seal it may eventually leak as a result of wear or if particles of dirt become lodged between the seal faces It is recommended that a drip pan be installed so that any leakage can be readily seen and to avoid water damage 7 Pump motors are equipped with an automatic thermal overload protector to prevent motor damage from overheating These motors will restart automatically as the motor cools down Do not work on the motor without first shutting off the electricity at the source Nuisance thermal tripping can be avoided if proper ventilation is provided to the pump Insulation should not be put around or near the pump motor 8 All airswitch actuators and electronic keypads which are used to operate the pump unit must be located above the tub s maximum water level 9 All electronic keypads must be routed clear of grounded metal and high voltage wiring WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Examine the pump to determine whether your unit has been suppl2. not recommended by the manufacturer For ALL installations an access panel must be provided which is in a suitable location for pump inspection The minimum recommended dimensions are 18 x24 ENSURE POWER TO THE MOTOR IS TURNED OFF PRIOR TO WORKING WITH THE MOTOR All electrical wiring of the motor installation must be done by a licensed electrician in accordance with applicable electrical codes The unit must be connected to a supply circuit that is protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCl as required by the applicable electrical codes Such a GFCI should be provided by the installer of the unit and should be tested on a regular basis Consult the GFCI manufacturer s instructions for correct testing and operation DO NOT operate this pump unit without the motor end cover in place Motors driving the pumps may operate at high temperatures To avoid burns NEVER touch the motor shell during operation of the motor DO NOT drop insert or place any object into the pump assembly or motor at any time DO NOT use insulation around or near the pump motor assembly The motor may overheat causing nuisance tripping of the thermal overload protector DO NOT run pump dry without water Before starting the pump motor make certain that the water level covers all water outlets to avoid excess splashing and the tub suction fitting is in place GENERAL INFORMATION This pump is intended solely for the use on Hydromassage Bathtub whirlp
3. supplied to the pump circuit breaker is on GFCI is set and pump is plugged in e Fill the tub with water at a minimum to a level above the highest jet In the case of some manufacturer s specifications fill water to the low water level sensor indicator e To turn pump on depress airswitch button OR depress on off button on keypad OR turn on wall timer Refer to tub manufacturer s user manual to determine your specific design of tub unit If AT model pump the timer will set automatically e To turn unit off depress airswitch button OR depress on off button on keypad OR turn off wall timer SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE BASIC OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE cont Other points to keep in mind The pump motor assembly does not require maintenance However the tub and pump should be checked semi annually for leakage of any kind The electric motor uses sealed grease bearings which do not require additional lubrication The pump should not be run dry without water If this occurs check the pump for leaks Under normal conditions the bath water will lubricate and cool the seal assembly while running If the whirlpool tub or spa will be stored during freezing weather it is suggested that the tub or spa jets piping and pump be completely free of water to avoid damage from freezing We DO NOT recommend using sudsing oil or bubble bath d
4. BALB A weter group GEMINI PLUS II WHIRLPOOL BATH PUMPS OWNER S AND OPERATOR S MANUAL NR Regular discharge A Airswitch C Power Cord with Plug CJ Power Cord with JJ Plug MODELS ARE UL RECOGNIZED 1795 AND OR CSA CUL PLEASE FILL IN INFORMATION FROM CERTIFIED WHERE APPLICABLE PUMP NAMEPLATE CHECK PUMP NAMEPLATE PUMP MODEL OR CONSULT FACTORY FOR SPEC NUMBER SPECIFIC APPROVALS DATE CODE TUB MANUFACTURER SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 6012400 Rev C November 2 2009 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When installing and using this electrical equipment basic safety precautions should be followed including the following 1 2 3 10 No modifications additions or deletions should be made to the pump or motor assembly 12 13 14 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AS SET FORTH IN THE OWNERS MANUAL FROM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB WARNING To reduce risk of injury DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO OPERATE THIS UNIT WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OF AN ADULT at all times CAUTION The GEMINI PLUS II pump is intended for use in Hydromassage Bathtub whirlpool bath indoor applications only as described in this manual The GEMINI PLUS II pump is not for use in any other application Do not use attachments
5. ied with e pre wired 3 foot cord with plug attachment C e pre wired 3 foot cord with specially configured plug CJ e Pump motor must be wired to the system with the correct incoming voltage ONLY by a licensed electrician in accordance with applicable electrical codes Motor voltage ampere draw and frequency appear on the motor nameplate e DO NOT EXCEED NAMEPLATE VOLTAGE e WARNING All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician Before working on the motors be certain that the electrical power is off at the main junction box Disconnect the fuse or the circuit breaker and tag the main switch Do not energize this switch Personnel working on equipment e The wire used to supply power to the motor must be large enough to carry the necessary amperes for the required length without excessive voltage drop Cord connected units are pre wired at the factory No additional wiring is necessary e A solid copper bonding connector no smaller than no 8 AWG 8 4mm must be connected from the accessible wire connector on the motor to all metal parts of the whirlpool bath structure and to all electrical equipment metal conduit and metal piping within 5 feet 1 5m of the inside walls of the whirlpool bath when the motor is installed within 5 feet of the inside walls of the whirlpool bath e All internal motor wiring is done at the factory No additional wiring is necessary BASIC OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE e Make sure power is
6. ool bath indoor applications The pump unit was designed to circulate water through a whirlpool bath or spa system supplying the jets with water Each pump has been thoroughly tested prior to leaving the factory and should be free of defects INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The pump should be installed on the outside of the bathing area close to the tub unit as possible being contained within the drop line of the tub enclosure The pump should be mounted in such a fashion that there is a continual rise from the suction fitting to the pump to allow air to be expelled from the piping While at the same time the pump should be mounted in such a way that the pump suction is below the normal operating level of the water All tub piping must be water tight for proper pump operation The pump motor assembly should be securely mounted onto a base to avoid noise and vibration The weight of the piping should be supported independently and not carried by the pump The pump should be connected to the piping with union connectors as supplied with the pump The union sleeves and nuts are made of PVC plastic Sleeves should be attached to the piping with a solvent weld cement suitable for use with PVC Refer to the warnings supplied with solvent weld cements to verify compatibility The nut will secure the sleeve to the pump cont next page SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
7. uring a whirlpool session The agitation will create an overflow of bubbles Follow tub or spa manufacturer s recommendation for periodic cleaning of the whirlpool tub or spa and system TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE for Single Speed pumps SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CHECK PUMP DOES NOT RUN NO POWER TO PUMP Incoming power to the pump Is circuit breaker on Is GFCI operating properly Is pump plugged in AIRSWITCH Is the airswitch hose connected to the pump DISCONNECTED Is the airswitch hose connected to the actuator button on the tub deck PUMP NOT PUMPING BLOCKAGE OR LEAK Jets should be pointed away from PROPERLY the suction inlet so air is not forced into pump suction Is the in tub suction inlet blocked or covered Is there any debris in the pump housing Is there a leak in the piping or the pump Is there pipe glue in the pump end LOW VOLTAGE Is the proper voltage applied to the pump Is there an extension cord being used SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
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