Astral Pool CTX Series User manual

19/03/2014
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Sydney: 02 9853 2100 Townsville: 07 4750 3100 [email protected].au
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS I INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AstralPool Pumps
CTX Series, E Series
BX Series & FX Series

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GENERAL
A high performance, high head pump ideally suited for the modern pool or spa with extensive equipment such as
chlorinators, heaters and in floor cleaning.
Note:
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm person without supervision. Please ensure that
young children are supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
FEATURES
-Continuous duty rated motor
-Precision reinforced moulded high head impeller, giving extra performance
-Single piece moulded body for added strength and longer life
-Rapid priming diffuser quickly corrects loss of water flow
-Quick and easy disassembly for servicing
-Large capacity basket with easily removed lid
DIMENSIONS
315.5mm
285mm
654mm Max
217mm
289mm
336mm
CTX Series & E Series BX Series
108
33
395mm Max
289mm
336mm
FX Series

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INSTALLATION OF BX, CTX & E SERIES PUMPS
A. Plan position of pump so that it will be:
1. Free of water flooding, such as in a sump, garden hollow, ditch or at the bottom of a bank.
2. On a stable base so that:
a) The pump is not left suspended by its fittings, causing a leak or failure with loss of water.
b) Movement through vibration is restricted
c) No strain is put on attaching pipe or other expensive equipment
3. Accessible for maintenance and easily removed for service.
4. Breathing space. Pump should not be crowded which will prevent cooling airflow from fan.
Overheating due to lack of cooling voids warranty.
5. Within reach of power point without extension cables as plugs liable to corrosion, shorting, etc.
6. At a minimum height of suction lift of water from pool surface to pump inlet.
B. For best pump performance keep suction pipe length as short as possible with minimum number of bends
and use 50mm PVC suction pipe for 750W (1hp) to 1700 W (2.0 hp). On 3.0 hp models a 65mm or 2 x
50mm suctions should be used.
C. Minimum pipe diameters should be used on the following pumps
40mm - E 140, E190, E230, CTX180
50mm - E 290, CTX280, CTX360, CTX400, CTX610, BX1.0, BX1.5, BX2.0, BX3.0
D. Secure the barrel unions supplied into the attaching pipe work, using approved priming fluid and solvent
cement as normal practice, coating both surfaces. NOTE: Always wear protective gloves when handling
and using glue and priming fluid. Ensure no excess adhesive runs into the union proper affecting the
sealing or removal abilities. Allow 24 hours to dry before starting pump.
E. Install isolation valves before the pump section and after equipment if the pump is below the water level of
the pool.
F. For pump installations 500mm above water level, it generally requires a foot valve at the pool or check
valve in the suction line. Suction lines must be installed below water level until just in front of pump
location and vertical riser used to reach pump inlet. AstralPool pumps are rated to a maximum head of 25
metres however refer to your pumps data plate for actual achievable pressure
G. All pumps will operate quieter and perform more efficiently if a straight length of 450mm pipe is plumbed
horizontally into the front of the pump.
H. Water temperature not to exceed 45 degrees
I. Pumps must be either
- supplied by an isolating transformer, or
- supplied through a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating current not
exceeding 30mA.

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INSTALLATION OF FX SERIES PUMPS
A. Plan position of pump so that it will be:
1. Below the pool or spa water level unless pump is primed to be a secondary pump,
2. Free of water flooding, such as in sump, garden hollow, ditch or at bottom of bank with run off.
3. On a stable base so that:
a) The pump is not left suspended by its fittings, causing a leak or failure with loss of water.
b) Movement through vibration is restricted.
c) No strain is put on attaching pipe or other expensive equipment.
4. Accessible for maintenance
5. Easily removed for service
6. Breathing space. Pump should not be crowded which will prevent cooling airflow from fan.
Overheating due to lack of cooling voids warranty.
7. Within reach of power point without extension plugs liable to corrosion, shorting, etc.
B. For best pump performance keep suction pipe length as short as possible with minimum number of
bends and use 50mm PVC suction pipe for 750W (1hp) or larger pumps.
C. Minimum pipe diameters should be used on the following pumps
40mm - FX140, FX190, FX 250
50mm - FX290, FX340, FX520
D. Secure the barrel unions supplied into the attaching pipe work, using approved priming fluid and
solvent cement as normal practice, coating both surfaces. NOTE: Always wear protective gloves
handling and using glue and priming fluid. Ensure no excess adhesive runs into the union proper
affecting the sealing or removal abilities. Allow 24 hours to dry before starting pump.
E. Install isolation valves before the pump section and after equipment.
F. All pumps will operate quieter and perform more efficiently if a straight length of 450mm pipe is
plumbed horizontally into the front of the pump.
G. Water temperature not to exceed 45 degrees C.
H. AstralPool pumps are rated to a maximum head of 25 metres however refer to you pumps data plate
for actual achievable pressure
I. Pumps must be either
- supplied by an isolating transformer, or
- supplied through a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating current not
exceeding 30mA.

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3 PHASE PUMP INSTALLATION
To be performed only by a qualified electrician.
1. Connect power to motor
2. Ensure that pump is empty of all water
3. Momentarily apply power to motor and check rotation direction of motor matches that of the arrow located
on the rear of the pump seal plate.
4. If motor is rotating in the opposite direction to arrow on pump, correct phase wiring.
5. Once rotation is correct, fill pump with water, prime as described below and test pump operation.
OPERATION OF BX, CTX & E SERIES PUMPS
1. Prime pump if hair and lint pot is dry as follows –Close off valve on suction line if present. Remove lint pot
lid. Fill lint pot and chamber with water. Replace and secure lint pot lid and seal.
2. Open all valves, allowing fluid to flow through pump.
3. Switch on power to pump, motor to start.
4. If some flow of water does not establish within on half minute, switch off and prime pump again. If pump
does not prime within 3 attempts, check all suction connections for sealing. If these are satisfactory, a
check or foot valve is required to hold water for prime.
5. If the water flow through pump is always tedious to obtain at start-up after cleaning the lint basket, then an
examination of the system to establish a reason and correct the cause is recommended. Eg. Check valve,
air leaks, faulty seal, cracked lint pot lid, etc.
6. A non return valve is supplied loose in the basket of the pump (CTX and E Series only). To install, place
between the outlet barrel union tail and the discharge of the pump. The non return valve should be
located so that the flap can swing upwards into the union tail. The non return valve should be installed on
spas equipped with cartridge filters, any time multiple pumps are operating off one suction or return line or
any installation where a back flow of water may occur when the pump is shut down. The non return valve
will reduce the performance of the pump slightly.
Notes: The pump is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Please ensure
that young children are supervised to ensure that they do not play with the pump.
To avoid a safety hazard, the supply cord if damaged, must only be replaced by AstralPool, or its service agent or
a suitably qualified person.

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OPERATION OF FX SERIES PUMP
1. Open all valves, allowing fluid to flow through pump.
2. If an air lock occurs and no water appears to fill pump housing once the valves have been opened, release
outlet barrel union slowly until a small amount of water escapes from the pump then re-tighten.
3. Switch on power to pump, motor to start.
4. If some flow of water does not establish within on half minute, switch off and repeat procedure 3 again. If
pump does not prime within 3 attempts, check all valves and jets are in the open position.
Notes: The pump is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Please ensure
that young children are supervised to ensure that they do not play with the pump.
To avoid a safety hazard, the supply cord if damaged, must only be replaced by AstralPool, or its service agent or
a suitably qualified person.
MAINTENANCE
AstralPool pumps are designed to operate for extended periods with minimal attention or maintenance. Following
are the periodic maintenance requirements:
1. Keep the lint basket clean –empty it regularly. Blocked lint basket or suction pipe and no water flow can
cause overheating with consequent pipe and pump components failure and meltdown.
2. Apply suitable waterproof grease to the lint pot “O” ring to ensure positive seal.
3. Ensure electrical passage for cooling airflow to prevent fusing or shock hazards.
4. Maintain clear passage for cooling airflow to prevent overheating of motor.
5. Maintain water in good chemical balance.
6. Do not allow quantities of sand of grit to continuously pass through pump to prevent “sand blasting”
erosions (use filter sock in lint basket if sand, etc. is being picked up by vacuum.)
7. Do not over tighten strainer lid. Never use a tool or handle to tighten lid, the lid is designed to prevent this
from happening.
8. Do not add pool salt, chlorine, acid or other chemicals directly to your skimmer. This may result in damage
to your pump and could void your warranty.

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Maintenance of your pump
Maintenance Schedule: You new product incorporates moving parts and withstands high velocity water
with chemicals in it. Some of these parts will wear in the normal course of use and require regular checks
and maintenance. Performing these checks and maintenance will identify parts that have worn and
require repair/replacement before further serious damage is sustained. A small amount of regular care
and attention to your pool equipment will help ensure long life and trouble free performance.
Timing
Maintenance Check
Service action (if required)
Weekly or sooner
Check and empty hair and lint basket
Empty leaves and debris
Three Monthly
Check Lid O ring and inlet/outlet O rings
for leaks
Isolate Pump, turn power off, clean and
grease O rings or replace if necessary
Three Monthly
Check surroundings for leaves, debris
and flooding
Remove debris and rectify if any flooding
Three Monthly
Check for leaks from underneath pump
Call Service technician, repair or replace
mechanical seal and motor bearings if
necessary
Important note: Regular maintenance is important to ensure long life and trouble free performance of your pool
equipment. If unable to perform the maintenance yourself, contact your local AstralPool office who will arrange a
trained service technician to perform the maintenance for you.
Record your Equipment details here for quick reference:
Model No.: ____________________________
Serial No.: ____________________________

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Electrical Specifications
All Astral Pool pumps have double insulation on the water circuit for maximum protection and safety. Pumps
manufactured by Astral Pool use P2 rated capacitors for protection against fire.

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WARRANTY
AstralPool Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 97 007 284 504) ("AstralPool") provides the following warranty in relation to its series of
Pool & Spa pumps ("Product").
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. 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.
The benefits of this warranty are in addition to any rights and remedies imposed by Australian State and Federal
legislation that cannot be excluded. Nothing in this warranty is to be interpreted as excluding, restricting or modifying any
State or Federal legislation applicable to the supply of goods and services which cannot be excluded, restricted or
modified.
WARRANTY
AstralPool warrants that, subject to the exclusions and limitations below, the Product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship during the warranty period. The warranty periods are set out below and commence 30 days after the
date of purchase (to allow for installation). The warrantyperiod mayvary for different parts of the Product.
Parts
Warranty Period
CTX/BX Series
3 years
FX Series
3 years
E Series
3 years
If adefect appears in the Product beforethe end of the warrantyperiod and AstralPool finds the Product to be defective in
materials or workmanship, AstralPool will, in its sole discretion, either:
(a) replace or repair the Product or the defective part of the Product free of charge; or
(b) Cause the Product or the defective part of the Product to be replaced or repaired by an Authorised AstralPool
Service Agent free of charge.
AstralPool reserves the right to replace defective parts of the Product with parts and components of similar quality, grade
and composition where an identical part or component is not available.
Goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of the same type rather than being repaired.
Refurbished parts maybe used to repair the goods.
WARRANTY CLAIMS
1. If a fault covered by warranty occurs, the customer must first contact AstralPool at the contact address listed
below, or an Authorised AstralPool Service Agent.
2. Any warranty claim must be accompanied by:
(a) proof of purchase;
(b) full details of the alleged defect; and
(c) appropriate documentation (such as historical and maintenance records).
3. The customer must make the Product available to AstralPool or its Authorised AstralPool Service Agent for
inspection and testing. AstralPool or its Authorised AstralPool Service Agent will attend the premises where the Product is
installed for inspection and testing. If the Product is installed:
(a) outside a capitalcity metropolitan area; and
(b) is not within a 20 km radius of an Authorised AstralPool Service Agent;
then the customermayhave to paya travel fee.
4. If such inspection and testing finds no defect in the Product, the customer must pay AstralPool's usual costs of
service work and testing. If such inspection and testing finds a defect that is not covered by this warranty, the customer
must pay AstralPool's usual costs of service work plus any parts and labour required to repair the Product, unless
recoverable from AstralPool on the failure of any statutory guarantee under the ACL.

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Exclusions
The warranty will not apply where:
(a) the customer is in breach of the Terms and Conditions of Sale;
(b) the Product was used for a purpose other than one it was intended for;
(c) the Product was repaired, modified or altered by any person other than AstralPool;
(d) the Product has not been installed, maintained and/or operated in complete compliance with the installation and
operating instructions and any instructions by AstralPool;
(e) the Product has been subject to accident, negligence, alteration, abuse or misuse.
The warranty does not extend to:
a) normal wear and tear;
b) weather and other environmental conditions including but not limited to storm, flood, and/or heat wave damage; or
c) service and maintenance items.
Examples of exclusions include but are not limited to:
mechanicalseal failure due to insufficient water
pump failure due to addition of chemicals salt or media through the skimmer
Commercial Installations
On commercial installations, such as health clubs, motels/hotels and hydrotherapy facilities, the warranty is limited to
parts and in field labour (within capital city metropolitan areas or 20 km radius of Authorised AstralPool Service Agents)
for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase plus 30 days to allow for installation.
LIMITATIONS
AstralPool makes no express warranties or representations other than set out in this warranty.
The repair or replacement of the Product or part of the Product is the absolute limit of AstralPool's liability under this
express warranty.

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