Atlantic TidalWave A-05 User manual

Operating Manual
Includes Pumps:
A-05
A-21
A-31
A-315
1-877-80-PONDS
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A-SERIES PUMPS

Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Tidal Wave A-05/A-21/A-31/A-315 series
pumps. Before using this pump please take a moment to review this
manual.
To avoid an accident
do not use the pump
in any way other than
as described in this
manual. Please note
the manufacturer
cannot be responsible
for accidents arising
because the product
was not used as
prescribed. After
reading this manual
keep it as a reference
in case questions
arise during use.
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Recommended Operating Range
Best Efciency Point
HEIGHT IN FEET
GALLONS PER MINUTE
50’
45’
40’
35’
30’
25’
20’
15’
10’
5’
50 100 150 200 250 300
0
A05
A21
A31
A315
Performance
*Operating pumps outside of the recommended range may cause bearing damage and premature failure.
@5’ @10’ @15’ @20’ @25’ @30’ @35’ @40’ @45’ @50’ @60’
A-05 (gph) 3165 2838 2500 2154 1875 1452 933 318 0@42’
(gpm) 53 47 42 36 31 24 16 5
A-21 (gph) 5811 5324 4824 4335 3771 3141 2400 1530 540 0@47’
(gpm) 97 89 80 72 63 52 40 26 9
A-31 (gph) 9300 8148 6828 5535 4119 2535 625 0@37’
(gpm) 158 136 114 92 68 42 13
A-315 (gph) 12000 11040 10440 9780 9000 8280 7560 6780 5580 4920 2280
(gpm) 200 184 174 163 150 138 126 113 98 82 38

Prior to Operation and Installation
• Whenthepumpisdelivered,rstperformthefollowingchecks.
• Checkforanydamagetopumpandpowercablethatmayhave
occurred during the shipment.
• Checkthemodelnumbertomakesureitistheproductthatwas
ordered and verify the voltage and frequency are correct.
Caution
• DONOToperatethisproductunderanyconditionotherthanthosefor
which it is specied. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to elec-
 tricalshock,electricalleakage,re,waterleakageorotherproblems.
• Thepumpisa100/120volt60Hzpump,pleaseonlyusewithapower
 supplyvoltagewithin100-120volt60Hz.
• DONOTapplyanypaintoverthestainlesssteelmotorbody.Reduced
 coolingabilitywillresultinoverheat,overload,introduceundesirable
 performancereductions,periodicautoshut-offandpumpmalfunction.
• Neverplaceyourhandoranyobjectinorneartheinletopeningwhile
 thisequipmentisoperating.Ifpumpinletisclogged,alwaysturnoff
 thepowersupply,fuseboxorcircuitbreakerandwaituntilthemotoris
completely stopped before attempting to remove any clogged material.
• PleasemakesurethatthepowerplugandtheACoutletreceptacleis
protected and away from water or pump discharge hose to prevent
accidental electric shock or short circuit.
• Alwaysoperatethepumpcompletelysubmergedinwater.
• Avoiddryoperation,whichwillnotonlylowerperformancebutcan
 causethepumptooverheat/malfunction,leadingtoelectricalleakage,
shock or premature failure.
• CAUTION:
THIS PUMP IS TO BE USED IN A CIRCUIT PROTECTED BY A
GROUND CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER.
• ATTENTION:
CETTE POMPE DOIT ETRE BRANCHEE A UNE DERIVATION
PROTEGEE PAR UN DISJONCTEUR DIFFERENTIEL.
• CAUTION:
THIS PUMP HAS BEEN EVALUATED FOR USE IN WATER ONLY.
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Before You Start
• Checkthemodelnameplatetomakesureonceagainthattheproduct
is of the correct voltage and frequency rating.
• Thesettingonthecircuitbreakerorotheroverloadprotectorshould
be made in accord with the rated currency of the pump.
• Turnoffthepowersupplyorcircuitbreakerbeforeinsertingthepower
 supplyplugtoavoidelectricalshock,shorting,orunexpectedstarting
 ofthepump,whichcouldleadtoinjury.
• Neveroperatethepumpwhileitissuspendedinair.Therecoilmay
 resultininjuryorothermajoraccident.
Electrical Safety
• Electricalwiringshouldbeinstalledbyaqualiedelectricianinaccor-
dance with all applicable safety regulations. Incorrect wiring can lead
 toapumpmalfunction,electricalshockorre.
• Pumpsshouldoperateonadesignated,110voltcircuitratedat
15 Amps (minimum).
• Pumpmustbeprotectedbyagroundfaultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI).
• Pumpmustbepluggedintoastandard,properlygrounded,three
pronged outlet.
• Donotcuttheelectricalcable.Ifacablewithcutinsulationorother
 damageissubmergedinwater,thereisdangerofwaterseepinginto
the pump motor and causing a short. This may result in damage to the
 pump,electricalshockorre.Altering the electrical cable in any way
will void the warranty.
• Nevermoveorhandlethepumpbypullingontheelectricalcable.
 Makesuretheelectricalcabledoesnotbecomeexcessivelybentor
 twisted,doesnotrubagainstastructureinawaythatmightdamageit,
and does not come in contact with heated surfaces.
Operation
• Incaseofapoweroutage,turnoffthepowertothepumptoavoid
 havingitstartunexpectedlywhenthepowerisrestored.
• Paycarefulattentiontothewaterlevelwhilethepumpisoperating.
 Dryoperationmaycausethepumptomalfunction.Pumpmustalways
operate while fully submersed.
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• Incaseofveryexcessivevibration,unusualnoiseorodor,turnoffthe
 powerimmediatelyandconsultwithyournearestdealer.Continuingto
operate the pump under abnormal conditions may result in electrical
 leakage,electricalshockorre.
Motor Protection System
• Thepumphasabuilt-inmotorprotectionsystem.Thefollowingreasons
may cause the pump to stop automatically regardless of water level.
Motor overheating
  Excessivecurrent
  Changeinvoltagepolarity
Open-phase operation or operation under constraint
• Repeatingcyclesofstoppingandrestartingwilldamagethewater
 pump.Donotcontinueoperationatlowlift,lowwaterlevel,orwhile
 theinletiscloggedwithdebris.Notonlywillperformancesuffer,but
 alsosuchconditionsmaycausenoise,heavyvibration,andpumpfailure.
Maintenance and Inspection
• Regularmaintenanceandinspectionsareanecessityforcontinued
 efcientfunctioning.Ifanyabnormalconditionsarenoticed,refertothe
section on Troubleshooting and take corrective measures immediately.
• Duringorafterthewarrantyperiod,thecustomerisNOTto
disassemble the pump for any reason.
Monthly Inspection
•Checkforanydropinperformance.Reducedperformanceisusually
caused by debris blocking the intake screen.
• Detachthepowercablefromthereceptacleandturnoffthepower
supply (circuit breaker).
• Disconnectthepumpdischargeandremovethepumpfromthewater.
• Removeanyaccumulateddebrisfromthesurfaceofthepump,inlet
screen and impeller.
• Makesureallnutsandboltsarefastenedsecurely.
• Donotdisassemblethepumpforanyreason.Disassemblywillvoid
the pump warranty. Refer operating and maintenance problems to a
qualied technician.
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Winterizing
• Undernocircumstancesshouldthepumpbeleftinfrozenwater.
• Whenthepumpisoutofuseforanextendedperiod,washitanddry
 itthoroughly,thenstoreitindoors.
Note: Always run a test operation before putting the pump back into
operation. When the pump is left installed in water it should be run at
regular intervals (about once per week).
Warranty
All Tidal Wave Pumps carry a two year limited warranty. This limited
warrantyisextendedsolelytotheoriginalpurchasercommencingfromthe
date of original purchase receipt and is void if any of the following apply:
• Thepumphasbeenrunwhilenotfullysubmersedcausingthethermal
protection to trip. Skimmers using inadequate vertical ltration may
create “run dry” conditions.
• Thepumpwasnotrunonadedicatedcircuit.
• Thecordhasbeencutoraltered.
• Thepumphasbeenmisusedorabused.
• Serialnumbertaghasbeenremoved.
• Thepumphasbeenfullyorpartiallydisassembled.
Warranty Claims
• Incaseofwarrantyclaims,pumpshouldbereturnedtoplaceof
purchase accompanied by original receipt.
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Description
1Handle
2Cable
3EpoxyCable
Base
4UpperCover
5Autocut
6Bearing (upper)
7Shaft
8Stator
9Rotor
10 Bearing (lower)
11 MotorCase
12 Bearing Bracket
13 Lubricant
14 Mechanical Seal
15 Seal Bracket
16 Lip Seal
17 Impeller
18 Flange
19 Casing
20 Strainer
A-05 A-21 A-31 A-315
A9” 10” 11” 15”
B7.5” 8.5” 9” 13”
C6.25” 7” 7” 8.5”
D15” 17” 18” 23”
A
B
C
D

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
Pump does
not start
Power is off Turn power on
Power failure Checkpowersupplyor
contact local power company
Voltage drop/
Overload
Check/ReplacetheGFI(Ground
Fault Interrupter)
Power cord is not
connected Connectpowercord
Pump stops after
starting
Pump is
overheating
Submerge pump/Raise water level/
Allow pump to cool
Power/Current
overload
Checklength/sizeofpowercable.
CheckorreplaceGFI
Impeller is blocked Remove debris from the
impeller chamber
Diminished
ow rate or
no water ow
Air lock Restart/Cleanairvalve
Obstruction in pump
or piping Clearobstruction
Piping is too long Reduce length of pipe
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Troubleshooting Guide
Always turn off power before inspecting the pump. Failure to observe this
precaution can result in a serious accident.
Beforeorderingrepairs,carefullyreadthroughthisinstructionbooklet.If
theproblempersists,contactyourdealer.