baracuda SUPRA ECO VS Manual

H0761900_REVA
SUPRA ECO VS
Installation & Operating Instructions

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Refer to the following websites for information on warranty and service in your country:
• Australia, NZ, Asia and South Pacific go to www.baracuda.com.au
Date of Installation ____________________
Installer Information _____________________________________________________________
Initial Pressure Gauge Reading (with clean filter) ___________________________________
Pump Model __________________________ Horsepower __________________________
Filter Model ___________________________ _______________________________________
Control Panel Model ___________________ Serial Number ________________________
Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
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EQUIPMENT INFORMATION RECORD
Table of Contents
Section 1. Important Safety Instructions..... 3
Section 2. Installation......................................7
2.1 Location Requirements ...................................7
2.2 Hydraulic Connections ....................................7
2.3 Electrical Connection ..................................... 8
Section 3. Operation ....................................... 8
3.1 Operating Principle......................................... 8
3.2 Operating the Pump ....................................... 8
3.3 User Interface.................................................. 9
3.4 Pump Speeds .................................................. 9
3.5 Pump Shutdown and Reset...........................10
3.6 Priming the Pump ..........................................10
Section 4. Maintenance ................................ 10
4.1 Routine Maintenance.....................................10
4.2 General Maintenance Information .............. 11
4.3 Winterising...................................................... 11
4.4 Servicing .........................................................12
Section 5. Repair Parts .................................12
Section 6. Troubleshooting...........................13
6.1 Appliance Behaviour......................................13
6.2 Error Codes.....................................................14
Section 7. Pump Parts ...................................15

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Section 1. Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all national,
state, and local codes. When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
RISK OF SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD,
WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Do not block pump suction, as this can cause severe injury or death. Do not use this pump for
wading pools, shallow pools, or spas containing bottom drains, unless the pump is connected
to at least two (2) functioning suction outlets. Drain covers must be certified to the latest
published edition of ANSI/ASME A112.19.8 or its successor standard ANSI/APSP-16.
In Australia AS1926.3 is also an acceptable standard.
A check valve can interfere with the proper operation of certain Suction Vacuum Release System
(SVRS) products. To avoid possible entrapment hazard, serious injury, or death, make sure to review
the operation/owner's manual of your particular SVRS product before installing the check valve.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.
To reduce the risk of property damage or injury, do not attempt to change the backwash
(multiport, slide, or full flow) valve position with the pump running.
Baracuda pumps are powered by a high-voltage electric motor and should be installed by a
licensed or certified electrician or a qualified swimming pool service technician.
The pump is for fixed installations only and to be used in conjunction with swimming
pool equipment (e.g., filters). The pump is to be installed in accordance with the relevant
requirements of the Australian wiring rules AS/NZS 3000. Also refer to the installation
instructions relating to the swimming pool equipment for which the pump will be an integral
part. The pump is to be supplied through a residual current device (RCD) with a rated
residual operating current of 30 mA. If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard. Only a
qualified person/s, should perform repairs and/or maintenance work on the pump and motor,
including any cabling work to the motor.
Incorrectly installed equipment may fail, causing severe injury or property damage.
Do not connect system to an unregulated city water system or other external source of
pressurized water producing pressures greater than 250 KPA (35 PSI). Trapped air in the
system can cause the filter lid to be blown off, which can result in death, serious personal injury,
or property damage. Be sure all air is out of the system before operating.
To minimize risk of severe injury or death, the filter and/or pump should not be subjected to the piping
system pressurization test. Local codes may require the pool piping system to be subjected to a
pressure test. These requirements are generally not intended to apply to the pool equipment, such as
filters or pumps. Baracuda pool equipment is pressure tested at the factory. If, however, the WARNING
cannot be followed, pressure testing of the piping system must include the filter and/or pump.

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WARNING
BE SURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
• Check all clamps, bolts, lids, lock rings, and system accessories to ensure they are properly
installed and secured before testing.
• RELEASE ALL AIR in the system before testing.
• Water pressure for test must NOT EXCEED 250 KPA (35 PSI).
• Water temperature for test must NOT EXCEED 35°C (95°F).
• Limit test to 24 hours. After test, visually check system to be sure it is ready for operation.
NOTICE: These parameters apply to Baracuda equipment only. For non-Baracuda equipment,
consult the equipment manufacturer.
Chemical spills and fumes can weaken pool/spa equipment. Corrosion can cause filters
and other equipment to fail, resulting in severe injury or property damage. Do not store pool
chemicals near your equipment.
This pump is for use with permanently installed pools and may also be used with hot tubs
and spas, if so marked. Do not use with storable pools. A permanently installed pool is
constructed in or on the ground or in a building, such that it cannot be readily disassembled for
storage. A storable pool is constructed so that it may be readily disassembled for storage and
reassembled to its original integrity.
Do not install beneath the skirt of a hot tub. The pump requires adequate ventilation to
maintain air temperature at less than the maximum ambient temperature rating listed on the
motor rating plate.
Pump suction is hazardous and can trap and drown or disembowel bathers. Do not use or
operate swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs if a suction outlet cover is missing, broken, or
loose.

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WARNING
The following guidelines provide information for pump installation that minimizes risk of injury
to users of pools, spas, and hot tubs:
Entrapment Protection - The pump suction system must provide protection against the
hazards of suction entrapment.
Suction Outlet Covers - All suction outlets must have correctly installed, screw-fastened covers
in place. All suction outlet (drain) covers must be properly maintained. They must be replaced if
cracked, broken, or missing. Drain covers must be listed/certified to the latest published edition
of ANSI®/ ASME®A112.19.8 or its successor standard, ANSI/APSP-16. In Australia, AS1926.3 is
also an acceptable standard. The pool must be shut down and bathers must be restricted from
entering the pool until any cracked, broken, or missing drain covers are replaced.
Number of Suction Outlets Per Pump - Provide at least two (2) hydraulically-balanced suction
outlets, with covers, as suction outlets for each circulating pump suction line. Connected
suction points (outlets) shall not be less than 600 mm apart where possible, centre to centre,
and where not possible a minimum of 3 suction points (outlets) are required.
The system must be built to include at least two (2) suction outlets (drains) connected to
the pump whenever the pump is running. However, if two (2) suction outlets run into a single
suction line, the single suction line may be equipped with a valve that will shut off both suction
outlets from the pump. The system shall be constructed such that it shall not allow for separate
or independent shutoff or isolation of each drain. See Figure 1. Additional pumps can be
connected to a single suction line as long as the requirements above are met.
Water Velocity - The maximum water velocity through the suction outlet assembly and its
cover for any suction outlet must not exceed the suction outlet assembly and its cover’s
maximum design flow rate. The suction outlet (drain) assembly and its cover must comply
with the latest version of ANSI®/ASME®A112.19.8, the standard for Suction Fittings For Use
in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs, or its successor standard, ANSI/ASME
APSP-16. In Australia, AS1926.3 is also an acceptable standard.
Testing and Certification - Suction outlet covers must have been tested by a nationally
recognized testing laboratory and found to comply with the latest published edition of ANSI/
ASME A112.19.8 or its successor standard, ANSI/APSP-16, the standard for Suction Fittings
For Use in Swimming pools, Wading Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs. In Australia, AS1926.3 is also an
acceptable standard.
Fittings - Fittings restrict flow; for best efficiency use fewest possible fittings (but at least two
(2) suction outlets). Avoid fittings that could cause an air trap. Pool cleaner suction fittings must
conform to applicable International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
standards.
RECYCLING
This symbol means that your appliance must not be thrown into a normal
bin. It will be selectively collected A for the purpose of reuse, recycling or
transformation.
If it contains any substances that may be harmful to the environment, these will
be eliminated or neutralised. Contact your retailer for recycling information.

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WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This product must be installed and serviced in accordance with the latest applicable version of
AS/NZS 3000, along with any other applicable local and national installation codes/standards and
any other local applicable regulations. Before installing this product, read and follow all warning
notices and instructions that accompany this product.
Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.
Improper installation and/or operation can create unwanted electrical hazard
which can cause serious injury, property damage, or death.
• Before handling the appliance, it is essential that you read this installation and user manual, as well
as the "warnings and warranty" booklet delivered with the appliance. Failure to do so may result in
material damage or serious or fatal injury and will void the warranty.
• Keep and pass on these documents for later viewing throughout the appliance's service life.
• The distribution or modification of this document in any way is prohibited, without prior authorisation
from Baracuda.
• Baracuda is constantly developing its products to improve their quality. The information contained
herein may therefore be modified without notice.
WARNING
• Failure to respect the warnings may cause serious damage to the pool equipment or cause serious
injury, even death.
• The appliance is intended to be used only for swimming pools and spas; it must not be used for any
purpose other than that for which it has been designed.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The appliance must be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions and in compliance
with local standards. The installer is responsible for installing the appliance and for compliance with
national installation regulations. Under no circumstances may the manufacturer be held liable in
the event of failure to comply with applicable local installation standards. See also INSTALLATION in
picture below.
• Incorrect installation and/or use may cause serious damage to property or serious injuries (possibly
causing death).
• All equipment, even postage and packing paid, travels at the risks and perils of the recipient. The
latter shall issue reserves in writing on the carrier's delivery slip if damage is detected, caused during
transport (confirmation to be sent to the carrier within 48 hours by registered letter). In the event that
an appliance containing coolant has been turned on its side, mention your reservations in writing to
the carrier.
• If the appliance suffers a malfunction, do not try to repair the appliance yourself. Instead contact a
qualified technician for service.
• Refer to the warranty conditions for details of the permitted water balance values for operating the
appliance.
• Defeating, eliminating or shunting any of the safety that may be a part of the device automatically
voids the warranty, as does the use of unauthorized, third party replacement parts.
• Do not spray insecticide or any other chemical (inflammable or non-inflammable) in the direction of
the appliance, as this may damage the body and cause a fire.

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Section 2. Installation
2.1 Location Requirements
PUMP MOUNT MUST:
• Be solid level, rigid, vibration free.
• Allow use of short, direct suction pipe.
• Do not install at a height more than 1 m
above the water line.
• Allow for gate valves in suction and
discharge piping.
• Have adequate floor drainage to prevent
flooding.
• Be protected from excess moisture.
• Adequate access for servicing pump
and piping.
• Keep a minimum of 10 cm unobstructed
access in front of the motor fan.
NOTICE
Pump suction and discharge connections
have moulded in thread stops, DO NOT try to
screw pipe in beyond these stops.
2.2 Hydraulic Connections
WARNING
Respect the direction of hydraulic
connection.
• Choose the dimension of the pipes according
to the size of the pool and respecting the
hydraulic rules which apply in the country
of installation.
• For hydraulic connections, use either of the
provided 50 mm barrel-unions and 50 mm/
40 mm reducer couplings to the respective
pipe diameter. Fit a check valve if the filter is
installed above the water level.
• Fit suction and discharge isolation valves if
the pump is installed below the water level.
• To help prevent difficulty in priming, install
the suction pipe without high points, which
can trap air.
WARNING
• The power supply to the appliance must be protected by a dedicated 30 mA residual current device,
complying with the standards and regulations in force in the country in which it is installed.
• Do not use and extension cord to plug the appliance into; plug it directly into a proper wall socket or
outlet.
• Before carrying out any operations, check that:
• The voltage indicated on the appliance information plate corresponds to the mains voltage,
• The power grid is adapted to the power requirements of the appliance and is properly grounded.
• The plug (where applicable) is suitable for the socket.
• In the event of abnormal operation or the release of odours from the appliance, turn it off immediately,
unplug it from its power supply and contact a professional.
• Before any access to the appliance for any required service or maintenance, ensure that it is switched
off and disconnected from the power supply.
• Do not disconnect and reconnect the appliance to the power supply when in operation.
• Do not pull on the power cord to disconnect it from the power supply.
• Do not attempt to carry out any service or maintenance with wet hands or while the appliance is wet.
• Clean the terminal board or the power supply socket before connection.
• For any component or sub-assembly containing a battery: do not recharge or dismantle the battery or
throw it into a fire. Do not expose it to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
• In stormy weather, unplug the appliance to prevent it from suffering lightning damage.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water (with the exception of cleaners) or mud.
• This appliance is compatible with all types of water treatment used in swimming pools. Refer to the
Baracuda warranty conditions for details of the permitted water balance values.
• Never run the pump dry or out of the water as this will void the warranty.

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• Check that the hydraulic corrections are
correctly tightened and that there are no
leaks.
• The pipes must be supported to prevent any
risk of breakage due to the weight of
the water.
APump
BFilter
CHeating system
DWater treatment system
Use as few elbow joints as possible. If there
needs to be more than 10 elbow joints on the
hydraulic circuit, increase the pipe diameter.
Correct Incorrect
Suction pipe
length = 4 x (2)
• Suction pipe
too short
• Air retention
• Risk of
cavitation
• Risk of
incorrect pre-
filter filling
2.3 Electrical Connection
The pump and motor come wired for 240-volt
installation. Plug the supply lead into an
electrical outlet near the pool equipment.
A separate time clock or saltwater chlorinator
with a timer is recommended to control the
On/Off functions.
Section 3. Operation
WARNING
NEVER run pump dry! Running pump dry may
damage seals, causing leakage and flooding!
Fill pump with water before starting motor.
WARNING
Before removing lid:
STOP PUMP before proceeding.
CLOSE GATE VALVES in suction and discharge
pipes.
RELEASE ALL PRESSURE from pump and piping
system.
NEVER tighten or loosen screws while pump is
operation.
WARNING
Do not block pump suction! To do so with body
may cause severe or fatal injury. Children using
pool must ALWAYS have close adult supervision!
3.1 Operating Principle
The filtration pump forms the core of the pool
and is essential as it is used to circulate water
through the pool’s different components, in
particular the filter.
Its motor drives the turbine in rotation, which
drives the water.
The large strainer of the pre-filter collects
major debris to prevent the filter from
becoming clogged too quickly or from
becoming damaged.
3.2 Operating the Pump
• To prevent against any risk of explosion that
may cause material damage, serious injury
or even death, make sure that the hydraulic
circuit is free of any debris or blockage and is
not subject to excessive pressure.
• Never run the pump “dry” as this may
damage it.
• The pre-filter strainer cover must be closed
by hand (do not use any tools).
• Check that the hydraulic connections are
correctly tightened.

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• Check that the pump is stable and level.
• The hydraulic circuit must be bled and not contain any foreign bodies.
• The pump pre-filter strainer cover must be correctly closed (by hand) and its gasket clean and
in place.
• Check that the valves are open.
• Start up the pump by activating a speed. The pump always starts in “priming” mode (2850 rpm
for approx. 2 minutes).
• The pump is self-priming. However, you are strongly recommended to fill the pre-filter strainer
with water before starting it up for the first time to facilitate the procedure.
• The pump has a priming capacity up to 3 metres above the swimming pool water level and at sea
level elevation (if the hydraulic circuit is perfectly sealed).
• Bleed any air present in the filtration circuit using the bleed normally present on the filter
(refer to the swimming pool filter’s manual).
• Check that there are no leaks on the hydraulic circuit.
• This pump is rated to a maximum head of 16.5m
3.3 User Interface
BUTTON DESIGNATION
ECO
KEY “ECO” speed activation
Speed reduction in Setting Mode
LED Flashing: in priming mode (approx. 3 minutes on start-up)
MED
KEY “MED” speed activation
Recording of the Current Setting (press for 10 seconds)
LED Flashing: in priming mode (approx. 3 minutes on start-up}
HIGH
KEY “HIGH” speed activation
Speed increase in Setting mode
LED Flashing: in priming mode (approx. 3 minutes on start-up}
STOP KEY Shutdown of the speed during operation
POWER LED Flashing: pump stopped, powered up
Fixed: pump in operation
ERROR LED The number of flashes indicates the error in progress “ECO” speed activa-
tion
3.4 ADDITIONAL USER FUNCTIONS: Using Pump Speeds
Speed Keys to start the speed Preset speed
ECO SPEED ECO 1400 rpm
MED SPEED MED 2150 rpm
HIGH SPEED HIGH 2850 rpm
PRIMING SPEED AUTOMATIC AT START-UP 2850 rpm for 2 minutes

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• When the pump is running, it displays the
operating speed and an LED lights up above
the key which corresponds to the speed.
NOTE: If the mains supply is disconnected
(manually or via the filtration lock)
the pump will restart at the last active
speed.
Modifying the speed configuration
• The speed you want to modify must be
operating.
• Press the key that corresponds to this speed
for 5 seconds (the corresponding LED must
flash).
• Press the ECO button or HIGH button until
you reach the speed you want (increments
of 50 rpm).
• Press the MED/SET button and hold for 10
seconds to save.
3.5 Pump Shutdown and Reset
3.5.1 Pump Shutdown
• Press the STOP button.
3.5.2 Pump Reset
You may reset the pump to return it to “factory”
configuration:
• Make sure that the pump is powered up but
stopped (“OFF” is displayed on the screen).
• Press ECO + MED + HIGH for 5 seconds until
the 3 corresponding LEDs flash once.
• Release the keys: the pump is now reset.
3.6 Priming the Pump
• Release all air from filter and piping system:
see filter owner manual.
• In a flooded suction system (water source
higher than pump), pump will prime itself
when suction and discharge valves are
opened.
• If pump is not in a flooded suction system,
unscrew and remove lid cover; fill housing
and pump with water.
• Clean lid and inspect housing; re-install on
lid cover. Replace lid cover on housing; turn
clockwise to tighten cover.
NOTICE: Tighten lid cover by hand only.
Pump should prime now. Priming time will
depend on vertical length of suction lift and
horizontal length of suction piping.
CAUTION
Hazardous suction.
Can trap hair or
body part, causing
severe injury or
death.
Do not block
suction.
Section 4. Maintenance
WARNING
Switch the pump off before doing any
maintenance, cleaning or other work.
Only perform maintenance/care work that is
mentioned in the instruction manual.
4.1 Routine Maintenance
The only routine maintenance needed is
inspection/cleaning of leaf basket. Debris or
trash that collects in basket, will block off water
flow through the pump.
• Make sure that the pump and electrical
compartment contain no foreign bodies.
• Clean the outside of the appliance, do not
use solvent-based products.
• Clean the pre-filter strainer, the cover and the
gasket regularly.
• Check that the pre-filter strainer is correctly
in place, or it may prevent the cover from
closing fully.