USE ONLY GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS 9
WARNING –Hazardous Pressure. Pool and spa water heating and circulation systems operate under
hazardous pressure during start up, normal operation, and after pump shut off. Stand clear of circulation system
equipment during pump start up. Failure to follow safety and operation instructions could result in violent
separation of the pump housing and cover, and/or filter housing and clamp due to pressure in the system, which
could cause death, severe personal injury and/or property damage. Before servicing pool and spa water
circulation system, all system and pump controls must be in off position and filter manual air relief valve must be
in open position. Before starting system pump, all system valves must be set in a position to allow system water
to return back to the pool. Do not change filter control valve position while system pump is running. Before
starting system pump, fully open filter manual air relief valve. Do not close filter manual air relief valve until a
steady stream of water (not air or air and water) is discharged.
WARNING –Separation Hazard. Failure to follow safety and operation instructions could result in violent
separation of pump and/or filter components. Strainer cover must be properly secured to pump housing with
strainer cover lock ring. Before servicing pool and spa circulation system, filters manual air relief valve must be in
open position. Do not operate pool and spa circulation system if a system component is not assembled properly,
damaged, or missing. Do not operate pool and spa circulation system unless filter manual air relief valve body is
in locked position in filter upper body. Never operate or test the circulation system at more than 50 PSI. Do
not purge the system with compressed air. Purging the system with compressed air can cause components to
explode, with risk of severe injury or death to anyone nearby. Use only a low pressure (below 5 PSI), high
volume blower when air purging the pump, filter, or piping.
WARNING –Risk of Electric Shock. All electrical wiring MUST be in conformance with applicable local
codes, regulations, and the National Electric Code (NEC). Hazardous voltage can shock, burn, and cause death
or serious property damage. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do NOT use an extension cord to connect unit
to electric supply. Provide a properly located electrical receptacle. Before working on any electrical equipment,
turn off power supply to the equipment. To reduce the risk of electric shock replace damaged wiring immediately.
Locate conduit to prevent abuse from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and other equipment. Do NOT ground to a
gas supply line.
WARNING –Risk of Electric Shock. Failure to ground all electrical equipment can cause serious or fatal electrical shock
hazard. Electrical ground all electrical equipment before connecting to electrical power supply.
WARNING –Risk of Electric Shock. Failure to bond all electrical equipment to pool structure will increase risk for
electrocution and could result in injury or death. To reduce the risk of electric shock, see installation instructions and consult a
professional electrician on how to bond all electrical equipment. Also, contact a licensed electrician for information on local
electrical codes for bonding requirements.
Notes to electrician: Use a solid copper conductor, size 8 or larger. Run a continuous wire from external bonding lug to
reinforcing rod or mesh. Connect a No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) [No. 6 AWG (13.3 mm2) for Canada] solid copper bonding wire to the
pressure wire connector provided on the electrical equipment and to all metal parts of swimming pool, spa, or hot tub, and metal
piping (except gas piping), and conduit within 5 ft. (1.5 m) of inside walls of swimming pool, spa, or hot tub.
IMPORTANT - Reference NEC codes for all wiring standards including, but not limited to, grounding, bonding and other general
wiring procedures.
CAUTION –These heaters are intended for use with permanently-installed pools and may 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 is capable of being readily
disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity.
WARNING –Risk of Hyperthermia. To avoid hyperthermia the following “Safety Rules for Hot Tubs” are recommended by
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
1. Spa or hot tub water temperatures should never exceed 104°F [40°C]. A temperature of 100°F [38°C] is considered
safe for a healthy adult. Special caution is suggested for young children. Prolonged immersion in hot water can
induce hyperthermia.
2. Drinking of alcoholic beverages before or during spa or hot tub use can cause drowsiness, which could lead to
unconsciousness and subsequently result in drowning.
3. Pregnant women beware! Soaking in water above 100°F [38°C] can cause fetal damage during the first three
months of pregnancy (resulting in the birth of a brain-damaged or deformed child). Pregnant women should adhere to
the 100°F [38°C] maximum rule.
4. Before entering the spa or hot tub, users should check the water temperature with an accurate thermometer; spa or
hot tub thermostats may err in regulating water temperatures by as much as 4°F (2.2°C).
5. Persons taking medications, which induce drowsiness, such as tranquilizers, antihistamines or anticoagulants, should
not use spas or hot tubs.
6. If the pool/spa is used for therapy, it should be done with the advice of a physician. Always stir pool/ spa water before
entering the pool/spa to mix in any hot surface layer of water that might exceed healthful temperature limits and cause
injury. Do not tamper with controls, because scalding can result if safety controls are not in proper working order.
