AQUASTRONG Swimming Pool Pump

1. General

This manual provides information relating to the installation, utilization, and maintenance of AQUASTRONG pumps. It is recommended to read it attentively and keep it for future consultation.

These swimming pool pumps are designed for permanently installed pools and are self-priming centrifugal pumps. Installing a non-return device will result in immediate priming. For the pumps to function correctly, the water temperature must not exceed 95°F (35°C). The materials used in these pumps have undergone stringent hydraulic and electrical inspections.

Read this manual carefully before installing the pump. The pump must be installed in accordance with the standards in effect. AQUASTRONG declines all responsibility for consequences of failure to comply with installation instructions. It is recommended to comply with electrical connection diagrams to avoid overloading the pump motor.

Please ask professional people to install the swimming pool pump.

2. Pump Fixing

Caution: Make sure the pump and terminal connections are protected from moisture and possible flooding. Installation of the pumps is only authorized in swimming pools and basins that comply with the standards in effect.

The pumps are usually installed between the skimmer and the pool filter. They must be positioned as close as possible to the water level to minimize the suction distance and reduce head losses. It is recommended not to install the pump more than 10 ft above the water level. Independently of the height of the pump above the water and the capacity of the chosen model, priming can take several minutes.

The pump must be mounted on a firm base and can be bolted to the ground by attaching holes in the base with bolts. The pump must be installed with the shaft in the horizontal position and the pre-filter cover on the top. Make sure that the transparent cover is accessible so that it can be removed with the filtering basket for cleaning. Pumps must be installed in a dry, well-ventilated place, and sheltered from the rain.

If in doubt, contact your specialist supplier or a qualified electrician.

Diagram Description: Diagram showing electrical connection for the pump. It illustrates a pool, filter system, ground connection, and 220V power supply connected to the pump.

3. Wiring Instruction

Install all equipment in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. A means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.

⚠️ WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION. The Pool Pump must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified service professional in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.

Always disconnect power to the pump at the circuit breaker before servicing the pump. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to service people, pool users, or others due to electric shock and/or property damage. Read all servicing instructions before working on the pump.

Diagram Description: Diagram illustrating wiring connections. It shows a person connecting wires to a terminal block, with labels for Ground, Alternate output, and 220V power supply.

4. Installation of the pipes

If plastic pipes are used, they must be sealed using Teflon tape. The diameter of the delivery and suction pipes must be greater than or equal to that of the pump inlet and outlet ports. Try to limit head losses by minimizing the length of the suction pipe and avoiding bends and twisted pipe routings as much as possible. Unions must be new and perfectly clean to guarantee absolute tightness.

The delivery and suction pipes must not, under any circumstances, induce mechanical loads on the pump. It is recommended to install suction and delivery valves in order to isolate the pump.

5. Electrical Installation

The user shall inspect and make sure about the effectiveness of protective earthing of the building installation. In such a case, an authorized qualified person shall inspect the building installation.

It is obligatory for the pump's electrical power supply to have a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA.

The power cable must comply with type H05RN-F 3X0.75mm². Single-phase pump motors have a built-in thermal protection device.

Never work on a pump without first checking that the electrical power is switched off.

A Caution: The pump must be located in Zone 2 (usually at least 2 meters away from the pool), and the power supply connection for the pump must be located in Zone 3 (usually at least 3.5 meters away from the pool) according to the requirements stated in the International Standard: Electrical Installations of Buildings Part 7, Requirements for special installations or locations - Swimming pools and other basins (IEC 60364-7-702).

In spite of the earthing terminal, the swimming pool pumps must have their equipotentiality terminal connected to the equipotentiality terminal in the electric wiring before they are put into use. The equipotentiality terminal is marked with the symbol [equipotentiality symbol]. If you have any doubt, please contact your electric specialist.

The pump is to be supplied by an isolating transformer or supplied through a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA. The electrical installation should comply with the national wiring rules.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. The pumps can be operated continuously.

There must be an all-pole disconnection switch directly connected to the supply terminals and shall have a contact separation in all poles. If you have any doubt, please contact your electric specialist.

Diagram and Timing Instruction

Diagram Description: Diagram of the swimming pool pump components:

• 1. Plug screw
• 2. Pump body
• 3. Base
• 4. Inlet - 2"ID
• 5. Outlet - 2"ID
• 6. Nut
• 7. Terminal box
• 8. Motor

8. Timing Instruction

1. Calculate the appropriate pump run time based on the size of the pool.

2. Wait until the time you want the pump to start.

3. Press the timer button to choose the running time. Then click the ON button.

4. The pump will run for the set hours each day at the current time.

Tip: No functional difference between the indicator light flashing red or green.

Example: The pumps are scheduled to run for ten hours a day from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m next day.

Step-by-step operation for timing:

• Step 1: Wait until 10:00 p.m. when you want the pump to start. Plug in the 220v power supply and observe the indicator light flashing.
• Step 2: Press the timer button to choose "10" which is the running time.
• Step 3: Press the ON/OFF button, and from now on the pump will run for 10 hours every night starting at 10 p.m.

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 pump must not be used when people are in the water.

9. Servicing

Our pumps require no particular servicing. It is nevertheless recommended to clean the pre-filter periodically. This is a simple operation: close the suction and delivery valves, loosen the black nuts, and remove the pre-filter cover. Withdraw the filtering basket and clean it. Examine the pre-filter cover gasket and replace it if damaged.

If the pump is not used over the winter period, it must be emptied (by removing the drain plug) to avoid damage through freezing, cleaned, and stored in a dry and well-aired place. In the event of failure, do not try to repair the pump; contact our technical service. Do be sure to disconnect the pump from electric supply before any servicing is carried out.

10. Problems and Solutions

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

? Attention! If the appliance or the supply cord is damaged, it must be repaired by the manufacturer, its service agent, or qualified person.

? Meaning of crossed-out wheeled dustbin: Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste; use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.

11. Guarantee

AQUASTRONG pumps are guaranteed against any material or manufacturing defects for a period of 2 years from the date of delivery. Wear parts, gaskets, covers, and filtering baskets are not covered by this guarantee. The guarantee is dependent upon compliance with the assembly and/or maintenance manual. Presentation of the purchase invoice will be required if a warranty claim is made. The sole obligation of the vendor under this guarantee will be to replace or repair, free of charge, the product or item acknowledged as defective by the vendor's services. All other expenses shall be borne by the buyer. In order for a product to benefit from this guarantee, it must first be submitted to the vendor's after-sales service, whose agreement is required.

12. Technical data of pumps

Wiring Overview and Installation

All electrical wiring MUST be in conformance with all applicable local codes, regulations, and the National Electric Code® (NEC®). Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the circuit is protected by a GFCI. The unit must be connected only to a supply circuit that is protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Such a GFCI should be provided by the installer and should be tested on a routine basis. To test the GFCI, push the test button. The GFCI should interrupt power. Push the reset button. Power should be restored. The GFCI is defective if the GFCI fails to operate in this way. If the GFCI interrupts power to the pump without the test button being pushed, a ground current is flowing, indicating the possibility of an electric shock. Stop using this pump. Disconnect the pump and ask a qualified professional to correct the problem before using.

The pump accepts 220V, 60Hz single phase input power. The terminal block connections are capable of handling up to 16AWG solid or stranded wire. There are also fast-on type quick connectors; however, check the local electrical codes for the desired connection method. The connections must be permanently made to the grounding terminal (see Figure 4) in the field wiring compartment according to the local electrical code.

The drive will operate on 2-phase Line-Line-Ground electrical systems as well as Line-Neutral-Ground systems. This pump must be permanently connected by a circuit breaker as specified in the local electrical code.

⚠️ WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

1. Be sure all electrical breakers and switches are turned off before wiring the motor. Always wait five (5) minutes after disconnecting the power from the pump before opening or servicing the drive.
2. Choose a wire size for the pump in accordance with the current National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. When in doubt, use a heavier gauge (larger diameter) wire. Be sure the wiring voltage is within the operating range.
3. Be sure all electrical connections are clean and tight.
4. Cut wires to the appropriate length so they do not overlap or touch when connected to the terminal board.
5. Permanently ground the motor using the ground screw located on the inside rear of the controller interface (see Figure 4). Use the correct wire size and type specified by the current National Electrical Code. Be sure the ground wire is connected to an electrical service ground.
6. Bond the motor to all metal parts of the pool structure and to all electrical equipment, metal conduit, and metal piping within 5 ft (1.5 M) of the inside walls of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub in accordance with the current National Electrical Code. UL requires use of a solid copper bonding conductor not smaller than 8 AWG. See Figure 4.
7. The pump should be permanently connected to either a circuit breaker, 2-pole timer, or 2-pole relay. If AC power is supplied by a GFCI circuit breaker, use a dedicated circuit breaker that has no other electrical loads.

Wiring Steps Diagrams Description:

• Diagram 1: Shows preparation of cable ends, stripping insulation to reveal copper wire, and inserting into butt connectors.
• Diagram 2: Shows crimping the butt connectors onto the wires.
• Diagram 3: Shows winding waterproof electrical tape over the butt splice connections of three strands of wire.
• Diagram 4: Shows winding waterproof electrical tape over the wire.