Troubleshooting Warning Safe Use and Care
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1. 1D Lnmord tod Ad NN H ANOA Troubleshooting If the Pump and Motor runs but there is little or no water flow the following conditions may apply Check to see if the Pump is not primed Air leaks in suction Blockages Water on ground under Pump unable to draw Filter needs cleaning lines the Pump and Motor water from the pool or is blocked usually indicates a damaged Pump Shaft Seal Refer to Re prime as per Check for air bubbles Check Strainer Basket This should be Check Strainer Basket Filter Instruction instructions In under Clear Lid and and Pool Skimmer repaired immediately and Pool Skimmer Manual Starting tighten Basket are free of or further damage Basket are free of UNo obstruction may occur obstruction If a blockage is suspected inside the Pump or in the Pipework the advice of your pool ician should be sought If the motor does not run the problem could be that Power not connected Overload tripped Blockage preventing Pump from Motor fused or burnt out rotating D D D D 4 Check power point by plugging in a Poolrite Motors incorporate an If a Pump or Pipework blockage is Burning smell evident portable appliance to ensure power Internal Switch that will reset suspected that is preventing the replacement is available Also check Fuses and automatically after the Motor motor from rotating the advice of may be required Main Power Supply Switch has cooled your pool service tec2. cted to the Inlet of the Filter and the Suction Port connected to the Skimmer Box or Suction Outlet from the Pool or Spa Weather Protection The Dominator Pump is completely Weatherproof and therefore no enclosure is necessary However should it be desirable to install the Pump in an enclosure the enclosure must have both a ventilation inlet and outlet opening to allow cooling airflow around the Pump Motor Each opening should be at least 200 sq cm in area as close as practicable to the Pump Power Connection The Dominator Pump is designed to be connected to a nominal 240 volt 50Hz power supply and is supplied with a 1 8 metre lead and 3 Pin Plug A Weatherproof 3 Pin Power Point should be fitted by an electrician in a dry place shielded from pool water splash over EXTENSION LEADS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH THIS EQUIPMENT BECAUSE THEY ARE UNSAFE IN AND AROUND THE POOL ZONE Operation Starting the Pump Before switching the pump ON check that all Pipework is properly sealed and that the pool water is at the recommended level check with your Pool Builder First prime the Pump by loosening the Clear Lid Fill the Strainer Pot with water to the Suction Port Replace the Lid ensuring that it is sealed on the Gasket properly Connect to power supply and switch ON Allow Pump to run discharging the water back to the pool If flow is not established within approximately 1 minute switch off the Pump and repeat procedure Continued failu
3. e unit only POOLRITE specifically 150mm min pump body discharge port clear lid disclaims any liability for any consequential loss or damage which may result from the use of the Dominator Pump The Dominator Pump is warranted against manufacturing defects only for a period of 3 years from date of purchase in which event POOLRITE shall as its sole operation either repair or replace such damage to units delivered to POOLRITE or its ee authorised distributor we TRiGH Cad Rtee This warranty extends only to oN b i within the borders of Australia and New Zealand SE P ii Dominator Pump that are installed and maintained strictly in accordance with POOLRITE s instructions and or I hen installed by agents duly authorised by POOLRITE without alterations or modifications of any nature whatsoever i mii Tea iii The Dominator Pump returned to the distributor from which it was purchased or to l POOLRITE at the purchaser s expense tee nN EE P suction port This warranty excludes i i Damage arising from abnormal use lack of care extreme exposure to the elements or chemicals or factors beyond the control of POOLRITE ii The POOLRITE warranty supersedes all other warranties whether expressed or implied POOLRITE accepts no responsibility for loss damage or injury to person or property arising from warranty failure of equipment or installation of that equipment Unless with the express authority of POOLRITE any repair
4. ed levels of sanitizer i e 2 3 ppm of free chlorine Regular water analysis and advice on correct addition of chemicals and or products to achieve suitable water quality and balance by a reputable professional pool shop will ensure bather health and comfort and extended equipment service life please go to www poolrite com for full product manual
5. hnician should be sought Warning The Pump Motor is an electrical device and as such should not be disassembled or serviced by anyone other than an authorised Poolrite Service Technician or qualified Elec tricial Service Company This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to Wa rra nty ensure that they can use the appliance safely Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Also any other problems that cannot be corrected by routine maintenance should be attended to by an experienced Pool Service Technician Your new POOLRITE Dominator Pump is manufactured to the highest possible standards and most up to date technology Accordingly the equipment carries the following warranty should a fault occur due to faulty manufacture or materials In the event of a fault covered by warranty occurring the purchaser must in the first instance contact Poolrite Equipment Pty Ltd or the closest authorised distributor Safe Use and Care POOLRITE warrants that the Dominator Pump will operate effectively for the specified periods subject to the following conditions 1 The warranty covers the Dominator Pump unit and the original Dominator Pump when they are included in the initial purchase as a complete unit union adapter 2 The warranty extends to the workmanship and materials used in the manufacture of th
6. or replacement shall be provided only by POOLRITE or its authorised Distributors and this warranty shall not extend to any expenditure otherwise incurred Installation Location Install at a distance no more than 12 metres from the Pool or Spa and no more than 1 metre above water level or 1 metre below water level If the pool is to be installed outside these parameters seek the advice of your local Poolrite Distributor The Pump should be placed on a secure and level concrete or similar base 600 x 300mm in size Pump only and should be placed ina location that cannot be flooded by storm water or by accidental immersion The rear of the Motor should be no closer than 150mm from a wall fence or any other barrier to allow for adequate airflow to cool the Motor Pipe Connection The Suction and Discharge Ports are provided with Union Adaptors for quick disconnection These connectors will accept either 40mm or 50mm PVC pipe and should be joined to the pipe with PVC Solvent Cement Suction lines should be no smaller than as follows Max Suction Min PVC Line Length pipe size Discharge pipe should be no smaller than 40mm for Pump sizes DP 300 DP 375 DP 450 and DP 500 Pump DP 500 should use 00mm pipe When installed below water level Shut off Valves should be fitted to the Suction and Discharge Lines which should be free from air leaks The discharge from the Pump Outlet should be conne
7. re to prime may indicate an air leak in the suction line which should be rectified Routine Maintenance The Strainer Basket should be inspected frequently through the Clear Lid and emptied as follows when a build up of rubbish is evident Switch off Pump Remove Clear Lid Remove Strainer Basket Empty accumulated rubbish and hose Strainer Basket clean Replace Strainer Basket If Strainer Pot has emptied of water repeat steps in Starting the Pump Water Leaks Water leaking from under the Pump and Motor should be attended to immediately as this would indicate a failure of the Pump Shaft Seal If this seal is not immediately replaced damage may occur Pool water leaking onto the pump motor from associated plumbing should be attended to immediately before damage occurs Motor Noise If the Pump Motor starts to get noisy the Motor should be checked by a Pool Technician to ascertain whether the Motor Bearings need replacement This should be attended to immediately as Bearing failure may cause Motor burn out Large Air Bubbles Under Strainer Pot Lid Check the Gasket under the Clear Lid and check the pipe connection to the Suction Port at the front of the Pump to make sure it is tight do not overtighten Chemical Balance Guide Your Dominator is designed to be used for swimming pool water which needs to be balanced in accordance with Langlier Saturation Index with a pH level of 7 0 to 7 8 and maintains the recommend
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