3.3 Install the Power Pack, Cell, and Pod
The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that pool equipment be bonded to each other. Make sure to check
your local codes to determine if the NEC, and/or other local installation codes are enforced by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ). A solid copper bonding wire 8 AWG (8.37 mm
power pack to a permanent bonding connection. Refer to your locally enforced codes for the acceptable bonding
wire gauge.
To avoid property damage, serious injury or death, NEVER use the chassis backplate of the power pack to ground
any other equipment.
1.
Ensure placement of the cell, the power pack, and the cell will meet all the installation requirements outlined in
Section 3.2.
2.
Screw the power pack bracket into position on a wall surface where it will mount securely, while ensuring it is no
more than 15 ft. (4.6 m) from the cell (see Figure 4 and 5).
3.
Position the power pack in place by aligning the bracket with the corresponding thru-holes (see Figure 5).
4.
Unscrew the locking ring from the cell and the pod in order to extract them from the lower clamp (see Figure 6).
5.
Press the two (2) push-buttons on either side of the upper clamp to separate the upper clamp from the lower clamp
(see Figure 6).
15 ft (4.6 m)
MAX
Figure 4.
Installation
Requirements
6.
Invert the lower clamps and place on the pipe. Mark the pipe for drilling the feeder holes (see Figure 7).
7.
Drill the feeder holes using the holesaw provided. Ensure holes are clean and smooth (see Figure 8).
8.
Use the pipe spacer as shown if mounting on a 1½ in. (40 mm) pipe (see Figure 9).
NOTE The pipe spacer is required for 1 ½ in. (40 mm) diameter pipe only. The spacer is not required on
2 in. (50 mm) pipe.
Figure 7.
Marking Pipe for
Drilling Feeder Holes
WARNING
Screws
Figure 5.
Attaching the Power Pack
Figure 8.
Drilling Feeder Holes
2
) is included with this product for bonding the
Thru-holes
Figure 6.
Feeder Holes
Figure 9.
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Push-button
Upper
Clamp
Lower
Clamp
Disassemble the Cell
and Pod
Spacer used for 1 ½ in
(
40mm) pipe only
Pipe Spacer