In the case of very confined areas, cold air
can reach a low temperature which requires
a ventilation system whereby the atmospheric
temperature does not exceed 40ºC.
It is important for there to be sufficient space
to permit the motor block to be dismounted
horizontally and the air filter vertically (see
minimum space diagram in fig. 1, page. 45).
5.2. POSITIONING / INSTALLATION.
ATTENTION
The equipment or set of motor pump, filter
and selection valve, will be installed near
the swimming pool at a distance of no more
than 3 m. from the surface skimmers and
preferably at a level of 0.5 m. (never more than
3 m.) below the level of the water, in order
to achieve its "under load" functioning. The
selection valve junction, and its connection to
the nozzle and other accessories incorporated
in the swimming pool will preferably be made
in PVC casing.
Pipe diameters will depend on flows. The
maximum water speed advisable in the pipes
will be 1,2 m/s. in aspiration and 2 m/s. on
return. In any event, the diamenter of the
aspiration pipe must not be less than the
diameter of the pump nozzle.
The aspiration pipe must be perfectly water-
tight and must be installed with a downward
inclination, thus avoiding the formation of air
pockets.
In permanent installations, with the pump
positioned at a higher level than that of the
water, it is advisable for the longest stretch
of the aspiration pipe to be below the plans
mentioned until it reaches the vertical pipe
wich coincides with the pump aspiration
shaft. The aspiration pipe can be either rigid
or flexible with a reinforced coil to avoid
contraction.
In fixed installations, with the pump below the
water level, a shut-off valve will be placed on the
aspiration pipe and another on the header pipe.
ATTENTION
When using as a portable pump, suitable
electrical protection must be provided and the
pump must be assembled on an insulated base.
5.3. CONNECTION TO THE MAINS.
ATTENTION
- In general terms, the electrical installation
will fully comply with the Regulations
and Complementary Technical provisions
applicable and will be performed by an
authorised Installer.
- The supply will have neutral and earth wires.
- The mains voltage must correspond to that
shown on the nameplate rating for the
equipment.
- The earth wire to be used must be sufficient
to take, without deterioration, the current
absorbed by the equipment (see nameplate).
- The mains earth wire will be connected
electrically to all metal parts of the equipment
which should not be under current, but which
could accidentally be affected by the same
and which are accessible to persons (see figs.
2 - 5, pages. 45 - 47).
- It is obligatory to install a protection and
operation switchboard which will contain
all necessary and recommended elements.
Ingeneral terms, it will contain:
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