Baracuda® Hydra+ Single Speed | Installation and Operating Instructions
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Section 4. Maintenance
WARNING
Switch the pump off before doing any
maintenance, cleaning or other work.
Only perform maintenance/care work that is
mentioned in the instruction manual.
4.1 Routine Maintenance
The only routine maintenance needed is
inspection/cleaning of leaf basket. Debris or
trash that collects in basket, will block off water
flow through the pump.
• Make sure that the pump and electrical
compartment contain no foreign bodies.
• Clean the outside of the appliance, do not
use solvent-based products.
• Clean the pre-filter strainer, the cover and the
gasket regularly.
• Check that the pre-filter strainer is correctly
in place, or it may prevent the cover from
closing fully.
Follow instructions below to clean leaf basket:
1. Stop pump, close gate valve in suction and
discharge, and release all pressure from
system before proceeding.
2. Unscrew the lid (turn counterclockwise).
3. Remove strainer basket and clean. Be sure
all holes in basket are clear, flush basket
with water and replace in housing with large
opening at pipe connection port (between
ribs provided). If basket is replaced
backwards cover will not fit on housing body.
4. Clean and inspect lid O-ring; reinstall on
lid cover.
5. Clean O-ring groove on housing body and
replace lid. To help keep lid from sticking,
tighten hand tight only.
6. Prime pump (see priming instructions
above)
4.2 General Maintenance Information
• All other work must be performed by a
qualified person.
• In the interest of safety and reliability, only
use genuine Baracuda spare parts, in the
event that pirate spare parts are used, the
warranty will become null and void.
• Never run the pump dry, i.e. without water in
pump wet end, as this will damage the pump.
• It is important to clean the pump leaf basket
regularly.
• Clean plastic parts with a damp cloth.
Cleaning agents can cause damage to the
plastic parts.
• Do not spray down the electrical components
with water.
• The pump is equipped with a thermal
overload protection. If overload occurs during
operation, the built-in overload protection
automatically deactivates the pump. The
pump will switch on automatically after a
cooling period of approximately 20 (twenty)
minutes. Ensure the cause of the overload
is identified and addressed. If the pump
remains on a continuous locked situation
causing thermal overload, the motor may
eventually damage and burn out.
• Note that certain parts are subject to normal
wear and tear, even when used properly and
must be replaced in due time, depending on
type and duration of use.
These include but are not limited to:
• Impeller
• Shaft Seal
• Motor Bearings
• Pump lid and O-ring
• Pump basket
• Diffuser
• All work listed in this manual must be
performed regularly. If this maintenance
work cannot be performed by the end-user,
an authorised person must be commissioned
to perform this work. If these operations are
neglected, faults may arise which are the
responsibility of the user.
