Balboa Water Group Quiet-Flo Blower (Australian) User Manual

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BWG Quiet-Flo

Blower Installation Instructions - Australia

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:

WARNING – Risk of Electric Shock. Connect 1.
only to a circuit protected by a Residual Current
Device (RCD) rated at 23 amperes. Contact a
qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the
circuit is protected by an RCD.
The blower should be supplied through a residual 2.
current device (RCD) with a rated tripping current
not exceeding 30 mA. Should the installer or
owner be unfamiliar with the correct installation or
operation of this type of equipment, you should
contact the distributor/manufacturer for correct
advice before proceeding with the installation or
operation of this product.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury, do 3.
not permit children or persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge to use this product
unless they are closely supervised at all times by a
person responsible for their safety.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of electric shock, 4.
do not use an extension cord to connect unit to
electric supply; provide a properly located outlet.
CAUTION – This unit is intended for use with a 5.
spa pool.

NO END USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. Contact a 6.
service representative or a qualified electrician for
service.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of electric shock, 7.
contact a qualified electrician to replace the
damaged cord and related electrical components
immediately.
Products with components operating at voltages 8.
exceeding 12 V must be inaccessible to a person in
the spa pool.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening of 9.
the unit.
Unit must be protected from excess moisture.10.
To prevent damaging back flow of water into the 11.
blower, do one of the following:
a) Install two safety check valves between the
outflow of the blower and spa water, or
b) Install a Hartford loop so that the air lines are
as high as possible above the water line, or
c) Install the blower at least 46cm (18”) above the
water level.
The blower is thermally protected for indoor 12.
use applications.

Blower Operation

Usually used in conjunction with a switched UÊ
circuit for either a spa or pool control operation.

Specifications / Overview

230-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 3.8AUÊ

Spa Applications

8142-0050 Blower Quiet Flow Spa 1.0Hp 2meter Cord Amp (Bulk)
8142+0050 Blower Quiet Flow Spa 1.0Hp 2meter Cord (Single)
8142-0060 Blower Quiet Flow Spa 1.0Hp Cord Aus Plug (Bulk)
8142+0060 Blower Quiet Flow Spa 1.0Hp Cord Aus Plu (Single)

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Quiet-Flo is trademarked.
Quiet-Flo blowers are protected
under U.S. Patent No. 8,137,802.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Reason Solution

Blower will not operate or

operates erratically.

(Replacement Quiet-Flo
Blowers may be purchased
from a Balboa Water Group
retailer or authorised BWG
service dealer.)

No power at power
source.

Power outlet is function­ing properly, but blower
is still not working.

Low voltage.
Is there proper voltage?

Moisture/water present
insid

e neck assembly.

Make sure fuse is not blown.UÊ
Make sure RCD is not tripped. Reset.UÊ
If still no power, consult qualified electrician.UÊ

Disconnect power from main breaker. UÊ
Recheck power cord for damage or loose UÊ
connection. Have a qualified service
technician replace the cord.
If the motor has malfunctioned, replace the UÊ
blower.

Contact qualified electrician service technician.UÊ

Disconnect power from main breaker. UÊ
Check that the mounting of the blower is in UÊ

accordance with instructions.
DUÊ amaging back flow of water into the blower
may have occurred because of the following
have NOT been installed properly:
a) Two safety check valves between the outflow
of the blower and spa water, or
b) A Hartford loop with air lines placed as high
as possible above the water line, or
c) Blower installed at least 46cm (18”) above
the water level.
d) Blower hoses have not been connected
properlly to the plumbing.
If any of these conditions are suspected, UÊ
contact the spa pool manufacturer.

Moisture/water/vermin
damage in the blower’s
housing cavity/casing.

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Disconnect power from main breaker. UÊ
Check mounting of blower is in accordance UÊ
with instructions.

Visually inspect surrounding for undue water. UÊ
If moisture is present and unit is inoperable,
blower needs replacing.
Prior to installing new blower, verify that there UÊ
is no source of water spraying at/or on the
blower.
Contact the UÊ spa pool manufacturer.