The Hayward TriStar Pump is specifically engineered for the demanding requirements of today’s in-ground swimming pool/spa that is
equipped with large capacity filters, heaters, and pool cleaning equipment. The TriStar is a self-priming pump that includes an
improved seal and impeller design that will provide many years of efficient, dependable, corrosion-free service. The advanced design
provides superior performance while reducing maintenance requirements. NOTE - To prevent potential injury and to avoid
unnecessary service calls, read this manual carefully and completely.
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Pump Series
TriStar Pump Replacement Guide
*50HZ Models are not UL Listed.
IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY
NOTE - The TriStar is a high performance, high
efficiency pump. When replacing most existing
pumps, you can use a TriStar pump with a lower
horsepower rating than the existing pump.
Required: 2” plumbing minimum
Recommended: 2 ½” plumbing or larger
TriStar
Model No. Model No. Model No. Model No.
Full Rated Max Rated Full Rated Max Rated
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before installing or servicing this electrical equipment, turn power supply OFF.
Basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Failure to follow instructions may result in injury.
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for one of the following
signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury.
WARNING warns about hazards that could cause serious personal injury, death or major property damage and if
ignored presents a potential hazard.
CAUTION warns about hazards that will or can cause minor or moderate personal injury and/or property damage
and if ignored presents a potential hazard. It can also make consumers aware of actions that are unpredictable and unsafe.
The NOTICE label indicates special instructions that are important but not related to hazards.
WARNING – Read and follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual and on the equipment. Failure to follow
instructions can cause severe injury and/or death.
WARNING – This product should be installed and serviced only by a qualified professional.
CAUTION – A licensedelectrician MUST complete, in full, all electrical installations noted in this manual.
Use of non-Hayward replacement parts voids warranty.
ATTENTION INSTALLER – THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND SAFE USE OF THIS PUMP THAT MUST BE FURNISHED TO THE END USER
OF THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
at all times. Components such as the filtration system, pumps, and heaters must be positioned to prevent children from using them as a
means of access to the pool.
and spas if so marked. Do NOT use with storable pools. A permanently installed pool is constructed in or on the ground or in a
building such that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage. A storable pool is constructed so that it is capable of being readily
disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity. Though this product is designed for outdoor use, it is strongly
advised to protect the electrical components from the weather. Select a well-drained area, one that will not flood when it rains. It
requires free circulation of air for cooling. Do not install in a damp or non-ventilated location. If installed within an outer enclosure
or beneath the skirt of a hot tub or spa, adequate ventilation and free circulation of air must be provided to prevent overheating of the
motor.
WARNING – To reduce risk of injury, do not permit children to use or climb on this product. Closely supervise children
CAUTION – This pump is intended for use on permanently installed swimming pools and may also be used with hot tubs
WARNING – Pool and spa components have a finite life. All components should be inspected frequently and replaced at
least every ten years, or if found to be damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached.
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WARNING – It is required that licensed electricians do all electrical wiring. Risk of
Electric Shock. Hazardous voltage can shock, burn, and cause death or serious property damage. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do NOT use an extension cord to connect unit to electric supply. Provide a
properly located electrical receptacle. All electrical wiring MUST be in conformance with applicable local
and national codes and regulations. Before working on pump or motor, turn off power supply to the pump.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of electric shock replace damaged wiring immediately. Locate conduit to prevent abuse
from lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and other equipment.
WARNING – Install a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) in the circuit. For size of GFCI required and test
procedures for GFCI, see manufacturer’s instructions. Pump MUST be permanently connected to GFCI.
WARNING – Failure to bond pump to pool structure will increase risk for electrocution and could result in injury or
death. To reduce the risk of electric shock, see installation instructions and consult a professional electrician on how to bond pump.
Also, contact a licensed electrician for information on local electrical codes for bonding requirements.
Notes to the electrician:
Use a solid copper conductor, size 8 or larger. Run a continuous wire from external bonding lug to reinforcing rod or mesh. Connect
a No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm
parts of swimming pool, spa, or hot tub, and to all electrical equipment, metal piping (except gas piping), and conduit within 5 ft. (1.5
m) of inside walls of swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. IMPORTANT - Reference NEC codes for all wiring standards including, but
not limited to, grounding, bonding and other general wiring procedures.
2
) solid copper bonding wire to the pressure wire connector provided on the motor housing and to all metal
WARNING – Suction Entrapment Hazard.
Suction in suction outlets and/or suction outlet covers which are damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or
unsecured cause severe injury and/or death due to the following entrapment hazards:
Hair Entrapment- Hair can become entangled in suction outlet cover.
Limb Entrapment- A limb inserted into an opening of a suction outlet sump or suction outlet cover that
is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached can result in a mechanical bind or
swelling of the limb.
Body Suction Entrapment- A differential pressure applied to a large portion of the body or limbs can result in an
entrapment.
Evisceration/ Disembowelment- A negative pressure applied directly to the intestines through an unprotected suction outlet
sump or suction outlet cover which is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or unsecured can result in
evisceration/disembowelment.
Mechanical Entrapment- There is potential for jewelry, swimsuits, hair decorations, fingers, toes, or knuckles to be caught
in an opening of a suction outlet cover resulting in mechanical entrapment.
WARNING - To Reduce the risk of Entrapment Hazards:
- When outlets are small enough to be blocked by a person, a minimum of two functioning suction
outlets per pump must be installed. Suction outlets in the same plane (i.e. floor or wall), must be
installed a minimum of three feet (3’) [0.91 meter] apart, as measured from near point to near
point.
- Dual suction fittings shall be placed in such locations and distances to avoid “dual blockage” by
a user.
- Dual suction fittings shall not be located on seating areas or on the backrest for such seating areas.
- The maximum system flow rate shall not exceed the values shown in the “Pipe Sizing Chart” found at the bottom of page 5
of this manual.
- Never use pool or spa if any suction outlet component is damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached.
- Replace damaged, broken, cracked, missing, or not securely attached suction outlet components immediately.
- In addition to two or more suction outlets per pump installed in accordance with latest IAF (formerly NSPI) standards and
CPSC guidelines, follow all national, state, and local codes applicable.
- Installation of a vacuum release or vent system, which relieves entrapping suction, is recommended.
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WARNING – Hazardous Pressure. Pool and spa water circulation systems operate under
hazardous pressure during start-up, normal operation, and after pump shut-off. Stand clear of circulation
system equipment during pump start-up. Failure to follow safety and operation instructions could result in
violent separation of the pump housing and cover due to pressure in the system, which could cause property
damage, severe personal injury, or death. Before servicing pool and spa water circulation system, all
system and pump controls must be in off position and filter manual air relief valve must be in open
position. Before starting system pump, all system valves must be set in a position to allow system water to
return back to the pool. Do not change filter control valve position while system pump is running. Before starting system pump, fully
open filter manual air relief valve. Do not close filter manual air relief valve until a steady stream of water (not air or air and water
mix) is discharged from the valve. All suction and discharge valves MUST be OPEN when starting the circulation system. Failure to
do so could result in severe personal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING –Separation Hazard. Failure to follow safety and operation instructions could
result in violent separation of pump components. Strainer cover must be properly secured to pump housing
with strainer cover lock ring. Before servicing pool and spa circulation system, all system and pump
controls must be in off position and filter manual air relief valve must be in open position. Do not operate
pool and spa circulation system if a system component is not assembled properly, damaged, or missing. Do
not operate pool and spa circulation system unless filter air relief valve body is in locked position in filter
upper body. All suction and discharge valves MUST be OPEN when starting the circulation system.
Failure to do so could result in severe personal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING – Never operate or test the circulation system at more than 50 PSI.
WARNING – Fire and burn hazard. Motors operate at high temperatures and if they are not properly isolated from
any flammable structures or foreign debris they can cause fires, which may cause severe personal injury or death. It is also necessary
to allow the motor to cool for at least 20 minutes prior to maintenance to minimize the risk for burns.
WARNING – Failure to install according to defined instructions may result in severe personal injury or death.
General Information
Introduction
This manual contains information for the proper installation and operation of the Hayward TriStar Pump Series. The
instructions in this manual MUST be followed precisely. Failure to install according to defined instructions will void
warranty.
Product Benefits
The new TriStar Pump’s advanced fluid dynamic design optimizes the three essential pump elements to deliver superior flow,
energy efficiency, and quietness. Plus, the heavy-duty pump and motor construction operates cooler for years of
dependability. It is the first to feature a Tri-Lock cam and ramp strainer cover design that closes with less than a quarter turn,
and the TriStar’s super-sized, smooth no-rib basket with extra leaf-holding capacity is easy to clean. TriStar has a variety of
bases available to seamlessly retrofit to existing filtration systems.
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Product Specifications
HP FR “A” MR “A”
½ 13 5/8” ¾ 13 7/8” 13 3/8”
1 14 3/8” 13 7/8”
1 * 14 3/8” -
1 ½ 14 7/8” 13 7/8”
1 ½ * 14 7/8” 14 3/8”
2 14 7/8” 15 1/8”
2 * 14 7/8” 14 7/8”
2 ½ - 14 7/8”
2 ½ * - 14 7/8”
3 17 1/8” 15 5/8”
3 ** 14 1/2” -
* Two-Speed Pump
** Three-Phase Pump
Installation Instructions
WARNING – This product should be installed and serviced only by a qualified professional.
Pump Location
Locate filter as close to pool as practical and run suction lines as direct as possible to reduce friction
loss. Suction lines should have continuous slope upward from lowest point in line. Joints must be tight
(but not over-tightened). Suction line diameter must equal or be larger than the discharge line diameter.
Though the filter is designed for outdoor use, it is strongly advised to place pump and filter in the shade
to shield them from continuous direct heat. Select a well-drained area that will not flood when it rains. Do NOT install pump and filter in a damp or non-ventilated location. Keep motor clean. Pump motors require free circulation of air for
cooling.
Pump Mounting
Install pump on a firm, level base or pad to meet all local and national codes. Fasten pump to base or pad with screws or
bolts to further reduce vibration and stress on pipe or hose joints. The base MUST be solid, level, rigid, and vibration free.
Pump mount must:
Allow pump inlet height to be as close to water level as possible.
Allow use of short, direct suction pipe (to reduce friction losses).
Allow for gate valves in suction and discharge piping.
Be protected from excess moisture and flooding.
Allow adequate access for servicing pump and piping.