How to Install the Variable Speed Pool Pump?

Unboxing the AQUASTRONG variable speed pool pump is the first exciting step in upgrading your pool system. Let's walk through the full installation process and highlight some of the thoughtful accessories included that make installation straightforward—even for DIYers.

What's in the Box?

Upon opening the box, you'll find:

• Instruction manual and registration card

• Filter cover

• Durable motor cover

• The pool pump unit itself

• Pre-wired for 220–240V mains with black and white hot wires and a green ground wire

• Inside the pump body, you'll also find:

  • A bonding wire

  • Two sets of O-rings

  • Two 2.5-inch inlet and outlet adapters

  • Two 2-inch inlet and outlet adapters

  • A roll of electrical tape

  • A roll of Teflon tape

  • Three butt connectors for wire splicing

  • A precaution card warning that inlet/outlet adapters must be used

  • The filter basket

Pump Overview

Key parts of the pump include:

• Control panel with a backlit LCD screen

• Water outlet and inlet

• Filter basket chamber

• Dual drain ports for easy maintenance and winterizing

• A bonding terminal with a safety tag indicating bonding is required for warranty

Preparing for Installation

If you’re not using the included cable, you can wire your existing setup directly. First, remove the four screws and disconnect the control panel cable for better access. Then:

1. Loosen the weatherproof lock nut.

2. Unscrew the ground terminal.

3. Unplug the white and black hot wire connectors.

4. Remove the strain relief and pull out the original cable.

Safety Check

Always confirm power is off before wiring. Use a multimeter to check for voltage, then flip the circuit breaker and verify again for safety.

Removing the Old Pump

Start by:

• Disconnecting the bonding wire.

• Removing the pump cover screws to access internal wiring.

• Unplugging hot wires and unscrewing the ground.

• Pulling the wires through after loosening the locking nut.

• Disconnecting PVC plumbing.

If your new pump isn’t the same model as the old one, you’ll likely need to adjust your pool piping. Have extra pipe and fittings on hand.

Reworking the PVC

You might need to cut pipes and reconfigure plumbing. A PVC fitting reamer is highly recommended to clean out old glue and reuse fittings efficiently. Use a rag inside pipes to catch debris while drilling.

Dry-fit everything with the new pump in position, then use PVC primer and glue (or one-step glue) to finalize connections.

Electrical Wiring

Before gluing the pump in place permanently:

1. Attach the bonding wire to the bonding terminal (remove the tag first).

2. Route your wires through the pump's cable hole.

3. Wire L1 and L2 (hot) in either order as per label, and connect the ground.

4. Secure the strain relief and reconnect the control panel cable.

Final Assembly

• Complete gluing your plumbing.

• Lubricate O-rings and install them in the inlet/outlet adapter grooves.

• Connect the pump to the plumbing.

• Let the glue cure for at least 1–2 hours before testing, or follow your PVC glue instructions.

First Test

• Clean any debris from the filter chamber.

• Insert the filter basket and fill with water—never run a dry pump!

• Attach the filter cover.

• If needed, trim the motor cover to fit your wiring.

• Restore power at the breaker.

Control Panel Setup

Once powered on:

• Menu Button: Set clock

• Option 1: Set system time

• Option 2: Adjust preset speeds

• Option 3: Schedule run times and speeds

• Option 4: Language settings

• Option 5: Enable/disable dry run protection

• Option 6: Set self-priming duration and speed

• Option 7: Restore factory settings

Operation and Impressions

Press the green play button to start the pump. It will enter self-priming mode and display speed and power usage. The pump is very quiet, even when running massage jets at high speed.

Overall, the AQUASTRONG variable speed pump is impressively quiet, powerful, and packed with a full installation kit that makes the setup smooth and user-friendly.