FX 140 - Pump ASTRALPOOL - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Swimming pool pump
Brand	AstralPool
Model	FX 140
Dimensions (L x W x H)	Approx. 500 x 200 x 300 mm
Weight	Approx. 15 kg
Power Supply	230 V / 50 Hz, single phase
Motor Power	0.75 kW (1 HP)
Max Flow Rate	Approx. 140 L/min
Max Head	Approx. 10 m
Intake/Discharge Connection	50 mm (2")
Water Temperature Range	5°C to 40°C
Filtration System Compatibility	Sand, cartridge or diatomaceous earth filters
Pre-filter	Built-in strainer basket
Housing Material	Reinforced thermoplastic
Motor Type	Single-speed asynchronous
Protection Class	IP55
Thermal Protection	Built-in (automatic reset)
Maintenance	Regular cleaning of strainer basket; lubricate O-rings annually
Spare Parts	Impeller, mechanical seal, O-rings, capacitor
Repairability	Modular design; replaceable motor and hydraulic parts

Frequently Asked Questions - FX 140 ASTRALPOOL

What is the recommended installation position for the FX 140 pump?

The pump should be installed horizontally on a solid, level base, below the water level of the pool to ensure self-priming.

How do I prime the pump for the first time?

Remove the priming plug on top of the pump, fill the housing with water until it overflows, then replace the plug tightly before starting the pump.

Why is my pump not starting?

Check the power supply, circuit breaker, and ensure the thermal overload has not tripped. Also verify that the pump is primed and no air is locked.

How often should I clean the strainer basket?

Clean the strainer basket weekly, or more often if the pool is heavily used or has debris. A clogged basket reduces flow and can damage the pump.

What is the maximum operating pressure of the FX 140?

The maximum operating pressure is 2.5 bar (36 psi). Exceeding this may cause damage.

Can the pump run dry?

No, running dry can damage the mechanical seal and motor. Always ensure the pump is primed and the water level is adequate.

How do I winterize the pump?

Drain all water from the pump and pipes, remove the drain plugs, and store the pump in a frost-free location. Clean the strainer basket and seal.

What type of oil is used in the motor?

The motor bearings are sealed and do not require oiling. The motor is maintenance-free.

Where can I find spare parts for the FX 140?

Spare parts are available from authorized AstralPool dealers or online. Common parts include the mechanical seal (part #FX140-MEC) and impeller (part #FX140-IMP).

What is the warranty period for this pump?

AstralPool offers a 2-year warranty for the FX 140 pump from the date of purchase, covering defects in materials and workmanship.

USER MANUAL FX 140 ASTRALPOOL

AstralPool Pumps

CTX Series, E Series

BX Series & FX Series

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

For full warranty terms and conditions and to register your warranty, simply visit www.astralpool.com.au/warranty and complete your details. Or scan the QR code and be taken directly to the registration page.

Record your equipment details here for quick reference:

Model No.: ____

Serial No.:

GENERAL

A high performance, high head pump ideally suited for the modern pool or spa with extensive equipment such as chlorinators, heaters and in floor cleaning.

Note:

The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm person without supervision. Please ensure that young children are supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

FEATURES

• Continuous duty rated motor
• Precision reinforced moulded high head impeller, giving extra performance
• Single piece moulded body for added strength and longer life
• Rapid priming diffuser quickly corrects loss of water flow
• Quick and easy disassembly for servicing
• Large capacity basket with easily removed lid

FX PUMPS FLOW RATES

Flow Rate (Litres per Minute)

Model		Voltage	Full Load Amps	Phase	Input	Full Load	Flow Rate @ 8 m/h	Conns "mm"
FX 140	Flooded Suction Pump 0.50 HP	240	2.9	Single	650	2.75	140 lpm	40/50
FX 190	Flooded Suction Pump 0.75 HP	240	3.2	Single	822	3.47	190 lpm	40/50
FX 250	Flooded Suction Pump 1.00 HP	240	4.3	Single	1015	4.38	250 lpm	40/50
FX 340	Flooded Suction Pump 1.50 HP	240	6.6	Single	1617	7.10	340 lpm	40/50
FX 520	Flooded Suction Pump 2.00 HP	240	8.3	Single	1900	8.85	520 lpm	40/50

E-SERIES PUMPS FLOW RATES

Model	Volts	Phase	Input Watts	Horse Power	Flow Rate Max @ 8 m/h	Noise @ 1m	Full Load Amps
E 140	240	Single	650	0.50	140 lpm	57 dBA	2.9
E 170	240	Single	850	0.75	170 lpm	57 dBA	3.5
E 230	240	Single	925	1.00	230 lpm	57 dBA	3.9

CTX PUMPS FLOW RATES

Model	Volts	Phase	Input Watts	Horse Power	Flow Rate Max @ 8 m/h	Full Load Amps
CTX 280	240	Single	1070	1.00	280 lpm	4.5
CTX 400	240	Single	1650	1.50	400 lpm	7.2
CTX 500	240	Single	1900	2.00	500 lpm	8.3

BX PUMPS FLOW RATE

Model	Volts	Phase	Input Watts	Horse Power	Flow Rate Max @ 8 m/h	Full Load Amps
BX 1.0	240	Single	1160	1.005	325 lpm	5.0
BX 1.5	240	Single	1645	1.50	440 lpm	7.2
BX 2.0	240	Single	2030	2.00	540 lpm	8.8
BX 3.0	240	Single	2300	3.00	635 lpm	12.5

INSTALLATION OF BX, CTX & E SERIES PUMPS

E-SERIES

CTX SERIES

Inst243 AstralPool Pump Instructions V07-20

FX SERIES

BX SERIES

A. Plan position of pump so that it will be:

1. Free of water flooding, such as in a sump, garden hollow, ditch or at the bottom of a bank.
2. On a stable base so that:

a) The pump is not left suspended by its fittings, causing a leak or failure with loss of water.

b) Movement through vibration is restricted

c) No strain is put on attaching pipe or other expensive equipment

1. Accessible for maintenance and easily removed for service.
2. Breathing space. Pump should not be crowded which will prevent cooling airflow from fan. Overheating due to lack of cooling voids warranty.
3. Within reach of power point without extension cables as plugs liable to corrosion, shorting, etc.
4. At a minimum height of suction lift of water from pool surface to pump inlet.

B. For best pump performance keep suction pipe length as short as possible with minimum number of bends and use 50mm PVC suction pipe for 750W (1.0hp) to 1700W (2.0 hp). On 3.0 hp models a 65mm or 2 x 50mm suctions should be used.

C. Minimum pipe diameters should be used on the following pumps.

40mm - E 140, E190, E230, CTX180

50mm - E 290, CTX280, CTX360, CTX400, CTX610, BX1.0, BX1.5, BX2.0, BX3.0

D. Secure the barrel unions supplied into the attaching pipe work, using approved priming fluid and solvent cement as normal practice, coating both surfaces. NOTE: Always wear protective gloves when handling and using glue and priming fluid. Ensure no excess adhesive runs into the union proper affecting the sealing or removal abilities. Allow 24 hours to dry before starting pump.

E. Install isolation valves before the pump section and after equipment if the pump is below the water level of the pool.
F. For pump installations 500mm above water level, it generally requires a foot valve at the pool or check valve in the suction line. Suction lines must be installed below water level until just in front of pump location and vertical riser used to reach pump inlet. AstralPool pumps are rated to a maximum head of 25 meters however refer to your pump's data plate for actual achievable pressure.
G. All pumps will operate quieter and perform more efficiently if a straight length of 450mm pipe is plumbed horizontally into the front of the pump.
H. Water temperature not to exceed 45 degrees C.

I. Pumps must be either

• supplied by an isolating transformer, or
• supplied through a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA.

INSTALLATION OF FX SERIES PUMPS

A. Plan position of pump so that it will be:

1. Below the pool or spa water level unless pump is primed to be a secondary pump.
2. Free of water flooding, such as in sump, garden hollow, ditch or at bottom of bank with run off.
3. On a stable base so that:

a) The pump is not left suspended by its fittings, causing a leak or failure with loss of water.
b) Movement through vibration is restricted.
c) No strain is put on attaching pipe or other expensive equipment.

1. Accessible for maintenance.
2. Easily removed for service.
3. Breathing space. Pump should not be crowded which will prevent cooling airflow from fan. Overheating due to lack of cooling voids warranty.
4. Within reach of power point without extension plugs liable to corrosion, shorting, etc.

B. For best pump performance keep suction pipe length as short as possible with minimum number of bends and use 50mm PVC suction pipe for 750W (1hp) or larger pumps.
C. Minimum pipe diameters should be used on the following pumps:

40mm - FX140, FX190, FX 250

50mm -FX290, FX340, FX520

D. Secure the barrel unions supplied into the attaching pipe work, using approved priming fluid and solvent cement as normal practice, coating both surfaces. NOTE: Always wear protective gloves handling and using glue and priming fluid. Ensure no excess adhesive runs into the union proper affecting the sealing or removal abilities. Allow 24 hours to dry before starting pump.
E. Install isolation valves before the pump section and after equipment.

F. All pumps will operate quieter and perform more efficiently if a straight length of 450mm pipe is plumbed horizontally into the front of the pump.

G. Water temperature not to exceed 45 degrees C.

H. AstralPool pumps are rated to a maximum head of 25 meters however refer to you pumps data plate for actual achievable pressure.

I. Pumps must be either

- supplied by an isolating transformer, or

- supplied through a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA.

3 PHASE PUMP INSTALLATION

Only a qualified Electrician may connect or disconnect this pump to or from a power supply. The Pump must be connected by means of fixed wiring (to AS/NZS 3000:2007) so that the IP rating is maintained when doing so. Electrician must check the direction of rotation of the pump at the time of installation, refer to arrow on the seal plate to confirm correct rotation.

Required size Power Cable for Power connection,

Minimum 3 x 1.5 sq mm cable 600/1000v with Min 1.5mm Dia conductors and with a Min Outer Diameter of 9.0mm to a Maximum Diameter 10.5mm dia to be used.

The Pump is not suitable for flex and plug connection.

1. Connect power to motor.

2. Ensure that pump is empty of all water.

3. Momentarily apply power to motor and check rotation direction of motor matches that of the arrow located on the rear of the pump seal plate.

4. If motor is rotating in the opposite direction to arrow on pump, correct phase wiring.

5. Once rotation is correct, fill pump with water, prime as described below and test pump operation.

1. Prime pump if hair and lint pot is dry as follows – Close off valve on suction line if present. Remove lint pot lid. Fill lint pot and chamber with water. Replace and secure lint pot lid and seal.

2. Open all valves, allowing fluid to flow through pump.

3. Switch on power to pump.

4. If some flow of water does not establish within one half minute, switch off and prime pump again. If pump does not prime within 3 attempts, check all suction connections for sealing. If these are satisfactory, a check or foot valve is required to hold water for prime.

5. If the water flow through pump is always tedious to obtain at start-up after cleaning the lint basket, then an examination of the system to establish a reason and correct the cause is recommended. Eg. Check valve, air leaks, faulty seal, cracked lint pot lid, etc.

6. A non return valve is supplied loose in the basket of the pump (CTX and E Series only). To install, place between the outlet barrel union tail and the discharge of the pump. The non return valve should be located so that the flap can swing upwards into the union tail. The non return valve should be installed on spas equipped with cartridge filters, any time multiple pumps are operating off one suction or return line or any installation where a back flow of water may occur when the pump is shut down. The non return valve will reduce the performance of the pump slightly.

Notes: The pump is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Please ensure that young children are supervised to ensure that they do not play with the pump.

To avoid a safety hazard, the supply cord if damaged, must only be replaced by AstralPool, or its service agent or a suitably qualified person.

1. Open all valves, allowing fluid to flow through pump.

2. If an air lock occurs and no water appears to fill pump housing once the valves have been opened, release outlet barrel union slowly until a small amount of water escapes from the pump then re-tighten.

3. Switch on power to pump.

4. If some flow of water does not establish within one half minute, switch off and repeat procedure 3 again. If pump does not prime within 3 attempts, check all valves and jets are in the open position.

Notes: The pump is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Please ensure that young children are supervised to ensure that they do not play with the pump.

To avoid a safety hazard, the supply cord if damaged, must only be replaced by AstralPool, or its service agent or a suitably qualified person.

MAINTENANCE

AstralPool pumps are designed to operate for extended periods with minimal attention or maintenance. Following are the periodic maintenance requirements:

1. Keep the lint basket clean – empty it regularly. Blocked lint basket or suction pipe and no water flow can cause overheating with consequent pipe and pump components failure and meltdown.
2. Apply suitable waterproof grease to the lint pot "O" ring to ensure positive seal.
3. Ensure electrical passage for cooling airflow to prevent fusing or shock hazards.
4. Maintain clear passage for cooling airflow to prevent overheating of motor.
5. Maintain water in good chemical balance.
6. Do not allow quantities of sand of grit to continuously pass through pump to prevent "sand blasting" erosions (use filter sock in lint basket if sand, etc. is being picked up by vacuum.)
7. Do not over tighten strainer lid. Never use a tool or handle to tighten lid, the lid is designed to prevent this from happening.
8. Do not add pool salt, chlorine, acid or other chemicals directly to your skimmer. This may result in damage to your pump and could void your warranty.

Maintenance of your pump

Maintenance Schedule: Your new product incorporates moving parts and withstands high velocity water with chemicals in it. Some of these parts will wear in the normal course of use and require regular checks and maintenance. Performing these checks and maintenance will identify parts that have worn and require repair/replacement before further serious damage is sustained. A small amount of regular care and attention to your pool equipment will help ensure long life and trouble free performance.

To protect against extremes of temperature, your unit is vented to allow expensive electronics to cool. Ants and some insects are often attracted to the warmer, dry environment inside the enclosure. We recommend that, with power turned off, you spray a surface insecticide on the surfaces surrounding the control to prevent ant and insect ingress. Repeat every three months or as necessary.

Timing	Maintenance Check	Service action (if required)
Weekly or sooner	Check and empty hair and lint basket	Empty leaves and debris
Three Monthly	Check Lid O ring and inlet/outlet O rings for leaks	Isolate Pump, turn power off, clean and grease O rings or replace if necessary
Three Monthly	Check surroundings for leaves, debris and flooding	Remove debris and rectify if any flooding
	Check for inserts/ants	Turn off power to pump,Spray a surface insecticide on the surfaces around the unit to prevent ant and insect ingress.
Three Monthly	Check for leaks from underneath pump	Call Service technician, repair or replace mechanical seal and motor bearings if necessary

Important note: Regular maintenance is important to ensure long life and trouble free performance of your pool equipment. If unable to perform the maintenance yourself, contact your local AstralPool office who will arrange a trained service technician to perform the maintenance for you.

Record your Equipment details here for quick reference:

Model No.: ____

Serial No.: ____

Electrical Specifications

MODEL	VOLTAGE	PHASE	INPUT	AMPS		MODEL	VOLTAGE	PHASE	INPUT	AMPS
BX 1 HP	240V	SINGLE	1300	5.5		E-140	240V	SINGLE	500	2.9
BX 1.5 HP	240V	SINGLE	1640	6.6		E-170	240V	SINGLE	710	3.1
BX 2 HP	240V	SINGLE	2020	8.5		E-230	240V	SINGLE	1010	3.5
BX 3 HP	240V	SINGLE	2300	12.5		E-290	240V	SINGLE	1140	4.8

MODEL	VOLTAGE	PHASE	INPUT	AMPS		MODEL	VOLTAGE	PHASE	INPUT	AMPS
CTX180	240V	SINGLE	750	3.8		FX140	240V	SINGLE	500	2.9
CTX280	240V	SINGLE	1260	5.3		FX190	240V	SINGLE	750	3.2
CTX360	240V	SINGLE	1360	7.1		FX250	240V	SINGLE	1050	4.3
CTX400	240V	SINGLE	1500	7.9		FX290	240V	SINGLE	1200	4.9
CTX500	240V	SINGLE	1900	8.3		FX340	240V	SINGLE	1490	6
CTX610	240V	SINGLE	2300	12.5		FX520	240V	SINGLE	1980	8.3

MODEL	VOLTAGE	PHASE	INPUT	AMPS PER PHASE		MODEL	VOLTAGE	PHASE	INPUT	AMPS PER PHASE
BX 1 HP	415V	3	1300	1.9		CTX180	415V	3	840	1.9
BX 1.5 HP	415V	3	1640	2.1		CTX280	415V	3	1070	2.1
BX 2 HP	415V	3	2440	3.4		CTX360	415V	3	1140	2.3
BX 3 HP	415V	3	2944	4.1		CTX400	415V	3	1650	2.6
BX 4 HP	415V	3	3375	4.7		CTX500	415V	3	1900	3.1
						CTX610	415V	3	2400	4

All Astral Pool pumps have double insulation on the water circuit for maximum protection and safety. Pumps manufactured by Astral Pool use P2 rated capacitors for protection against fire.

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