Motor nameplate
On the motor nameplate (side of motor body)
Label Location Guide
Where to find the label on your Pump
Look for the model/serial label in these common locations on your pump equipment.
Wet end housing
On the wet end housing
Inside lid/cover
Inside the lid/cover
Under brackets or backplate
Check under brackets, behind the pump, or on the backplate. Take a photo when you find it.
A photo helps identify the model later
What NOT to open
Never open sealed electrical compartments, gas-train access panels, or pressurized plumbing to search for a label.
- If the label is inside a sealed service compartment, do not open it. Use the manual or search online instead.
- A missing label does not justify guessing the model. Use manual family lookup or contact the manufacturer.
- Photograph the full equipment from multiple angles so you can confirm identity from visible part numbers and physical features.
Pad map template
Valve map
Normal filtration
Spa / service
Winter closed
Breaker labels
Pump
Heater
Automation
Drain points
Filter drain
Heater drain
Low-point drain
Winter positions
Open
Blown out
Locked off
Label Location Guide
Where to find model and rating labels
Model / serial label
On the pump housing side or rear, near the wiring compartment.
Voltage / amp rating
On the motor nameplate or wiring diagram cover.
Plumbing connections
Suction and return ports with size/thread labels on the pump body.
Label Location Guide
Where to find model and rating labels
Model / serial label
On the filter tank side wall or near the valve assembly.
Pressure / flow rating
Near the pressure gauge port or printed on the filter lid.
Valve position labels
On the multiport or push-pull valve body, often embossed.
Label Location Guide
Where to find model and rating labels
Model / serial label
Inside the front access panel or on the top shroud.
Gas train label
Near the gas valve / manifold, visible when the front panel is removed.
Electrical rating
On the wiring cover panel or junction box near the heater.
Label Location Guide
Where to find model and rating labels
Cell model / serial
On the cell body or housing, near the power cord connection.
Control box label
On the power supply / control unit, with output ratings.
Flow switch label
On the flow switch housing, including pressure/flow specs.
Equipment Pad Labeling and Handoff
Label valves, breakers, shutoffs, drain points, and manual-safe positions so seasonal work, troubleshooting, and service calls start with facts instead of guesswork.
Use this when
- Label valves, breakers, shutoffs, drain points, and manual-safe positions so seasonal work, troubleshooting, and service calls start with facts instead of guesswork.
You'll need
- Camera or phone for photos
- Weatherproof labels or markers
- Model numbers for all equipment
Stop and escalate if
- Do not use heat, reamers, or repair extenders on pressure plumbing unless you understand the fitting, wall thickness, solvent-weld requirements, and failure consequence.
- Do not label an electrical panel interior, gas train, or service-only setting unless a qualified person has verified what you are documenting.
HAZ ESTO PRIMERO
Label breakers, shutoffs, and pump isolation valves first. Those are the items someone needs fast in a fault or storm.
No hagas esto
- ✕Do not label electrical panel interiors or gas trains without qualified verification
- ✕Do not put operating instructions on every label — keep labels short and factual
- ✕Do not cut out a valve or buried stub before checking whether the fitting can be saved safely
Ten a mano
Camera or phone for photos / Weatherproof labels or markers / Model numbers for all equipment
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1
Label the critical control points
Start with the items someone will need fast in a fault, storm, or winterization event.
2
Build the pad map
A photo plus notes beats memory every time.
3
Mark repair access before cutting is needed
A good pad map shows the next repair where the pipe still has options.
Warnings
- Do not use heat, reamers, or repair extenders on pressure plumbing unless you understand the fitting, wall thickness, solvent-weld requirements, and failure consequence.
4
Mark the normal operating baselines
A labeled system is more useful when it also shows what 'normal' means.
5
Build the shutdown and seasonal layer
The handoff packet should make emergencies and seasonal changes easier, not just daily operation.
Warnings
- Do not label an electrical panel interior, gas train, or service-only setting unless a qualified person has verified what you are documenting.
¿Preguntas? (3)
What should be labeled first if I only do one pass?
Start with shutoffs, breakers, pump and filter isolation valves, heater bypasses, and winterization drain points. Those are the items people need under time pressure.
Should I put operating instructions on every label?
Usually no. Keep labels short and factual, then store the actual procedure sheet with the pad map and manuals so you do not clutter the equipment or create misleading shorthand.
What repair notes belong on the pad map?
Record pipe size, union size, check-valve direction, straight-pipe room, tight glued sockets, and any place a socket saver, split nut, or over-fitting extender could save a valve or fitting from a larger cutout.
Recursos (5)
Don't cut yet
Go back to Equipment & Supplies and capture the exact model family before opening glued plumbing.
If you need model numbers
Capture equipment family and find the matching manual before labeling.
If you need a one-page handout
Generate a printable caretaker or owner handoff sheet.
If equipment crosses brands
Map control ownership across mixed-brand automation or heaters.
If work crosses owner-safety boundaries
Know which tasks need a qualified pro.
Don't cut yet
Go back to Equipment & Supplies first when the next step depends on model family, union size, or the exact repair path.
Pad-Labeling Boundary
Owners should document and label the equipment pad aggressively. They should not invent labels for controls or service procedures they do not actually understand.
OWNER-SAFE
- ✓ Photograph the pad, label obvious shutoffs and valve functions, and document normal positions and filter-pressure baselines.
- ✓ Keep the pad map tied to exact model-family manuals and emergency contacts.
- ✓ Use labels to reduce confusion for caretakers, family members, and service technicians.
PRO-ONLY
- ★ Assign meanings to panel components, gas-train controls, actuator logic, or service-only adjustments without verification.
- ★ Treat a label as proof that a risky procedure is owner-safe.
- ★ Create winterization or electrical instructions that contradict the actual equipment manuals.
STOP NOW
- ⚠ You are guessing what a breaker, valve, or control does.
- ⚠ The pad map conflicts with the manual, existing plumbing behavior, or automation behavior.
- ⚠ The next step requires opening service compartments or energized equipment to keep labeling.
Inicia sesión para guardar la información del equipo en tu piscina
Educational guidance only. Verify labels, manuals, local code, and site conditions before acting. Stop for electrical, gas, structural, drain, drowning, injury, emergency, or chemical-mixing risk.