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Hayward TriStar VS 950

Pump

Model: W3SP3206VSP

Variable-speed pump, 2.7 THP, 115/230V with no conversion needed. Hayward: replaces most high-performance pumps up to 3 HP. Keypad with up to 8 timers; RS-485 to Hayward automation. Also sold as SP32950VSP, SP32950VSPX1 (with OmniX) and HL32950VSP (Omni).

Specifications

hp2.7 THP
voltage115/230V
In our pump guide: TriStar VS 900 / 950 →What we repair on it and what replaces it, from the manufacturer's own pages.

Common Replacement Parts

Part NumberNameCategoryNotesShop
SPX3200SAShaft SealsealHayward's TriStar seal; SPX4000SAV is the Viton version.Search in Shop
SPX3206Z1VSPEPower End (motor and drive), 2.70 THPmotorHayward's complete motor-and-drive assembly.Search in Shop

Troubleshooting

Pump loses prime or has air in the basket

Possible Causes

  • Worn or dry lid o-ring
  • Air leak on the suction side (unions, drain plugs, valves)
  • Low water level

How to Fix

Check the lid o-ring and seat it clean, tighten suction unions and drain plugs, and bring the water to mid-skimmer.

Water leaking between the motor and the pump

Possible Causes

  • Worn mechanical shaft seal

How to Fix

Replace the shaft seal (SPX3200SA) before the leak rusts the motor bearings.

Display shows 'Check System'

Possible Causes

  • Pump has stalled
  • Drive overload
  • DC voltage too high or too low
  • Pump failed to start

How to Fix

Read the message and the event log. Cycle power. The factory password is 1234 (hold Speed 1 + Speed 4 while powering on to reset it).

Schematic & Parts

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Free checklist

The DFW month-by-month pool checklist

What it covers (12 months · 76 tasks · 12 marked critical):

  • Freeze nights (January and December): keep the pump running, and what to drain if the power goes out
  • The March opening: test everything, brush, shock, then balance alkalinity, pH and calcium
  • Summer: testing two or three times a week, the weekly shock, and what to do after rain or a party
  • Fall leaves, and easing the chemistry down for winter
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