PENTAIR PENTEK
Once the system is wired (per Figure 7), the power conductors wired to the terminals blocks
inside the Pentair Pentek Solar Drive should be tightened with torque values of:
• Power solar PV and motor load conductors: 10 lb-in
• Float switch signal conductors: 8 lb-in
The cable glands (cord grips) on the bottom of the enclosure should be used as shown on Figure 7
below. Solar power wires feed through the right gland, float switch/signal wires feed through the
middle gland, and motor load wires feed through the left gland.
When all conductors are wired into the controller, the cover (door) should be replaced and
tightened using the cover screws to 2-3 in-lb or equivalent.
Do not ground the positive or negative leads of the PV modules!
Only ground the mounting frames of the PV modules.
Never run the Pentair Pentek Solar Drive controller when the AC pump is not connected!
It might cause damage to the controller.
If an installed 3-phase pump does not start pumping water, switch the positions of any two of the
three motor wires. It will change the direction of rotation and it should start pumping water!
P1061 (06/06/19)
SOLAR DRIVE WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
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Figure 7: Wiring Inside the Pentair Pentek Solar Drive
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