Priming The Pump For The First Time, Or After Service - Pentair INTELLIFLO WHISPERFLO VSD Guia De Instalacion

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Priming the pump for the first time, or after service

The IntelliFlo
means filling the pump and suction pipe with water. This process evacuates the air from all the
suction lines and the pump. It may take several minutes to prime depending on the depth of
water, pipe size and length. It is easier to prime a pump if you allow all the air to escape from the
pump and pipes. The water cannot enter unless the air can escape. Pumps do not hold prime, the
pool piping system has that task.
CAUTION
CAUTION - Before starting this procedure, first read the following:
Before removing the pump lid:
1. Press the Stop button if the pump is running before proceeding.
2. Disconnect the communication cable from the pump.
3. Disconnect main power supply
4. Close the gate valves in suction and discharge pipes.
5. Release all pressure from pump and piping system.
6. Never tighten or loosen the locking ring while the pump is operating.
WARNING
WARNING -
must be primed before starting the pump for the first time. To prime a pump
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To avoid permanent damage to the IntelliFlo
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housing strainer with water so that the pump will prime correctly. If there is no water in the strainer
the pump will not prime.
• Do not allow the pump to run dry. Running the pump dry may damage the seals, causing leakage
and flooding.
• Do not add chemicals to the system directly in front of pump suction. Adding undiluted chemicals
may damage the pump and will void the warranty.
• Open gate valves before starting system.
• Be sure to release all air from filter and piping system.
• The IntelliFlo pump is a variable speed pump. Typically the lower speeds are used for filtration
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and heating. The higher speeds can be used for spa jets, water features, and priming.
If the pump is being pressure tested, release all pressure before removing trap cover. Do not block the
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pump suction while the pump is running. If a body part blocks the pump suction it may cause severe or
fatal injury. Small children using the pool must ALWAYS have close adult supervision.
FIRE and BURN HAZARD - The pump motor may run at a high temperatures. To reduce
the risk of fire, do not allow leaves, debris, or foreign matter to collect around the pump motor. To
avoid burns when handling the motor, shut off the motor and allow it to cool for 20 minutes before
trying to work on it. The IntelliFlo
from heat damage during operation.
pump, before starting the pump, fill the IntelliFlo
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provides an automatic internal cutoff switch to protect the motor
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Locking
ring
Lid
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