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Page 1: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CHALLENGER INSTALLATION AND USER S GUIDE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP ...
Page 2: ...PPORT Customer Service and Technical Support USA 8 A M to 7 30 P M Eastern Time Phone 800 831 7133 Fax 800 284 4151 Web site Visit www pentairpool com or www staritepool com Servicing Pump Disassembly The Shaft Seal Pump Reassembly Restart Instructions Priming the Pump Troubleshooting Replacement Parts Illustrated Parts View High Pressure Pump Parts List High Flow Pump Parts List Technical Data Di...
Page 3: ...ND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PUMP THESE WARNINGSAND THE OWNER S MANUAL MUST BE LEFT WITH THE POOL OWNER SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD STAY OFF THE MAIN DRAINANDAWAYFROMALLSUCTION OUTLETS THE USE OF UNAPPROVED COVERS OR ALLOWING USE OF THE POOL OR SPA WHEN COVERS ARE MISSING CRACKED OR BROKEN CAN RESULT IN BODY OR LIMB ENTRAPMENT HAIR ENTANGLEMENT BODY ENTRAPMENT EVISCERA...
Page 4: ...evels of suction can pose a risk if a person comes within the close proximity of the suction openings A person can be seriously injured by this high level of vacuum or may become trapped and drown It is absolutely critical that the suction plumbing be installed in accordance with the latest national and local codes for swimming pools The Virginia Graeme Baker VGB Pool and Spa SafetyAct creates new...
Page 5: ...l produce one half the flow and 1 4 the pressure of high speed However the pressure required by the filter and pool plumbing at half flow will also be greatly reduced due to much lower system friction These lower friction losses result in great energy savings At one half flow low speed the electrical energy savings are 60 for equal amounts of circulated water Turn motor to low speed for quiet oper...
Page 6: ...e at least 1 5 inches and locate equipment as close to the pool as possible The pump suctions line should not be smaller than the pipe size on the inlet of the pump 5 Suction fittings must conform to ASME ANSI A 112 19 8 M Standards Use double suction fittings 6 For most installations Pentair recommends installing a valve on both the pump suction and return lines so that the pump can be isolated d...
Page 7: ...trical service ground On cord connected circuits check for proper grounding Bonding The National Electrical Code Article 680 22 requires that the motor be electrically bonded to appropriate permanently installed pool or spa hot tub structure by a solid copper conductor no smaller than No 8 AWG no smaller than No 6 AWG for Canadian installations Bonding wire should be connected from the accessible ...
Page 8: ...ice to lubricate the lid o ring with silicone lubricant each time the lid is removed The o ring should be cleaned and inspected every time the strainer pot is opened 7 The lid should be replaced by pressing the lid down and twisting the lid clockwise 8 The pump is now ready to prime Energize the motor and the pump will prime The time to prime will depend on the suction lift and the distance and si...
Page 9: ...rainer lid in a counter clockwise direction to remove the lid and remove the basket from the pump 5 Remove the debris from the strainer basket and rinse out the basket Replace the basket if it is cracked 6 Replace the basket 7 Fill the pump strainer pot and volute up to the suction inlet port with water 8 Clean the lid O ring and sealing surface of the strainer pot Note ItisimportantthattheO Ringb...
Page 10: ... Electric Motor Care Protect from heat 1 Shade the motor from the sun 2 Any enclosure must be well ventilated to prevent overheating 3 Provide ample cross ventilation Protect against dirt 1 Protect from any foreign matter 2 Do not store or spill chemicals on or near the motor 3 Avoid sweeping or stirring up dust near the motor while it is operating 4 If a motor has been damaged by dirt it may void...
Page 11: ...ion Be sure not to scratch or mar the polished shaft seal faces seal will leak if faces are damaged Pump Disassembly All moving parts are located in the rear sub assembly of this pump Refer to Figure 4 on page 9 for an illustrated parts view Tools required Adjustable wrench 1 4 inch flat blade screwdriver 9 16 inch open end wrench Rubber Mallet To remove and repair the motor sub assembly perform t...
Page 12: ...piping by removing the band clamp and pulling the motor with pump bracket diffuser and impeller assembly away from front pump housing body The Shaft Seal consists primarily of two parts a rotating spring seal and a ceramic seal See Figure 3 The Challenger Centrifugal Pump requires little or no service other than reasonable care however a Shaft Seal may occasionally become damaged and must be repla...
Page 13: ...crew Note The impeller screw is a left handed thread and tightens in a counter clockwise direction 5 Remount the diffuser spacer and diffuser using a 1 4 inch flat blade screwdriver and the three 3 diffuser screws 6 Reseat the pump housing strainer pot volute onto the rear sub assembly 7 Place the band clamp around the pump housing an rear sub assembly Tighten with the band clamp knob Note The ban...
Page 14: ...is matter could cause a loss of pressure resulting in damage to the pump case impeller and seal and may cause property damage and personal injury Priming the Pump The pump strainer pot must be filled with water before the pump is initially started Follow these steps to prime the pump 1 Remove the pump lid 2 Fill the pump strainer pot with water 3 Reassemble the pump lid onto the strainer pot The p...
Page 15: ...Clear basket 6 Closed valve in piping system Check all valves and open all necessary valves 7 Pump is on low speed two speed units only Adjust to high speed 8 Air leak in suction line Find fix leak Low Flow High Filter Pressure 1 Filter is dirty Clean filter 2 Restriction in return line Open return line restriction Low Flow Low Filter Pressure 1 Strainer basket or skimmer basket is clogged Clean b...
Page 16: ...65 Strainer Pot Bolt 4x 17 355468 Housing 18 359507 357391 3HP Pot Assembly 19 357161 Drain Plug 2x 20 192115 Drain Plug O Ring 2x 21 355301 Lid 22 350013 Lid O Ring 23 355318 355441 3HP Strainer Basket 24 355300 Strainer Pot Motor Table Motor Model Single Speed Two Speed 3 Phase TEFC 1 2F 3 4A 355019S 3 4F 1A 355021S 355375S 1F 1 1 2A 355023S 355376S 1 1 2F 2A 355025S 355377S 2F 2 1 2A 355027S 35...
Page 17: ... Housing O Ring 15 U30 74SS Motor Bolt 4x 16 354265 Strainer Pot Bolt 4x 17 355468 Housing 18 359507 Pot Assembly 19 357161 Drain Plug 2x 20 192115 Drain Plug O Ring 2x 21 355301 Lid 22 350013 Lid O Ring 23 355318 Strainer Basket 24 355300 Strainer Pot Motor Table Motor Motor P N 1 2F 3 4A 355019S 3 4F 1A 355021S 1F 1 1 2A 355023S 1 1 2F 2A 355025S 2F 2 1 2A 355027S 1FE 355011S 1 1 2FE 355013S 2FE...
Page 18: ... 8 10 1 12 0 7 2 14 2 6 0 5 4 1 5 2 0 1 5 4 12 0 TECHNICAL DATA Motor P N Dimension A 354806S 354808S 22 3 354810S 22 7 354812S 23 4 355019S 355021S 24 4 355375S 24 6 355023S 24 8 355009S 25 2 355376S 25 3 355011S 355027S 25 4 355377S 25 8 355013S 25 9 355378S 26 3 355025S 355034S 355015S 355017S 26 4 ...
Page 19: ...F and 3 4A B 3 4F and 1A C 1FE 1F and 1 1 2A D 1 1 2FE 1 1 2F and 2A E 2FE 2F and 2 1 2A Total Dynamic Head in Feet of Water Flow Rate in U S Gallons per Minute 0 100 110 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 80 90 80 90 60 70 60 70 40 50 30 40 50 20 10 20 30 10 0 High Pressure Pump Performance Curves G H I J K L BEST EFFICIENCY SIZING High Pressure Curve Key MOTOR G 1 2FE 1 2F and 3 4A H 3 4FE 3 4F and 1A ...
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