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EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide

Table of Contents

Important Safety Precautions .............................................................................................. ii

Section 1: Introduction .....................................................................................................

EQ Series Pump Overview ..................................................................................... 1

General Features ..................................................................................................... 2

Section 2: Installation ....................................................................................................... 3

Installing the EQ Series Pump ................................................................................. 3

Mechanical Installation ............................................................................................ 3

Pressure Testing ...................................................................................................... 5

Section 3: Electrical Requirements ................................................................................. 7

Electrical Requirements and Field Wiring ................................................................ 7

Section 4: Initial Operation of Pump ............................................................................... 9

Priming the EQ Series Pump ................................................................................... 9

Section 5: Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 11

Cleaning the Strainer Basket ................................................................................... 11

Preventative Maintenance ....................................................................................... 12

Section 6: Servicing .......................................................................................................... 13

Disassembling ......................................................................................................... 14

Assembling .............................................................................................................. 15

Section 7: Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 16

Section 8: Replacement Parts .......................................................................................... 17

Section 9: Pump Technical Data....................................................................................... 18

Pump Curves .......................................................................................................... 18

Engineering Specifications ...................................................................................... 19

Dimensional Data .................................................................................................... 20

Summary of Contents for EQ SERIES

Page 1: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation and User s Guide EQ SERIES High Performance Commercial Pump...

Page 2: ...their products Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own P N 350061 Rev E 1 24 06 Customer Service If you have questions about...

Page 3: ...re Testing 5 Section 3 Electrical Requirements 7 Electrical Requirements and Field Wiring 7 Section 4 Initial Operation of Pump 9 Priming the EQ Series Pump 9 Section 5 Maintenance 11 Cleaning the Str...

Page 4: ...ate the pump until you have read and understand clearly all the operating instructions and warning messages for all equipment that is a part of the pool circulating system The following instructions a...

Page 5: ...could cause severe personal injury or death if they were to strike a person WARNING Due to the potential risk that can be involved it is recommended that the pressure test be kept to the minimum time...

Page 6: ...suction plumbing be installed in accordance with the latest national and local codes for swimming pools These instructions contain information for a variety of pump models and therefore some instruct...

Page 7: ...wosignificant benefits First it means more efficient performance the EQ pump moves more water more quickly than comparable pumps And secondly it means the pump s motor doesn t have to work as hard and...

Page 8: ...ovides true breakthrough performance Lower load due to efficient impeller design means longer motor life Cam and Ramp lid design with clear lid for added convenience in servicing Additional Features C...

Page 9: ...ipeespecially on the suction line to keep flow velocities at or below 6 feet per second fps Flow velocities in the return plumbing should not exceed 10 fps Also keep elbows and tees to a minimum Insta...

Page 10: ...he pump CAUTION On installations where the pump is installed without a strainer pot use only 6 in Schedule 40 PVC pipe when making the final flange connection Do NOT use Schedule 80 Pipe as this can c...

Page 11: ...signed to meet the local code test pressure Most components should be marked with a maximum operating pressure If a component is not marked consult the Owner s Instructions that came with the componen...

Page 12: ...t of that part of the system 8 Allow the pressure to slowly build once all of the air openings are closed Close the valve between the water supply and circulation system to isolate the system from the...

Page 13: ...integrity WARNING Risk of electrical shock or electrocution This pool pump must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool serviceman in accordance with the National Elect...

Page 14: ...ate information on the pump 5 Following the National Electrical Code and any local electrical codes connect the grounding conductor and electrical supply conductors to the motor Ensure that the pump i...

Page 15: ...p 5 The pump will experience a temporary unstable condition as water and air flow through the pump During this unstable condition the pump may be noisy and produce erratic flow If the pump is below or...

Page 16: ...10 EQ Series Pump Installation and User s Guide...

Page 17: ...G If the pump has been energized for a period greater than 45 minutes without water flowing through the pump for any reason the water in the strainer pot may be hot Attempting to remove the locking ri...

Page 18: ...motor is designed to carry the pump load without building up excessive heat An increase in normal operating temperatures may indicate a potential problem Athermocoupleplacedatthemotorventilationdischa...

Page 19: ...ng instructions before working on the pump Thepumpisdesignedtoallowforquickservicingofanymovingpartswithoutdisturbingtheplumbing connections The pump can be serviced with the common tools that are in...

Page 20: ...ternal components Ifdesired thesupplyconductorscanbedisconnectedandthemotorendassemblycanbetakentoaworkbench for easier service 10 Remove the four screws 20 with washers 18 19 that secure the diffuser...

Page 21: ...d screw 16 with washers 4 5 to secure the impeller 15 It is important that the screw 16 be tightened securely and that the impeller 15 is fully seated 9 Apply a light film of silicone grease to the in...

Page 22: ...ged Closed Valve in Piping System Air leak in Suction Line Pump installed more than 10 ft above Water Level or otherwise too high for Hydraulic Conditions of Pool Plumbing System Pump Shaft rotating i...

Page 23: ...s EQ300 EQ500 EQ750 3PH qty 4 7 356790 Adapter Motor EQ Series 8 075842 Washer Flat ID x 1 OD 125 Thk 300 s s qty 4 9 350063 Washer Split Lock 1 2 18 8 s s qty 4 10 354290 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Hx Hd Cap 1...

Page 24: ...HZ EQK500 50HZ METERS OF WATER CUBIC METERS PER HOUR 0 5 10 15 20 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 FLOW RATE IN U S GPM 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 FLOW RATE IN U S GPM TOTAL...

Page 25: ...PUMPEQW300 1PH6 x4 PUMPEQW300 3PH6 x4 PUMPEQW500 1PH6 x4 PUMPEQW500 3PH6 x4 PUMPEQ500 1PH6 x4 PUMPEQ500 3PH6 x4 PUMPEQ750 1PH6 x4 PUMPEQ750 3PH6 x4 PUMPEQ1000 3PH6 x4 PUMPEQ1500 3PH6 x4 PUMPEQK300 50...

Page 26: ...P FOR 6 STD FLANGE 14 0 MAX 12 3 DIM C 50 5 75 16 35 5 94 REF 10 60 4 STD FLANGE 500 MOUNTING HOLES DIM B DIM A 3 50 00 06 05 05 01 13 FASTENERS AND O RING ARE INCLUDED WITH PENTAIR POOL PRODUCTS EQ 6...

Page 27: ...EQ NOTES...

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