INTELLIFLO
XF
®
and INTELLIPRO
XF
®
Variable Speed Pump Installation and User’s Guide
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Pump Strainer Basket
1. Press
Start/Stop
button on the pump and turn
off the pump at the circuit breaker. Disconnect
communication cable from pump.
2. Relieve pressure in the system.
3. Turn the lid and clamp counter-clockwise and remove
from the pump.
4. Remove debris and rinse out the basket. Replace
the basket if it is cracked.
5. Put the basket back into the housing.
Be sure to align
the notch in the bottom of the basket with the rib in
the bottom of the volute.
6. Fill the pump pot and volute up to the inlet port with
water.
7. Clean the lid and clamp, O-ring, and sealing surface
of the pump pot.
Note:
It is important to keep the lid O-ring clean and
well lubricated.
8. Reinstall the lid by placing the clamp and lid on the
pot. Be sure the lid O-ring is properly placed.
Seat the clamp and lid on the pump then turn clockwise
until the locking ring handles are horizontal.
9. Turn the power “ON” at the circuit breaker. Reconnect
communication cable from pump.
10. Open the manual air relief valve on the top of the
filter. Stand clear of the filter.
11. Wait until all pressure is relieved. Start the pump.
12. Bleed air from the filter until a steady stream of
water comes out of the filter air relief valve. Close
the manual air relief valve.
Pump Strainer Basket
The strainer basket (or ‘strainer pot’), is located in front
of the IntelliFloXF
®
Variable Speed Pump housing. The
strainer basket must be kept clean and free of debris.
Inspect basket through the lid on the top of the housing.
Be sure to visually inspect the strainer basket at least
once a week. Dirty strainer baskets reduce filter and
heater efficiency and put abnormal stress on the pump
motor.
DO NOT open the strainer pot if pump fails to prime or if pump has been operating without water in the strainer pot. Pumps operated
in these circumstances may experience a build up of vapor pressure and may contain scalding hot water. Opening the pump may
cause serious personal injury. In order to avoid the possibility of personal injury, make sure the suction and discharge valves are
open and strainer pot temperature is cool to touch, then open with extreme caution.
To prevent damage to the pump and for proper operation of the system, clean pump strainer and skimmer baskets regularly.
Winterizing
To protect the pump electronics from freeze damage,
the pump will switch on to generate internal heat as
the temperature drops below freezing.
The Anti Freeze
feature is not intended to protect the system plumbing
from freezing.
•
In mild climate areas, when temporary freezing
conditions may occur, run your filtering equipment
all night to prevent freezing.
•
You are responsible for determining when freezing
conditions may occur. If freezing conditions are
expected, take the following steps to reduce the risk
of freeze damage.
Freeze damage is not covered
under warranty.
To prevent freeze damage, follow the procedures below:
1. Shut off electrical power for the pump at the circuit
breaker.
2. Drain the water out of the pump housing by removing
the two thumb-twist drain plugs from the housing.
Store the plugs in the pump basket.
3. Cover the motor to protect it from severe rain, snow
and ice.
Note:
Do not wrap motor with plastic or other air tight
materials during winter storage. The motor may be
covered during a storm, winter storage, etc., but never
when operating or expecting operation.
THIS SYSTEM OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE.
When any part of the circulating system (e.g., Lock Ring,
Pump, Filter, Valves, etc.) is serviced, air can enter the
system and become pressurized. Pressurized air can
cause the lid to separate which can result in serious
injury, death, or property damage.
To avoid this potential hazard, follow above instructions.
Strainer Pot Assembly
O-Ring
Strainer
Basket
Pot
Drain
Plugs
Volute
Lid/Locking Ring
