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INTELLIFLO

and INTELLIPRO

Variable Speed Pump Installation and User’s Guide

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IMPORTANT PUMP WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For Installation of Electrical Controls at Equipment Pad (ON/OFF

Switches, Timers and Automation Load Center)

Install all electrical controls at equipment pad, such as

on/off switches, timers, and control systems, etc. to

allow the operation (startup, shut-down, or servicing)

of any pump or filter so the user does not place any

portion of his/her body over or near the pump strainer

lid, filter lid or valve closures. This installation should

allow the user enough space to stand clear of the

filter and pump during system start-up, shut down or

servicing of the system filter.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HAZARDOUS PRESSURE: STAND CLEAR OF

PUMP AND FILTER DURING START UP
Circulation systems operate under high pressure.

When any part of the circulating system (i.e.

locking ring, pump, filter, valves, etc.) is serviced,

air can enter the system and become pressurized.

Before servicing equipment, make note of the filter pressure. Be sure

that all controls are set to ensure the system cannot inadvertently start

during service. Turn off all power to the pump.

IMPORTANT: Place filter

manual air relief valve in the open position and wait for all pressure

in the system to be relieved.
Before starting the system, fully open the manual air relief valve and place

all system valves in the “open” position to allow water to flow freely from the

tank and back to the tank. Stand clear of all equipment and start the pump.
IMPORTANT: Do not close filter manual air relief valve until all

pressure has been discharged from the valve and a steady stream

of water appears. Observe filter pressure gauge and be sure it is not

higher than the pre-service condition.

Pressurized air can cause the pump housing cover, filter lid, and valves

to violently separate which can result in severe personal injury or death.

Filter tank lid and strainer cover must be properly secured to prevent

violent separation. Stand clear of all circulation system equipment when

turning on or starting up pump.

General Installation Information
• All work must be performed by a qualified service professional, and

must conform to all national, state, and local codes.

• Install to provide drainage of compartment for electrical components.
• These instructions contain information for a variety of pump models

and therefore some instructions may not apply to a specific model. All

models are intended for use in swimming pool applications. The pump

will function correctly only if it is properly sized to the specific application

and properly installed.

Pumps improperly sized or installed or used in

applications other than for which the pump was

intended can result in severe personal injury or death. These risks may

include but not be limited to electric shock, fire, flooding, suction

entrapment or severe injury or property damage caused by a structural

failure of the pump or other system component.

The pump can produce high levels of suction within

the suction side of the plumbing system. These high

levels 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 Safety Act creates

new requirements for owners and operators of commercial swimming

pools and spas.
Commercial pools or spas constructed on or after December 19, 2008,

shall utilize:
(A) A multiple main drain system without isolation capability with suction

outlet covers that meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8a Suction Fittings for

Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs and either:

(i) A safety vacuum release system (SVRS) meeting ASME/ANSI

A112.19.17 Manufactured Safety Vacuum Release systems (SVRS)

for Residential and Commercial Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub,

and Wading Pool Suction Systems and/or ASTM F2387 Standard

Specification for Manufactured Safety Vacuum Release Systems

(SVRS) for Swimming pools, Spas and Hot Tubs or
(ii) A properly designed and tested suction-limiting vent system or
(iii) An automatic pump shut-off system.

Commercial pools and spas constructed prior to December 19, 2008,

with a single submerged suction outlet shall use a suction outlet cover

that meets ASME/ANSI A112.19.8a and either:

(A) A SVRS meeting ASME/ANSI A112.19.17 and/or ASTM F2387, or
(B) A properly designed and tested suction-limiting vent system, or
(C) An automatic pump shut-off system, or
(D) Disabled submerged outlets, or
(E) Suction outlets shall be reconfigured into return inlets.

A clearly labeled emergency shut-off switch for the

pump must be in an easily accessible, obvious place.

TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY DUE TO

SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD:

•

A properly installed and secured ANSI/ASME A112.19.8 approved

anti-entrapment suction cover must be used for each drain.

•

Each suction cover must be installed at least three (3’) feet apart,

as measured from the nearest point to nearest point.

•

Regularly inspect all covers for cracks, damage and advanced