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Start Up Guide - continued
The PS165VSP pumps come with factory defaults of STEP 1 set for 1100 RPM for 12 hours duration and
the OVERRIDE set for 3450 RPM for 2 hours duration. The remainder of the 24 hour day, the pump will
be OFF.
These speeds and durations can be programmed on site for each specific pool installation to support
specific pool parameters and equipment.
In order to maximize Energy Savings from pump operation, follow the steps below to optimize the pool
pump speeds to take full advantage of these savings opportunities.
1. Push the OVERRIDE button directly from the pump control, adjust the pump speed to determine the
proper operation rpm of the pump for each device intended for use on the pool (filter, vacuum, HPPH,
gas pool heater, etc.).
2. Use the UP (+) or DOWN (-) buttons on the pump control to increase/decrease the pump speed while
in the OVERRIDE mode
(NOTE: The light over the OVERRIDE button will be lit when in OVERRIDE
mode).
3. Record the lowest RPM that allows each pool device to work properly and save for future reference
and use later in these instructions.
4. STEP 1 is primarily used to circulate the pump for a sufficient period each day to ensure proper turn
over of the pool water and filtration. Adjust the pump speed and duration for STEP 1 as determined for
proper operation of the filtration system (proper number of turns per day).
5. STEP 2 and STEP 3 can be used and set for other equipment operation.
6. OVERRIDE is used by the HPPH for heater operation. Adjust the flow rate so that it is just sufficient
for the unit to operate. This is the lowest setting for heat pump operation and will result in the greatest
energy savings.
7. OVERRIDE may also be used for other pool service tasks. If it is adjusted for any other purpose,
please remember to readjust when completed to the preset value as the HPPH uses this RPM for proper
heating/cooling operation.
8. Once all pump speeds have been determined, you can adjust the programs in the pump accordingly,
See the Programming Section on page 14.
NOTE: It is best to use a speed slightly above the minimum speed determined in the steps above to
ensure proper operation under dirty filter or clogged strainer baskets, etc. Example, if the heater operation
requires a setting of 1600 RPM – use 1850 RPM. This still maximizes pump energy cost savings, but
also reduces the probability of nuisance issues with the pool equipment not operating properly because
of insufficient water flow.
NOTE: If power goes off to the motor and the user did not press the STOP key, then the motor will
automatically start and run the programmed schedule. This will ensure that the motor will re-start in the
case of a power outage.
Energy Savings Operation - PS165VSP Pump Speed Optimization
