Section 5
Installation and Removal
The following information describes how to install the IntelliPro
®
pump.
Installing the IntelliPro
®
Pump
Only a qualifi ed service person should install the IntelliPro
®
pump. Refer to “Important Warning And
Safety Instructions” on pages iii to vii for additional installation guidance and safety information.
IntelliPro
®
Pump Kit Contents
IntelliPro
®
Variable Speed pump, FWC cover, gasket, screws, communication cable, suction
and discharge port unions, and the Installation and User’s Guide (this manual).
Location
1. Install the pump as close to the pool or spa as possible. To reduce friction loss and improve effi ciency,
use short and direct suction and piping returns.
2. Install a minimum of 5 feet (1.52 meters) from the inside wall of the pool and spa. Canadian installations
require a minimum of 9.8 feet (3 meters) from pool water.
3. Install the pump a minimum of 2 feet (0.61 meters) from the heater outlet.
4. Do not install the pump more than 8 feet (2.44 meters) above the water level or 3 feet (0.91 meters)
below water level.
5. Install the pump in a sheltered well ventilated location protected from excessive moisture, (i.e., rain,
sprinklers, etc.).
6. For hot tubs and spas, do not install within an outer enclosure or beneath the skirt of a hot tub or spa.
7. Install the pump with a rear clearance of at least 3 inches (76.2 mm) so that the motor can be removed
easily for maintenance and repair.
Piping
•
For improved pool plumbing, it is recommended to use a larger pipe size. When installing the inlet
and
outlet
fi ttings (male adaptors), use thread sealant.
•
Do not install 90° elbows directly into pump inlet or outlet. A valve, elbow or tee installed in the
suction line should be no closer to the front of the pump than fi ve times the suction line
pipe diameter (i.e., 2 inch (5.1 cm) pipe requires a 10 inch (254 mm) straight run in front of the
suction inlet of the pump). This will help the pump prime faster and last longer.
•
Flooded suction systems should have gate valves installed on suction and discharge pipes for
maintenance, however, the suction gate valve should be no closer than fi ve times the suction pipe
diameter as described above.
Electrical
• A means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fi xed wiring in accordance with the
wiring rules.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced to avoid a hazard. The supply cord can be
purchased separately from the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualifi ed persons.
• The pump is to be supplied through a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual
operating current not exceeding 30mA.
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®
Variable Speed Pump Installation and User’s Guide
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