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INTELLIFLO
®
VS+SVRS and INTELLIPRO
®
VS+SVRS Variable Speed Pump Installation and User’s Guide
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INTELLIFLO
®
VS+SVRS and INTELLIPRO
®
VS+SVRS Variable Speed Pump Installation and User’s Guide
Priming the pump for the first time, or after service
Before starting the IntelliFlo
®
VS+SVRS Pump for the first time, it must be primed. To prime a
pump means filling the pump and suction pipe with water. This process evacuates the air from all the
suction lines and the pump. It may take several minutes to prime depending on the depth of water,
pipe size and length. It is easier to prime a pump if you allow all the air to escape from the pump and
pipes. The water cannot enter unless the air can escape. Pumps do not hold prime, the pool piping
system has that task.
To avoid permanent damage to the pump, before starting the pump, fill the pump’s housing
strainer with water so that the pump will prime correctly. If there is no water in the strainer
the pump will not prime.
• NEVER run the pump dry! Running the pump dry will damage the mechanical seal and the pump
will start leaking. If this occurs, the damaged seal must be replaced.
• ALWAYS maintain proper water level. If the water level falls below the suction port, the pump will
draw air through the suction port. This causes a loss of prime and results in the pump running
dry, damaging the seal. Continued operation in this manner could cause a loss of pressure,
resulting in damage to the pump case, impeller and seal and may cause property damage and
personal injury
• Do not add chemicals to the system directly in front of pump suction. Adding undiluted chemicals
may damage the pump and will void the warranty.
• Open gate valves before starting system.
• Be sure to release all air from filter and piping system.
• The pump is a variable speed pump. Typically the lower speeds are used for filtration and
heating. The higher speeds can be used for spa jets, water features, and priming.
Before starting this procedure, first read the following:
Before removing the pump lid:
1.
Press the Stop button
if the pump is running before proceeding.
2.
Disconnect the communication cable from the pump.
3.
Disconnect main power supply
4.
Close the gate valves
in suction and discharge pipes.
5.
Release all pressure
from pump and piping system.
6.
Never tighten or loosen
the clamp while the pump is operating.
If the pump is being pressure tested, release all pressure before removing the trap cover.
Do not block the pump suction while the pump is running. If a body part blocks the pump
suction it may cause severe or fatal injury. Small children using the pool must ALWAYS
have close adult supervision.
FIRE and BURN HAZARD
- The pump motor may run at a high temperatures. To reduce
the risk of fire, do not allow leaves, debris, or foreign matter to collect around the pump
motor. To avoid burns when handling the motor, shut off the motor and allow it to cool for
20 minutes before trying to work on it. The pump provides an automatic internal cutoff
switch to protect the motor from heat damage during operation.
Clamp
Lid
Volute
