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- Page 1 ® EQ SERIES High Performance Commercial Pump Installation User's Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 2: Customer Service
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 553-5000 Trademarks and Disclaimers. The Pentair Pool Products logo and EQ Series are registered trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Section 1: Introduction ... 1 EQ Series Pump Overview ... 1 General Features ... 2 Section 2: Installation ... 3 Installing the EQ Series Pump ... 3 Mechanical Installation ... 3 Pressure Testing ... 5 Section 3: Electrical Requirements ... 7 Electrical Requirements and Field Wiring ... -
Page 4: Important Notice
Consumer Information and Safety The EQ Series pumps are designed and manufactured to provide many years of safe and reliable service when installed, operated and maintained according to the information in this manual and the installation codes referred to in later sections. - Page 5 A storable pool is constructed so that it may be readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity. (continued) EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 6: General Installation Information
¼ in. in diameter from being drawn into the pump. • Pumps installed with the specially designed strainer pot assembly are self-priming at heights up to 10 feet depending on the specific installation. EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide (continued) - Page 7 Section 1 The EQ Series pumps deliver extraordinary performance in every key aspect. They're built to last, of course, and are also built to be incredibly efficient, quiet, lightweight and corrosion-resistant. All of this adds up to a pump that is highly cost effective and suited for a wide range of commercial water applications.
- Page 8 • EQ Series = Energy Efficient and Quiet • Designed in every detail for maximum efficiency • The only non-corrosive, all-plastic pump designed exclusively for the commercial pool and water applica- tions market • The EQ impeller features an exclusive design that provides true breakthrough performance •...
- Page 9 The following general information describes how to install the EQ Series pump. Note: Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions starting on page ii. Only a qualified service person should install the EQ Series pump.
- Page 10 Inadequately supported pipe can cause excessive loads to be transmitted to the pump resulting in a structural failure of the pump that could result in flooding and property damage. EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide Figure 1. P/N 356766 *...
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Page 11: Pressure Testing
6. Determine the appropriate location in the system to apply the test water pressure. Consider the place in the system that will best ensure that all air will be displaced when water is introduced. EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 12 Look for water on the floor and feel around joints for moisture. 12. Ensure the system is not under pressure before attempting any system adjustments or repairs. 13. Repeat the pressurization sequence once the system leaks have been corrected. EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 13 3. Carefully review the electrical supply circuit to ensure that it is adequate to meet the pump requirements identified on the motor nameplate. An electrical code letter is identified on the motor nameplate that identifies the load characteristics of the motor. Section 3 EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 14 — Always fill the pump with water before energizing the pump motor. Operating the pump without water can damage the pump seal within a few seconds. EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 15 Operating the pump at more than 10% above or below the voltage listed on the nameplate could result in the pump not operating properly and may damage the pump motor. Section 4 EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide...
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- Page 17 100 feet or more. These components could cause severe personal injury or death if they were to strike a person. Section 5 EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 18 9. Verify that the support brackets or hangars for the suction and discharge piping are continuing to fully support the weight of the piping. EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 19 — It is recommended that you replace the motor with the Pentair replacement motor as identified in Section 8. This motor has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it will function appropriately with the pump under a wide variety of operating conditions.
- Page 20 15. Remove the four screws (10) with washers (8) (9) that secure the motor adaptor (7) to the motor (1). These components could cause severe personal injury or death if they were to strike a person. EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide . The impeller (15) can be freed from the...
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Page 21: Section 4: Initial Operation Of Pump
14. Reconnect the ground and supply conductors. 15. Read and follow the instructions under Section 4, Initial Operation of Pump before putting the pump back into service. . Push the impeller (15) as far as possible EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide ®... -
Page 22: Section 7: Troubleshooting
Section 7 Use the following troubleshooting information to resolve possible problems with your EQ Series pump. — RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION. Improperly installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property. - Page 23 Nut 5/8"-11 Hx Brass - {qty. 4} Drain Plug O-ring Drain Plug Pin Dowel 5/16" x 1¾" 18-8 s/s - {qty. 2} Label, Directional Arrow O-ring Seal Plate 3/8" x 11" dia. Strainer Pot, Complete EQ 6" x 6" EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 24 EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide PENTAIR POOL PRODUCTS, INC. 50HZ PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVES ® EQ SERIES EQK750-50HZ EQK750-50HZ EQK300-50HZ EQK300-50HZ EQK500-50HZ EQK500-50HZ FLOW RATE IN U.S GPM CUBIC METERS PER HOUR PENTAIR POOL PRODUCTS, INC. 60HZ PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVES ®...
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Page 25: Engineering Specifications
* This value may vary slightly depending upon motor manufacturer and motor design type. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Nameplate Product Weight Voltage Amps* W/O Strainer (lb.)* EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide Product Weight Dimn A* Dimn B Dimn C Dimn D* With Strainer (lb.)* inches inches inches inches... - Page 26 FASTENERS AND O-RING ARE INCLUDED WITH PENTAIR POOL PRODUCTS EQ 6 X 6 STRAINER TO CONNECT STRAINER DIRECTLY TO EQ SERIES PUMP. IF PUMP IS TO BE INSTALLED WITHOUT STRAINER, MAKE BOTH CONNECTIONS PER NOTE 1. USE ANSI CLASS 150 PLASTIC FLANGE AND 1/8"...
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- Page 28 P/N 350061 Rev. E 1/24/06...