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- Page 1 ® IntelliFlo Variable Flow Pump Installation User's Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 2 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Those names and brands may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of those parties or others. P/N 357220 Rev A 01-12- 2010 IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Flow Control and Filter Mode ....................32 Time and Contrast Menu ..................... 33 Setting System Time ......................33 Features Menu ........................34 Feature 1 and 2 ........................34 Feature 3 -9 ......................... 34 M. O. Flo ..........................34 IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 4 Using your IntelliFlo pump ....................... 63 Automatic pool sweeps (booster pump style) .................. 63 Filter during off-peak times ......................63 Setting fi ltering time ......................... 63 Preventive maintenance ........................64 Energy Effi cient IntelliFlo pump ....................... 64 IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 5: Important Safety Precautions
Always disconnect power to the pool pump at the circuit breaker before servicing the pump. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman, pool users or others due to electric shock. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 6 General Installation Information • All work must be performed by a licensed electrician, and must conform to all national, state, and local codes. • Install to provide drainage of compartment for electrical components. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 7 • The IntelliFlo VF pump is not submersible • The IntelliFlo VF pump is capable of 33 m /h or 31 m of head; use caution when installing and programming to limit pumps performance potential with old or questionable equipment •...
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Page 8: Section 1: Introduction
VF Overview ® The IntelliFlo VF variable fl ow pump control system offers pool and spa fi lter automation and advanced features that include energy conservation and programmable scheduled water features for your pool, spa, cleaner, waterfall, and other applications. -
Page 9: Intelliflo Features
For added protection, a slinger located in front of the main shaft seal assists in slinging water away from the shaft opening in the fl ange. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 10: Intelliflo Motor Features
Designed to withstand outdoor environment = a robust product • Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled = no water or particles can infi ltrate • Three-phase motor • 56 Square Flange • Six-Pole = smooth run mode • Low noise = what a comfort! IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 11: Intelliflo Drive Assembly And Control Panel
IntelliFlo VF Drive Assembly and Control Panel The IntelliFlo drive consists of an operator control panel and system electronics that convert the incoming 230 volt single phase power to 3 phase variable frequency to drive the motor. The drive microprocessor controls the motor by changing the frequency of the current it receives together with changing the voltage to control the rotational speed. -
Page 12: Section 2: Operator Control Panel
Moves to next level up in the menu structure, and/or stops editing the current setting. Menu button: Accesses the menu items if the pump is stopped. Enter button: Saves current menu item setting. Press this button to acknowledge alarms and warning alerts. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 13 Control Panel LCD Display LCD Display Lines: • Line 1 - Mode and time • Line 2 - Data • Line 3 - Name of data in line 2 • Line 4 - Run status IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 14: Priming Setup Example
0. MIN the changes. S y s t e m P r i m i n g T i m e Escape button to exit edit mode without saving. MENU 14:09 • Press the Priming IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 15: Section 3: Operating Intelliflo
Section 3 Operating IntelliFlo VF This section describes how to use the IntelliFlo VF operator control panel to set up the pump’s operating modes. IntelliFlo Operating Modes: The operating mode buttons are Manual Mode, Filter Mode, Backwash Mode, Vacuum Mode, Feature 1, and Feature 2. Feature 3 through 9 are set up in the Features settings menu. -
Page 16: Manual Rpm Mode
® MANUAL RPM 12:15 MANUAL RPM 12:15 MANUAL RPM 12:15 MANUAL RPM 12:15 MANUAL RPM 12:15 1000.RPM 0 m³/h 1000.RPM 12m³/h 15.W POWER ACTUAL.SPEED FLOW Set SPEED Set FLOW RUNNING RUNNING RUNNING RUNNING RUNNING IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 17: Manual Flow Mode
To set the speed: Press the Select button to select it. The fl ow values can be set from 4 to 29 m per hour (default 12m /h). To change the setting, see step 4 below. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 18 If “Set FLOW” is changed on the fl y, IntelliFlo will reprime before ramping to the new fl ow rate – It takes the IntelliFlo about 60 seconds to two minutes to reach the commanded fl ow rate after it is primed. This is best seen in Actual Speed status display IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 19: Backwash Mode
Watts (W), pump speed in RPM, and fl ow rate. ® ® ® ® BACKWASH 12:15 BACKWASH 12:15 BACKWASH 12:15 BACKWASH 12:15 5.MIN 0.RPM 13 m³/h BW REMAININNG TIME POWER ACTUAL SPEED FLOW RUNNING RUNNING STOPPED RUNNING IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 20: Vacuum Mode
1. Ensure that the green power LED is on. 2. Press the Vacuum button. Press the Start/Stop button. “VACUUM” will appear in the top left corner of the display, indicating that the pump is in Vacuum Mode. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 21: Filter Mode
Pressure” on page 26, and “Clean Filter Pressure Example” on page 30 for more information on Clean Filter Pressure. FILTER 12:15 FILTER 12:15 FILTER 12:15 FILTER 12:15 1560.RPM 14m³/h 62.0% 15.W POWER ACTUAL.SPEED FLOW Filter Status OK RUNNING RUNNING RUNNING RUNNING IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 22: Feature 1(2) Mode
IntelliComm to send a serial command activating Program 1(4). The IntelliFlo will then maintain the fl ow rate set for Program 1 until it receives a subsequent command, either via the IntelliComm, or manually through the control panel. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 23: Menus
Press the Enter button to save a setting. Press the Escape button to exit the menu item without saving the changes. The IntelliFlo menus structure is shown on the following page. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 24: Intelliflo Menus
/h) / Time Delay Stop (hr:mm) (0:00 - 0:10) (4 - 29m BACKWASH Backwash Flow (page 44) (0:01 - 1:00) Backwash Duration (0:01 - 1:00) Rinse Duration Vacuum Flow (4 - 29m VACUUM (page 45) Vacuum Duration (0:01 - 10:00) IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 25: Pool Data Menu
IntelliFlo will perform turnovers in Filter Mode. IntelliFlo uses this value, in conjunction with parameters entered in the Filter Settings menu, to determine turnover and fl ow rates, and to time cycles in Filter Mode. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 26: Units Menu
Priming is a function used every time the motor is started with a fl ow as reference. The “Priming Flow” function ensures the proper operation of the pump. The “System Priming Time” function ensures proper operation of the whole pool system. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 27 30 seconds without removal of the strainer. If the strainer has been removed for cleaning and a substantial amount of air is in the system, the pool should prime in approximately 60 to 90 seconds. Priming time will vary. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 28: Filter Menu
4 below. Filter This parameter can be set from 0,1 to 3,5 bar. (Default 1,0 bar). The typical setting for most pools and fi lters is between 0,6 bar and 0,7 bar. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 29 fl ow during fi lter cycles is by adding or subtracting cycle time. This way, the desired fl ow effect, for example, skimming action, can be achieved while maintaining the desired water turnover rate. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 30 “Enabled” is displayed Cycles Per Day Start Cycle 1 Stop Cycle 1 Start Cycle 2 pump for 2 hours. because two (2) cycles are Enabled Enabled Enabled selected in the Cycles Per Day setting. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 31: Filter Cycle Settings
Based on “Pool Volume”, “Turnovers per day” and the total number of hours for Cycle 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 the fl ow must be calculated: " " " " PoolVolume Turnovers × Flow Cycle Cycle Cycle Cycle Note: Only enabled cycles are included in the calculation IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 32: Clean Filter Pressure Example
fi lter, the IntelliFlo must be started in Backwash Mode with a clean fi lter to reset the fault and “zero” the IntelliFlo’s fi lter status reading. Note: For a complete list of IntelliFlo alert warnings, refer to “Alert and Warning” on page 59. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 33: Using Filter Mode In Conjunction With Features Mode
fi lter cycle time (See “Feature 1(2) Mode” on page 20, and “Feature 1 and 2” on page 34.). will not factor in the active time for Feature 1 and 2 in its recalculation of the reduced fi lter cycle time in the example above. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 34: Flow Control And Filter Mode
The following example shows a ramp as fl ow increases from 10 to 17 m Speed 17 m Series of small slow ramps Power and RPM stabilize and required flow is 10 m attained Ramps in Speed Quickly Time Valve is moved IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 35: Time And Contrast Menu
“P.M.” are not displayed. The Contrast Level parameter can be set from 0 to 9. Avoid using 0 unless screen is unreadable in bright sun 5. Press the Enter button to save the setting. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 36: Features Menu
Filter Mode for Turnovers Per Day and Cycles Per Day, IntelliFlo calculates a fl ow rate of of 4 m /h for 10 hours to complete the fi lter cycle, too low to trip the pressure switch and activate the heater. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 37: Wave
IntelliFlo will repeat this transition every 10 seconds for the duration of Feature 3. Pump Speed 2400 RPM 1000 RPM Filter cycle Filter cycle Time Feature 3 Feature 3 Start IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 38: Pulse
Feature 3. Pump Speed Flow between 1000 RPM and 2400 RPM — randomly selected :03 period 2400 RPM 1000 RPM Filter cycle Filter cycle Time Feature 3 Feature 3 Start IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 39: Features Settings
Pulse 2 - 300 seconds or 0002 - Period of time the pump will maintain a randomly generated speed between the 0300 values set in the “Max Speed” and “Min Speed” settings. (Default 0002) IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 40: Feature 1 Or 2 Setup
5. When you are done, press the Enter button to shave the changes. To cancel any changes, press the Escape button to exit mode without saving. Feature 1 displays ® ® FEATURES 12:15 Feature 1 12:15 Feature 1 12m³/h Set Flow Set Flow IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 41: Feature 3-9 Setup
To set the stop time for Feature 3-9: U the “Set Stop Time” setting. Press the Select button to access it (Default: see table on page 37). To change the setting, see step 4, below. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 42: Feature 3-9 Operation
Filter Mode.). Flow Flow Feature 3 20 m 10 m 10 m Filter Filter Cycle Cycle Time Time 8:00 8:00 18:00 19:00 22:00 21:00 Original Filter Cycle w/No Timed Feature New Flow/Time Optimized Filter Cycle IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 43: M.o. Flo Setup
M.0. Flo 7:29 M.O. Flo 7:29 M.O. Flo 7:30 M.O. Flo 7:31 Disabled 12m³/h 0:01 1:00 Activation Set Flow Set Run Time Set Interval Time Enable/ Disable Set Flow Set Run Time Set Interval Time IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 44: Features Menu (Continued)
To set the period length for the Wave or Pulse feature: U se the Up and Down arrow buttons to scroll to the “Period” setting. Press the Select button to access it (Default 10 seconds, or 0010). To change the setting, see step 4, below IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 45: Wave And Pulse Operation
Setup” on page 35) , the feature will start and stop whenever the feature it is linked to starts and stops. If Disabled is selected in the Wave or Pulse “Activation” setting, or if the feature to which Wave or Pulse is linked is itself disabled, IntelliFlo will not run the feature. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 46: External Control Menu
To set the fl ow using External Controls: U Down arrow buttons to scroll to the “Set Flow” setting. Press the Select button to access it (Default 12m /h). To change the setting, see step 4, below. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 47: Backwash Menu
Up and Down arrows to change the selected digit. 5. When you are done, press the Enter button to shave the changes. To cancel any changes, press the Escape button to exit mode without saving. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 48: Vacuum Menu
Up and Down arrows to change the selected digit. 5. When you are done, press the Enter button to shave the changes. To cancel any changes, press the Escape button to exit mode without saving. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 49: Section 4: Maintenance
Clean the cover, O-ring, and sealing surface of the pump pot. Grease the O-ring with Tefl on or silicone lubricant. Reinstall the lid by placing the clamp and the lid on the pot. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 50: Motor Service
When replacing the motor, be certain that the motor support is correctly positioned to support the size of motor being installed. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 51: Winterizing
1. Turn the pump clamp and lid in a counterclockwise direction until it stops and remove them. 2. Fill the pump strainer pot with water. 3. Reinstall the pump clamp and lid onto the strainer pot. The pump is now ready to prime. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 52 10. When water comes out of the air release valve, close the valve. The system should now be circulating water back to the pool without air bubbles showing in either the hair and lint pot or at the pool return fi ttings. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 53: Section 5: Installation And Removal
fi ve (5) times the suction pipe diameter as described above. Check Valves Check valves must be used when an IntelliFlo is used in parallel with other pumps. IntelliFlo pumps cannot be connected in series with other pumps. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 54: Wiring The Intelliflo
This setup maybe appropriate if you need to use existing relays or timers. 9. For wiring of the communications port, see page 23. Bonding Lug IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 55 Wiring the IntelliFlo VF (for models with side AC Power connection) NOTE THIS WORK MUST BE DONE BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN in accordance with the national wiring rules (AS/NZS 3000) taking into account its ratings (Class I, IPX5). To connect the IntelliFlo to AC power: 1.
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Page 56: Pump Disassembly
The screw is a left-handed thread and loosens in a clockwise direction. Use a fl at blade screwdriver to hold the motor shaft. The motor shaft has a slot on the end which is accessible through the center of the fan cover. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 57: Pump Reassembly/Seal Replacement
Shaft Seal may occasionally become damaged and must be replaced. Note: The polished and lapped faces of the seal could be damaged if not handled with care. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 58: Drive Assembly Removal And Installation
3. Align the drive assembly with the motor adapter and seat the drive on the motor assembly. 4. Secure and tighten the drive assembly with the three Phillips head screws. Phillips head screw Phillips head screws Gasket Adapter connector Do not remove these screws Orange motor post caps (QTY. 3) IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 59: Illustrated Parts List
357150 CLAMP CAM & RAMP WF (Black) 072183 WASHER FLAT ¼ X 5/8 20 GA THICK 359500 POT WF ASSY (Black) 18-8 s/s (QTY 2) 351104 DRIVE (INCL. #22,25) Note: (*) Not serviceable parts. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 60: Intelliflo Pump Dimensions
1500 RPM 5.00 0.00 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 / HR IntelliFlo Electrical Specifi cations Circuit Protection: Two-pole 20 AMP device at the Electrical Panel. Input: 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3200 Watts, 16 Amps IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 61: Section 6: Troubleshooting
30 seconds and ramp up slowly. This function should be tested with all new installations by directing the fl ow to one suction and covering it with a piece of material other than someone’s hand. This alert is deactivated in Manual mode. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 62: General Intelliflo Troubleshooting Problems
4. Reinstall anti-spin bolt and O-ring. Reinstall diffuser, and O-ring. Reinstall motor and seal plate into volute. Reinstall (6) bolts around seal plate and volute and tighten securely. Pump strainer clogged. Clean suction trap. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 63 Foreign matter (gravel, metal, etc.) in pump impeller. Disassemble pump, clean impeller, follow pump service instructions for reassembly. Cavitation. Improve suction conditions. In- crease pipe size. Decrease number of Ä ttings. Increase discharge pressure. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 64: General Warnings
The IntelliFlo cannot be matched in today’s industry for fl ow versus continuous watts at any speed by any other pump in pool. The Filter mode and fl ow control further assists in cost saving by always allowing the pump to do the least amount of work at all times. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 65: How To Make Your Pool More Energy Effi Cient
Check your clock’s instruction manual for directions on setting the operation times. Remember to reset the time clock after power outages and for the fall and spring time change. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 66: Preventive Maintenance
2) Damage caused to the product as a consequence of use of another manufacturer’s product used in conjunction with Pentair Water and affi liate companies. 3) Ingress of insects into the unit causing electrical malfunction is not warranted, care should be taken to avoid this occurrence. IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 67 Notes IntelliFlo VF Installation and User’s Guide...
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