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EQ SERIES® HIGH PERFORMANCE COMMERCIAL PUMP INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
GUIDELINES. disassembled for storage. A storable pool is constructed so that it is capable of being readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity. EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
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Install all electrical controls at equipment pad, such as on/off switches, timers, and control systems, etc. to allow the operation (startup, shut-down, or servicing) of any pump or filter so the user does not place any portion of his/her body over or near the pump strainer lid, filter lid or valve closures. This installation should allow the user enough space to stand clear of the filter and pump during system start-up, shut down or servicing of the system filter. Warning Page P/N 352558 Rev. B 11/19 EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
* Translated versions of this manual are available online at / La versión en español de este manual del producto, se puede encontrar en línea a : www.pentair.com/en-us/products/business-industry/commercial-pool-products/commercial-pool-pumps/-eq-series--commercial- plastic-pump.html EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
• A-EQ-160: Metric flange kit, suction side, piping 160 mm • A-EQ-125: Metric flange kit, discharge side, piping 125 mm • A-EQ-160B: Metric flange kit, suction side, piping 160 mm for version without strainer pot EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
Flexible pipe joints may also help in reducing the stress on the pump depending on the setup. For most installations Pentair recommends installing a valve on both the pump suction and return lines so that the pump can be isolated during routine maintenance. However, we also recommend that a valve, elbow...
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This lip is used to locate the strainer pot on models that are so equipped. Please contact Pentair for a replacement flange adapter kit (P/N 357212). Use large diameter flat washers between the hex nut and the...
8. Allow the pressure to slowly build once all of the air openings are closed. Close the valve between the water supply and circulation system to isolate the system from the supply pressure. EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
If a strainer pot is installed, use a pressure relief valve (P/N 350087) in the drain plug of the strainer pot. Figure 5 Pressure Relief Valve Pressure Relief Drain Plug Valve EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This section describes how to secure and wire the EQ Series High Performance Commercial Pump. ® Electrical Requirements Note: Do not install the pump motor within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the inside walls of the pool wall unless the pump bears the UL listing mark.
(entrapment, electrical malfunction, etc.). 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® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
Note: Operating three-phase TEFC pump motors at more than 10% above or below the voltage listed on the motor nameplate Figure 6 could result in the pump not operating properly and may damage the pump motor. EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
This instantaneous release of energy can cause components to be accelerated to high velocities and to travel distances of 100 ft (30.5 m) or more. These components could cause severe personal injury or death if they were to strike a person. EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
10. Motor bearings are a permanently lubricated/sealed type and do NOT need grease or oil applied, even in the presence of grease fittings. Applying grease or oil can damage the bearing seal allowing water to enter the bearing causing premature bearing failure. EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
It is recommended that you replace the motor with the Pentair replacement motor as identified in the Replacement Parts section, on page 15. This motor has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it will function appropriately with the pump under a wide variety of operating conditions.
(15) and will reduce the friction should the parts contact during motor start-up. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPES OF LUBRICANTS. EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
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13. Secure the motor (1) to the motor supports (2). 14. Reconnect the ground and supply conductors. 15. Read and follow the instructions under the Initial Start-up section before putting the pump back into service. EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
TROUBLESHOOTING Use the following troubleshooting information to resolve possible problems with your EQ Series High ® Performance Commercial Pump. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION. Improper 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.
NOTE: The “K” in the model number refers to 3 phase. Model numbers without the “K” are 1 phase. (*) EXPL PF - Explosion proof (**) Motor features integral thermal protection EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
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Motor Subassembly, 7.5HP 3PH TEFC 355932 Motor Subassembly, 10HP 3PH TEFC 355933 Motor Subassembly, 15HP 3PH TEFC 5 Qty. only used on models: EQ750-1PH, EQ1000, EQ1500, EQK750 and EQK1000. EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
Screw, 5/8" 11 x 1-3/4" Hx Hd Cap 18-8 356788 SS {qty. 8} Washer, Flat 11/16" ID x 1-5/16" OD 356789 0.078 thk 300 SS {qty. 8} 350013 O-Ring Pot Flange EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
EQ-1000 EQ-1000 EQ-1000 EQ-500 EQ-500 EQ-500 EQ-750 EQ-750 EQ-750 US Gallons Per Minute Three Phase 60 Hz Pump - EQK(T) Models EQK(T)-1000 EQK(T)-1500 EQK(T)-500 EQK(T)-750 US Gallons Per Minute EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
4" STD FLANGE 1 6" STD FLANGE 21.5 + .01 16.35 – .13 + .03 11.62 – .09 + .05 DIM C. – .05 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES. EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
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Non-Submersible Pump IP Rating: IP44 Wiring used for connection to pump must have a minimum wiring insulation rating of 90°C. Motor HP Maximum Total Head 24.39m 24.70m 33.23m 34.15m EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
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NOTES EQ SERIES® High Performance Commercial Pump Installation and User’ s Guide...
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