Winterizing; Manual Priming And Initial Start-Up After Service - Pentair INTELLIFLO VF Installation And User Manual

Winterizing

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The IntelliFlo VF Variable Flow Pump's internal anti-freeze protection is disabled when connected to an
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IntelliTouch Control System. Freeze protection is provided by selecting YES at the ON WITH FREEZE
portion of the control system's appropriate circuit function menu. To re-enable the pump's internal anti-freeze
protection, the power to the drive must be cycled off then back on.
1. If the air temperature drops below 35° F the water in the pump can freeze and cause damage. Freeze damage
is not warrantable.
2. To prevent freeze damage follow the procedures listed below.
• Shut off electrical power for the pump at the circuit breaker.
• Drain the water out of the pump by removing the two thumb-twist drain plugs located at the bottom of the
volute. Store the plugs in the pump basket.
• Cover the motor to protect it from severe rain, snow and ice.
• Do not wrap the motor in plastic. It will cause condensation and rust on the inside of the motor.
Note: In mild climate areas, when temporary freezing conditions may occur, run your filtering equipment
all night to prevent freezing.

Manual Priming and Initial Start-up After Service

Before a system start-up, the pump and system must be manually primed. Make sure to reopen valves before
operating. To prime the pump, the strainer pot must be filled with water.
DO NOT run the pump dry. If the pump is run dry, the mechanical seal will be damaged and
the pump will start leaking. If this occurs, the damaged seal must be replaced. ALWAYS
maintain proper water level in your pool. Continued operation in this manner could cause a loss of pressure,
resulting in damage to the pump case, impeller and seal.
To prime the pump:
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.
4. Make sure all electrical connections are clean and tight.
5. Open the air release valve on the filter, and stand clear of the filter.
6. Switch the pump on at the circuit breaker. Ensure that the green
power LED is on.
7. Press the Manual button (LED on) to place the pump in manual mode.
8. Use the Up and Down arrows to select Set Speed, then press the Select button to edit the setting.
7. Adjust speed as necessary. Press the Left and Right arrows to select which digit to modify, then use
the Up and Down arrows to change the speed. Press the Enter button to save the changes. To cancel
any changes, press the Escape button to exit edit mode without saving.
9. Press the Start/Stop button to start the pump.
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 fittings.
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