WHISPERFLO MAX-E-PRO ™ ™ HIGH PERFORMANCE PUMPS INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N 352036 REV. D 8/28/12 ™ ™ WHISPERFLO and MAX-E-PRO High Performance Pump Installation and User’s Guide...
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CUSTOMER SERVICE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have questions about ordering Pentair Aquatic Systems replacement parts, and pool products, please contact: Customer Service and Technical Support, USA Sanford, North Carolina (8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. ET) (8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. — Eastern/Pacific Times)
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™ ™ • The pump is not submersible. Pentair with any questions regarding this equipment. • The pump is capable of high flow rates; use caution when installing Attention Installer: This guide contains important information about the and programming to limit pumps performance potential with old or installation, operation and safe use of this product.
(D) Disabled submerged outlets, or (E) Suction outlets shall be reconfigured into return inlets. Warnings and safety instructions for Pentair Aquatic Systems For Installation of Electrical Controls at Equipment Pad (ON/OFF pumps and other related products are available at: http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-owner/safety-warnings/ or call...
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(Riser base required for Challenger replacements • Integral volute and pot reduce hydraulic noise P/N 400012 available separately) • Every WhisperFloXF and Max-E-ProXF pump is performance and pressure tested prior to shipment to ensure superior quality. • UL/CUL/NSF Union Adapter Installation Installing the locking union onto the pump: 1.
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POWER LINE TERMINALS. Pentair offers 2-Pole 20 Amp GFCI breakers (P/N PA220GF) which offer 6 milliamp personnel protection while meeting NEC 2008 Standards Typical Ground for Pool Pumps.
2. Open valves. 3. Pool return is completely open and clear of any blockages. 4. Water in the pump basket. 5. Stand clear of the filter or other pressurized vessels. Priming the Pump If the WhisperFloXF and Max-E-ProXF High ™ ™...
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MAINTENANCE DO NOT open the strainer pot if pump fails to prime or if pump has been operating without water in the strainer pot. Pumps operated in these circumstances may experience a build up of vapor pressure and may contain scalding hot water. Opening the pump may cause serious personal injury.
SERVICING Always disconnect power to the pump at the circuit breaker and disconnect the communication cable before servicing the pump. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to service people, users or others due to electric shock. Read all servicing instructions before working on the pump.
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Pump Reassembly 1. Install the spring end of the mechanical seal 8. Assemble the motor subassembly to the housing. onto the impeller shaft. Be sure black/carbon Do not tighten the nuts and washers until all face is facing outward. four (4) motor bolts are in place. Using a torque wrench, install and tighten the four nuts to a 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. 1. If you are not familiar with your pool filtering system and/or heater: a.
REPLACEMENT PARTS WhisperFloXF and Max-E-ProXF High Performance Pump ™ ™ Item No. Description WhisperFlo XF Max-E-Pro XF 400000 401000 Wet End Assembly See Power End Table Power End Assembly 410020 Union Kit Without Tap 400006 401006 Lid/Locking Ring Assembly 400007z...
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Motor Table Model Name Motor Part Number Power End Part Number WhisperFloXF Max-E-ProXF Description WhisperFloXF Max-E-ProXF WhisperFloXF Max-E-ProXF XF-8 XP-8 2hp Standard E 230V 355026s 355027s 400612z 401612z XF-12 XP-12 3hp Standard E 230V 355033s 355034s 400613z 401613z XFE-8 XPE-8...
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