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INTELLIFLO
VSD2
®
VARIABLE SPEED PUMP
OPERATING MANUAL
SW5P6R-VSD2
UFL-VSD2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ, FOLLOW AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
AQUATIC SYSTEMS
P-INSB-VSD2 (REV. NOVEMBER 2017)

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  • Page 1 INTELLIFLO VSD2 ® VARIABLE SPEED PUMP OPERATING MANUAL SW5P6R-VSD2 UFL-VSD2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ, FOLLOW AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AQUATIC SYSTEMS P-INSB-VSD2 (REV. NOVEMBER 2017)
  • Page 2 © 2017 Pentair. All rights reserved. The manufacturer, Pentair, has the right to change products without notice as far as their properties do not substantially change. This document is subject to change without notice. Trademarks and disclaimers: IntelliFlo® and Pentair are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Pentair and/or its affiliated companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    12 > Operating the pump at preset speeds p 12 > Pump operating modes p 13 > IntelliFlo VSD2 pump menus p 14 > Programs 1-8 (Schedule a time to run the pump) p 19 > External control p 22 >...

  • Page 4: Warnings And Safety Instructions P

    Attention user: This manual contains important information that will help you in operating and maintaining this product. Please retain it for future reference. Warnings and safety instructions for Pentair Aquatic System pumps and other related products are available at our website: www.pentairpooleurope.com...
  • Page 5 WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2/3 WARNING - WATER TEMPERATURE Water temperature in excess of 38° C (100° F) may be hazardous to your health. Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above normal body temperature of 37°...
  • Page 6 WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3/3 GENERAL WARNINGS • Never open the inside or the motor enclosure. There is a capacitor bank that holds a 230 VAC charge even when there is no power to the unit. • The IntelliFlo VSD2 pump is not submersible. ®...

  • Page 7: Pump Overview > Introduction P

    PUMP OVERVIEW (1/3) INTRODUCTION The IntelliFlo VSD2 pump is well suited for all of your pool, spa, cleaner, waterfall and other ® water applications. Using the control panel, IntelliFlo can use one of the four selectable ® preset speeds or the pump speed can be adjusted to run at a specific speed. Advanced energy conservation features ensure that your filtration system is operating at peak efficiency.

  • Page 8: Features P

    PUMP OVERVIEW (2/3) FEATURES • Adjusts to various pool sizes • Prevents thermal overload • Detects and prevents damage from under and over voltage conditions • Protects against freezing • Communicates with IntelliPool control system or an IntelliComm communication center •...

  • Page 9: Drive Assembly And Control Panel P

    PUMP OVERVIEW (3/3) DRIVE ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL PANEL The IntelliFlo drive assembly consists of an operator control panel and the system electronics ® that 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. Communication port for connection to IntelliPool control system or IntelliComm communication center via two-wire RS-...

  • Page 10: Operator Control Panel

    OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL (1/2) USING THE OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL Use the operator control panel to start and stop the IntelliFlo VSD2 Variable Speed Pump, ® set, and change speeds (RPM), and access pump features and settings. CONTROLS AND LEDS ON KEYPAD Button 1: Press to select Speed 1 (750 RPM).
  • Page 11 OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL (2/2) CONTROLS AND LEDS ON KEYPAD - CONTINUED Arrow Buttons: Move to different menu levels and increase or decrease digits (up + down) Move cursor left or right one digit when editing a setting. (left + right) Quick Clean: Pump increases to a higher RPM (for vacuuming, cleaning, adding chemicals, etc.).

  • Page 12: Operating The Pump

    OPERATING THE PUMP (1/20) This section describes how to operate the IntelliFlo VSD2 pump using the control panel ® buttons and menu features. STARTING THE PUMP To start the pump: 1. Be sure the pump is powered ON and the green power LED is on. 2.

  • Page 13: Pump Operating Modes

    OPERATING THE PUMP (2/20) PUMP OPERATING MODES The IntelliFlo VSD2 Pump can be programmed in three different modes: ® • Speeds 1-4 can be programmed in all three modes. • Speeds 5-8 can only be programmed in Schedule mode since there are no buttons on the control panel for Speeds 5-8.

  • Page 14: Intelliflo Vsd2 Pump Menus P

    OPERATING THE PUMP (3/20) INTELLIFLO VSD2 PUMP MENUS ® MENU Press menu button to access menus SETTINGS Set Date and Time Date Months (1-12) Days (1-31) Years (2000-2050 Plus) Time Hours (24hr Mode: 0-23) (12hr Mode: 1-12 AM & PM) Minutes (0-60) Hour Format AM/PM - Default: AM/PM...
  • Page 15 OPERATING THE PUMP (4/20) INTELLIFLO VSD2 PUMP MENUS ® The IntelliFlo VSD2 pump menu descriptions are as follows: ® SET DATE AND TIME The time controls all scheduled times, functions, and programmed cycles and stores the correct time for up to 96 hours after power is turned off. Reset if the power is off longer than 96 hours.
  • Page 16 IntelliPool system can communicate to only four (1-4) pumps. ® Note: IntelliFlo VSD2 pumps cannot be connected in series with other pumps. 1. Be sure the green power LED is on and the pump is stopped. 2. Press menu. 3. Press select to select “Settings”.
  • Page 17 OPERATING THE PUMP (6/20) SET SCREEN CONTRAST The default setting for the LCD screen is 3. Screen contrast levels can be adjusted from 1 to 5 units for low or high lighting conditions. Note: Changes to the contrast setting do not update instantaneously. Changes to this setting must be saved before the contrast level changes.
  • Page 18 OPERATING THE PUMP (7/20) PASSWORD PROTECTION The default setting for password protecion is disabled. When this feature is enabled, the pump display will prompt for the password before allowing access to the control panel and buttons. The entered password is any combination of four (4) digits). •...

  • Page 19: Programs 1-8 (Schedule A Time To Run The Pump) P

    OPERATING THE PUMP (8/20) SPEEDS 1-8 (SCHEDULE A TIME TO RUN THE PUMP) PUMP OPERATING MODES The IntelliFlo VSD2 pump can be programmed in three different modes: manual, schedule ® and egg timer. Speeds 1-4 can be programmed in all three modes. Speeds 5-8 can only be programmed in schedule mode since there are no buttons on the control panel for speeds 5-8.
  • Page 20 OPERATING THE PUMP (9/20) SET SPEEDS IN MANUAL MODE (SPEEDS 1-4 ONLY) 1. Press menu. 2. Use up or down arrows to scroll to “Speeds 1-8”, then press select. 3. Use up or down arrows to find the speed (1-4) you wish to program, then press select. 4.
  • Page 21 OPERATING THE PUMP (10/20) SET SPEEDS 1-8 IN SCHEDULE MODE In schedule mode, speeds 1-8 can be programmed to run a certain speed at a certain time of day. To run a scheduled speed, press start/stop. The screen will display “Running schedules” when it is ready to run a scheduled speed.

  • Page 22: External Control

    OPERATING THE PUMP (11/20) EXTERNAL CONTROL This function is for programming speeds that will run when the IntelliComm® Communication Center sends it a command. For example, Terminal 3 and 4 in the IntelliComm system will correspond to External Control Program #1. (5 and 6 to Ext Ctrl #2). The Stop Delay feature allows the user to program the pump to run a Program Speed after the External Control has been deactivated.

  • Page 23: Time Out Feature P

    OPERATING THE PUMP (12/20) FEATURES: TIME OUT The Time Out feature keeps the pump from running it’s programmed speeds for a set duration adjustable in the menu. The Time Out feature is displayed in hours and minutes (Hrs:Mins). Once Time Out is finished, the pump will return to its previous mode of operation, the Start/ Stop LED will be lit and ready to turn on at the next scheduled run time.

  • Page 24: Priming P

    OPERATING THE PUMP (13/20) PRIMING The default setting for Priming is ENABLED. This setting allows the pump to automatically detect if it is primed for startup. 12:15p The priming feature increases the pump speed to 1800 RPM and pauses for three (3) seconds. If there is sufficient water flow in 1800 RPM the pump basket, the pump will go out of priming mode and run its commanded speed.
  • Page 25 OPERATING THE PUMP (14/20) PRIMING THE PUMP FOR THE FIRST TIME, OR AFTER SERVICE The IntelliFlo® must be primed before starting the pump for the first time. To prime a pump means filling the pump and suction pipe with water. This process evacuates the air from all the suction lines and the pump.
  • Page 26 OPERATING THE PUMP (15/20) PRIMING THE PUMP NOTICE: If you replace the o-ring with a non-lubricated o-ring, you may need to apply a silicone based lubricant. • Clean and inspect o-ring; reinstall on trap cover. • Replace trap cover on trap; turn clockwise to tighten cover. NOTICE: Tighten the pump lid by hand only (no wrenches).
  • Page 27 OPERATING THE PUMP (16/20) PRIMING FEATURES Default: ENABLED Allows IntelliFlo® VSD2 Variable Speed Pump to automatically detect if pump if is primed for startup. The pump will speed up to Disabled/Enabled 1800 RPM and pause for three (3) seconds - if there is enough water in the basket, the pump will go out of priming mode and run the commanded speed.
  • Page 28 OPERATING THE PUMP (17/20) SETTING PRIMING FEATURES Note: Priming features are only accessible if priming is “Enabled”. 1. Press Menu. 2. Use Down arrow to scroll to “Priming” and press Select. 3. The factory default is set to priming “Enabled“. To disable, scroll to “Disabled” and press Select.

  • Page 29: Thermal Mode P

    OPERATING THE PUMP (18/20) THERMAL MODE The sensor for Thermal Mode is in the drive, on top of the motor. This feature allows you to set a speed (450-3450 RPM) that runs when the IntelliFlo® VSD2 Variable Speed Pump goes into Thermal Mode.
  • Page 30 OPERATING THE PUMP (19/20) EXTERNAL CONTROL WITH INTELLICOMM® II COMMUNICATION CENTER The IntelliFlo® pump can be remotely controlled by the Pentair IntelliComm II Communication Center using the RS-485 communications cable. The IntelliComm II provides four pairs of input terminal connections. These inputs are actuated by either 15 - 240 VAC or 15 - 100 VDC.

  • Page 31: Connecting To An Intellipool System P

    OPERATING THE PUMP (20/20) CONNECTING THE INTELLIFLO PUMP TO AN INTELLIPOOL SYSTEM The IntelliFlo® pump can be controlled by an IntelliPool system via the RS-485 communication cable. WARNING - Switch OFF main system power to the IntelliPool Control Center before making connections.

  • Page 32: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE (1/3) The following information describes how to service and maintain the IntelliFlo® VSD2 pump. Illustrations apply to WhisperFlo IntelliFlo VSD. PUMP STRAINER BASKET The strainer, sometimes referred to as the “Hair and Lint Pot,” is in front of the of the pump. Inside there is a basket which must be kept clean of leaves and debris at all times.

  • Page 33: Motor Service P

    USER MAINTENANCE (2/3) WARNING - FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. WHEN ANY PART OF THE CIRCULATING SYSTEM (e.g., LOCK RING, PUMP, FILTER, VALVES, ETC.) IS SERVICED, AIR CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM AND BECOME PRESSURIZED. PRESSURIZED AIR CAN CAUSE THE LID TO BLOW OFF WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

  • Page 34: Winterizing P

    USER MAINTENANCE (3/3) WINTERIZING To protect the IntelliFlo® pump electronics from damage due to freezing conditions, the pump will switch itself on to generate internal heat when the air temperature drops below 4.4° C (40° F). The IntelliFlo® pump “Anti Freeze” feature is not intended to protect the system plumbing from freezing.

  • Page 35: Installation And Removal

    30mA. Use type A or B GFCI. Optional Keypad Relocation Kit In special cases when the user lacks easy or convenient access to the IntelliFlo VSD2 Pump, a Keypad Relocation Kit (P/N R356905) may be purchased from your local pool equipment supplier.
  • Page 36 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL (2/5) Wiring 1. Be sure all electrical breakers and switches are turned off before wiring motor. WARNING - STORED CHARGE - Wait at least sixty (60) seconds before servicing. 2. Be sure that the supply voltage meets the requirements listed on the motor nameplate. If these requirements are not met, permanent motor damage may occur.

  • Page 37: Pump Disassembly P

    INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL (3/5) PUMP DISASSEMBLY WARNING - Always disconnect power to the pool 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 serviceman, pool users or others due to electric shock. Read all servicing instructions before working on the pump.

  • Page 38: Shaft Seal Replacement P

    INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL (4/5) Seal Plate to Housing Bolts (6X) Motor Mechanical Seal Bolt (4X) Impeller Lock Screw Gasket Seal Plate Gasket Clamp Diffuser O-Ring Motor Motor Shaft Seal Plate Impeller Impeller Lock Screw Diffuser Screws (2X) Diffuser Foot Insert Drain Plugs Foot SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT...

  • Page 39: Drive Assembly Removal And Installation P

    INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL (5/5) SPARE PARTS Detailed spare pars list can be consulted at www.pentairpooleurope.com or our product catalog. DRIVE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION WARNING - To avoid dangerous or fatal electrical shock hazard, switch OFF power to motor before working on pump or motor. CAUTION - To avoid electrical hazard, do not remove the four tamper proof bits from the motor assembly.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    20 seconds after the over voltage condition clears. INTERNAL ERROR Indicates that the self-monitoring motor control software has encountered an error. Clear the alarm and restart the pump. If this alarm persists, contact Pentair Technical Service at (+32) 14.295.911.

  • Page 41: General Troubleshooting Problems P

    TROUBLESHOOTING (2/3) GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS Use the following general troubleshooting information to resolve possible problems with your IntelliFlo® pump. Note: Turn off power to unit prior to attempting service or repair. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Pump failure. Pump will not prime - Air leak in suction. Check suction piping and valve glands (For IntelliFlo PRIME ERROR may be displayed.
  • Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING (3/3) Electrical Could appear as a “Low Voltage” alarm. Check voltage at motor terminals and problem. at panel while pump is running. If low, (For alert display see wiring instructions or consult power messages, refer company. to Alerts and Could appear as a “Over Heat”...
  • Page 44 Copyright – Limited License: except as specifically permitted herein, no portion of the content on this document may be reproduced in any form or by any mean without the prior written permission of Pentair International SRL. Copyright – Eingeschränkte Lizenz: soweit hierin nicht ausdrücklich zugelassen, dürfen die Inhalte dieses Dokuments ohne vorausgehende schriftliche Genehmigung der Pentair International SRL weder ganz noch auszugsweise und in gleich welcher Form und mit welchen Mitteln vervielfältigt werden.

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