Pentair IntelliCenter User Manual page 78

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IntelliFlo Pump Alarms and Warnings
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Priming the IntelliFlo pump:
Note: For more information about troubleshooting, refer to the following
manuals: IntelliFlo VF (P/N 350075), IntelliFlo VSF (P/N 356652), and IntelliFlo VS
(P/N 354604).
Priming the Pump for the first time or after a service: First release all pressure
from filter, pump, and piping system. The pump will prime itself when the suction
and discharge valves are opened if the water source is higher than pump. If this
is not the case, unscrew and remove pump's lid cover, fill the basket and pump
with water. Do not lubricate the lid cover o-ring. The o-ring contains a permanent
internal lubricant.
1. Turn the pump lid 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 IntelliFlo pump on at the circuit breaker. Ensure that the green power
light is on.
7. Press the Speed 1 button to select the pump speed of 750 RPM.
8. Press the Start button to start the pump. Use the Up/Down button to increase
the speed as necessary to prime the pump.
9. 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.
10. Use the Up/Down button to adjust the operating speed as desired.
Priming Failure
If the pump is not defined as primed within the "Max Priming Time" it will stop and
generate a "Priming Alarm" for 10 minutes, then attempt to prime again. The "Max
Priming Time" is set in the pump's priming menu. If the pump cannot prime within
five attempts it will generate a permanent alarm that must be manually reset.
Overheat
If the drive temperature gets above 54.4° C (130° F) the pump will slowly reduce
speed until the over temperature condition clears.
Thermal Mode
When active, the motor will run at the preset RPM until the drive internal
temperature increases above the minimum. The pump's internal thermal
protection is disabled when connected to an automation system. Thermal
protection is provided by selecting Freeze Protection ON in the pump circuit option
in the IntelliCenter™ Control System menu (see page 62). To re-enable the
internal thermal protection, the power to the drive must be cycled off then back on.
Over Current
Indicates that the drive is overloaded or the motor has an electrical problem. The
drive will restart 20 seconds after the over current condition clears.
Over Voltage
Indicates excessive supply voltage or an external water source is causing the pump
and motor to rotate thereby generating an excessive voltage on the drives internal
DC buss. The drive will restart 20 seconds after the over voltage condition clears.
IntelliCenter Control System User's Guide
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