Maintenance; Pump Strainer Basket; Cleaning The Pump Strainer Basket; Winterizing - Pentair INTELLIFLO Installation And User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

The strainer basket (or 'strainer pot'), is located in front of
the pump housing. The strainer basket must be kept clean
and free of debris. Inspect basket through the lid on the
top of the housing. Be sure to visually inspect the strainer
basket at least once a week. Dirty strainer baskets reduce
the pump motor.
1. Press button on the pump and turn
off the pump at the circuit breaker. Disconnect
communication cable from pump.
2. Relieve pressure in the system.
3. Turn the lid and clamp counter-clockwise and remove
from the pump.
4. Remove debris and rinse out the basket. Replace
the basket if it is cracked.
5. Put the basket back into the housing. Be sure to align
the notch in the bottom of the basket with the rib in
the bottom of the volute.
6. Fill the pump pot and volute up to the inlet port with
water.
7. Clean the lid and clamp, O-ring, and sealing surface
of the pump pot.
It is important to keep the lid O-ring clean and
well lubricated.
8. Reinstall the lid by placing the clamp and lid on the
pot. Be sure the lid O-ring is properly placed.
Seat the clamp and lid on the pump then turn clockwise
until the locking ring handles are perpendicular to the
inlet.
9. Turn the power "ON" at the circuit breaker. Reconnect
communication cable from pump.
10. Open the manual air relief valve on the top of the
11. Wait until all pressure is relieved. Start the pump.
12.
the manual air relief valve.
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To protect the pump electronics from freeze damage,
the pump will switch on to generate internal heat as the
temperature drops below freezing if Thermal Mode is
enabled.
In mild climate areas, when temporary freezing
all night to prevent freezing.
You are responsible for determining when freezing
conditions may occur. If freezing conditions are
expected, take the following steps to reduce the risk
of freeze damage.
To prevent freeze damage, follow the procedures below:
1. Shut off electrical power for the pump at the circuit
breaker.
2. Drain the water out of the pump housing by removing
the two thumb-twist drain plugs from the housing.
Store the plugs in the pump basket.
3. Cover the motor to protect it from severe rain, snow
and ice.
The motor may be covered during a storm, winter
storage, etc., but never when operating or expecting
operation. Never wrap motor with plastic or other air
tight materials during winter storage.
Clamp, pot
Lid
O-Ring
Strainer
Basket
Volute
Drain
Plugs
Strainer Pot Assembly
Pot