Operating The Pump; Priming The Pump - Pentair INTELLIFLO Installation And User Manual

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OPERATING THE PUMP

start up or after servicing.
Follow the steps below to prime the pump for start up:
1. Press to stop the pump. Disconnect
the pump main power supply and communication
cable.
2. Close all valves in suction and discharge pipes.
Relieve all pressure from the system.
3. Remove the pump lid and locking ring.
4. Fill the pump strainer pot with water.
5. Reassemble the pump lid and locking ring onto the
strainer basket. The pump is now ready to prime.
6. Open all valves in suction and discharge pipes.
7.
8. Connect power to the pump. Be sure green power
light is on.
9. Press to start the pump. The pump will
enter into priming mode (if enabled) and speed
up to the maximum speed set in the pump menu
settings.
10. When w
close the valve. The system should now be free of
air and recirculating water to and from the pool.
11. Do not allow your pump to run longer than 30
pump does not prime, check your priming settings
on the control panel or see the "Troubleshooting"
section on pages 24-26.
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alve and stand clear of the
Lid
Volute
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The default priming setting is ENABLED.
The pump also allows you to set the following from
the operator control panel:
Priming speed
Priming range (1-10)
Priming delay
Locking
Ring