Section 5: Installation And Removal; Installing The Intelliflo; Location; Piping - Pentair Pool Products IntelliFlo VF Installation And User Manual

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The following general information describes how to install the IntelliFlo pump.

Attention Installer: Before installing the IntelliFlo pump, read and follow all warning notices,

instructions and safety precautions on pages 3, 4 and 5.

Only a qualiﬁ ed service person should install the IntelliFlo.

Install the pump as close to the pool or spa as possible. To reduce friction loss and improve efﬁ ciency,

use short and direct suction and piping returns.

Install a minimum of 1,5 m or ﬁ ve (5) feet from the inside wall of the pool and spa. Canadian

installations require a minimum of three (3) meters from pool water.

Install the pump a minimum of 60 cm or two (2) feet from the heater inlet.

Do not install the pump more than 2,5 m or (8) feet above the water level.

Install the pump in a sheltered well ventilated location protected from excessive moisture, (i.e., rain,

sprinklers, etc.).

For hot tubs and spas, do not install within an outer enclosure or beneath the skirt of a hot tub or spa.

Install the pump with a rear clearance of at least 15 cm or 6 inches so that the motor can be removed

easily for maintenance and repair.

For improved pool plumbing, it is recommended to use a larger pipe size. When installing the inlet and

outlet ﬁ ttings (male adaptors), use thread sealant.

Do not install 90° elbows directly into pump inlet or outlet. A valve, elbow or tee installed in the suction

line should be no closer to the front of the pump than ﬁ ve (5) times the suction line pipe diameter (i.e.,

5 cm or two (2) inch pipe requires a 25 cm or ten (10) inch straight run in front of the suction inlet of the

pump). This will help the pump prime faster and last longer.

Flooded suction systems should have gate valves installed on suction and discharge pipes for

maintenance, however, the suction gate valve should be no closer than ﬁ ve (5) times the suction pipe

diameter as described above.

Check valves must be used when an IntelliFlo is used in parallel with other pumps. IntelliFlo pumps

cannot be connected in series with other pumps.

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