Operation; Priming The Pump - Pentair ONGA Eco Select PANTERA evolution Owner's Manual

Operation

NEVER run pump dry. Running pump dry may damage seals, causing leakage and flooding.
Fill pump with water before starting motor.
Freezing conditions will damage the unit, as water expands as it freezes. Ensure that the
Pantera Evolution is located so that it is not prone to freezing, or ensure that the product is
disconnected and dried of water during cold conditions.
Trapped air in system can cause explosion. Ensure all air is out of the system before
operating or testing equipment
Fire and burn hazard. Modern motors run at high temperatures. To reduce the risk of fire,
do not allow leaves, debris, or foreign matter to collect around the pump motor. To avoid
burns when handling the motor, let it cool for at least 20 minutes before trying to work on
it.
Small children using pool must ALWAYS have close adult supervision
Pump suction is hazardous and can trap and drown or disembowel bathers. Do not use or
operate pump, pool/spas if a suction outlet cover is missing, broken, or loose. Follow the
guidelines below for a pump installation which minimises risk to users of pool and spas.
NEVER tighten or loosen trap lid while pump is operating.

1. Priming the pump

It is not necessary to lubricate the o-
ring. The original equipment O-ring
contains a permanent internal
lubricant.
a) Before removing trap lid, SWITCH OFF POWER SUPPLY to pump.
b) CLOSE SHUT-OFF VALVES on suction and discharge pipes, if present.
c) Remove the trap lid (turn anti-clockwise)
d) Fill trap tank with water.
e) Check the lid o-ring and sealing surface, ensure there is no dust or debris on either, and replace the lid (turn clockwise to
tighten by hand only - no wrenches!).
f) Open the shut-off valves on the suction and discharge pipes, if present.
g) Release all air from filter, pump and piping system (refer filter owner's manual). In a flooded suction system (water
source higher than pump), pump will prime itself when suction and discharge valves are opened and air is released.
h) Switch on power to the pump to start.
I) Pump should start to prime now. Priming time will depend on vertical height of suction lift and horizontal length of
suction piping but is generally between 30 seconds to 2 minutes under normal installation conditions.
j) The Pantera Evolution will start slowly but ramp up to high speed for the first 2 minutes to assist priming. It will then
switch to the selected speed.
* Should the pump not prime, ensure that all valves are open, lint trap is clear of debris and suctions and suction pipe end is submersed
in water, and that there are no leaks in suction pipe. See troubleshooting guide.
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