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Pentair WHISPERFLOXF Installation And User Manual

Pentair WHISPERFLOXF Installation And User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ® WHISPERFLO MAX-E-PRO COMMERCIAL 3-PHASE PUMP INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Important Pump Warning And Safety Instructions

    230 VAC charge even when there is no power to the unit. This guide provides installation and operation instructions for this pump. Consult Pentair with any questions regarding this equipment. • The pump is not submersible. • The pump is capable of high flow rates; use caution when installing and...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT PUMP WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY DUE TO HAZARDOUS PRESSURE: STAND CLEAR OF PUMP SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD: AND FILTER DURING START UP. Circulation systems operate under high pressure. When • A properly installed and secured ANSI/ASME A112.19.8 approved anti- any part of the circulating system (i.e.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CUSTOMER SERVICE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have questions about ordering Pentair replacement parts, and pool products, please contact: Customer Service and Technical Support, USA Sanford, North Carolina (8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. ET) (8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. — Eastern/Pacific Times)

  • Page 5: Pump Overview

    • Upgraded dual-compartment motor for simplified field wiring. WhisperFloXF 3-Phase Pump (Almond) Max-E-ProXF 3-Phase Pump (Black) • Self-priming for quick, easy start-up. • New union connectors included for connecting directly to 2.5”...

  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION Only a qualified plumbing professional should install the WhisperFloXF ® or Max-E-ProXF ® Commercial 3-Phase Pump. Refer to “Important Pump Warning And Safety Instructions” on pages i - ii for additional installation and safety information. Location Note: Do not install this pump within an outer 6 IN.

  • Page 7: Electrical Installation

    Note the rotation of the motor fan or shaft as it comes to a stop. If wired correctly the motor shaft Pentair offers GFCI breakers which offer appropriate personal and/or fan will match the rotation arrow noted on the protection while meeting 2008 to current NEC Standards for Pool Pumps.

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION DO NOT run the pump dry. If the pump is run dry, the mechanical seal will be damaged and the pump will start leaking. If this occurs, the damaged seal must be replaced. ALWAYS maintain proper water level in your pool (half way up skimmer opening).

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE DO NOT open the strainer pot if pump fails to prime or if pump has been operating without water in the strainer pot. Pumps operated in these circumstances may experience a build up of vapor pressure and may contain scalding hot water. Opening the pump may cause serious personal injury.

  • Page 10: Motor Care

    Always disconnect power to the pump at the circuit breaker and disconnect the communication cable before servicing the pump. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to service people, users or others due to electric shock. Read all servicing instructions before working on the pump.

  • Page 11: Pump Reassembly

    Pump Reassembly 1. Install the spring end of the mechanical seal onto 7. Secure the motor assembly to the strainer pot with the impeller shaft. Ensure black/carbon face is the six (6) seal plate nuts and washers. Each seal facing outward. plate nut should be torqued to a maximum of 100 in- lbs.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION. Improperly installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property. 1. If you are not familiar with your pool filtering system and/or heater: a.

  • Page 13: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Illustrated Parts List Item WhisperFloXF Max-E-ProXF Item WhisperFloXF Max-E-ProXF Description Description Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Strainer Pot Assembly 400000 401000 Impeller Screw Washer 072172 Motor Assembly See Motor Table Impeller Assembly See Hydraulics Table...

  • Page 14: Motor Table

    Motor Table Model Motor Assembly P/N (Item #2) Motor P/N (Item #26) Motor WhisperFloXF Max-E-ProXF WhisperFloXF Max-E-ProXF WhisperFloXF Max-E-ProXF XFK-8 XPK-8 400617z 401617z 354809s 354810s XFK-12 XPK-12 400618z 401618z 354811s 354812s XFK-20 XPK-20 400619z 401619z 354813s 354814s Note: Pumps, power ends and motors listed in table above are 3-phase 208-230/460V.

  • Page 15: Pump Performance Curves

    Pump Performance Curves 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 9 9 0 0 8 8 0 0 7 7 0 0 6 6 0 0 5 5 0 0 4 4 0 0 3 3 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 0...
  • Page 16 WWW.PENTAIR.COM All indicated Pentair trademarks and logos are property of Pentair. Third party registered and unregistered trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Because we are continuously improving our products and services, Pentair reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.

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