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- Page 1 CHALLENGER ® CENTRIFUGAL PUMP INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CUSTOMER SERVICE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have questions about ordering Pentair Aquatic Systems replacement parts, and pool products, please contact: Customer Service and Technical Support, USA (8 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. — Eastern Time) Phone: (800) 831-7133 Fax: (800) 284-4151 Web site Visit www.pentairpool.com or www.staritepool.com*... -
Page 3: Important Pump Warning And Safety Instructions
230 VAC charge even when there is no This guide provides installation and operation instructions for this pump. power to the unit. Consult Pentair with any questions regarding this equipment. • The pump is not submersible. Attention Installer: This guide contains important information about the •... - Page 4 (D) Disabled submerged outlets, or (E) Suction outlets shall be reconfigured into return inlets. Warnings and safety instructions for Pentair Aquatic Systems pumps and other related products are available at: For Installation of Electrical Controls at Equipment Pad (ON/OFF http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-owner/safety-warnings/ or call...
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Page 5: Introduction
Strainer Basket Challenger Centrifugal Pump Your centrifugal pump is driven by an electric motor. The motor is directly attached to the pump impeller. As the electric motor turns, it causes the impeller to turn and this causes the water to flow. The water flows into the hair and lint pot inlet and through the basket assembly to pre-strain large particles. -
Page 6: Installation
5. Suction fittings must conform to ASME/ANSI A 112.19.8 M Standards. Use double suction fittings. 6. For most installations Pentair recommends installing a valve on both the pump suction and return lines so that the pump can be isolated during routine maintenance. We also recommend a valve, elbow or tee installed in the suction line should be no closer to the front of he pump than five (5) times the suction line pipe diameter. -
Page 7: Grounding
Ground motor before connecting to electrical power supply. Failure to ground motor can cause severe or fatal electrical shock hazard. Do not ground to a gas supply line. 6. The Challenger Centrifugal Pump motor must be wired for the proper voltage in accordance with the ®... -
Page 8: Operating The Pump
OPERATING THE PUMP Initial Start-Up 1. Relieve all system pressure and open all air bleeders on entire hydraulic system prior to starting the Challenger Centrifugal Pump. See filter owner’s manual. ® 2. Ensure that all fittings, clamps, closures and couplings are tight and in accordance with equipment manufacturer’s recommendations. -
Page 9: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE This section describes how to maintain the Challenger Centrifugal Pump. ® Cleaning the Pump Strainer Basket The strainer basket in the pump should be visually inspected at least once a week. Remove the clear lid and the basket and clean debris from basket. Inspect the lid o-ring; if damaged replace. The pump seal requires no lubrication. -
Page 10: Winterizing
• When replacing the motor, be certain that the motor support is correctly positioned to support the size of motor being installed. CHALLENGER Centrifugal Pump Installation and User’s Guide ®... -
Page 11: Servicing
SERVICING This section describes how to service the Challenger Centrifugal Pump. ® RISK OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTROCUTION This pool pump must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool serviceman in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. -
Page 12: The Shaft Seal
The Shaft Seal consists primarily of two parts, a rotating spring seal and a ceramic seal. See Figure 3. The Challenger Centrifugal Pump requires little or no service other than reasonable care, however, a Shaft Seal ®... -
Page 13: Pump Reassembly
Rear Sub-Assembly Pump Housing Motor Motor-to-Seal Plate Screws (4x) Seal Seal Impeller Plate Diffuser Screw Spacer Band Impeller Diffuser Clamp Knob Diffuser Holidng Screws (3x) Band Clamp Drain Plugs (2x) Figure 4 CHALLENGER Centrifugal Pump Installation and User’s Guide ®... -
Page 14: Restart Instructions
RESTART INSTRUCTIONS If the Challenger Centrifugal Pump is installed below the water level of the pool, close return and suction ® lines prior to opening hair and lint pot on pump. Make sure to reopen valves prior to operating. DO NOT run the pump dry. If the pump is run dry, the mechanical seal will be damaged and the pump will start leaking. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Use the following troubleshooting information to resolve possible Challenger ® Centrifugal Pump problems. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION. Improper 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. -
Page 16: Replacement Parts
355317 355301 1-1/2F, 2A, 1-1/2FE 355315 355270 355317 350013 Lid O-Ring 2F, 2-1/2A, 2FE, 355604 355545 355317 2-1/2AE 355318 / 355441 (3HP) Strainer Basket 3F, 3FE 355544 355545 355317 355300 Strainer Pot CHALLENGER Centrifugal Pump Installation and User’s Guide ®... -
Page 17: High Flow Pump Parts List
1-1/2F, 2A, 1-1/2FE 355086 355077 355078 359507 Pot Assembly 2F, 2-1/2A, 2FE 355093 355094 355095 357161 Drain Plug (2x) 192115 Drain Plug O-Ring (2x) 355301 350013 Lid O-Ring 355318 Strainer Basket 355300 Strainer Pot CHALLENGER Centrifugal Pump Installation and User’s Guide ®... -
Page 18: Technical Data
354806S, 354808S 22.3” 354810S 22.7” 354812S 23.4” 12.0 355019S, 355021S 24.4” 355375S 24.6” 355023S 24.8” 355009S 25.2” 355376S 25.3” 355011S, 355027S 25.4” 355377S 25.8” 355013S 25.9” 355378S 26.3” 355025S, 355034S, 26.4” 355015S, 355017S CHALLENGER Centrifugal Pump Installation and User’s Guide ®... -
Page 19: Pump Performance Curves
1-1/2FE, 1-1/2F, 2A and 1-1/2FE 3PH 2FE, 2-1/2AE, 2F, 2-1/2A and 2FE 3PH 3FE, 3F and 3FE 3PH 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 Flow Rate in U.S. Gallons per Minute CHALLENGER Centrifugal Pump Installation and User’s Guide ®... - Page 20 ® of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies in the United States and/ or other countries. Unless expressly noted, names and brands of third parties that may be used in this document are not used to indicate an affiliation or endorsement between the owners of these names and brands and Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
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