How Your Pump Works; Installation - Pentair OPTIFLO Installation And User Manual

SECTION I. HOW YOUR PUMP WORKS
Your OptiFlo Aboveground Pool Pump is designed to operate for years with proper maintenance. The pump housing,
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seal plate, hair and lint pot and impeller are made from high quality thermoplastic materials. These materials have been
selected for their corrosion resistance. When installed, operated and maintained in accordance with these instructions,
your pump will provide years of service.
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. The flow then enters the center of the pump
housing. If the pump does not contain the hair and lint pot assembly, the flow simply enters the center of the pump
housing. The flow goes through the impeller and out the pump discharge port.
SECTION II. INSTALLATION
1. Check carton for any evidence of damage due to rough handling in shipment. If carton or any pump components
are damaged, notify freight carrier immediately.
2. After inspection, carefully remove pump from carton.
3. The pump should be secured to a flat solid foundation, high enough to prevent flooding of the motor. A sheltered
location is best, being sure to allow for adequate ventilation.
4. Provide space and lighting for routine maintenance access. Do not mount electrical controls directly over pump.
5. The pump should be installed as near to the pool or spa as practical. Avoid installing the pump above the water
level. Suction lifts of more than 6 inches (15.2 cm) will cause very long priming times, and potentially damage
the pump.
6. The location should provide for adequate floor drainage to prevent flooding.
7. When installing your pump, remember to provide valves or other means to disconnect the pump suction and
discharge for servicing.
8. Never store pool chemicals within 10 feet (3.1 m) of your pool filter and pump. Pool chemicals are corrosive
and should always be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
Chemical fumes and/or spills can cause severe corrosive attack to the filter and pump structural components.
Structurally weakened filter or pump components can cause filter, pump or valve attachments to separate and
could cause severe bodily injury or property damage.
9. Assemble piping and pipe fittings to pump and valve. All piping must conform to local and state plumbing and
sanitary codes.
10. Use threaded seal tape or pipe sealants on all male connections of pipe and fittings. Use only pipe sealant
compounds suited for plastic pipe. Support pipe to prevent strains on filter, pump or valve. DO NOT USE
PETROLEUM BASED PRODUCTS.
11. Avoid over tightening the pipe threads when connecting fittings to the pump. Proper procedure is to apply a pipe
sealant to the thread and then install hand tight plus 1-1/2 turns. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
12. Long piping runs and elbows restrict flow. For best efficiency use the fewest possible fittings, large diameter
pipe (at least 1-1/2") & locate equipment as close to the pool as possible. The pump suction line should not be
smaller than the pipe size on the inlet of the pump.
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OPTIFLO Aboveground Pool Pump Installation and User' s Guide
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