Maintenance; Cleaning The Pump Strainer Basket; Winterizing - Pentair INTELLIFLOXF Installation And User Manual

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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. In order to avoid the possibility of personal injury, make sure the suction and discharge valves are open and strainer pot temperature is cool to touch, then open
with extreme caution.
Always disconnect power to the pump at the circuit breaker and disconnect the digital input 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.
To prevent damage to the pump and for proper operation of the system, clean pump strainer and skimmer baskets regularly.

Cleaning the Pump Strainer Basket

The strainer pot is located at the front of the pump and
houses the pump strainer basket.
The strainer basket can be viewed through the strainer pot
lid and should be visually inspected at least once a week.
Regularly emptying and cleaning the strainer basket will lead
to higher filter and heater efficiency and prevent unnecessary
stress on the pump motor.
TO CLEAN THE STRAINER BASKET:
1. Press Start/Stop to stop the pump and shut off all
electrical power to the pump at the circuit breaker.
2. Open the filter air relief valve and relieve all pressure
from the filtration system.
Turn the strainer pot lid counter-clockwise and remove it
3.
from the pump.
Remove debris and rinse out the basket. Replace the
4.
basket if it is cracked or damaged.
Place the basket into the strainer pot. Ensure the notch
5.
in the bottom of the basket is aligned with the rib in the
bottom of the strainer pot.
Fill the strainer pot with water up to the inlet port.
6.
Clean the lid O-ring and sealing surface of the strainer
7.
pot.
Note: It is important to keep the lid O-ring clean and
well lubricated.
Reinstall the lid by placing it onto the strainer pot and
8.
tightening clockwise until the lid handles are horizontal.
Note: Ensure the lid O-ring is properly placed and is
not being pinched between the lid and strainer pot.
Note: Ensure that the side of the lid marked "Front" is
positioned at the front of the pump.
Open the filter air relief valve and stand clear of the filter.
9.
Reestablish electrical power to the pump at the circuit
10.
breaker and start the pump.
When a steady stream of water flows from the filter air
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relief valve, close the valve.
THIS SYSTEM OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. When
any part of the circulating system is serviced, air can enter the
system and become pressurized. Pressurized air can cause the
lid to separate which can result in serious injury, death, or property
damage. To avoid this potential hazard, follow above instructions.
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Variable Speed Pump Installation and User' s Guide

Winterizing

You are responsible for determining when freezing
conditions may occur. If freezing conditions are
expected, take the following steps to reduce the risk
of freeze damage. Freeze damage is not covered
under warranty.
In mild climate areas, when temporary freezing
conditions may occur, run your filtering equipment
all night to prevent freezing.
TO PREVENT FREEZE DAMAGE:
1. Press the Start/Stop button to stop the pump.
2. Disconnect all power to the pump at the circuit
breaker.
3. Relieve all pressure from the filtration system at
the filter air relief valve.
4. Remove both drain plugs from the bottom of the
strainer pot and drain the pump. Store the plugs
in the strainer basket.
5. Cover the motor to protect it from severe rain,
snow and ice.
Note: Do not wrap motor with plastic or other
air tight materials during winter storage. Never
cover the motor when operating or expecting
operation.
Lid
Strainer Basket
Lid O-ring
Drain
Plugs
Strainer Pot Assembly
Inlet
Port