Installation; Location; Piping; Electrical Requirements - Pentair INTELLIFLOXF Installation And User Manual

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INSTALLATION

Only a qualified plumbing professional should install the IntelliFloXF
"Important Safety Instructions" on pages i - ii for additional installation and safety information.

Location

Note: Do not install this pump within an outer enclosure or
beneath the skirt of a hot tub or spa unless marked accordingly.
Note: Ensure that the pump is mechanically secured to the
equipment pad.
Be sure the pump location meets the following
requirements:
1. Install the pump as close to the pool or spa as possible.
To reduce friction loss and improve efficiency, use short,
direct suction and return piping.
2. Install a minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 m) from the inside wall of
the pool and spa. Canadian installations require a
minimum of 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the inside wall of the
pool.
3. Install the pump a minimum of 3 ft. (0.9 m) from the
heater outlet.
4. Do not install the pump more than 10 ft. (3.1 m)
above the water level.
5. Install the pump in a well ventilated location protected
from excess moisture (i.e. rain gutter downspouts,
sprinklers, etc.).
6. Install the pump with a rear clearance of at least 3
inches (7.6 cm) so that the motor can be removed
easily for maintenance and repair. See Figure 1.

Piping

1. For improved pool plumbing, it is recommended to use a
larger pipe size.
2. Piping on the suction side of the pump should be the
same or larger than the return line diameter.
3. Plumbing on the suction side of the pump should be as
short as possible.
4. 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.
However, we also recommend that a valve, elbow or
tee installed in the suction line should be no closer to
the front of the pump than five times the suction line
diameter. See Figure 2.
Example: A 2.5 inch pipe requires a 12.5 in. (31.8 cm)
straight run in front of the suction inlet of the pump. This
will help the pump prime faster and last longer.
Note: DO NOT install 90° elbows directly into the pump
inlet or outlet.

Electrical Requirements

• Install all equipment in accordance with the National Electrical
code and all applicable local codes and ordinances.
• A means for disconnection must be incorporated in the
fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
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Figure 1: Pump Rear and Vertical Clearance
5 x SUCTION
PIPE DIAMETER
ELBOW
Figure 2: Recommended Piping

Optional Keypad Relocation Kit

In special cases when the user lacks easy or
convenient access to the pump, a Keypad Relocation
Kit (P/N 356904Z [Almond] or 356905Z [Black])
may be purchased from your local pool equipment
supplier. This kit allows the user to remove the
keypad cover from the top of the drive and mount the
keypad in a fixed location with better access.
For installation instructions refer to the Keypad
Relocation Kit Installation Instructions provided with
the kit.

Fittings and Valves

1. Do not install 90° elbows directly into pump inlet.
2. Flooded suction systems should have gate
valves installed on suction and discharge pipes
for maintenance, however, the suction gate valve
should be no closer than five times the suction
pipe diameter as described in this section.
3. Use a check valve in the discharge line when
using this pump for any application where there is
significant height to the plumbing after the pump.
4. Be sure to install check valves when plumbing in
parallel with another pump. This helps prevent
reverse rotation of the impeller and motor.
6 IN. (15.2 CM)
MINIMUM
3 IN.
(7.6 CM)
MINIMUM