Operating The Pump; Priming The Pump - Pentair IntelliFloXF Installation And User Manual

Operating the Pump

Priming the Pump

Prime the pump before starting the pump for the fi rst time. Remove the lid and fi ll the basket with
water. The pump basket must be fi lled with water before initial start up or after servicing.
This pump is shipped with Priming mode ENABLED. Unless the Priming settings are changed
in the menu, be aware that the pump will speed up to the maximum speed when the pump is
powered on for the fi rst time, and the start/stop button is pressed.
To change the maximum speed of the pump, refer to page 12.
Before turning the pump ON, be sure the following conditions are met:
1. Open fi lter air relief valve.
2. Open valves.
3. Pool return is completely open and clear of any blockages.
4. Water in the pump basket.
5. Stand clear of the fi lter or other pressurized vessels.
Follow the steps below to prime the pump for start up:
1. Be sure the pump is turned off.
2. Remove the pump lid and locking ring.
3. Fill the pump strainer pot with water.
4. Reassemble the pump lid and locking ring onto the strainer
basket. The pump is now ready to prime.
5. Open the fi lter air relief valve and stand clear of the fi lter.
6. Connect power to the pump. Be sure green power light is on.
7. Press Start/Stop to start the pump. The pump will enter into
priming mode (if enabled) and speed up to the maximum
speed set in the pump menu settings.
8. When water comes out of the fi lter air relief valve, close the valve. The system should now
be free of air and recirculating water to and from the pool
9. Do not allow your pump to run longer than 30 minutes time without developing full fl ow.
If the pump does not prime, check your priming settings on the control panel or see the
"Troubleshooting" section on pages 31-33.
Priming Features
The default priming setting is ENABLED. The pump also allows you to set the following from the
operator control panel:
Maximum priming time
•
• Maximum and Minimum speed
• Priming sensitivity (1-100%)
Priming delay
•
Set up instructions on page 18.
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). If the water level falls
below the skimmer opening, the pump will draw air through the skimmer, losing the prime and
causing the pump to run dry, resulting in a damaged seal.
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