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

Maintenance

Pump Strainer Basket

The strainer basket ('Hair and Lint Pot' or 'Strainer Pot'), is located in front of the pump housing.
The strainer basket must be kept clean and free of leaves and debris. Inspect basket through
the 'See Through Lid' on the top of the housing.
Be sure to visually inspect the strainer basket at least once a week. Dirty strainer baskets
reduce fi lter and heater effi ciency and put abnormal stress on the pump motor.
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.
To prevent damage to the pump and fi lter and for proper operation of the system, clean pump
strainer and skimmer baskets regularly.

Cleaning the Pump Strainer Basket

1. Turn off the pump at the circuit breaker.
2. Relieve pressure in the system.
3. Turn the lid and locking ring counter-clockwise and
remove from the pump.
4. Remove debris and rinse out the basket. Replace
the basket if it is cracked.
5. Put the basket back into the housing. Be sure to align
the notch in the bottom of the basket with the rib in
the bottom of the volute.
6. Fill the pump pot and volute up to the inlet port with
water.
7. Clean the lid and locking ring, O-ring, and sealing
surface of the pump pot.
Note: It is important to keep the lid O-ring
clean and well lubricated.
8. Reinstall the lid by placing the lid and locking ring on
the pot. Be sure the lid O-ring is properly placed.
Seat the lid and locking ring on the pump then turn
clockwise until the locking ring handles are horizontal.
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IntelliFloXF and IntelliProXF
Lid/Locking Ring
Strainer
basket
O-Ring
Volute
Drain
plugs
Close Lid/Locking Ring handles
in horizontal position
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