Section 3: User Maintenance; Pump Strainer Basket Service - Pentair STA-RITE IntelliFlo WhisperFlo VS Guía De Instalación Y Usuario

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The following information describes how to service and maintain the IntelliFlo
Pump Strainer Basket
The strainer, sometimes referred to as the "Hair and Lint Pot," is in front of the of the pump. Inside
there is a basket which must be kept clean of leaves and debris at all times. View the basket through
the top see through lid to inspect for leaves and debris.
Regardless of the length of time between filter cleaning, it is most important to visually inspect the hair and lint
pot basket at least once a week. A dirty basket will reduce the efficiency of the filter and possibly the heater.
WARNING —
CAUTION —

Pump Strainer Basket Service

If the IntelliFlo
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pool, close the return and suction lines before opening the hair
and lint pot on the pump.
1. Press the Stop button to stop the pump and switch off the
pump at the circuit breaker.
2. Relieve pressure in the system.
3. Turn the clamp and lid in a counterclockwise direction until it
stops.
4. Remove the clamp and lid.
5. Remove the basket and put the debris into the trash and rinse
out the basket. If the basket is cracked, replace the basket.
6. Replace the basket and fill the pump pot and volute with
water up to the inlet port.
7. Clean the cover, o-ring, and sealing surface of the pump pot.
Grease the o-ring with Teflon or silicone lubricant.
8. Reinstall the lid by placing the clamp and the lid on the pot.
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 that the strainer pot is cool to the
touch, then open with extreme caution.
To prevent damage to the pump and filter and for proper operation of the system, clean
pump strainer and skimmer baskets regularly.
pump is installed below the water level of the
Section 3
User Maintenance
pump.
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Clamp, pot
Lid
O-ring, lid
Basket
Pot volute