Priming The Pump - Pentair INTELLIFLO WHISPERFLO VSD Guia De Instalacion

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Priming the pump for the first time, or after service

Priming the Pump

If you replace the o-ring with a non-lubricated o-ring, you may need to apply a silicone
NOTICE:
based lubricant.
• Clean and inspect o-ring; reinstall on trap cover.
• Replace trap cover on trap; turn clockwise to tighten cover.
Tighten the pump lid by hand only (no wrenches).
NOTICE:
Priming time will depend on vertical length of suction lift and horizontal length of suction piping.
If pump does not prime, be sure that all valves are open, suction pipe end is under water, pump
suction is below water level, and that there are no leaks in suction pipe.
To prime the IntelliFlo
1. Turn the locking ring in a counter-clockwise direction until it stops and remove them.
2. Fill the pump strainer pot with water.
3. Check the system and ensure water has an open path for free system flow.
4. Reinstall the locking ring and lid onto the strainer pot. The pump is now ready to prime.
5. Be sure all electrical connections are clean and tight.
6. Open the air release valve on the filter, and stand clear of the filter.
7. Switch the pump on at the circuit breaker. Ensure that the green power light is on.
8. Press the Speed 1 button to select the pump speed of 750 RPM.
9. Press the Start button to start the pump. Use the Up/Down button to increase the speed as
necessary to prime the pump.
10. When water comes out of the air release valve, close the valve. The system should now be
circulating water back to the pool without air bubbles showing in either the hair and lint pot or at
the pool return fittings.
11. Use the Up/Down button to adjust the operating speed as desired.
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