Pool Volume – Water Temperature – Priming
Priming The Priming settings determine how long the IntelliFlo
®
VF Variable Flow Pump will
try to prime before it reports an error. This is a critical setting for proper operation.
The lower the time setting, the quicker a priming error is reported if the system is
difficult to prime.
The Priming range can be set from 1 minute to 15 minutes. Note: An
IntelliFlo VF pump’s mechanical seal will withstand approximately 15 minutes of
attempted priming before damage occurs. If the pool is plumbed correctly, the
IntelliFlo VF pump should prime in less than 30 seconds without removing
the strainer. If the strainer has been removed for cleaning and a substantial
amount of air is in the system, the pump should prime in 60 to 90 seconds.
Important: The IntelliFlo VF pump will prime every time it starts. If the priming flow
is set too high, equipment damage could occur. If set too low, the pump will not
Setting Priming GPM prime. Establishing the correct priming flow may require some trial and error, but
always keep the flow as low as possible for cost savings and safety.
Press to scroll to Priming menu. Press Select to enter the Priming menu.
Press to access “Max Priming Flow” value. Value is expressed in gallons per
minute (GPM). The available range is from 30 to 130 GPM. The default is 55 GPM.
Press and to select digit to modify. Change values by pressing and
.
When value is set, press to confirm value and program.
Priming time determines how long you want the pump to attempt to prime before
reporting an error. Time can be set from 1 to 15 minutes.
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