Pentair OptiFlo - Initial Start-Up; Pump Operation and Maintenance; Disassembly;Assembly Procedure for Seal Replacement

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OPTIFLO Aboveground Pool Pump Installation and User's Guide
INITIAL START-UP
1. RelieveallsystempressureandopenallairbleedersontotalhydraulicsystempriortostartingtheOptiFlo
®
AbovegroundPoolPump.Seelterowner'smanual.
2. Ensurethatallttings,clamps,closuresandcouplingsaretightandinaccordancewithequipmentmanufacturer's
recommendations.
3. Opensuctionanddischargevalvingtoallowfreeowofwater.Onoodedsuctionpumpswithstrainerpotthe
watersourceishigherthanthepump.Thewaterwillowintothepumpstrainerpotandthepotwillllwith
water.Onpumpswithoutstrainerpotthewaterwillllthepumphousing.
4. Onnon-oodedsuctionsystemsthepotlidclampwillhavetoberemovedbyrotatingthelidcounter-clockwise
to a stop and lifting the clamp.
5. Thepumpstrainerpotshouldbelledwithwateruptosuctionopeningonthepump.
6. It is good practice to lubricate the lid o-ring with silicone lubricant each time the lid is removed. The o-ring
should be cleaned and inspected every time the strainer pot is opened.
7. The lid should be replaced on the pot by aligning the clamp ears with the slots on the strainer pot. Press the lid
and clamp down and twist the clamp clockwise to engage.
8. The pump is now ready to prime. Turn the motor on and the pump will prime. The time to prime will depend
onthesuctionliftandthedistanceandsizeofsuctionpiping.Turnopowerifthepumpdoesnotprimewithin
veminutesandrefertotheTroubleshootingGuidesectionofthismanual.
NOTICE
Never run the pump dry. Running the pump dry may damage the seals and pump housing. This could allow
water leakage and flooding.
SECTION III. PUMP OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
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.
Thestrainerbasketinthepumpshouldbeinspectedandcleanedtwiceeachweek.Removetheclearlidandthebasket,
and clean debris from basket. Inspect the lid o-ring; if damaged, replace. The pump seal requires no lubrication.
Refertomotorservicecentersformotorservicing.
SECTION IV. DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE FOR SEAL
REPLACEMENT
WARNING
Never work on pump while it is running or power is still connected. Hazardous voltage can cause severe or fatal
injury.
1. Stop pump and relieve system pressure.
2. DisconnectmotorpoweratCircuitBreaker.
3. Close suction and discharge valves.