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INTELLIFLOXF
®
and INTELLIPROXF
®
VSF Variable Speed and Flow Pump Installation and User’s Guide
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Pump Strainer Basket
1. Press Start/Stop button on the pump and turn off the
pump at the circuit breaker. Disconnect communication
cable from pump.
2. Relieve pressure in the system.
3. Turn the lid/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 rib on the basket with the notch in the volute.
6.
Fill the pump pot and volute up to the inlet port with water.
7. Clean the lid/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/locking ring on the
pot. Be sure the lid O-ring is properly placed.
Seat the lid/locking ring on the pump then turn clockwise
until the locking ring handles are perpendicular to the
inlet.
Note: Ensure that the side of the lid/locking ring marked
“Front” is positioned at the front of the pump.
9. Turn the power “ON” at the circuit breaker. Reconnect
communication cable from pump.
10. Open the manual air relief valve on the top of the
filter. Stand clear of the filter.
11. Wait until all pressure is relieved. Start the pump.
12. Bleed air from the filter until a steady stream of
water comes out of the filter air relief valve. Close the
manual air relief valve.
Pump Strainer Basket
The strainer basket (or ‘strainer pot’), is located in front of
the pump housing. The strainer basket must be kept clean
and free of debris. Inspect basket through the lid on the
top of the housing. Be sure to visually inspect the strainer
basket at least once a week. Dirty strainer baskets reduce
filter and heater efficiency and put abnormal stress on the
pump motor.
DO NOT open the strainer pot if IntelliFloXF
®
VSF Variable Speed and Flow 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, be 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 for proper operation of the system, clean pump strainer and skimmer baskets regularly.
Winterizing
To protect the pump electronics from freeze damage,
the pump will switch on to generate internal heat as the
temperature drops below freezing if Thermal Mode is
enabled. The Thermal Mode feature on the pump is not
intended to protect the system plumbing from freezing.
• In mild climate areas, when temporary freezing
conditions may occur, run your filtering equipment
all night to prevent freezing.
• You are responsible for determining when freezing
conditions may occur. If freezing conditions are
expected, take the following steps to reduce the risk
of freeze damage. Freeze damage is not covered
under warranty.
To prevent freeze damage, follow the procedures
below:
1. Shut off electrical power for the pump at the circuit
breaker.
2. Drain the water out of the pump housing by removing
the two thumb-twist drain plugs from the housing.
Store the plugs in the pump basket.
3. Cover the motor to protect it from severe rain, snow
and ice.
Note: The motor may be covered during a storm, winter
storage, etc., but never when operating or expecting
operation. Never wrap motor with plastic or other air
tight materials during winter storage.
THIS SYSTEM OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE.
When any part of the circulating system (e.g., Lock Ring,
Pump, Filter, Valves, etc.) is serviced, air can enter the
system and become pressurized. Pressurized air can cause
the lid to separate which can result in serious injury, death,
or property damage.
To avoid this potential hazard, follow above instructions.
Strainer Pot Assembly
O-Ring
Strainer
Basket
Pot
Drain
Plugs
Volute
Lid/Locking Ring
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