Pentair Sta-rite INTELLIPRO User Manual

INTELLIPRO
®
Variable Speed Pump Installation and User’s Guide
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INTELLIPRO
®
Variable Speed Pump Installation and User’s Guide
OnlyaqualiedplumbingprofessionalshouldinstalltheIntelliPro
®
VariableSpeedPump.Referto“Pump Warning
And Safety Instructions” on pages ii - iii for additional installation and safety information.
INSTALLATION
PumpRearClearance
REAR CLEARANCE
3 IN. (7.6 CM) MINIMUM
3 IN.
(7.6 CM)
MINIMUM
RecommendedPiping
5 x SUCTION PIPE DIAMETER
ELBOW
Electrical
• InstallallequipmentinaccordancewiththeNational
Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and
ordinances.
• Ameansfordisconnectionmustbeincorporatedin
the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
Location
Be sure the pump location meets the following
requirements:
Piping
1. Forimprovedpoolplumbing,itisrecommendedto
use a larger pipe size. When installing the inlet and
outletttings(maleadaptors),usethreadsealant.
2. Piping on the suction side of the pump should be the
same or larger than the return line diameter.
3. Plumbing on the suction side of the pump should be
as short as possible.
4. It is recommended that a valve, elbow or tee installed
in the suction line should be no closer to the front
ofthepumpthanve(5)timesthesuctionlinepipe
diameter
Example: A 2 in pipe requires a 10 in (25.4 cm)
straightruninfrontofthesuctioninletofthepump).
This will help the pump prime faster and last longer.
Fittings and Valves
1. Donotinstall90°elbowsdirectlyintopumpinlet.
2. Floodedsuctionsystemsshouldhavegatevalves
installed on suction and discharge pipes for
maintenance, however, the suction gate valve should
be no closer than five times the suction pipe diameter
as described in this section.
3. Useacheckvalveinthedischargelinewhenusing
this pump for any application where there is significant
height to the plumbing after the pump.
4. Be sure to install checkvalveswhen plumbing in
parallel with another pump. This helps prevent reverse
rotation of the impeller and motor.
1. Install the pump as close to the pool or spa as possible.
To reduce friction loss and improve efficiency, use
short, direct suction and return piping.
2.
Installaminimumof5feet(1.52meters)fromthe
inside wall of the pool and spa. Canadian installations
requireaminimumof9.8feet(3meters)fromthe
inside wall of the pool.
3. Installthepumpaminimumof3feet(.9meters)from
the heater outlet.
4. Donotinstallthepumpmorethan10feet(3meters)
above the water level.
5. Install pump in a well ventilated location protected
fromexcessmoisture(i.e.raingutterdownspouts,
sprinklers,etc.).
6. Installthepumpwitharearclearanceofatleast3
inches(7.6cm)sothatthemotorcanberemoved
easily for maintenance and repair.
Note:
Donotinstallthispumpwithinanouterenclosure
orbeneaththeskirtofahottuborspaunlessmarked
accordingly.

Pentair Sta-rite INTELLIPRO Specifications

General

Brand	Pentair
Model	Sta-rite INTELLIPRO
Category	Water Pump
Language	English