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Priming the pump for the rst time or after service
BeforetheIntelliFlo
®
VSpumpisstartedforthersttimeitmustbeprimed.Toprimeapumpmeanslling
thepumpandsuctionpipewithwater.Thisprocessevacuatestheairfromallthesuctionlinesandthepump.
Itmaytakeseveralminutestoprimedependingonthedepthofwater,pipesizeandlength.Itiseasierto
primeapumpifyouallowalltheairtoescapefromthepumpandpipes.Thewatercannotenterunlessthe
aircanescape.Pumpsdonotholdprime,thepoolpipingsystemhasthattask.
CAUTION - To avoid permanent damage to the IntelliFlo
®
VS pump, before starting the pump, ll the IntelliFlo
®
housing strainer with water so that the pump will prime correctly. If there is no water in the stainer the pump will
not prime.
• NEVER run the pump dry! Running the pump dry may damage the seals, causing leakage and
ooding!
• Do not add chemicals to the system directly in front of pump suction. Adding undiluted chemicals
may damage the pump and will void the warranty.
• Open gate valves before starting system.
• Pump will prime itself when used in ooded suction system.
• Be sure to release all air from lter and piping system.
• The IntelliFlo
®
VS pump is a variable speed pump. Typically the lower speeds are used for
ltration and heating. The higher speeds can be used for spa jets, water features, and priming.
CAUTION - Before starting this procedure, rst read the following
Before removing the pump lid:
1. Press the Stop buttonifthepumpisrunningbeforeproceeding.
1. Disconnect the communication cable from the pump.
2. Close the gate valvesinsuctionanddischargepipes.
3. Release all pressurefrompumpandpipingsystem.
4. Never tighten or loosentheclampwhilethepumpisoperating.
WARNING!If the pump is being pressure tested, release all pressure before removing the clamp.
Do not block the pump suction while the pump is running. If a body part blocks the pump suction it may cause
severe or fatal injury. Small children using the pool must ALWAYS have close adult supervision.
WARNING! FIRE and BURN HAZARD- The pump motor may run at a high temperatures. To reduce the
risk of re, do not allow leaves, debris, or foreign matter to collect around the pump motor. To avoid burns when
handling the motor, shut off the motor and allow it to cool for 20 minutes before trying to work on it. The IntelliFlo
VS provides an automatic internal cutoff switch to protect the motor from heat damage during operation.
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