™ SuperFlo High Performance Pump Installation and User's Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Customer Service SOURCE ONE OUTLET, INC. 6315 B Transit Road Depew, NY 14043 866-262-6845 www.source1outlet.com Patent D517,570 © 2005 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is subject to change without notice. 1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 566-8000 10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 553-5000 Trademarks and Disclaimers: SuperFlo is a trademark of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
i Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions .............................................................................................. ii Section 1: Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1 SuperFlo Pump Overview ....................................................................................... 1 General Features .....................................................................................................
ii IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Notice: This guide provides installation and operation instructions for the SuperFlo Pump. Consult Pentair Water with any questions regarding this equipment. Attention Installer: This guide contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product. This information should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment after installation or left on or near the pump.
iii IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) WARNING — Do not operate the pump until you have read and understand clearly all the operating instructions and warning messages for all equipment that is a part of the pool circulating system. The following instructions are intended as a guide for initially operating the pump in a general pool installation, however each installation may have unique conditions where the starting procedure could be different.
iv SuperFlo Pump Installation and User’s Guide
1 Section 1 Introduction SuperFlo™ High Performance Pump Overview The perfect choice for all types of pools, the SuperFlo was specifically designed to be your best choice for a variety of inground pools. Thick walled body parts, a heavy duty 56 square flange motor, and highly engineered hydraulics make this rugged and tested design perfect for any pool, spa, water feature, or fountain. And SuperFlo’s silent running capability and small footprint allow it to easily drop into a compact equipment pad.
2 General Features • Extremely quiet operation • Unionized fittings (1.
3 Section 2 Electrical Requirements This section describes how to wire the SuperFlo pump. Note: Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions starting on page ii. Electrical Requirements and Wiring When pump is mounted permanently within 5 ft. of the inside walls of a swimming pool, you MUST use a No. 8 AWG or larger conductor to connect to bonding conductor lug. Wiring Installation WARNING — Risk of electrical shock or electrocution.
4 Wiring Installation, cont.’d. 6. Permanently ground the motor using the green ground terminal located on the inside of the motor canopy or access plate, see Figure 1. Use the correct wire size and type specified by National Electrical Code. Make sure the ground wire is connected to an electrical service ground. 7. Bond the motor to the pool structure in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Use a solid No. 8 AWG or larger copper conductor.
5 Section 3 Maintenance This section describes how to maintain the SuperFlo pump. Cleaning the Pump Strainer Basket 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.
6 Cleaning the Pump Strainer Basket, cont’d. CLAMP 9. Reinstall the lid by placing the clamp and the lid on the pot; see Figure 3. a. Make sure the lid O-ring is properly placed. Seat the clamp and lid then turn clockwise until the handles are horizontal; see Figure 4. 10. Turn the power “ON” at the house circuit breaker. Reset the pool time clock to the correct time. LID O-RING BASKET VOLUTE WARNING — THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. When any part of the circulating system (e.g.
7 Section 4 Servicing WARNING — Risk of electrical shock or electrocution. This pool pump must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool serviceman in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.
8 Pump Disassembly, cont’d. h. To unscrew the impeller from the shaft, twist the impeller counter-clockwise. i. Remove the four bolts from the seal plate to the motor using a 3/8 inch wrench. j. Place the seal plate face down on a flat surface and tap out the ceramic seal. k. Clean the seal plate, seal housing, and the motor shaft. Pump Reassembly/Seal Replacement; see Section 7, Technical Data, and Figure 5 1.
9 Section 5 Restart Instructions If the SuperFlo pump is installed below the water level of the pool, close return and suction lines prior to opening hair and lint pot on pump. Make sure to reopen valves prior to operating. CAUTION — DO NOT run the pump dry. If the pump is run dry, the mechanical seal will be damaged and the pump will start leaking. If this occurs, the damaged seal must be replaced. ALWAYS maintain proper water level in your pool (half way up skimmer opening).
10 Section 6 Troubleshooting Use the following troubleshooting information to resolve possible problems with your SuperFlo pump. WARNING — RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION. Improperly installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property. 1. If you are not familiar with your pool filtering system and/or heater: a.
11 Section 7 Technical Data Illustrated Parts 1 4 2 22 20 18 5 17 21 6 16 23 7 15 8 19 9 14 3 13 12 11 10 Description Item No. Part No. 075236 MOTOR SQ FL, 2 HPF, 2.5 A, 1 PHASE, 60 Hz, STD, 230V — (Almond) 1 075235 MOTOR SQ FL, 1.5 HPF, 2 A, 1 PHASE, 60 Hz, STD, 230/115V — (Almond) 1 075234 MOTOR SQ FL, 1 HPF, 1.
12 Pump Curve PENTAIR POOL PRODUCTS, INC. PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVE SUPERFLO™ SERIES 100.00 90.00 Total Dynamic Head in Ft. of Water 80.00 70.00 60.00 SF-N1-1A SF-N1-1.5A SF-N1-2.5A SF-N1-3/4A 50.00 N1-->High Speed N2-->Low Speed SF-N1-2A 40.00 30.00 20.00 SF-N2-2A SF-N2-1A 10.00 SF-N2-1.5A 0.00 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 100.0 120.0 Flow Rate in U.S. GPM SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SuperFlo Pump Installation and User’s Guide 140.
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