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®
IntelliFlo
Variable Speed Pump
™
(Compatible with IntelliTouch and IntelliComm)
Installation
and
User's Guide
Listed
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Customer Support Sanford, North Carolina (8 A.M. to 5 P.M.) Phone: (800) 831-7133 Moorpark, California (8 A.M. to 5 P.M.) Phone: (800) 831-7133 (Ext. 6312) Fax: (800) 284-4151 Web sites: visit www.pentairpool.com and www.staritepool.com © 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: Intel
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i Contents Important Safety Precautions ........................................................................................... ii Section 1: Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1 IntelliFlo Overview ................................................................................................................ 1 IntelliFlo Features .................................................................................
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ii Contents (Continued) External Control with IntelliComm Communication Center .......................................29 External Control .....................................................................................................29 Setting up External Control using IntelliComm..........................................................30 Controlling IntelliFlo with IntelliTouch.........................................................................31 Connecting IntelliFlo to IntelliT
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iii IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Notice: Attention Installer: This manual 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. WARNING — Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions which are included. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage. Call (800) 831
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iv IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) WARNING — Water temperature in excess of 100° Fahrenheit may be hazardous to your health. Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above normal body temperature of 98.6° F. (37° C.). The symptoms of hyperthermia include: drowsiness, lethargy, dizziness, fainting, and an increase in the internal temperature of the body. The effects of hyperth
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1 Section 1 Introduction IntelliFlo Overview The IntelliFlo variable-speed pump control system offers pool and spa filter automation and advanced features that include energy conservation and programmable scheduled water features for your pool, spa, cleaner, waterfall, and other applications. The IntelliFlo pump can adapt to any application up to 130 gallons per minute, you simply program IntelliFlo to suit the application. IntelliFlo then dials in the perfect operating conditions. IntelliFlo ca
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2 IntelliFlo Features � Sizes itself to any pool � Reduces energy cost by as much as 90% � Protects against loss of prime or flow blockage � Prevents thermal overload � Detects and prevents damage from under and over voltage conditions � Protects against freezing � Can communicate with an IntelliTouch or IntelliComm system via a two-wire connection � Easy to read operator control panel LCD display � Operator control panel buttons for pump modes � Built-in strainer pot and volute � Ultra energy-e
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3 Operator control panel cover Drive assembly and electronics enclosure Motor fan cover Motor assembly Communication Port for RS-485 (IntelliTouch and IntelliComm) Motor stand IntelliFlo Motor Assembly IntelliFlo Motor Features � Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) � High efficiency (3450 RPM 92% and 400 RPM 90%) � Superior speed control � Operates at lower temperatures due to high efficiency � Same technology as deployed in hybrid electric vehicles � Designed to withstand outdoor environm
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4 IntelliFlo Drive Assembly and Control Panel The IntelliFlo drive assembly consists of an operator control panel and the system electronics that drive the 230 VAC single phase (260 VAC~170 VAC) motor. The drive microprocessor controls the motor by changing the frequency of the current it receives together with changing the voltage to control the rotational speed. Operator Control Panel, buttons and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ¾” NPT male nipple Three Wire Harness Hot (Red), Hot (Red) Ground (G
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Menu Escape 5 Section 2 Operator Control Panel This section describes the operator control panel controls and LEDs. IntelliFlo Operator Control Panel ® IntelliFlo 15 Filter Vacuum Back Manual mode mode Wash mode 1 4 2 3 5 6 Enter On 7 14 Warn. 8 Alarm 9 Feature Feature Start Reset 1 2 Stop 10 13 11 12 Controls and LEDs 1 Filter button/LED: Starts Filter mode. The LED is on when Filter mode is active. 2 Vacuum button/LED: Starts Vacuum mode. The LED is on when Vacuum mode is active. 3 Backwash
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6 Controls and LEDs (Continued) 9 Arrow buttons: � Up arrow: Move one level up in the menu tree or increase a digit when editing a setting. � Down arrow: Move one level down in the menu tree or decrease a digit when editing a setting. � Left arrow: Move cursor left one digit when editing a setting. � Right arrow: Move cursor right one digit when editing a setting. 10 Feature 1 button: Starts Feature 1 mode. The LED is lit when mode is active. 11 Feature 2 button: Starts Feature 2 mode. The
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Menu Menu Escape Escape 7 Navigating the Menu Structure Before navigating the control panel menu structure, first familiarize yourself with the menu buttons. To change a parameter setting, use the Left and Right arrow buttons to select the digit, then the Up and Down arrow buttons to edit the digit. The following example shows how to set the GPM and priming time in the “Priming” menu (see page 14). Priming Mode Example MENU 12:15 To set the “Priming” mode settings: Pool Data 1. Ensure that the g
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8 Blank Page IntelliFlo Installation and User’s Guide
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Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Escape Escape Escape Escape Escape Escape 9 Section 3 Operating IntelliFlo This section describes how to use the IntelliFlo pump control panel. Metering the System The first step to operating and programming IntelliFlo is to know what is being used in the ® IntelliFlo pool system. After the devices are selected you can then set valves for the appropriate FILTER 1:37 features and use the “Manual” mode to measure flow rates for the types or series of 43.GPM devices t
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Menu Menu Menu Escape Escape Escape 10 Manual Mode (Continued) To change the Set Flow and Set Speed features: 1. Ensure that the green power LED is on. 2. Press the Manual button (LED is on). 3. Set Flow: Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select Set Flow, then press the Select button to edit the setting. 4. To change the setting, press the Left and Right arrows to select which digit to modify, then use the Up and Down arrows to change the selected digit. The preset flow values can be set to 1
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11 Manual Mode (Continued) 9. Press the Start/Stop button (LED is on) to run IntelliFlo in “Manual” mode (LED is on). The pump will start and control the flow or speed using the last settings made. After the button is pressed, the display shows “Running.” To stop IntelliFlo, press the Start/Stop button (LED is off). The display will show “Stopped.” Note: While IntelliFlo is running in Manual mode, you can view the current power consumption and what actual speed is being used. 10. Change Flow and
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12 Main Structure MAIN SCREEN Press MENU button to access menu items POOL DATA Address (1 - 16) [Note: 1-8 when connected to IntelliTouch] (page 13) (68˚ - 104˚ F) Water Temp Pool Volume (1 - 1000 Kgal) PRIMING Max Priming Flow (30 - 160 gpm) (page 14) (1 - 15 min.) Max Priming Time Sys Priming Time (0 - 5 min.) FILTER Clean Filter Pressure (1 - 50 min.) (page 16) Turnovers per Day (1 - 8 counts) Cycles per Day (1 - 4 counts) Start Cycle 1 (hr:mm - AM/PM) Stop Cycle 1 (hr:mm - AM/PM)
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Menu Menu Menu Menu Escape Escape Escape Escape 13 Pool Data Mode Use the Pool Data menu to configure IntelliFlo for the pool and spa system. From this menu you can set an address for the IntelliFlo pump when connected to an IntelliTouch system, set the volume of pool water, in 1000’s of gallons (kgal) and estimated pool water temperature. To access the Pool Data menu: ® IntelliFlo 1. Ensure that the green power LED is on and the pump is stopped. 12:15 MENU Pool Data 2. Press the Menu button. 3.
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Menu Menu Escape Escape 14 Priming Mode To “prime” a pump means filling 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. Priming is a function us
