Pentair PENTEK VFD-WS User manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
PUMP SHUT DOWN MOISTURE SENSOR
MODEL VFD-WS
P10230 (04-01-2023)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................2
INSTALLATION & OPERATION .............................................................................................3
WARRANTY .............................................................................................................4
SAFETY SYMBOLS
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol
on your pump or in this manual, look for one of the following
signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury:
warns about hazards that will cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that will or can cause minor
personal injury or property damage if ignored.
The word NOTE indicates special instructions that are
important but not related to hazards.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
This product and related accessories contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
GENERAL SAFETY
DO NOT USE WITH FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE
FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, FUEL OIL, ETC. DO NOT USE IN
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES.
DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRICAL SERVICE BEFORE WORKING
OR HANDLING THE MOISTURE SENSOR.
Before proceeding with the installation or operation of the
moisture sensor read all instructions thoroughly as well as
comply with all Federal, State and Local Codes, Regulations
and Practices.
The moisture sensor must be installed by qualified personnel
familiar with all applicable electrical and mechanical codes
and mechanical codes. Refer to the National Electrical Code
(NFPA 70). Failure to properly install and test this product can
result in personal injury or equipment malfunction.

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OPERATIONS & INSTALLATION
DESCRIPTION
The Pentek VFD-WS Pump Shut Down Moisture Sensor is
designed to shut off your Pentek IntelliDrive if water is detected.
When water touches the two detection points on the bottom of
the Moisture Sensor, it sends a signal to the VFD to shut it off.
OPERATION
1. When the sensor is dry and the system has power, the green
Ready indicator will be illuminated (Figure 1).
FIGURE 1
2. The red Alarm indicator light will illuminate if water is
touching both detection points on the bottom of the
Moisture Sensor (Figure 2).
FIGURE 2
3. The Moisture Sensor can be automatically reset by wiping
of the sensors on the bottom of the unit.
FIGURE 3
4. When the Moisture Sensor is dry, the green Ready indicator
will illuminate.
INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect all power from the system.
2. Connect the Moisture Sensor to the VFD (Figure 4):
 I1+ (left) = Green wire
 I1 - (right) = White wire
 V + (left) = Red wire
 V - (right) = Black wire.
FIGURE 4
3. Program the VFD:
 Push Password button.
 Input 7777 and click Enter.
 Push MAIN MENU button.
 Push Down Arrow to I/O and click Enter.
 For Digital Input 1, click Enter.
 Push Down Arrow to External Fault and click Enter.
 Push STATUS button to return to normal display.
4. Position Moisture Sensor where water is likely to appear.
5. Test the system:
 When the PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE is running the
pump, place the Moisture Sensor on a wet rag.
 The sensor's red Alarm indicator should illuminate
and the drive should fault out and stop the pump.
Display will show EXTERNAL FAULT and will not
restart.
 After wiping off the sensor contacts the green Ready
indicator light should illuminate.
 Push the FAULT RESET button on the Intellidrive to
reset the fault.
 Push AUTO START to put the system back into
service.

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Water Systems Products — jet pumps, small centrifugal pumps,
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whichever occurs first:
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PENTEK INTELLIDRIVE™ 12 months from date of original installation, or
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