Pentair PUMP Installation instructions

Pentair Water Pool and Spa®Pump Warnings and Safety Instructions
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Pentair Water Pool and Spa®
PUMP WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PUMP WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
State, country and local codes regulate the construction, installation, and operation of public pools and spas,
and the construction of residential pools and spas. It is important to comply with these codes, many of which
directly regulate the installation and use of this product. Consult your local building and health codes for more
information.
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IFTHE PUMP IS NOT INSTALLED AND USED
CORRECTLY.
INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST READTHESE WARNINGS AND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGTHE PUMP.
Before installing the pump, read and follow all warning notices and instructions in the Guide. Failure to follow
warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage. Call [phone] for
additional free copies of these instructions. Please refer to www.pentairpool.com for more information related to
Pentair Water Pool and Spa®pumps.
Water temperature in excess of 100° F (37.7° C) 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.). Effects of
hyperthermia include: (1) Unawareness of impending danger. (2) Failure to perceive heat. (3) Failure to
recognize the need to leave the spa. (4) Physical inability to exit the spa. (5) Fetal damage in pregnant
women. (6) Unconsciousness resulting in danger of drowning.The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can
greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas.
DO NOT increase pump size; this may increase the flow rate through the system and exceed the
maximum flow rate stated on the drain cover.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Attention Installer: The Installation and User’s Guide (“Guide”) shipped with the
pump contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of the pump.The Guide
should be given to the owner and/or operator of the pump.
Pentair Water Pool and Spa® pumps are intended for use for swimming pool and spa applications.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use or operate the pump.
When setting up pool water turnovers or flow rates the operator must consider local codes
governing turnover as well as disinfectant feed ratios.
If the pump is intended for use in other than single-family dwellings, a clearly labeled emergency switch
shall be provided as part of the installation. The switch shall be readily accessible to the occupants and
shall be installed at least 5 feet (1.52 m) away, adjacent to, and within sight of, this pump.
Warnings and safety instructions for Pentair Water Pool and Spa®pumps and other related products are available at:
http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-owner/safety-warnings/
Install the pump a minimum of five 10 feet (3 meters) from the pool and spa water.
For hot tubs and spa pumps, do not install within an outer enclosure or beneath the skirt of a hot tub or spa
unless so marked.
For Pool and Spa Pumps (for standard and SVRS pumps)
(Pentair Water Pool and Spa®, Sta-Rite®, and Pentair Pool Products®)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Two Speed Pump Controls Notice (Title 20 Compliance): When using two-speed pumps manufactured on or after
January 1, 2008, the pump's default circulation speed MUST be set to the LOWEST SPEED, with a high speed override
capability being for a temporary period not to exceed one normal cycle, or two hours, whichever is less.

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The pool or spa pump must be installed by a qualified pool and spa service professional in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation may 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.
Pumps improperly sized or installed or used in applications other than for which the pump was intended can
result in serious personal injury or death. These risks may include but not be limited to electric shock, fire,
flooding, suction entrapment or serious injury or property damage caused by a structural failure of the pump
or other system component.
Never exceed the maximum stated pump flow rating.
Pumps are not a substitute for properly installed and secured pool drain covers. An ANSI/ASME A112.19.8
approved anti-entrapment drain cover must be used for each drain. Pools and spas should utilize a minimum
of two drains per pump. Regularly inspect all covers for cracks, damage and advanced weathering. If a
cover becomes loose, cracked, damaged, broken or is missing, close the pool or spa immediately, shut off
the pump, post a notice and keep the pool or spa closed until an appropriate VGB 2008 certified cover is
properly installed. Covers deteriorate over time due to exposure to sunlight and pool chemicals. This cover
must be replaced within seven (7) years from installation (or earlier if the cover becomes damaged in any
way).
PUMPS REQUIRE HIGH VOLTAGE WHICH CAN SHOCK, BURN, OR CAUSE DEATH.
BEFORE WORKING ON PUMP:
Always disconnect power to the pool pump at the circuit breaker before servicing the pump.
Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to service person, pool users or others
due to electric shock.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION:
The pump produces high levels of suction, which can pose extreme danger if a person comes in close
proximity to an open pool or spa drain or a loose or broken drain cover or grate.
PUMP WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Only use a pumping system rated for the corresponding flow. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN
HAIR OR BODY ENTRAPMENT WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. If in
doubt about the rating of your system, consult a qualified pool service professional.
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SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD
Pool and spa pumps move large volumes of
water, which can pose extreme danger if a
person’s hair comes in close proximity to a drain
that is not the proper size for the pump or pumps.
Hair Entanglement – When the hair tangles or knots in the drain cover, trapping the swimmer underwater. This hazard is
present when the flow rating of the cover is too small for the pump or pumps.
Limb Entrapment – When a limb is sucked or inserted into an opening resulting in a mechanical bind or swelling. This
hazard is present when a drain cover is missing, broken, loose, cracked or not properly secured.
Body Entrapment – When a portion of the body is held against the drain cover trapping the swimmer underwater. This
hazard is present when the drain cover is missing, broken or the cover flow rating is not high enough for the pump or
pumps.
Evisceration/Disembowelment – When a person sits on an open pool
(particularly a child wading pool) or spa outlet and suction is applied directly to the intestines, causing severe intestinal
damage. This hazard is present when the drain cover is missing, loose, cracked, or not properly secured.
Mechanical Entrapment – When jewelry, swimsuit, hair decorations, finger, toe or knuckle is caught in an opening of an
outlet or drain cover. This hazard is present when the drain cover is missing, broken, loose, cracked, or not properly
secured.
THE USE OF UNAPPROVED COVERS OR ALLOWING USE OF THE POOL OR SPA WHEN COVERS ARE MISSING, CRACKED
OR BROKEN CAN RESULT IN BODY OR LIMB ENTRAPMENT, HAIR ENTANGLEMENT, EVISCERATION AND/OR DEATH.

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For units intended for use in other than single-family dwellings, a clearly labeled emergency switch shall be
provided as part of the installation. The switch shall be readily accessible to the occupants and shall be
installed at least 5 feet (1.52 m) away, adjacent to, and within sight of, the unit.
PUMP WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IntelliFlo® SVRS PUMP WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please refer to http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-owner/safety-warnings/ for warnings and safety instructions related to
the IntelliFlo®VS+SVRS and IntelliPro®VS+SVRS pump.
The SVRS (Safety Vacuum Release System) feature of the pump is inactive during priming. The SVRS
feature is an integral part of a complete safety system. During priming mode, the pump does not monitor
blocked suction or discharge system conditions. Swimmers should not be allowed in the pool during the
"inactive" SVRS mode. When "SVRS" text is not displayed on the control panel screen, the SVRS system is
disabled.
The SVRS pump is not a substitute for properly installed and secured pool drain covers. An ANSI/ASME
A112.19.8 approved anti-entrapment drain cover must be used for each drain. Pools and spas should utilize
two drains per pump. If a drain cover becomes loose, broken or is missing, close the pool or spa
immediately and shut off the pump until an approved anti-entrapment drain cover is properly installed with the
manufacturer's supplied screws.
The SVRS pump produces high levels of suction, which can pose extreme danger if a person comes in close
proximity to an open pool or spa drain or a loose or broken drain cover or grate. The pump, when installed
according to the manufacturer's instructions, is designed to help prevent injuries caused by body entrapment
in pools. The pump does not, however, protect against limb entrapments, disembowelments (when a person
sits on a broken or uncovered pool drain) or hair entanglements.
Always disconnect power to the pool pump at the circuit breaker and remove the RS-485 communication
cable from the pump before servicing the pump. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to
serviceman, pool users or others due to electric shock.
SVRS devices shall only be installed in conjunction with ASME A112.19.8 suction fitting, or a
12 in. x 12 in. (305 mm x 305 mm) drain grate or larger, or an approved channel drain system at each
suction outlet or drain outlet.
All SVRS devices shall be factory set or field adjusted to site-specific hydraulic conditions. Once
installed, the system shall be tested by simulating an entrapment event. A ball, butterfly, or sliding gate
valve shall be installed within 2 ft. (0.6m) upstream from the SVRS (between the SVRS and the protected
suction outlet), or a test mat shall be used to cover the suction outlet to simulate an entrapment event.
There shall be three simulated entrapment tests conducted to verify proper adjustment and operation of
the device.
Install the pump a minimum of five (5) feet from the inside wall of the pool and spa. Canadian installations
require a minimum of three (3) meters from pool water.
A No. 8 AWG or larger conductor must be wired to the motor bonding lug.
The pump is for use with permanently installed pools and may also be used with hot tubs and spas if so
marked. Do not use with storable pools. A permanently installed pool is constructed in or on the ground or
in a building such that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage. A storable pool is constructed so that it
may be readily disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity and has a maximum
dimension of 18 feet (5.49m) and a maximum wall height of 42 inches (1.07m).
The IntelliFlo® VS+SVRS and IntelliPro® VS+SVRS pump ("pump") has been designed to specifically
operate with Pentair Water Pool and Spa control systems. Operating the pump with other manufacturers’
controllers may cause software failure of the pump, drive or other system components. Such failure can
result in severe personal injury (i.e., failure of the SVRS system, electrical shock) or death. If installed
properly, an IntelliComm® controller may be used to integrate other manufacturer’s controllers.

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SVRS devices shall only be installed in conjunction with ASME A112.19.8 suction fitting, or a 12 in. x 12
in. (305 mm x 305 mm) drain grate or larger, or an approved channel drain system at each suction outlet
or drain outlet.
• Suction check valves and hydrostatic valves shall not be used with the pump;
• When check valves are installed on the discharge side of the pump a SVRS Check
Valve Kit (P/N 350250Z) must be installed.
IntelliFlo® SVRS PUMP WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IntelliFlo VS+ SVRS is capable of generating systems pressures up to 50 psi. Installers must ensure that all
system components are rated to withstand at least 50 psi. Over pressurizing the system can result in
catastrophic component failure or property damage.
The presence of a hydrostatic valve in the suction piping has been shown to prolong the high
vacuum present at the drain, even through the drain was protected by an SVRS device.
The Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Pool and Spa Safety Act creates new requirements on owners and
operators of commercial swimming pools and spas.
Pools or spas constructed on or after December 19, 2008, shall utilize:
(A) A multiple main drain system without isolation capability with suction outlet covers that meet ASME/ANSI
A112.19.8a Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs and either:
(i) A safety vacuum release system (SVRS) meeting ASME/ANSI A112.19.17 Manufactured
Safety Vacuum Release Systems (SVRS) for Residential and Commercial Swimming Pool,
Spa, Hot Tub, and Wading Pool Suction Systems and/or ASTM F2387 Standard Specification
for Manufactured Safety Vacuum Release Systems (SVRS) for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot
Tubs or
(ii) A properly designed and tested suction-limiting vent system or
(iii) An automatic pump shut-off system.
Pools and spas constructed prior to December 19, 2008, with a single submerged suction outlet shall use a suction
outlet cover that meets ASME/ANSI A112.19.8a and either:
(A) A safety vacuum release system (SVRS) meeting ASME/ANSI A112.19.17 and/or ASTM F2387, or
(B) A properly designed and tested suction-limiting vent system, or
(C) An automatic pump shut-off system, or
(D) Disabled submerged outlets, or
(E) Suction outlets shall be reconfigured into return inlets.
The pump is capable of 174 GPM or 104 feet of head; use caution when installing and programming to limit
pumps performance potential with old or questionable equipment.
Never open the inside or the drive motor enclosure. There is a capacitor bank in the SVRS pump that holds
a 230 VAC charge even when there is no power to the unit.
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