Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems Verus 850 User manual

INSTALLATION AND
USER’S GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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AQUATIC ECO-SYSTEMS
VERUS™850
PREMUIM EFFICIENT AQUACULTURE DUTY PUMP
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Important Warning and Safety Instructions
Section 1: Introduction ..........................................
Pump Overview/Features ..................................
Pump Dimensions .............................................
Pump Dimensions with Strainer Pot Assembly ..
Installation ..............................................................
Installing the Versus 850 Pump .........................
Mechanical Installation ......................................
Pressure Testing ................................................
Electrical Requirements ........................................
Electrical Requirements and Field Wiring .........
Initital Operation of Pump ....................................
Priming the Pump ..............................................
Maintenance ...........................................................
Cleaning the Strainer Basket .............................
Preventative Maintenance .................................
Servicing ...............................................................
Disassembling .................................................
Assembling ......................................................
Troubleshooting ...................................................
Replacement Parts ...............................................
Verus 805 Pump Parts List ..............................
Strainer Pot Assembly Parts List .....................
PumpTechnical Data ...........................................
Pump Curves ..................................................
Engineering Specifications .............................
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Verus™ 850 Premium Efficient Aquaculture Duty Pump Installation and User’s Guide
Important Notice:
This guide provides installation and operation instructions for theVerus™ 850 Pump.
Consult Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems™ 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.
Attention User: This manual contains important information that will help you in operating and maintaining this
pump. Please retain it for future reference. This pump is for use for aquaculture installations ONLY. Do not use with
any type of swimming pool, hot tub, or spa.
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 [phone] (US) or [phone] (INT) for additional free copies
Consumer Information and Safety
The Verus™ 850 pump is designed and manufactured to provide many years of safe and reliable service when installed,
operated and maintained according to the information in this manual and the installation codes referred to in later sections.
Throughout the manual, safety warnings and cautions are identified by the “ “ symbol. Be sure to read and comply
with all of the warnings and cautions.
DANGER —Risk of electrical shock or electrocution.
This pump must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified installer in accordance
with the current National Electrical Code (“NEC”) and/or all applicable local codes and ordinances.
The specific section of NEC covering your pump may vary depending on your location. Some
states, and/or municipalities may not have adopted the 2008 edition of the NEC. In this case
your state or local code may only be applicable and/or an earlier edition of the NEC may apply.
Please check your local and state codes and regulations before commencing any installation
of this pump. Improper installation could create, among other things, an electrical hazard which
may result in death or serious injury to users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and/or
property damage. Always disconnect power to the pump at the circuit breaker before servicing
the pump. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to users, installers or others
(due to electrical shock) and/or property damage.
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 circulating system. The following
instructions are intended as a guide for initially operating the pump in a general installation,
however each installation may have unique conditions where the starting procedure could be
different. Failure to follow all operating instructions and warning messages can result in property
damage or severe personal injury or death.
WARNING — To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING — Never exceed the maximum operating pressure or temperature limits of the system
components. Pumps installed with the Pentair Strainer Pot Assembly should not be tested
at a pressure that exceeds 20 psi. See the Owner’s Manual that accompanies that product
for more instructions. Ensure that pressures higher than those required in the pressure test
cannot inadvertently be applied to the circulation system. This may require the use of a
pressure regulator between the water supply and the circulation system.
Changes in temperature or barometric pressure can cause the internal test pressure to
increase or decrease over time once the system is isolated. A pressure relief device should
be installed that would prevent the pressure from exceeding the intended test pressure.
Exceeding these limits could result in a component failing under pressure. This instantaneous
release of energy can cause failed components to be accelerated to high velocities and to
travel distances of 100 feet or more. These components could cause severe personal injury or
death if they were to strike a person.
WARNING — Due to the potential risk that can be involved it is recommended that the pressure test be
kept to the minimum time required by the local code. Do not allow people to work around the
system when the circulation system is under pressure test. Post appropriate warning signs
and establish a barrier around the pressurized equipment. If the equipment is located in an
equipment room, lock the door and post a warning sign.
Never attempt to adjust any closures or lids or attempt to remove or tighten bolts when
the system is pressurized. These actions can result in a separation or failure of system
components. This instantaneous release of energy can cause components to be accelerated
to high velocities and to travel distances of 100 feet or more. These components could cause
severe personal injury or death if they were to strike a person.
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General Installation Information
WARNING — Pumps improperly sized or installed or used in applications other than for which the pump
was intended can result in severe personal injury or death. These risks may include but not be
limited to electric shock, fire, flooding, suction entrapment or severe injury or property damage
caused by a structural failure of the pump or other system component.
WARNING — The pump can produce high levels of suction within the suction side of the plumbing system.
These high levels of suction can pose a risk if a person comes within the close proximity of
the suction openings. A person can be seriously injured by this high level of vacuum or may
become trapped and drown. It is absolutely critical that the suction plumbing be installed in
accordance with the latest national and local codes.
• The pump is available with or without a specially designed strainer pot assembly. Pumps without the strainer
pot assembly are not self-priming and must be installed so that the pump is always flooded with water. If the
pump is to be installed without a strainer pot, plumbing suction inlets must prevent debris large than ¼ in. (0.6
cm) in diameter from being drawn into the pump.
• Pumpsinstalledwiththespeciallydesignedstrainerpotassemblyareself-primingatheightsupto10ft.(3
meters) depending on the specific installation.
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