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Pentair INTELLIFLO VS+SVRS Installation And User Manual

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INTELLIPRO
VS+SVRS
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ULTRA ENERGY EFFICIENT PUMP
WITH SAFETY VACUUM RELEASE SYSTEM (SVRS) PROTECTION
INSTALLATION AND
USER'S GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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  • Page 1 INTELLIFLO VS+SVRS ® INTELLIPRO VS+SVRS ® ULTRA ENERGY EFFICIENT PUMP WITH SAFETY VACUUM RELEASE SYSTEM (SVRS) PROTECTION INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 ® ® ® © 2014 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 All Pentair trademarks and logos are owned by Pentair or one of its global affiliates.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 4: User Maintenance ....... Important Pump Warning and Safety Instructions ..........Pump Strainer Basket Section 1: Pump Overview ........Pump Strainer Basket Service Motor Service Variable Speed Pump Winterizing Remote Control Priming the Pump After Service Features Motor Assembly Section 5: Installation and Removal ....

  • Page 4: Important Pump Warning And Safety Instructions

    The SVRS (Safety Vacuum Release System) feature of this pump is inactive during priming. Please refer to www.pentair.com for all warnings and instructions The SVRS feature is an integral part of a complete safety system. related to the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS and IntelliPro VS+SVRS Pump.
  • Page 5 Physical inability to exit the spa. 5) Fetal damage in pregnant women. pump (“pump”) has been designed to specifically 6) Unconsciousness resulting in danger of drowning. operate with Pentair Water Pool and Spa control systems. Operating • Suction check valves and hydrostatic the pump with other manufacturers’...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT PUMP WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Install the pump a minimum of five (5) feet from Pumps improperly sized or installed or used in the inside wall of the pool and spa. Canadian applications other than for which the pump was intended can result in severe personal injury or death.
  • Page 7 HAZARDOUS PRESSURE: STAND CLEAR OF PUMP AND FILTER DURING START-UP Warnings and safety instructions for Pentair Aquatic Systems pumps and other related products are available at: http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-owner/safety-warnings/ Call (800) 831-7133 for additional free copies of these instructions.

  • Page 8: Section 1: Pump Overview

    The functionality of the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS or IntelliPro VS+SVRS pump is identical except for the pump’s external color. The IntelliFlo VS+SVRS pump’s exterior case is almond color and the IntelliPro VS+SVRS pump exterior case is black. The pump can use up to eight (8) speeds which can be adjusted to run at specific speeds and time intervals.

  • Page 9: Features

    Features  Adjusts to various pool sizes  Prevents thermal overload  Detects and prevents damage from under and over voltage conditions  Protects itself against freezing  Communicates with EasyTouch , IntelliTouch or SunTouch Control System or ® ® ®...

  • Page 10: Motor Assembly

    Motor Assembly The IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump’s three-phase six-pole motor operates from 3450 RPM to 1100 ® RPM. The drive assembly is continually cooled by an external fan. Dual seals on the motor drive shaft and at the fan shaft assembly seal the entire motor and bearings from any dirt and moisture entering the motor assembly.

  • Page 11: Drive Assembly And Control Panel

    Drive Assembly and Control Panel The IntelliFlo VS+SVRS or IntelliPro VS+SVRS Pump’s drive assembly consists of an operator ® ® control panel and the system electronics that drive the 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.

  • Page 12: Section 2: Operator Control Panel

    Section 2 Operator Control Panel This section describes the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump’s operator controls and LEDs. ® Operator Control Panel ® SVRS ENABLED when displayed (see page 13) SVRS FILTER 12:15 Current Time Key Lockout Icon 15.W 1100 RPM Current Speed 150 WATTS T 0.00 POWER...
  • Page 13 Controls and LEDs (Continued) ® SVRS FILTER 12:15 Line 1 15.W 1100 RPM Line 2 150 WATTS T 0.00 POWER Line 3 RUNNING Running Speed 1 Line 4 Quick Time Clean Arrow buttons: • Up arrow: Move one level up in the menu tree or increase a digit when editing a setting. •...

  • Page 14: Section 3: Operating The Pump

    Section 3 Operating the Pump This section describes how to operate the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump using the control panel buttons and ® menu features. Note: Speed 1 is the default filtration speed. When setting-up the pump, the user must set the pump’s internal clock and establish an operation schedule by following the steps in this manual.

  • Page 15: Pump Operating Modes

    Pump Operating Modes The IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump can be programmed three ways: ® 1. Manual Operation: Speed buttons 1-4 can be programmed for Manual operation. This means the speed button is pressed and then the start button and the pump runs a programmed speed.

  • Page 16: Pump Menu Tree

    Menus MENU Press MENU button to access menus Pump Address (1-16) Default: ADDRESS 1 SETTINGS (pages 10-15) Set Time (hr:mm) Default: 12:00 AM Set AM/PM AM/PM 24 hr. Temperature Unit Fahrenheit - Default: F° C° Celsius Screen Contrast (1-5) Default 3 English - Default: English Language Français...

  • Page 17: Settings: Pump Address

    Menus The menu descriptions are as follows: Settings: Pump Address The pump address needs to be changed when there is more than one pump on an automation system. Addressing the pump allows the automation system to know which pump to send a command to. The “Pump Address”...

  • Page 18: Settings Set Am/Pm Or 24 Clock

    Settings: Set AM/PM or 24 Clock This setting is for changing the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump’s time clock from regular time (AM/PM) to ® a 24 hour clock. For example, Midnight (12:00 AM) is 0000 hr., 8:00 AM is 0800 hr., and 11:00 PM is 2300 hr.

  • Page 19: Settings: Language

    Settings: Language To access the language menu: 1. Check that the green power LED is on. 2. Press the Menu button. “Settings” is displayed. 3. Press the Select button. “Pump Address” is displayed. 4. Use the Up or Down arrow button to scroll to “Language”. 5.

  • Page 20: Settings: Svrs Auto Restart

    Settings: SVRS Auto Restart The SVRS Auto Restart means that after the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump shuts down due to blockage ® alarm, it will restart automatically after two (2) minutes. The default setting is two (2) minutes. When the setting is enabled it can be set from 30 seconds to five (5) minutes or to “Manual Restart”. Manual Restart does not disable this feature, it requires you to manually reset the pump after a blockage alert.

  • Page 21: Settings: Password

    Settings: Password When the Password feature is enabled, the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump will enter into password ® protection mode for a preprogrammed amount of time after the last button is pressed. The entered password is any combination of four (4) digits. To access the Password menu: 1.

  • Page 22: Settings: Ramp Speed

    ® FILTER 12:15 SVRS Key lockout icon 15.W 1100 RPM Actual Speed 150 WATTS POWER Running Speed 1 RUNNING Entering Password • When Password Protection is enabled the press of any button other than the speed button will cause the Screen to ask for a Password. •...
  • Page 23 Speed 1-8 (Schedule a Time to Run the Pump) By setting a start time and a stop time, Speeds 1-8 can be programmed to run a certain speed at a certain time of day. To run a scheduled pump speed, press the Start button (LED on). The LCD screen will display “Running Schedules”...

  • Page 24: Programming For Constant Run

    Programming for Constant Run When programming a schedule for a Speed it can not be programmed with the same start and stop times. However, it will run without stopping if it is programmed with the Start time set one minute after the stop time. Example: A single speed will run non stop if programmed with a Start Time of 8:00 AM and a Stop time of 7:59 AM.

  • Page 25: Features: Time Out

    Quick Clean (Continued) To access the Quick Clean menu: 1. Check that the green power LED is on. 2. Press the Menu button. “Settings” is displayed. 3. Use the Down arrow button to scroll to “Features”. 5. Press the Select button. “Timeout” is displayed. 6.

  • Page 26: Priming

    Priming During Priming mode the SVRS function is turned off. This can be noticed by the absence of the SVRS letters in the top left corner of the LCD screen. NOBODY should be allowed in the pool when the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump is priming because during this ®...
  • Page 27 Priming (Continued) 3. Press the Select button. The factory default is set to priming “Enabled“. 4. To disable priming, press the Select button. 5. Use the Up arrow button. “Disabled” is displayed. 6. Press the Enter button. 7. Press the Down Arrow button. Screen will read “Max Priming Time”. Factory default is set to 11 minutes.

  • Page 28: Antifreeze

    AntiFreeze This feature allows you to set a speed (1100 RPM -3450 RPM) that will run when the IntelliFlo ® VS+SVRS Pump goes into anti freeze mode. The temperature level that you wish anti freeze mode to start can also be set. IMPORTANT NOTE: This feature is for protection of the pump.

  • Page 29: Priming The Pump For The First Time, Or After Service

    Priming the pump for the first time, or after service Before starting the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump for the first time, it must be primed. 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.

  • Page 30: Priming The Pump

    Priming the pump for the first time, or after service (Continued) Priming the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump ® If you replace the o-ring with a non-lubricated o-ring, you may need to apply a silicone NOTICE: based lubricant. • Clean and inspect o-ring; reinstall on trap cover. •...

  • Page 31: External Control With Intellicomm

    External Control with IntelliComm Communication Center ® The IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump can be remotely controlled by the Pentair Aquatic Systems ® ™ IntelliComm communication center using an optional RS-485 communications cable (P/N 350122). The communication center provides four pairs of input terminal connections. These inputs are actuated by either 15 - 240 VAC or 15 - 100 VDC.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Pump To Easytouch System

    Connecting to an EasyTouch Control System ® The IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump can be controlled by an EasyTouch system via the RS-485 ® communication cable (P/N 350122). In this configuration, EasyTouch control system starts, stops and controls the speed of the pump. When the control system does this, it rewrites the pump’s memory, which can take several seconds.
  • Page 33 5. Lower down the hinged control panel to access the EasyTouch Control System motherboard. ® 6. Route the communication cable into the lower plastic grommet, up through the low voltage raceway to the EasyTouch system load center motherboard. Control panel motherboard Low voltage Raceway...
  • Page 34 10. Close the control panel into its original position and secure it with the two access screws. 11. Install the high voltage cover panel and secure it with the two retaining screws. 12. Close the EasyTouch Control System load center front door. Fasten the two spring latches. ®...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Pump To Intellitouch System

    Connecting to an IntelliTouch Control System ® The IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump can be controlled by an IntelliTouch system via the RS-485 ® communication cable (P/N 350122). In this configuration, the control system, starts, stops and controls the speed of the pump. When the IntelliTouch system does this, it rewrites the pump’s memory, which can take several seconds.
  • Page 36 6. Strip back the cable conductors ¼”. Insert the wires into the either of the COM PORTS (J7 and J8) screw terminals located on the left side of the Personality board. Secure the wires with the screws. For wiring details, refer to ”Pin Configuration” shown below. Note: Multiple wires may be inserted into a single screw terminal.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Pump To Suntouch System

    Connecting to a SunTouch Control System ® The IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump can be controlled by a SunTouch control system via the RS-485 ® communication cable (P/N 350122). To connect the two wire RS-485 cable from the pump’s drive assembly to the motherboard located in the SunTouch system Power Center: Switch OFF main system power to the SunTouch system Power Center before making any connections.

  • Page 38: Section 4: User Maintenance

    Section 4 User Maintenance The following information describes how to service and maintain the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump. ® Pump Strainer Basket The strainer, sometimes referred to as the “Hair and Lint Pot,” is in front of the of the pump. Inside there is a basket which must be kept clean of leaves and debris at all times.

  • Page 39: Motor Service

    Pump Strainer Basket Service (Continued) 10. Ensure that the lid o-ring is properly placed. Seat the clamp and lid Clamp then turn clockwise until the handles are horizontal as shown. 11. Reconnect the communication cable to the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS ® Pump if required.

  • Page 40: Winterizing

    Winterizing To protect the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump electronics from damage due to freezing conditions, the ® pump will switch it self on to generate internal heat when the air temperature drops below 40° F. The pump’s “Anti Freeze” feature is not intended to protect the system plumbing from freezing. Anti Freeze temperature feature is adjustable and can be changed from 40°...
  • Page 41 Blank Page INTELLIFLO VS+SVRS and INTELLIPRO VS+SVRS Variable Speed Pump Installation and User’s Guide ® ®...

  • Page 42: Section 5: Installation And Removal

    Section 5 Installation and Removal The following information describes how to install the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS or IntelliPro VS+SVRS Pump. ® ® Note: Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions on page iii- vi. Kit Contents •...

  • Page 43: Wiring The Pump

    Wiring the Pump To connect the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump to an AC power source: ® 1. Make sure all electrical breakers and switches are turned off before wiring motor. 2. Make sure that the wiring voltage is 230 VAC ± 10%. 3.

  • Page 44: Pump Disassembly

    Initial SVRS Setup and Operational Check (Continued) 4. The IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump should be started and operated at the maximum intended flow or ® speed for the system. An external flow meter may be required. 5. At the maximum flow condition, check the vacuum reading on the vacuum gage. If the reading is greater than 25 inches of mercury (Hg) then the speed will need to be reduced to limit vacuum to 25 “...

  • Page 45: Pump Reassembly/Seal Replacement

    Pump Disassembly (Continued) 9. To unscrew the impeller from MOTOR the shaft, twist the impeller GASKET BOLT (4x) SEAL counterclockwise. 10. Remove the rotating portion of SCREW O-RING the mechanical seal from the impeller. 11. Remove the four bolts from the seal plate to the motor, using a MOTOR 9/16 inch wrench.

  • Page 46: Drive Assembly Removal And Installation

    Drive Assembly Removal and Installation To remove the IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump’s drive and control panel from the motor assembly: ® 1. Make sure all electrical breakers and switches are turned off before removing the drive. 2. Disconnect the RS-485 communication cable from the pump. 3.

  • Page 47: Replacement Parts

    Illustrated Parts List StaRite Pentair Aquatic Systems ® Item (P/N P6E6XS4H-209L) (P/N11017) Description IntelliPro VS+SVRS Pump IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump ® ® 070387 BASKET AQ & WF 070429 BOLT HEX HD, 3/8-16 x 7/8 S/S, (QTY4) 070430 BOLT 3/8-16X 1 1/4 HEX CAP 18-8 S/S (QTY4)

  • Page 48: Pump Dimensions

    Pump Dimensions Flow and Power vs Flow Pump Curve MAX. SPEED @ 3450 RPM @ SPEED 4 3110 RPM @ SPEED 3 2350 RPM FACTORY PRESET SPEEDS @ SPEED 2 1500 RPM 3110 RPM 2350 RPM 1500 RPM 1100 RPM @ SPEED 1 1100 RPM U.S.
  • Page 49 Blank Page INTELLIFLO VS+SVRS and INTELLIPRO VS+SVRS Variable Speed Pump Installation and User’s Guide ® ®...

  • Page 50: Section 6: Troubleshooting

    Section 6 Troubleshooting Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions on page iii - vi. Alerts and Warnings The IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump displays all alarms and warnings on the control panel display. When ® an alarm or warning condition exists, the corresponding LED will be lit on the display. All control panel buttons are disabled until the alarm or warning is acknowledged with the Enter button.

  • Page 51: General Pump Troubleshooting Problems

    General Troubleshooting Problems Use the following general troubleshooting information to resolve possible problems with the IntelliFlo ® VS+SVRS pump. Note: Turn off power to unit prior to attempting service or repair. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Pump failure. Pump will not prime - Air leak in Check suction piping and valve glands on any suction gate suction.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting Problems (Continued) Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Pump trips and restarts Air in system Bleed air from filter. Ensure that air bubbles are not visible constantly coming into pump pot. Suction lift above design limits Insert vacuum gauge into pump port connection port. Confirm vacuum level is 25 in.

  • Page 53: General Warnings

    General Warnings • Never go inside the drive enclosure. There is a capacitor bank that holds a 230 VAC charge even when there is no power to the unit. • The IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump is not submersible. ® • 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.

  • Page 54: How To Make Your Pool More Energy Efficient

    How to make your pool more energy efficient Swimming pools are great for relaxing, exercising or just having fun. But they also mean higher than average energy bills. The key to saving energy with your pool is to correctly manage the filter pump time, pool temperature and lighting.

  • Page 55: Preventive Maintenance

    Preventive maintenance Follow a regular program of preventive maintenance, including an annual inspection of the heat exchanger to help maintain heating efficiency. Energy Efficient When its time to replace your old motor and IntelliFlo VS+SVRS Pump assembly, consider using a ®...
  • Page 56 1620 HAWKINS AVE., SANFORD, NC 27330 • (919) 566-8000 10951 WEST LOS ANGELES AVE., MOORPARK, CA 93021 • (805) 553-5000 WWW.PENTAIRPOOL.COM © 2014 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is subject to change without notice. *353850* P/N 353850 REV. B 4/11/14...

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