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  • Page 1

    P/N 350039 Rev. C 8-24-06 1 OptiFlo ® Plastic Pump for Aboveground Pools Installation, Operation & Service Manual Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. 1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • 800-831-7133 or (919) 566-8000 10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • 800-831-7133 or (805) 553-5000 Visit us on the Internet at: www.pentairpoo[...]

  • Page 2

    P/N 350039 Rev. C 8-24-06 2 OptiFlo ® Engineered Plastic Pump Installation, Operation & Service Manual T able of Contents SECTION I. HOW YOUR PUMP WORKS ............................................................................................... 3 SECTION II. INST ALLA TION ...................................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    P/N 350039 Rev. C 8-24-06 3 W ARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use an extension cord to connect unit to electric supply; provide a properly located outlet. W ARNING For continued protection against possible electrical shock, this unit is to be mounted to the base in accordance with the installation instructions. Important Notic[...]

  • Page 4

    P/N 350039 Rev. C 8-24-06 4 4. Provide space and lighting for routine maintenance access. Do not mount electrical controls directly over pump. 5. The pump should be installed as near to the pool or spa as practical. Avoid installing the pump above the water level . Suction lifts of more than 1/2 foot will cause very long priming times, and potentia[...]

  • Page 5

    P/N 350039 Rev. C 8-24-06 5 17 . The pump motor must be wired for the proper voltage in accordance with the wiring diagram supplied with the motor. Wiring the motor with the incorrect supply voltage will cause damage to the motor and void the warranty. 1 8 . The wiring to the motor should be kept as short as possible and large enough NOT to cause a[...]

  • Page 6

    P/N 350039 Rev. C 8-24-06 6 INITIAL START-UP: 1. Relieve all system pressure and open all air bleeders on total hydraulic system prior to starting the pump. See filter owner's manual. 2. Ensure that all fittings, clamps, closures and couplings are tight and in accordance with equipment manufacturer's recommendations. 3. Open suction and d[...]

  • Page 7

    P/N 350039 Rev. C 8-24-06 7 4. Use extreme care when handling the mechanical seal. The mating seal surfaces are polished and are easily damaged. 5. The mechanical seal can be changed without disconnecting piping by removing 4 bolts (see item 14 on page 9) and pulling the motor with pump seal plate and impeller assembly away from front pump housing [...]

  • Page 8

    P/N 350039 Rev. C 8-24-06 8 SECTION VI. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The following are some common causes of problems that may arise. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Pump will not prime. No water in strainer pot. Add water to pot. Strainer pot lid is not tight. T ighten lid. Damaged lid o-ring. Replace o-ring. W ater level is below skimmer . Adjust pool water level.[...]

  • Page 9

    P/N 350039 Rev. C 8-24-06 9 SECTION VII. TECHNICAL DATA REPLACEMENT PARTS 9 7 11 8 4 1 14 5 12 10 15 2 6 3 13 Item No. Part No. D escription 1 357161 D r a i n P l u g, 3 r eq . 2 354545 Mechanical Seal 3 354552 I mpeller 3/4 hp 3 350017 Impeller 1 hp 3 350018 I m peller 1-1/2 hp 4 1921 15 O -ring, 3 req. 5 357213 V olute & Pot Assembly HD 6 35[...]

  • Page 10

    P/N 350039 Rev. C 8-24-06 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 REPLACEMENT PARTS (BASE MOUNTED UNITS) For cord and plug connected units, the base should be mounted as shown. Suction V ertical Discharge 7.75" 4.09" 3.50" 7.26" 10.00" 9.33" Item No. Pa rt No. Description 1 354621 Enclosure Housing 2 356436 Motor 3/4 hp, 48 Frame 2 35[...]

  • Page 11

    P/N 350039 Rev. C 8-24-06 11 PUMP CURVES Pentair Pool Products ® OptiFlo ® Series 50 Hz Pump Curves 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 01 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Flow Rate in US GPM Total Dynamic Head in Ft. of Water METERS OF WA TER CUBIC METERS PER HOUR 3/4 HP 3/4 HP 1 HP 1 HP 1.5 HP 1.5 HP 3/4 HP 1 HP 1.5 HP 0 2 4 6 8 10 0 5 10 15 Pentair Pool Products ® O[...]

  • Page 12

    P/N 350039 Rev. C 8-24-06 12 ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS                              ?[...]