Pentair EQ SERIES User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSInstallationandUser's GuideEQ SERIES®High Performance Commerc

4EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideMechanical Installation, cont.’d.6. Assemble the strainer pot assembly, ifincluded, to the pump. Be sure

5EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuidePressure TestingCertain local codes require that the circulation system be pressure tested with a proof p

6EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuidePressure Testing, cont’d. WARNING — Never exceed the maximum operating pressure or temperature limits of

7EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideSection 3Electrical RequirementsThis section describes how to secure and wire the EQ pump.Electrical Requ

8EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideElectrical Requirements and Field Wiring, cont’d. CAUTION — Some single-phase pumps may contain an intern

9EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideSection 4Initial Operation of PumpThis section describes how to prime the EQ pump. WARNING — Do not opera

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11EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideSection 5MaintenanceCleaning of the Strainer Basket1. The pump is designed to be maintenance free with t

12EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuidePreventative MaintenanceIt may be possible to extend the life of the pump and to prevent a pump down sit

13EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideSection 6Servicing WARNING —Risk of electrical shock or electrocution.This pool pump must be installed b

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14EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideDisassembly1. Ensure the electric supply circuit is disconnected and is properly tagged and locked out.2

15EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideAssembly1. Ensure that the two 6 ½ in. long screws (11) with washers (12) are properly inserted into the

16EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideSection 7TroubleshootingUse the following troubleshooting information to resolve possible problems with

17EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide2728222925242312211720191816541514131098712114526165432Motor Shaft Key comes w/Motor (Item #1.)Section 8

18EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideSection 9Pump Technical DataPump CurvesPENTAIR POOL PRODUCTS, INC.50HZ PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVES EQ SERIES

19EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideEngineering SpecificationsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSNameplate Product Weight Product Weight  

20EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideFASTENERS AND O-RING ARE INCLUDED WITH PENTAIRPOOL PRODUCTS EQ 6 X 6 STRAINER TO CONNECT STRAINERDIRECTL

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iEQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideTable of ContentsImportant Safety Precautions ...

iiEQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideIMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSConsumer Information and SafetyThe EQ Series pumps are designed and manufact

iiiEQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideIMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) WARNING — Never exceed the maximum operating pressure or tempe

ivEQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideIMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)General Installation Information WARNING —Pumps improperly sized

1EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideSection 1IntroductionEQ Series® High Performance Commercial Pump OverviewThe EQ Series pumps deliver extr

2EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideGeneral Features• EQ Series = Energy Efficient and Quiet• Designed in every detail for maximum efficiency

3EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s GuideSection 2InstallationThe following general information describes how to install the EQ Series pump.Note: