PENTAIR CHALLENGER

High Flow Pumps

FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PUMP WITH CLOSED IMPELLER, SINGLE SPEED

Pump components are custom molded thermoplastic for superior strength and durability. All components developed and perfected through Computer Assisted Design for maximum flow performance at minimum operating expense.

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PENTAIR CHALLENGER

FEATURES

  • See-thru Lid.
  • Large Strainer Basket.
  • User-friendly removable drain plugs.
  • Most diverse offering in voltage and horsepower.

Location
Be sure the challenger Centrifugal Pump location meets the following requirements:

  1. Install the pump as close the pool or spa as possible. To reduce friction loss and improve efficiency use short, direct suction piping returns
  2. Install a minimun of 5 feet (1.5 meters) from the inside wall of the pool or spa. Canadian installations require a minimum of 9.8 feet (3 meters) from pool water.
  3. Install the pump a minimum of 3 feet (0.9 meters) from the heater outlet
  4. Do not install the pump more than 10 feet (3m) above the water level.
  5. Install the pump in a well ventilated location protected from ecvessive moisture(i.e., rain gutter downspouts, sprinklers, etc.).
  6. Install the pump with a rear clearance of at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) so that the motor can be removed easily for maintenance and repair. A vertical clearance of 12 inches (30.5cm) is required for strainer basket removal.

Piping, Fittings and Valves

  1. Use thread seal tape or pipe sealants on all male connections of pipes and fittings. Use only pipe sealant
    compounds suited for plastic pipe. DO NOT USE PETROLEUM BASED PRODUCTS.
  2. Support pipe to prevent strains on the systems filter, pump and valves.
  3. When connecting fitting to the pump, apply a pipe sealant to the threads and then hand tighten plus 1½ turns. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
  4. Long piping runs and elbows restrict flow. For best efficiency, use the fewest possible fittings, large diameter pipe
    (at least 1.5 inches) and locate equipment as close to the pool as possible. The pump suctions line should not be
    smaller than the pipe size on the inlet of the pump.
  5. Suction fittings must conform to ASME/ANSI A 112.19.8 M Standards. Use double suction fittings.
  6. For most installations Pentair recommends installing a valve on both the pump suction and return lines so that
    the pump can be isolated during routine maintenance. We also recommend a valve, elbow or tee installed in the
    suction line should be no closer to the front of he pump than five (5) times the suction line pipe diameter.

Example: A 1.5 inch pipe requires a 7.5 inch (19 cm) straight run in front of the suction inlet of the pump. This will
help the pump prime faster and last longer.
Note: DO NOT install 90° elbows directly into the pump inlet and outlet.

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