Pentair ONGA VF150 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Should you the installer or owner be unfamiliar with the correct installation
or operation of this type of equipment you should contact the distributor/
manufacturer for the correct advice before proceeding with the installation or
operation of this product.

An earth leakage or residual current protection

device must be fitted to all installations.

VF150

SUBMERSIBLE PUMP

Distributed in NZ By:

Freephone 0508 634 341

7 Monier Pl, Mt Wellington, Auckland
1060, New Zealand

1. Continual Product Improvement

We employ the best engineers both in Australia and
around the world to develop new and better ways to
take water further.

2. Operational Excellence

There is only one standard that we set ourselves for both
product quality and the quality of our service. That standard
is excellence... to have no-one better than us at what we do...
nothing short of that is acceptable. Our commitment to quality
is reinforced with our ISO 9001:2000 accreditation.

3. A Fair Price

Pentair products are neither the cheapest nor the most
expensive in their field. Our products do, on the other hand,
always represent very good value for money they always have
and they always will.

4. Our Team of Dealers

The hand picked authorised Pentair dealer network throughout
Australia and worldwide are second to none. We invest
considerable time and resources training and supporting.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Content Page

Warnings 4-5

Technical Information

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Construction Materials 6

Application 7

Installation 8

Operation 9

Trouble Shooting 10-11

Service & Maintenance 12

Warranty 13-15

These instructions are a guide only. Users not familiar with
pumping equipment should seek advice from people experienced
in pump equipment and installation.

The pump operator or owner must be provided with this owner’s
manual. This must be read before operation, and followed during
operation.

Freezing conditions will damage the unit, because as water
freezes it expands. Ensure that VF150 is located so that it is not
prone to freezing, or ensure that the product is disconnected and
dried of water during cold conditions.

VF150 is electrically connected. Ensure that it is isolated from
electrical supply during installation and any subsequent service
work.

VF150 is designed to be used with clean water in a residential
application. Do not use it with alternative fluids, specifically
abrasive, corrosive or explosive fluids. Do not install or operate
your VF150 in an explosive enviroment or near combustible
matter.

Do not run the OTB450A dry, or with the motor exposed (i.e. out
of the water) for long periods. This will harm the pumps seal, and

overheat the motor.

Do not lift/move/or carry this pump by the electrical or float
switch cables.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

When used in a swimming pool the following applies:

Warnings

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• the pump must not be used when people are in the water

• the pump must supplied through a residual current device
(RCD) with a rated residual operating current not exceeding
30 mA.

Warnings

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