For commercial and high-end residential
swimming pools and other water
applications. Available in flows to
800 GPM , and from 3 to 15 HP.
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EQ Series
maximum efficiency and quiet operation in every
detail. They are the only non-corrosive, all
plastic pumps designed exclusively for the
commercial pool and water applications market.
EQ Series Impellers are manufactured for true
breakthrough performance, allowing for lower
loads and longer motor life. Available with and
without strainer pot.
commercial pumps are designed for
Standard Features
• Close coupled for quiet, stable flow operation.
• Lightweight for easy, one-man installation.
• Cam and Ramp™ locking ring design with clear lid
for added service convenience.
• 6" suction and 4" discharge with strainer pot.
• Closed impeller for long life and durability.
• Available in single- and three-phase models.
• Self-priming under NSF standards; NSF listed.
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EQ Series
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High Performance Commercial Pump
Performance curves
EQ Series
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MATERIALS AND DESIGN
Pump Body
Performance curve
EQ Series
For detailed efficiency curves for each model, please contact the factory.
All-plastic pump for maximum hydraulic performance
and corrosion prevention.
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Hair and Lint Strainer
• Material
Separate bolt-on Noryl® body with plastic
basket, Lexan® lid, and stainless steel bolts.
• Size
6" ANSI 150 bolted flange suction and
discharge ports.
Liquid Temperature: 104º F
Ambient Air Temperature: 104º F
Motor
Standard JM type.
• Frame Size
NEMA “C” flange. 230/460V are open
drip-proof design.
• Shaft
303 Stainless steel construction.
• Design
3 to 15 HP, 3500 RPM, JM open drip-proof, continuous
duty, three-phase and single-phase (5 and 7½ HP only).
• Bearings
Double shielded, single row, deep groove type,
permanently lubricated.
• Thermal Overload Protection
All models require external thermal overload protector.
Electrical
•Power Supply Required
Three-phase pumps are 208 – 230/460. 3, 5 and 7½ HP
single-phase models are available in 230V, 60 Hz. only.
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Use ANSI class 150 plastic flange and 1⁄8" thick class 150 full flange
gasket to make connection.
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EQ Commercial Pump With Strainer Pot 6" x 4"EQ Commercial Pump Without Strainer Pot
FASTENERS AND 0-RING ARE INCLUDED
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WITH PENTAIR POOL PRODUCTS EQ
6X6 STRAINER TO CONNECT STRAINER
DIRECTLY TO EQ SERIES PUMP. IF PUMP
IS TO BE INSTALLED WITHOUT
STRAINER MAKE BOTH CONNECTIONS
PER NOTE 1.
USE ANSI CLASS 150 PLASTIC FLANGE
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AND 1/8" THICK CLASS 150 FULL FLANGE
GASKET TO MAKE CONNECTION.
FASTENERS AND 0-RING ARE INCLUDED WITH PENTAIR POOL
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PRODUCTS EQ 6X6 STRAINER TO CONNECT STRAINER DIRECTLY
TO EQ SERIES PUMP. IF PUMP IS TO BE INSTALLED WITHOUT
STRAINER MAKE BOTH CONNECTIONS PER NOTE 1.
USE ANSI CLASS 150 PLASTIC FLANGE AND 1/8" THICK CLASS
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150 FULL FLANGE GASKET TO MAKE CONNECTION.
THIS DIAMETER FITS INSIDE 6" SCH 40 PIPE. DO NOT USE
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SCH 80 PIPE AS FINAL PIPE SIZE WHEN MAKING THIS
FLANGE CONNECTION.
EQ Commercial Pump With Strainer Pot 6" x 4"
Part # Description Voltage Amps Phase HP Wt Dim. A Dim. B Dim. C Dim. D
• Recirculation pump shall be Pentair EQ Series Model No.______
___self-priming centrifugal pump,____ phase, 60 Hz.
General Notes
• Install pump in a cool, dry, well vented location away from pool
heaters, and chemical storage.
• Pump should be firmly mounted with pipe supported to prevent
vibration and undue operational noise.
• Allow 12" minimum clearance behind motor for servicing.
• Motor overheating may be caused by a voltage drop or
excessive voltage. Be sure that wire size and voltage input is
properly regulated.
Specifications
• The pump motor shall be a ___ HP, ___ phase, 60 Hz, 3450 RPM
for service on a ___ volt electric supply. The pump shall be rated
for ______ GPM at ____ TDH. The pump shall be tested and
certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory to conform
to National Sanitation Foundation Standard 50.
• The recirculation pump shall be a self-priming, centrifugal
design with a hair and lint strainer as shown in the plans.
• The pump body, seal plate, and attached hair and lint strainer
shall be constructed of non-corrosive Noryl
close-coupled to an electric motor by means of an adaptor of the
same material. The pump body shall have a single suction port
with a 6" ANSI 125 bolt flange to the hair and lint strainer.
A centerline discharge port of 4" ANSI 125 bolt flange and a
winterizing drain port of ¼" NPT shall be a part of the design.
• The pump shall be a back pull-out design to allow servicing
without disturbing piping. The pump shall have a Noryl
to aid in priming and it shall contain a replaceable bronze wear
ring for the impeller. The impeller shall be of the closed type and
Noryl®, non-overloading at any point on the performance curve.
The mechanical shaft seal shall be constructed of ceramic and
carbon seal faces, with stainless steel, brass and Buna N
materials in the spring bellows portion. The impeller shall be
secured to the motor shaft by means of a stainless steel key
and locking screw into the end of the motor shaft. The pump
shall be capable of operating at up to 50 psi, 104° F continuous
water temperature.
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materials, and
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diffuser
Hair and Lint Strainer
• The pump strainer shall consist of a Noryl® body, Lexan® cover
with O-ring seal, and Cam and Ramp™ locking ring, and a strainer
basket of mineral reinforced polypropylene material.
• The strainer body shall be 6" ANSI 150 bolt flanged suction and
discharge ports. The strainer body shall have a removable drain
plug for winterizing.
• The strainer basket shall be securely positioned below the suction
inlet of the trap, with access for inspection and cleaning through
a removable trap body lid. The trap body lid shall be secured
by means of a Cam and Ramp™ locking ring. The strainer
basket shall have a perforation which in total open area is 98
square inches.
• The electric motor coupled to the pump shall be of the NEMA
series JM construction with stainless steel shaft inside a
removable shaft sleeve of 300 series stainless steel. The motor
shall be of an open, drip-proof design (unless otherwise
specified) with double shielded, single row, deep groove ball
bearings. Motors shall be continuous duty rated at 40° C
(or better) ambient and be suitable for outdoor installation.