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| TROUBLE SHOOTING |
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PROBLEM | SOLUTION | |||
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If pump loses prime, | Hair and lint pot cover is tight and | |||
or if too many bubbles | and free from defects. | |||
come through return |
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Valves on suction and return lines are working | ||||
line, check: | ||||
properly and open. | ||||
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| Water level in pool is too low. | |||
| Filter | |||
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| All fittings and connections are secure and air tight. | |||
Not pumping water, | Filter pressure gauge reading too high, indicating filter | |||
check: | needs cleaning. | |||
| Clogged plumbing lines. | |||
| Impeller adjustment incorrect. Adjust impeller .015 | |||
| inches from face of volute. | |||
| Worn or damaged impeller. | |||
Motor does not run, | Circuit breakers. | |||
check: | Incorrect or loose wire connections. | |||
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| Thermal protector in motor tripped. Allow motor to | |||
| cool, then try to restart. | |||
Motor makes | Make sure motor shaft turns free. | |||
humming noise but | Jammed impeller or an obstruction in (volute) casing. | |||
won’t start, check: | Low voltage and undersized wire. | |||
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Motor overheating and | Incorrect or loose wire connections. | |||
cycling on and off, | Low voltage supply (frequently caused by undersized | |||
check: | wire. | |||
| Make sure the motor gets a fresh air supply and the | |||
| vents are kept unclogged. | |||
Noises, check: | Plumbing vibration | |||
| Impeller turns freely and is properly adjusted. | |||
| Motor bearings. | |||
| For cavitation, due to obstruction in or undersized | |||
| suction line. |
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