TROUBLE SHOOTING

 

 

 

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

If pump loses prime,

Hair and lint pot cover is tight and o-ring is in place

or if too many bubbles

and free from defects.

come through return

 

 

 

Valves on suction and return lines are working

line, check:

properly and open.

 

 

Water level in pool is too low.

 

Filter o-ring or gasket is in place and free from

 

defects.

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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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