(106) MODEL 638 FILTER PUMP ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.5” PANTONE 295U 01/29/2007
106
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
|
| TROUBLE |
| CHECK |
| POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
| FILTER MOTOR | • Not plugged in. | • Filter cord must be plugged into a 3 wire |
| |||||
| FAILS TO START | • Fuse box needs checking. |
| outlet that is protected by a Class A |
| ||||
|
|
|
| • GFCI/RCD circuit breaker |
| Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, or RCD. |
| ||
|
|
|
|
| tripped. | • | Reset circuit breaker. If circuit breaker |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| trips repeatedly, your electrical system |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| may have a defect. Turn off circuit |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| breaker and call an electrician to |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| correct the problem. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| • Motor too hot and overload protection |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
| shut motor off. Let motor cool down. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
| FILTER DOESN’T | • Improper chlorine or pH | • Adjust chlorine and pH level. Consult |
| |||||
| CLEAN POOL |
| levels. |
| your local swimming pool supply stores. |
| |||
|
|
|
| • | Filter cartridge dirty. | • | Clean or replace cartridge. |
| |
|
|
|
| • Cartridge damaged. | • Check for holes in cartridge. Replace |
| |||
|
|
|
| • Excessively dirty pool. |
| if damaged. |
| ||
|
|
|
| • | Strainer screen restricting | • | Operate filter for longer periods. |
| |
|
|
|
|
| flow. | • | Clean strainer screen at pool wall inlet. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
| FILTER DOESN’T | • Inlet/discharge clogged. | • Look for obstructions in intake hose or |
| |||||
| PUMP WATER OR | • Air leak on intake line. |
| discharge hose inside pool wall. |
| ||||
| FLOW IS VERY | • Scale or buildup on cartridge. | • Tighten hose clamps, check hoses for |
| |||||
| SLOW | • Excessively dirty pool. |
| damage, check pool water level. |
| ||||
|
|
|
| • | Filter cartridge dirty. | • | Replace cartridge. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| • Clean cartridge more often. |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
| PUMP DOESN’T | • Low water level. | • Fill pool to correct water level. |
| |||||
| WORK | • Strainer screen plugged up. | • Clean strainer screens at pool inlet. |
| |||||
|
|
|
| • Air leak on intake hose. | • | Tighten hose clamps, check hose for |
| ||
|
|
|
| • Faulty motor or impeller |
| damage. |
| ||
|
|
|
|
| jammed. | • Check & clear any sticks or leaves in |
| ||
|
|
|
| • Air lock inside cartridge |
| intake to pump. |
| ||
|
|
|
|
| chamber. | • Open release valve at top of pump. |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
| TOP COVER | • | • Remove cover & check for |
| |||||
| LEAKING | • Cover not tight. | • Tighten cover (Manually). |
| |||||
|
|
|
| • | Filter cartridge dirty. | • | Replace or clean cartridge. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
| HOSE LEAKING | • Hose clamps. | • Tighten/change hose clamps. |
| |||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
| AIR LOCK | • Pump housing and inlet hose | • Open air release valve, lift and lower |
| |||||
|
|
|
|
| air trapped. |
| the inlet hose until water starts to flow |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| out of the air release valve, close air |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| release valve. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
|
|
|
| • | The white inserts at both ends of the hoses shall remain inside and |
|
| ||
|
|
|
|
| shall be firmly inserted in the hose. Do not remove the white inserts |
|
| ||
|
|
| HOSE |
| from the hoses. These white inserts are not serviceable parts. |
|
| ||
|
|
| • | To facilitate the connection of the hoses into the black protruding hose |
|
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
|
|
| INSERT |
| connectors on the pool wall, you may use soapy water solution (mix 6 |
|
| ||
|
|
|
|
| drops of dish detergent in 1/2 a cup of water) to lubricate the inserts |
|
| ||
|
|
|
|
| by simply dipping the hose ends into the solution. Continue per |
|
| ||
|
|
|
|
| owner’s manual. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| • | Do not use lubricants such as machine or industrial oil or grease. |
|
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Page 11