Owner manual

9
Trouble Shooting
This guide is intended as a guide for an experienced service person only.
Whenmakingmeasurementmakesurethepowerisdisconnectedrst.
If the pump runs but there is no water ow or water ow is reduced, the
following condition may apply:
1. Thepumpisnotprimed.Re-primeasperinstructionin‘Startingthepump’
2. There are air leaks in the suction piping. Check all piping and eliminate leaks.
Airbubblesinthewaterowingbacktothepoolwouldindicatealeakinthe
suction to the pump allowing air to enter the pipework.
3. Aleakingpumpshaftsealmayalsopreventoperating.Evidenceofthiswould
be water on the ground under the pump.
4. The pump is not able to get water from the pool. Check that the valves to the
pump are fully open and that the pool water level is up to the spa jets.
5. Blockage in the piping or pump.
If the pump does not operate, the following conditions may apply:
1. Thepowerisnotconnected.Whereaspacontrollerisused,checktoseeif
the controller touchpad is illuminated and the pump is connected to the correct
AMPsocket.Alsocheckfusesandthemainpowersupplyswitch
2. Automaticoverloadistrippedfollowinganoverheatingperiod.Thepumpmotor
hasanin-builtthermaloverloadwhichwillre-setafterthemotorhascooled.
Determine the cause of the overload tripping and rectify.
3. Blockage is preventing the pump from rotating.
4. Motorisburntout-burningsmellisevident.Replacementisrequired.
If you are unable to resolve any installation or operation difculties with
your MaxiFlow pump, contact the supplier from whom it was purchased or
your nearest Authorised Davey Pool Equipment Service Centre. If any further
assistance is required, contact the Davey Customer Service Centre at the
address indicated in this manual.