Instructions / Assembly

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R. Trouble Shooting
Malfunction SolutionCause
Dirty filter bed Backwash the filter (position 4)Pressure gauge
has reading more
than 25 PSI over
the normal filtering
pressure
Clean the hair and lint strainer;
check the suction line and the water
level in pool
Hair and lint strainer
basket is dirty; Pump gets
too little water
Tighten hose clamps and connecting
fittings
Poor seal on the intake
side of pump
Replace the pumpSeal is worn out or
damaged
Check the socket and power cord/
Clean pump body
Not plugged in/
Debris blocking the
impeller
Switch on the breaker (if it is immedi-
ately tripped again, there is a defect
in pump or controls)
G.F.C.I./ or main circuit
breaker tripped
Pressure is too low
Air in the pump
Leaking filter
Replace motor or entire pumpPump motor defective
Backwash several times until the
backwash water is clear (position 4)
If the sand is newly
replaced, the undersized
grains are still present
Purge into drainpipe for 30 seconds
(position 6)
Sand in Central Valve
(from backwash)
Replace the filter bottom strainer
Loosen, but do not re-move, the air
relief valve plug on the multi-position
valve to allow any trapped air to
escape. Tighten the valve plug once
all of the air has escaped.
Filter bottom strainer or
laterals are damaged
Pump does not run
Sand in Pool
Air in system