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12. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Pressure is too
low
Strainer basket is dirty Clean the strainer basket.
Air in Pump Poor seal on the intake side of the pump Tighten hose clamps and connection fittings.
Water flows into
the drainpipe
Dirt around the seal of the 4 way valve Remove the 4 way valve from tank and clean the seal.
Leaking filter Clamp not tight Tighten clamp. DO NOT overtighten hose clamps
(35 in/lb max torque).
Pump does not
run
Not plugged in Check the socket and power cord.
GFCI/or main circuit breaker tripped Switch on the breaker. If it is immediately tripped again,
there is a defect in pump or controls.
Faulty Pump Motor Replace the pump/motor assembly.
Motor is
humming or
buzzing
Need to reset the motor "(Disconnect Power Supply – prior to doing steps below)
Allow cooling for 30 minutes - 1 hour.
• Locate the back of Motor.
• Look for the Grill (Covering the Fan).
• Remove (3) Phillip Screws.
• Remove Grill.
• Rotate the fan (3) FULL ROTATIONS – clockwise.
After you’ve rotated the fan:
• Apply power to pump/motor assembly.
If the motor does not start (Repeat the above steps). "
Sand in the Pool If the sand is newly replaced, the undersized
grains are still present
Backwash several times until the backwash water is clear
Sand in central valve (from backwash) Purge into drainpipe for 30 seconds
Filters bottom strainer is damaged Replace the filter bottom strainer
The manifold is cracked Need to replace the manifold
Not enough sand in the tank Need to add more sand
Sand is dirty Need to backwash
Air in system Water level is low or system recently opened
for service
While pump is running, loosen, but do not remove, the pressure
gauge or pressure gauge plug to release air. Then retighten the
gauge or plug.
REPAIRS ON THE PUMP SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED
BY PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED, QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS.