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9. POOL PUMP TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
Low Flow
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4. Air leak in suction (bubbles issuing from return fittings).
Solution:
Re-tighten suction and discharge connections using Teflon tape. Inspect other plumbing
connections and tighten as required.
5. Plugged, restricted, or damaged impeller.
Solution:
Contact a qualified repair professional to install a new impeller & seal assembly.
Noisy Pump
– Check For:
1. Air leak in suction piping, cavitation caused by restricted or undersized suction line or leak at any
joint, low water level in pool, or unrestricted discharge return lines.
Solution:
Correct suction condition or tighten fittings, if practical. Holding hand over return fitting will
sometimes prove this point or putting in a smaller return eyeball fitting.
2. Vibration due to improper mounting, etc.
Solution:
Mount the pump on a level surface and secure the pump to the equipment pad.
3. Foreign matter in pump housing. Loose stones/debris hitting impeller will cause noise.
Solution:
With the pump turned off or disconnected from the power source clean the pump housing
and inspect to remove any debris visible in the inner portion of the pump by the impeller.
4. Motor bearings noisy from normal wear, rust, overheating, or concentration of chemicals causing
seal damage. This will allow chlorinated water to seep into bearings wiping out the grease resulting in
rusting of the motor shaft and causing the bearing to whine.
Solution:
All seal leaks must be replaced at once. Have a qualified pump repair specialist replace the
motor shaft seals and inspect the motor shaft for possible damage. If the motor shaft is damaged
replace the motor.
ATTENTION
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR RETAILER
IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY DIFFICULTIES WITH YOUR
NEW SWIMMING POOL PUMP CONTACT BLUE WAVE
CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR ASSISTANCE.
1-800-759-0977
