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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Solution
Low flow
Dirty filter
Backwash or clean cartridge
Dirty skimmer and pump
strainer
Clean skimmer and pump strainer
Suction air leak
Make sure water level is correct through
suction points. Ensure baskets and
strainers are free of debris. Tighten all
fittings/unions on the suction side of the
pump, remove and replace mechanical
seal
Closed valve or blocked line
Make sure water level is correct through
suction points. Ensure baskets and
strainers are free of debris. Tighten all
fittings/unions on the suction side of the
pump, remove and replace mechanical
seal
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 shaft /motor
Replace the pump/motor assembly.
Pump shaft is locked
Check if the pump can be rotated by hand
and remove any blockage
Pump will
not prime
Suction air leak
Make sure water level is correct through
suction points. Ensure baskets and
strainers are free of debris. Tighten all
fittings/unions on the suction side of the
pump, remove and replace mechanical
seal
No water in the pump
Make sure the filter tank is full
Closed valves or blocked
lines
Open all valves in the system, clean
skimmer and pump basket, check pump
impeller of blockage
Motor
overload
cuts out
Motor not connected properly Have electrician check wiring
Low incoming voltage
Voltage at motors should be no more than
6% above or below nameplate voltage.
Have electrician check voltage; ensure
pump is not running on an extension cord.
Report low supplier to authorities.
Overload due to binding in
pump or wrong size impeller
Contact supplier
Noise pump Bad bearing
Have electrician replace
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