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PROBLEMS:
1. Motor will not start.
2. Pump will not prime.
3. Motor will stop without being turned off,
then restart later.
4. High pressure gauge reading with low
return flow.
5. Low pressure gauge reading with low
return flow.
6. Leak from front of pump.
REMEDIES:
1. Make sure pump is plugged into a
grounded, 3-wire, 115 V. electrical
receptacle that is not overloaded with
other appliances.
2. Check for improper or loose
connections, open switches or relays,
blown circuit breaker or fuses.
3. The use of an electrical extension cord
may cause a low power source. Have
a qualified electrician install a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for
direct electrical access.
1. Make sure pool is filled to proper level.
Make sure pump, strainer pot and
hoses leading to and from pump are
filled with water. Make sure strainer
cover is secure and cover O-ring is
clean and properly sealed. Keep hose
connections tight to prevent water and/
or air leaks.
2. Clean out strainer basket, skimmer
basket and hoses if necessary.
1. Have a qualified electrician install a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
for direct electrical access, or use a
heavier gauge extension cord.
2. Properly elevate pump 2 to 3 inches
above foundation according to
instructions.
3. Locate bind and remove cause.
4. Replace motor.
1. Backwash Filter.
2. Plug skimmer and return fitting, then
clear debris from return line.
1. Plug skimmer and return fitting, then
disassemble pump and clean impeller.
2. Plug skimmer and return fitting, then
clear debris from suction line.
1. Replace pump O-ring.
2. Replace pump seal set.
3. Replace pump volute.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECKLIST
NOTE: ALWAYS BE SURE PUMP IS DISCONNECTED FROM ELECTRICAL SOURCE
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR WORK.
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
1. Pump not plugged in.
2. Faulty electrical outlet.
3. Low voltage.
1. Air in pump.
2. Clogged inlet and/or outlet
connections.
1. A too long or too light extension cord.
2. Blocked air vents on bottom of pump
housing causing motor to overheat.
3. There may be a bind in motor causing
overload.
4. Thermal protector in motor is faulty.
1. Filter is dirty.
2. Plugged or restricted return line.
1. Plugged or restricted impeller.
2. Clogged skimmer basket and/or
plugged suction line leading to pump.
1. Defective pump O-ring.
2. Worn pump seal set.
3. Cracked pump volute.
