1. Short Cycle Time:
NOTICE:
Cycle time will vary with each location and between
different areas of the country. The following causes and remedies are for
cycle times shorter than normal for your area.
A. Chlorine residual too low; maintain proper residual (consult pool
professional for recommendation).
B. Filter cartridge is dirty or plugged; thoroughly clean the filter (see no.
4, “Plugged Cartridge”, and “Cleaning Cartridge Procedure”, page 6).
C. Water is chemically out of balance; consult pool professional.
D. Algae in the pool; apply heavy dose of chlorine or algaecide as
recommended by the pool manufacturer.
E. Replace the cartridge.
2. Low Flow/High Pressure:
A. Cartridge plugged; clean filter thoroughly (see page 6).
B. Pipe blocked downstream from filter; remove obstruction.
C. Piping too small; use larger pipe (consult dealer for sizing).
3. Low Flow/Low Pressure:
A. Plugged pump or plugged debris basket; clean thoroughly.
4. Plugged Cartridge:
A. Insufficient cleaning; follow cleaning instructions closely and clean
thoroughly (see page 6).
B. Water chemically out of balance; consult pool professional.
C. Excessive air in filter; vent air from tank and check for pump
suction pipe leaks. Clean air bleed tube in cartridge assembly.
D. Pool water contains iron; consult your pool professional.
E. Heavy or improper application of powdered chlorine tablets using a
binder; consult your pool professional.
F. Algae in the pool; apply heavy dose of chlorine or algaecide as
recommended by the pool manufacturer.
G. Use of incorrect chemicals with PHMB sanitizers; replace filter
cartridge.
H. Replace the cartridge.
5. Pool Water Not Clean:
A. Chlorine residual too low; maintain adequate chlorine residual
(consult pool service technician for recommendation).
B. Filter cartridge torn, plugged or punctured; replace cartridge.
C. Pool water contains iron; consult your pool professional.
D. Heavy or improper application of powdered chlorine tablets using a
binder; consult your pool professional.
E. Algae in the pool; apply heavy dose of chlorine or algaecide as
recommended by the pool manufacturer.
F. Replace the cartridge.
6. Pool Cleaner Stops Working:
A. Clean filter and observe performance of pool cleaner.
B. If pool cleaner performs better after filter has been cleaned, use a
shorter cleaning cycle for the filter (that is, clean the filter after a
pressure rise of less than 10 PSI).
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