Troubleshooting (cont.)
Symptoms
Probable Causes
Recommended Action
3.
Whirlpool stops
automatically before 18
minutes.
A.
The GFCI or RCD trips.
A.
Identify fault source and correct.
B.
Suction blocked.
B.
Remove obstruction.
C.
Jets are blocked.
C.
Remove blockage.
D.
Motor overheated and protection
device activated.
D.
Check for blockage at motor
vents. Remove blockage and
allow motor to cool.
Check for suction blockage.
Remove blockage and allow
motor to cool.
Check for jet blockage. Remove
blockage and allow motor to
cool.
4.
Noisy operation.
A.
Pump banding straps have not
been cut. (Models with support
blocks only.)
A.
Cut pump banding straps with
tin snips.
5.
Heater does not operate.
(“H” models only)
A.
No power to heater.
A.
Reset the GFCI or RCD.
B.
Water temperature exceeds 104° F
(40° C).
B.
Allow water to cool and heater
will reengage.
C.
Heater does not work.
C.
Replace heater.
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