WHITEHALL MANUFACTURING
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P.O. BOX 3527
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City of Industry, CA 91744-0527 U.S.A.
Phone (800) 782-7706
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(626) 968-6681
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Fax (626) 855-4862
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www.whitehallmfg.com
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Turbine Maintenance
Motors are equipped with sealed greased ball bearings that do not require lubrication so
are maintenance-free. Clean vent holes in the motor cover shell periodically to allow free
air flow and prevent overheating.
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedy
Loss in
pressure
Foreign material caught
in pump inlet holes
1. Turn off and unplug turbine assembly
2. Remove foreign materials from bottom of
pump
Turbine pump is not
submerged fully in
water
Ensure that water level is at least 6” (152mm)
above bottom of turbine assembly
Water does
not circulate
No power to turbine
Check the power source
Reset the GFCI(s) if tripped
Replace the fuses (see instructions below)
Contact Whitehall
Shaft has seized
Contact Whitehall
Turbine
stops
operation
Motor is overloaded
Check for blocked motor ventilation holes
Check for excessive current load
NOTE: The motor is equipped with a thermal
overload protector. In an overheated condition,
the motor will automatically shut off until it has
returned to a normal operating temperature,
then resume operation.
Fuse Replacement Procedure:
1. Turn off and unplug the turbine
2. Push down and turn each of the round black fuse covers counter-clockwise on top
of the turbine and set aside
3. Remove the fuses and discard
4. Replace the fuses with 6525-608-000 for the 125V~ turbine and 6525-612-000 for
the 230V~ turbine (or equivalent)
5. Replace the fuse covers by pushing down and turning clockwise
6. Plug in the turbine
