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Trouble Shooting Guide
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Lack of water
Ensure the water level in your pool
is at least up to the halfway mark at
the skimmer opening.
Debris in the pump or skimmer
box
Note: Do not operate pump with-
out hair & lint pot or skimmer
basket fitted correctly
Ensure that both the hair & lint pot
basket and skimmer basket are
free of leaves and other debris.
Ensure that there is no blockage at
the pumps suction or discharge.
Ensure that the pump internals
are free of foreign matter which may
block the flow of water.
Pump leaking from between the
casing and the motor
Casing bolts are not tightened
Casing ‘O’ring is worn
Mechanical Seal needs replacing
Switch off pump and loosen the
casing bolts. Check alignment and
condition of casing ‘O’ring before
re-tightening. Replace the ‘O’ring if
leaking persists.
Replace the mechanical seal and
lip seal if fitted.
-Should problems persist please contact your nearest Onga service agent.
