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General Pump Troubleshooting Problems
Flash Rate LED “Error” Light
Error Description
Cause
1 Flash
Microprocessor failure
Microprocessor Start-Up
2 Flashes
Low voltage
Voltage must exceed < 208V AC control
activates itself independently when voltage
exceeds 208V for more than six (6) seconds
(Motor Activates)
3 Flashes
Temperature to high
Temperature to low
Temperature Too High > 100
o
C (212
o
F)
Temperature Too Low < -20
o
C (4
o
F)
4 Flashes
Thermal overload tripped
Motor is drawing to much current/amps
5 Flashes
High voltage
Voltage has risen > 269V AC
6 Flashes
Shaft locked
Impeller or pump locked/motor shaft stopped
turning
7 Flashes
Self-test
One or more self-test were not completed
8 Flashes
Motor Error
One or more phases is disconnected
Table 2.0
The Badu EcoM3 Warning Sequence
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
1. Error Light appears during start-up
A. Low Voltage
During the initial start-up (6-12 sec
-
onds delay) or momentary power drop,
in which case the pump will restart
itself after the voltage is above 208V
for a period of six seconds.
2. Pump will not prime.
A. Suction air leak
B. No water in pump.
C. Closed valves or blocked lines.
D. Low voltage to motor.
Make sure see-through lid and o-rings
are clean and properly positioned.
Hand tighten see-through lid. Tighten
all pipes and fittings on suction side
of pump. Be sure water in pool is high
enough to flow through skimmer.
Make sure strainer tank is full of water.
Open all valves in system. Clean skim-
mer and strainer tank. Open pump and
check for clogging of impeller.
Check voltage at motor. If low, pump
will not come up to speed.
3. Motor does not turn
A. No power to motor.
B. Pump jammed
Check that all power switches are
on. Be sure fuse or circuit breaker is
properly set. Time set properly? Check
motor wiring at terminal.
With power off, turn shaft. It should
spin freely. If not, disassemble and
repair.
4. Low flow
A. Dirty filter
B. Suction Leak
Back wash filter when filter pressure is
high, or clean cartridges.
See Problem 2
Table 2.0
The Badu EcoM3 General Problems
