Supreme Heating HEATSEEKER, Installation & User Manual

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Heatseeker Solar Pool Heating
Installation & User Manual
MAINTENANCE
AstralPool pumps are designed to operate for extended periods with minimal
attention or maintenance. Following are the periodic maintenance requirements:
1. Keep the lint basket clean - empty it regularly. Blocked lint basket or suction pipe and no
water flow can cause overheating with consequent pipe and pump components failure
and meltdown.
2. Apply suitable waterproof grease to the lint pot “O” ring to ensure positive seal.
3. Ensure electrical passage for cooling airflow to prevent fusing or shock hazards.
4. Maintain clear passage for cooling airflow to prevent overheating of motor.
5. Maintain water in good chemical balance.
6. Do not allow quantities of sand or grit to continuously pass through pump to prevent “sand
blasting” erosions (use filter sock in lint basket if sand etc is being picked up by vacuum).
7. Do not over-tighten strainer lid. Never use a tool or handle to tighten lid, the lid is designed to
prevent this from happening.
8. Do not add pool salt, chlorine, acid or other chemicals directly to your skimmer. This may
result in damage to your pump and could void your warranty.
SOLAR PUMP TROUBLESHOOTING
FAULT REASONS/SOLUTIONS
PUMP WILL NOT START
• Solar controller is not triggering pump to turn on. Refer to controller instruction
manual.
• Pump is not plugged into power.
• Blockage is preventing rotation.
• Electrical failure.
• Automatic overload is tripped. The pump has an in built thermal overload which
will reset automatically after the motor has cooled following an overheating
period. Determine the cause of overload.
NO WATER FLOW
• Pump is failing to self-prime. Check all water seals, add water to lint pot and
manually re-start until pump primes. Caution: Running pump dry will result in
damage and void warranty.
• Valve closed – check valves on suction and discharge side of pump to ensure full
water flow.
• Blockage is preventing rotation.
PUMP MAKING LOUD
NOISE
• Physical debris caught in impeller. Clear from pump body and restart, ensuring
pump re-primes.
• Overheating has caused motor damage, and/or water ingress. Contact
manufacturer for repair options.
PUMP LEAKING
• Water leaking from seals – Check that O-rings on both union connections and
pump lid are greased and are not pinched or damaged.
• Water leaking from pump body – Contact manufacturer for repair options.