RESTARTING INSTRUCTIONS & PRIMING THE PUMP
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the pump is installed below the water level of the pool, close
return and suction lines prior to opening hair and lint pot on
pump. Make sure to re-open valves prior to operating.
The pump strainer pot must be filled with water before the pump
is initially started. Follow these steps to prime the pump. For
2-speed pumps: Pump should run on high-speed for priming.
1. Remove the pump lid.
2. Fill the pump strainer pot with water.
3. Reassemble the pump lid onto the strainer pot. The pump is now
ready to prime.
4. Open the manual air relief valve on top of the filter, and stand clear
of the filter.
5. Turn on the switch or time clock.
6. When water comes out of the manual air relief valve, close the
valve. The system should now be free of air and circulating water to
and from the pool.
NOTE: Self-priming pump may take up to 3 1/2 minutes to reach a
lift height of 10 feet.
CAUTION: DO NOT run the pump dry. If the pump is run dry, the mechanical seal will be damaged and the pump
will start leaking. If this occurs, the damaged seal must be replaced. ALWAYS maintain proper water level in
your pool. If the water level falls below the skimmer opening, the pump will draw air through the skimmer,
losing the prime and causing the pump to run dry, resulting in a damaged seal.
FAILURE OF PUMP
1. Pump will not prime, too much air. Remedy:
a. Check suction piping and valve glands on all suction gate valves.
b. Secure lid on pump strainer pot and make sure lid gasket is in place.
c. Check water level to make sure skimmer is not drawing air.
2. Pump will not prime, not enough water. Remedy:
a. Make sure suction lines, pump strainer, and pump volute are
full of water.
b. Make sure valve on suction line is working and open
(some systems do not have valves).
c. Check water level to make sure water is available through skimmer.
REDUCED FLOW AND/OR HEAD
1. Air pockets or leaks in suction line. Remedy:
a. See item 1a of this section above.
2. Clogged impeller. Remedy:
a. Turn off electrical power to the pump.
b. Remove the bolts holding the volute to the seal plate.
c. Slide the motor and seal plate away from the volute.
d. Remove the diffuser.
e. Clean debris from impeller. If debris cannot be removed,
complete the following steps:
(1) Remove left hand threaded bolt and gasket.
(2) Remove, clean and reinstall impeller.
(3) Reinstall left hand threaded bolt and gasket.
f. Reinstall the diffuser and diffuser O-ring.
g. Reinstall motor and seal plate into volute.
h. Tighten bolts securely.
3. Pump strainer clogged. Remedy:
a. Clean suction trap.
WARRANTY
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Engineered &
Manufactured
in the USA.
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