14
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
N
OT
E
NOUGH
A
IR IN THE
S
KIMMER
Check all connections are
secure in the Air Intake.
Check both ends of the Air
Intake Hose. Check that the
Venturi Intake is securely
connected to the pump.
Check that the Air
Adjustment Screw is open.
Flush out Venturi Intake as
described in “Monthly” on
page 9
Remove and check Venturi
Intake, Air Intake Hose
and Air Intake Silencer for
blockages and any mineral
buildup.
Ensure that the skimmer is
not sitting in too deep water
as excess backpressure will
reduce the efficiency of the
Venturi Intake
Disassemble and clean
pump as described in
“Pump Maintenance” on
page 10
20cm
15cm
The blade
section on the
impeller (the
white section)
should be able
to turn 180º
in relation to
the magnet.
If it spins freely or not at all, the
impeller should be replaced.
The impeller
shaft should
wear very little
but can be
broken. Check
also that both
End Caps are
present and
undamaged.
D
IAGNOSING
P
UMP
P
ROBLEMS
If you are having
problems with the pump, follow
these steps to help diagnose the
problem. Most common pump
problems can be found with these
steps.
