9
Installation
and
General
Maintenance
Manual
–
Viron
P300
Pool
Pump
Ͳ
Activate
the
self
Ͳ
priming
and
wait
a
reasonable
amount
of
time
for
this
to
be
completed.
5.
MAINTENANCE
Ͳ
Clean
the
pre
Ͳ
filter
basket
regularly
to
avoid
drops
in
pressure.
TO
prevent
the
basket
from
breaking,
do
not
hit
it
during
the
cleaning
process.
Ͳ
Should
the
pump
stop,
check
that
the
consumption
of
the
running
motor
in
amperes
is
equal
to
or
below
that
indicated
on
the
manufacturer’s
characteristics
plate.
If
this
information
is
not
available,
contact
the
nearest
Technical
Assistance
Service.
Ͳ
Where
the
amperage
is
higher,
consult
the
manufacturer.
Ͳ
Empty
the
pump
if
it
is
to
remain
at
a
standstill
for
a
certain
length
of
time,
especially
in
cold
countries
where
there
is
a
risk
of
freezing.
Ͳ
Remove
the
purge
cap
(10)
to
empty
the
pump.
Ͳ
Every
time
the
pre
Ͳ
filter
is
opened,
clean
the
seal
and
its
seating
of
any
impurities
to
ensure
air
tightness
when
the
cap
is
closed
(Fig.
5).
Ͳ
Pump
components
that,
due
to
their
normal
use,
suffer
wear
and/or
tear
must
be
regularly
replaced
to
ensure
good
pump
performance.
The
following
table
shows
the
perishables
and/or
consumables
used
in
the
pump
and
their
estimated
working
life.
The
estimated
working
life
of
the
parts
above
has
been
established
according
to
the
normal
product
use
and
installation
conditions.
Follow
the
instructions
in
the
installation
manual
to
maintain
the
working
life
of
the
pump.
6.
REMOVAL
Ͳ
The
motor
unit
can
be
removed
from
the
pump
body
without
having
to
disconnect
the
pump’s
suction
and
return
pipes.
Ͳ
To
remove
the
Motor
unit
from
the
pump
body,
remove
the
screws
joining
them
together.
7.
TROUBLESHOOTING
COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
ESTIMATED
WORKING
LIFE
0
rings
and
general
seals
1
year
Mechanical
Seal
1
year
Bearings
1
year
1.
The
pump
is
not
primed
4.
The
pump
will
not
start
2.
The
pump
releases
only
a
small
flow
of
water
5.
The
motor
is
making
a
noise
but
will
not
start
3.
The
pump
makes
a
noise
6.
The
motor
is
stopped
