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OWNER’S MANUAL
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Motor fails to
start or kicks
on and off
A Unit must be plugged into a grounded 3-prong power outlet. Press the reset button on the
GFCI to start the pump.
B Reset the GFCI plug and/or circuit breaker. If problem persists, have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician.
C Check the line voltage, it must be in the range of 105 to 125 Volts A.C.
2
No or slow
water flow
through the
return fitting.
Filter pump is
not cleaning
the pool
properly (e.g.
cloudy/green
water)
Water leakage
A Fill the pool to the FILL LINE. The suction fitting must be at least 4” under water.
A Maintain chlorine level between 1.0 to 1.6 ppm.
B Maintain pH level between 7.3 to 7.8.
C Clean or replace the filter cartridge. A spare cartridge makes service more convenient.
A Tighten the hose clamps. Check the o-rings on the suction/return fittings.
Check hoses for damage. Replace if needed.
D Inspect the filter cartridge for holes or tears. If it's visibly damaged, replace with a new one.
E Check for obstructions(s) at the suction fitting and return fitting.
F Have the pool water sample tested by a pool supply store. It may be necessary to add other
chemicals due to varying water quality in different localities.
G Chemicals are required to maintain clean pool water. Clean pool and filter more often.
B Check for obstructions(s) at the suction fitting and return fitting.
A Unit not plugged in or
GFCI not activated
B GFCI Plug and/or circuit
breaker tripped
C Low voltage
A Low pool water level
A Chlorine level
B pH level
C Dirty filter cartridge
D Damaged filter cartridge
E Slow water flow
F Other chemicals required
G Pool water very dirty
B Inlet/Outlet clogged
C Dirty filter cartridge
A Suction/return hose
B Vent screw in Seal Top
C Seal Top
C Clean or replace the filter cartridge. A spare cartridge makes service more convenient.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
POOL PUMP DISASSEMBLY & STORAGE
WARNING:
TURN OFF THE PUMP AND UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING THE FILTER PUMP.
C Check the Canister Gasket
p
for damage. Replace if needed.
B Check the Vent Screw O-Ring
i
for damage. Replace if needed.
1. Turn off the Pump, and unplug it from the power outlet. Remove the RF Diverter
7
from the Return Fitting
6
and then seal the Return Fitting
6
with the
RF Plug
f
. Now, hand tighten the SF Cap
5
onto the Suction Fitting
2
.
2. Slowly unscrew the Vent Screw
u
from the Seal Top
o
to depressurize the Pump.
3. Remove the Seal Top
o
by turning counter-clockwise.
4. Remove the Filter Cartridge
s
. Loosen all four Hose Clamps
t
, remove the Hoses
r
and allow the water to drain out.
5. Clean and dry all of the filter pump parts including filter cartridges.
6. Liberally lubricate the Canister Gasket
p
and the Vent Screw O-Ring
i
with petroleum jelly, and then reassemble all of the parts of the Filter Pump
Assembly
y
.
7. Store all the parts in a dry environment that remains above 0 ºC (32 °F) at all times.
