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 water garden.
NOTE
: Self-priming pump may take up to 3 1/2 minutes to reach a lift height of 10 feet.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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.