TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
REASON
SOLUTION
PUMP NOT PRIMING
No power
Fill strainer pot with water and close lid.
Ensure plumbing valves are open.
Check basket to make sure seated correctly and reinstall lid.
Check lid for cracks and lid o-ring for flat spots or cracking.
Check intake and discharge union fittings for cracks or
loose connection. Replace or tighten. Connections must
be alright.
MOTOR IS NOT
TURNING
Circuit breaker has
tripped or has no
power
Reset circuit breaker and/or GFCI.
Check electric supply to verify power supply is present.
Test a secondary location if needed.
Capacitor failure. This may be tested. Call for details.
Bearing seized. Rotate motor shaft by hand to test.
If shaft does not freely spin, replace bearings.
LOW FLOW
Water flow has slowed
or is intermittent
Low water
in the strainer pot
Clean filter basket of debris.
Check for impeller clog. See disassembly instructions or
call for details.
Check for leaks in volute housing, lid and union connections.
Check for obstructions in plumbing and clear if found.
Seems overly hot and is
shutting down or
shutting off and on
intermittenly
MOTOR
OVERHEATING
Possible incorrect wiring. Have an electrician test.
Test breaker. Replace if needed.
Increase airflow if restricted.
If pump is located in direct sunlight, try providing a properly
vented shade covering.
Water leaking between
motor and pump
housing
Water leaking at
lid or union
Replace mechanical seal and bracket o-ring.
Inspect brass inserts in volute housing.
Check lid or union nut for cracks. Replace if needed.
Check lid or union o-rings for cracking or flat spots.
Replace if needed.
PUMP IS
LEAKING
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