2200 East Sturgis Road, Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 981-0262 • FAX: 805/981/9403 • Toll Free FAX: 888/772/5387
www.waterwayplastics.com
E-mail: [email protected]
CAUTION:
The polished and lapped faces of the seal could be dam-
aged of not handled with care.
Restarting Instructions:
If the pump is installed below the water level of the pool,
close return and suction lines prior to opening hair and lint
pot on pump. Make sure to re-open valves prior to operating.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
run the pump dry. If the pump is run dry, the
mechanical seal will be damaged and the pump will start
leaking. If this occurs, the damaged seal must be replaced.
ALWAYS maintain proper water level in your pool. If the
water level falls below the skimmer opening, the pump will
draw air through the skimmer, losing the prime and caus-
ing the pump to run dry, resulting in a damaged seal.
Priming the Pump:
1. The pump strainer pot must be filled with water before
the pump is initially started. Follow these steps to prime
the pump.
a. Remove the pump lid.
b. Fill the pump strainer pot with water.
c. Reassemble the pump lid onto the strainer pot. The
pump is now ready to prime.
d. Open the manual air relief valve on top of the filter,
and stand clear of the filter.
e. Turn on the switch or time clock.
f. 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 pool.
NOTE: Self-priming pump may take up to 3
1
/
2
minutes to
reach a lift height of 10 feet.
2. For 2-speed pumps:
a. Pump should run on high-speed for priming.
Troubleshooting:
A. 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 draw-
ing 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.
c. Slide the motor and seal plate away from the volute.
d. Remove the diffuser.
e. Clean debris from impeller. If debris cannot be
removed, complete the following steps.
(1) Remove left hand threaded bolt and gasket.
(2) Remove, clean and reinstall impeller.
(3) Reinstall left hand threaded bolt and gasket.
e. Reinstall the diffuser and diffuser O-ring.
f. Reinstall motor and seal plate into volute.
g. Tighten bolts securely.
3. Pump strainer clogged. Remedy:
a. Clean suction trap.
