Section Iii. Troubleshooting - Pentair Eagle Manuel Du Propriétaire

This centrifugal pump requires little or no service other than reasonable care. Occasionally, however, a shaft
seal becomes damaged and must be replaced.
E. Protect Motor Against Heat
1. Shade the motor from the sun.
2. Provide ample cross ventilation.
F. Protect Motor Against Dirt
1. Keep motor, motor vents, and surrounding area clean.
2. Avoid sweeping or stirring up dust near the motor while it's running.
3. Avoid storing (or spilling) pool chemicals near the motor.
G. Protect Motor Against Moisture
1. Provide protection from rain, snow, lawn sprinklers, etc.
2. Locate motor on a slight elevation so water will not run or puddle nearby.
3. Avoid spilling or dripping liquid chemicals on or near motor.
4. Avoid splashing water near the motor.
5. Do not wrap motor with plastic or other air-tight materials.
(Exception: The motor may be covered during a storm, when hosing, winter storage, etc.; never when
motor is running or expected to be running).
When replacing motor, be certain that motor support (part number 39201300) is correctly turned and positioned to support type of
motor being installed.
In mild climate area - when temporary freezing conditions may occur, run your filtering equipment all night to prevent freezing.

SECTION III. TROUBLESHOOTING

System Problem
Failure to Pump
Reduced Capacity and/or Head
P/N • Núm/Pte. • Réf. 99330000
NOTE
CAUTION
Cause
1. Pump will not prime - too much air.
2. Pump will not prime - too little water.
3. Pump strainer clogged.
4. Pump strainer gasket defective.
1. Air pockets or leaks in suction line.
2. Clogged impeller.
3. Pump strainer clogged.
Remedy
Check suction piping and valve glands on any
suction gate valves. Secure lid on pump strainer
pot and make sure lid gasket is in place. Check
water level to make sure skimmer is not drawing air.
Make sure suction lines, pump strainer, and pump
volute are full of water. Make sure valve on
suction line is working and open (some systems
do not have valves). Check water level to make
sure water is available through skimmer.
Clean pump strainer pot.
Replace gasket.
Check suction piping and valve glands on any
suction gate valves. Secure lid on pump strainer
pot and make sure lid gasket is in place. Check
water level to make sure skimmer is not drawing air.
Remove, clean and adjust.
Clean suction trap.
4 Rev. E • Rev. E • Rév. E 8-8-97