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WARNING:
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING THE FILTER PUMP.
Problem
A Pump not plugged in
1. Pump Motor
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does not start, or
B Power Cord Set
kicks on and off
circuit breaker tripped
C Low Voltage
A Low pool water level
B Clogged water inlet/outlet
2. No or slow water
flow from the Return
C The Filter Cartridge
Fitting
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D Motor Rotor blocked by dirt
A Inadequate chlorine level
B Inadequate pH level
C The Filter Cartridge
3. Pump is not cleaning
D The Filter Cartridge
the pool properly e.g.
cloudy/green water
E Water flow is slow
F Other chemicals required
G Pool water is too dirty
A Hose
with Skimmer Canister
90° Elbow
B Bottom of Canister
4. Water leakage at
C Between Canister
pool wall
Cause
A Plug the Power Cord Set
and/or
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B If problem persists, have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician.
C Check and make sure the line voltage is between 105 V AC and 125 V AC.
A Water level must be between the MIN and MAX lines on the Skimmer Seal Ring
B Check for obstructions at the Strainer Basket
is too dirty
C Clean or replace the Cartridge following the steps of FILTER CARTRIDGE USE & CARE (p. 11).
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D Refer to pump servicing instructions to clean dirt.
A Maintain the chlorine level between 1.0 and 1.6 ppm.
B Maintain the pH level between 7.3 and 7.8
is too dirty
C Clean or replace the Cartridge following the steps of FILTER CARTRIDGE USE & CARE (p. 11).
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is damaged
D Inspect the Cartridge for holes or tears. If it is visibly damaged, replace it with a new one.
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E Check for obstructions at the Strainer Basket
F Have your pool water sample tested by a pool supplies store. You may need to
G Chemicals are essential to keep the pool water clean. Clean the pool and filter more often.
– Hose connections
A Check that the Hose Clamps
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and/or
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are not secured
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B See STEP 3: Pump Reassembly/Replacement, p. 15-16:
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C Make sure the Skimmer Gasket Rubber Seal
and
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
into a grounded power outlet.
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Return Fitting
.
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Return Fitting
.
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add other chemicals as water quality varies in different localities.
are properly tightened over both the Hose and the Hose
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Connection O-Rings
; adjust and retighten if necessary. Also, check the Hose for cracks
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or holes and replace as needed.
B1. The Canister Gasket
must sit in the groove (inner groove for SFX600/SFX1000) on
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the bottom of the Canister before installing the pump.
B2. Check Pump alignment. The arrow of the Pump indent (marked "ALIGN") MUST point
to the Canister indent (only visible from bottom).
B3. Make sure the Motor Seal Nut
See SETUP INSTRUCTIONS (3) & (4), p. 9:
- The two keys of the Gasket should be at the top.
- The pool liner is not trapped in the threads.
- No gaps between the Gasket and the Canister.
- The Skimmer Seal Ring
is firmly tightened onto the Canister.
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Solution
, Filter Cartridge
, Hose
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, Filter Cartridge
g
is not cross-threaded.
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is installed properly.
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.
d
and
e
, Hose
and
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e
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