Troubleshooting Guide - STA-RITE Posi Clear PXC75 Manuel D'utilisation

1. Short Cycle Time:
NOTICE: Cycle Time will vary with each installation
and between different areas of the country. The follow-
ing causes and remedies are for cycle times shorter
than normal for your area.
A. Chlorine residual too low; maintain proper
residual (consult pool professional for
recommendation).
B. Filter cartridge is dirty or plugged; thoroughly clean
the filter (see No. 4, "Plugged Cartridge", and
"Cartridge Cleaning Procedure", Page 6).
C. Water is chemically out of balance; consult pool
professional.
D. Algae in the pool. Apply heavy dose of chlorine
or algicide as recommended by the pool
manufacturer.
E. Replace the cartridge.
2. Low Flow/High Pressure:
A. Cartridge plugged; clean filter thoroughly (see Page 6).
B. Pipe blocked downstream from filter; remove
obstruction.
C. Piping too small; use larger pipe (consult dealer for
sizing).
3. Low Flow/Low Pressure:
A. Plugged pump or plugged hair and lint trap; clean
thoroughly.
4. Plugged Cartridge:
A. Insufficient cleaning; follow cleaning instructions
closely and clean thoroughly (see Page 6).
B. Water is chemically out of balance; consult pool
professional.
C. Excessive air in filter. Vent air from tank and check
for pump suction pipe leaks. Clean air bleed tube in
cartridge assembly.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

5. Pool Water Not Clean:
6. Pool Cleaner Stops Working:
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D. Pool water contains iron. Consult your pool
professional.
E. Heavy or improper application of powdered chlo-
rine tablets using a binder. Consult your pool
professional.
F. Algae in the pool. Apply heavy dose of chlorine or
algicide as recommended by the pool
manufacturer.
G. Use of incorrect chemicals with PHMB sanitizers.
Replace filter cartridge.
H. Replace the cartridge.
A. Chlorine residual too low; maintain adequate chlo-
rine residual (consult pool service technician for
recommendation).
B. Filter cartridge torn, plugged, or punctured;
replace cartridge.
C. Pool water contains iron. Consult your pool
professional.
D. Heavy or improper application of powdered chlo-
rine tablets using a binder. Consult your pool
professional.
E. Algae in the pool. Apply heavy dose of chlorine
or algicide as recommended by the pool
manufacturer.
F. Replace the cartridge.
A. Clean filter and observe performance of pool
cleaner.
B. If pool cleaner performs better after filter has been
cleaned, use a shorter cleaning cycle for the filter
(that is, clean the filter after a pressure rise of less
than 10 PSI).