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11. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Pressure is too
low
Hair and lint strainer basket is dirty Clean the hair and lint strainer.
Air in the pump Poor seal on the intake side of the pump Tighten hose clamps and connection fittings.
Water flows into
the drainpipe
Dirt around the seal of the 4 way valve Remove the 4 way valve from tank and clean the seal.
Leaking filter Faulty Seal Check the seal, replace if needed.
Clamp not tight Tighten clamp. DO NOT overtighten hose clamps
(35 in/lb max torque).
Pump does not
run
Not plugged in Check the socket and power cord.
GFCI/or main circuit breaker tripped Switch on the breaker. If it is immediately tripped again,
there is a defect in pump or controls.
Faulty Pump Motor Replace the pump/motor assembly.
Sand in pool If the sand is newly replaced, the undersized
grains are still present
Backwash several times until the backwash water is clear.
Sand in central valve (from backwash) Purge into drainpipe for 30 seconds.
Filter's bottom strainer is damaged Replace the filter bottom strainer.
Air in system Water level is low or system recently opened
for service
While pump is running, loosen, but do not remove, the pressure
gauge or pressure gauge plug to release air. Then retighten the
gauge or plug.
REPAIRS ON THE PUMP SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED
BY PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED, QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS.
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