Hayward Perflex EC30 - Page 24

Page 8 of 12 IS65ING Rev A
USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
Pomona, CA Clemmons, NC Nashville, TN
www.haywardpool.com
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Running at high
pressures.
1. D.E. coated with normal accumulation of pool
dirt, algae, etc.
2. Overcharge of D.E.
3. Restriction in return line caused by small
eyeball fitting.
4. Partially closed valve on return line.
1. Bump.
2. Bump-Drain-Recharge.
3. Change to larger size fitting.
4. Open valve.
Drop off of return
flow.
1. D.E. coated with normal accumulation of pool
dirt, algae, etc.
2. Pump strainer basket clogged.
3. Skimmer basket clogged.
4. Pump impeller vanes clogged.
5. Air leak on suction side of pump.
6. Electric motor running less than maximum
R.P.M. (under speed)
1. Bump.
2. Clean.
3. Clean.
4. Cleaning with a stiff wire thru the
pump strainer opening will usually
work. Alternate would be to
disassemble-and clean.
5. Check cover gasket, hand knobs,
hose, clamps, etc. Replace or
tighten as necessary.
6. Consult pump and motor trouble
shooting guide.
NOTE: Most motor problems are
due to:
1. Undersized or improper wiring.
2. Power cut-backs or a
combination of both.
Short cycles.
1. D.E. loaded to capacity with pool dirt, algae,
etc.
2. Bumping incorrectly.
3. Bump handle bent.
4. Pump output exceeds design flow rate of filter.
5. Presence of algae.
1. Bump-Drain-Recharge.
2. Slow down stroke - brisk upstroke.
Repeat 6 times.
3. Check and straighten or replace.
4. Check GPM/LPM output. Regulate
pump GPM/LPM output to max.
filter GPM/LPM rating.
5. Super-chlorinate; Bump-Drain-
Recharge as needed.
Short cycles --
even after proper
bumping,
draining, and
recharging
Contaminated (clogged) Flex-Tube braids
caused by:
a. Natural accumulation of chemical deposits
(accelerated if chemicals are fed thru
skimmer).
b. Running D.E. charge too long with excessive
amount of live algae present in pool.
c. Operating filter without D.E.
d. Operating too long without D.E. after starting
pump. D.E. must be added as soon as
filter is full of water and pump is putting
out a steady stream.
Clean Tube Nest
a) Detergent Cleaning: Remove
tube nest and hose down with
forceful stream of clean water.
Soak tube nest in strong
solution of laundry detergent
(such as Cheer) and warm
water. Hose down again.
b) Chemical Cleaning: This
requires use of water and
muriatic acid solution
(
or filter