Intex EASY SET POOL - Troubleshooting Guide

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(257IO) MODEL FP602 FILTER PUMP ENGLISH SIZE: 4.875” X 7.25” PANTONE 295U 05/20/2024
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
FILTER MOTOR
FAILS TO START
• The motor is not plugged in.
• The GFCI/RCD circuit breaker is tripped.
• Motor too hot and overload protection is
shut off.
• Filter cord must be plugged into a 3 wire outlet that is
protected by a Class A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter,
or RCD.
• Reset circuit breaker. If circuit breaker trips repeatedly,
your electrical system may have a defect. Turn off circuit
breaker and call an electrician to correct the problem.
• Let the motor cool down.
FILTERDOESN’T
CLEANPOOL
• Improper chlorine or pH levels.
• Filter cartridge is dirty.
• Damaged cartridge.
• Excessively dirty pool.
• The strainer screen is restricting the
water flow.
• Adjust the chlorine and pH level. Consult your local
swimming pool supply stores.
• Clean or replace cartridge.
• Check the cartridge for holes. Replace if damaged.
• Operate the filter for longer periods.
• Clean the strainer screen at the inlet.
FILTERDOESN’T
PUMP WATER OR
FLOW IS VERY
SLOW
• Clogged inlet or discharge.
• An air leak on the intake line.
• Scale or buildup on cartridge.
• Excessively dirty pool.
• Dirty filter cartridge.
• The nozzle and strainer connection are
reversed.
• Pool inlet air adaptor connected to the
wrong fitting.
• Clear any obstructions in the intake hose by discharging
it inside pool wall.
• Tighten hose clamps, check hoses for damage, check
pool water level.
• Replace cartridge.
• Clean cartridge more often.
• Install the nozzle at the upper position of the pool inlet,
and the strainer at the lower position of the pool outlet.
• Make sure the pool inlet air adaptor is connected to the
pool inlet upper fitting.
PUMPDOESN’T
WORK
• Low water level.
• Strainer screen plugged up.
• An air leak on the intake hose.
• Faulty motor or the impeller is jammed.
• An air lock inside the cartridge chamber.
• Fill pool to correct water level.
• Clean strainer screens at pool inlet.
• Tighten hose clamps, check hose for damage.
• Clear any sticks or leaves in the intake hose.
• Open the release valve at top of pump.
TOP COVER
LEAKING
• O-ring missing.
• Cover or air release valve are not tight.
• Remove cover & check for O-ring.
• Tighten cover or valve (Manually).
HOSELEAKING • Hose clamps are not well-fitted.
• Hose o-ring dislodged when connecting
the hose.
• Hose broken.
• Tighten or change hose clamps.
• Put the o-ring back into the groove.
• Replace a new hose.
AIR LOCK • There’s air trapped in the pump housing
and inlet hose.
• Open air release valve, lift and lower the inlet hose until
water starts to flow out of the air release valve, close air
release valve.
POOLINLETAIR
ADAPTOR/AIRJET
VALVELEAKING
• Hose clamps are not well-fitted.
• Air jet valve is not tight and facing up.
• Air jet valve internal seal blocked.
• Air jet valve internal seal dirty.
• Air jet valve broken.
• Tighten or reinstall hose clamps.
• Tighten air jet valve and make sure it’s facing up.
• Plug in the pump and run for few seconds, then unplug,
repeat 3 times.
• Remove air jet valve, flush dirt out with water and
replace valve back.
• Replace a new air jet valve.
SMALL LEAK FROM
AIRJETVALVE
WHENPUMPISON
• Accessories attached to the water
circulation line.
• Remove all the accessories (such as solar mat, auto
pool cleaner, LED light) from the water circulation line
and place the air jet valve cap
(13)
over the air jet
valve
(14)
. Do not cover the air jet valve
(14)
with the
valve cap
(13)
under normal situation or when the pump
is operating.