(257PO) MODEL 601 FILTER PUMP ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.3” PANTONE 295U 05/31/2021
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257
PO
TROUBLE
FILTER MOTOR
FAILS TO START
FILTER DOESN’T
CLEAN POOL
FILTER DOESN’T
PUMP WATER OR
FLOW IS VERY
SLOW
PUMP DOESN’T
WORK
TOP COVER
LEAKING
HOSE LEAKING
AIR LOCK
POOL INLET AIR
ADAPTOR /
AIR JET VALVE
LEAKING
SMALL LEAK
FROM AIR JET
VALVE WHEN
PUMP IS OFF
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CAUSE
• The motor is not plugged in.
• The GFCI circuit breaker is tripped.
• Motor too hot and overload
protection is shut off .
• Improper chlorine or pH levels.
• Filter cartridge is dirty.
• Damaged cartridge.
• Excessively dirty pool.
• The strainer screen is restricting
the water fl ow.
• Clogged inlet or discharge.
• An air leak on the intake line.
• Scale or buildup on cartridge.
• Excessively dirty pool.
• Dirty fi lter cartridge.
• Nozzle and strainer connection are
reversed.
• Pool inlet air adaptor connected to
the wrong fi tting.
• 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.
• O-ring missing.
• Cover or air release valve are not
tight.
• Hose clamps are not well-fi tted.
• Hose o-ring dislodged when
connecting the hose.
• Hose broken.
• There’s air trapped in the pump
housing and inlet hose.
• Hose clamps are not well-fi tted.
• 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.
• Accessories attached to the water
circulation line.
SOLUTION
• Filter cord must be plugged into a 3 wire outlet
that is protected by a Class A Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter.
• 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 motor cool down.
• 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 fi lter for longer periods.
• Clean the strainer screen at the inlet.
• 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 fi tting.
• 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.
• Remove cover & check for O-ring.
• Tighten cover or valve (Manually).
• Tighten or reinstall hose clamps.
• Put the o-ring back into the groove.
• Replace a new hose.
• Open air release valve, lift and lower the inlet
hose until water starts to fl ow out of air release
valve, close air release valve.
• 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, fl ush dirt out with water and
replace valve back.
• Replace a new air jet valve.
•
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
(16)
over the air
jet valve
(14)
. Do not cover the air jet valve
(14)
with
the valve cap
(16)
under normal situation or when the
pump is operating.
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