Speck BADU Magic 8 - Troubleshooting; General Pump Troubleshooting

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6.1.6 Noisy Pump. As with all mechanical devices, if more noise than usual is heard coming from
the pump, notify your pool retailer or your pool service technician. A noise can indicate a fault
and the longer this is left unattended the risk of increased damage can occur resulting in an
expensive repair or replacement.
6.1.7 Pebblecrete Pools. All pebblecrete or similar pools should initially be tted with a sock in
either the skimmer basket or in the pump lint basket to prevent damage to the pump as a
result of loose stones making their way through the system. Should a sock not be installed, any
subsequent damage caused by loose pebble entering the pump impeller will void the warranty.
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1.1 WARNING: Your pump must be serviced by a professional service technician qualied in
pool / spa installation. The following procedures must be followed exactly. Improper installation
and / or operation can create dangerous electrical hazards, which can cause high voltage to run
through the electrical system. This can cause property damage, serious personal injury and / or
death. Improper installation and / or operation will void the warranty.
7.2 GENERAL PUMP TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
1. Pump will not prime A. Suction air leak Make sure see-through lid and O-rings are clean and
properly positioned. Hand tighten see-through lid.
Tighten all pipes and ttings on suction side of pump.
Be sure water in pool is high enough to ow through
skimmer box.
B. No water in pump Make sure strainer tank is full of water and free of air.
C. Closed valves or blocked lines Open all valves in system. Clean skimmer and strainer
tank. Open pump and check for clogging of impeller.
D. Low voltage to motor Check voltage at motor. If low, pump will not come
up to speed
2. Motor does not
turn
A. No power to motor Check that all power switches are on. Be sure fuse
or circuit breaker in the power box is properly set.
B. Pump jammed With power o, turn shaft. It should spin freely. If not,
repair by an authorised repairer is required.
3. Low ow A. Dirty Filter Backwash lter or clean cartridges.
B. Suction leak See problem 1 above.