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TROUBLESHOOTING
ISSUE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump Hums but
will Not Start
Incorrect Voltage Check input voltage and wiring connection.
Incorrect Wiring Check wiring connections.
Mechanical binding
Manually check rotation of motor shaft for free
movement with no obstruction.
Ensure that the pump is properly primed before its
first use. Also, check for any leaks at the
connections or in your pipes. The pump basket
should always be full while the pump is running;
Capacitor failure
Have the capacitor tested by a pool pump repair
company.
Pump Wonāt
Prime
Pump Ran Dry
Pump Ran Dry
Ensure that the pump is properly primed be
fore its
first use. Also, check for any leaks at the
connections or in your pipes. The pump basket
should always be full while the pump is running;
any loss of water in the basket while running or
when the pump turns off indicates a leak
somewhere.
A backflow device can be installed in the suction line
Empty pump/strainer
housing.
Make sure pump/strainer housing is filled with water
and cover O-ring is clean. Ensure O-ring is properly
seated in the cover O-ring groove. Ensure O-ring is
lubricated, and that strainer cover is locked firmly in
position. Lubricant will help to create a tighter seal.
Lubricant will help to create
a tighter seal. Fill with
Loose connections on
suction side and/or outlet
side.
Tighten pipe/union connections. (Any self-priming
pump will not prime if there are suction air leaks.
Leaks will result in bubbles emanating from return
fittings on the pool wall or in the strainer basket.)
Leaking O-ring or packing
glands on valves.
Tighten, repair, or replace valves.
Strainer basket or
skimmer basket loaded
with debris.
Remove strainer housing cover or skimmer cover,
clean basket, and refill strainer housing with water.
Tighten cover.
of the pool pipes if needed.
water and observe carefully to check for any leaks.
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