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(58) MODEL 604 FILTER PUMP ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.5” PANTONE 295U 01/19/2007
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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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
• Not plugged in.
• Fuse box needs checking.
• GFCI/RCD circuit breaker
tripped.
• Improper chlorine or pH
levels.
• Filter cartridge dirty.
• Cartridge damaged.
• Excessively dirty pool.
• Strainer screen restricting
flow.
• Inlet/discharge clogged.
• Air leak on intake line.
• Scale or buildup on cartridge.
• Excessively dirty pool.
• Filter cartridge dirty.
• Low water level.
• Strainer screen plugged up.
• Air leak on intake hose.
• Faulty motor or impeller
jammed.
• Air lock inside cartridge
chamber.
• O-ring missing.
• Cover not tight.
• Filter cartridge dirty.
• Hose clamps.
• Pump housing and inlet hose
air trapped.
TROUBLE CHECK POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
•
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.
• Motor too hot and overload protection
shut motor off. Let motor cool down.
•
Adjust chlorine and pH level. Consult
your local swimming pool supply stores.
• Clean or replace cartridge.
• Check for holes in cartridge. Replace
if damaged.
• Operate filter for longer periods.
• Clean strainer screen at pool wall inlet.
• Look for obstructions in intake hose or
discharge hose inside pool wall.
• Tighten hose clamps, check hoses for
damage, check pool water level.
• Replace cartridge.
• Clean cartridge more often.
• Fill pool to correct water level.
• Clean strainer screens at pool inlet.
• Tighten hose clamps, check hose for
damage.
• Check & clear any sticks or leaves in
intake to pump.
• Open release valve at top of pump.
• Remove cover & check for O-ring.
• Tighten cover (Manually).
• Replace or clean cartridge.
• Tighten/change hose clamps.
• 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.
• To facilitate the connection of the hoses into the black protruding hose connectors on
the liner, you may use soapy water solution (mix 6 drops of dish washing liquid in 1/2 a
cup of water) to lubricate the hoses and the black protruding hose connectors. Continue
per owner's manual.
• Do not use lubricants such as machine or industrial oil or grease.
