READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION IX. TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Pool water not
s
ufficiently clean.
1. Pool chemistry not adequate to inhabit algae growth.
2
. Inade quate turnover rate.
Maintain pool chemistr y or consult pool service technician.
R
un system for longer time or consult dealer or pool
service tech nician.
Higher filter pressure. 1. Insufficient cleaning of the filter element.
2. Partial closed valve or restriction.
Clean the filter element (see Cleaning Filter instructions).
O
pen valve or remove obstruction in return line.
Short filter cycles. 1. Insufficient cleaning of filter element.
2. Pool chemistry not adequate to inhabit algae growth.
3. Flow rate too high.
Clean the filter element (see Cleaning Filter instructions).
Maintain pool chemistry or consult pool service technician.
Restrict flow to capacity of filter.
Return flow to pool
diminished, low filter
pressure.
1. O bstruction in the pump hair and lint pot.
2. Obstruction in pump.
3. O bstruction in suction line to pump.
Clean basket in strainer.
Disassemble and clean pump.
Clean skimmer basket. Remove obstruction in lines.
Open valves in suction line.
SECTION X. PUMP INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, only connect to a GFCI protected receptacle.
Failure to do so could result in an electrical shock to pool users, installers, or others,
which can result in serious personal injury or death.
1. T O PRIME PU M P – (pump must be off).
a. Unscrew the lid from the pot and fill the pot with water to level of suction line.
Inspect O-ring, lubricate with silicone lubricant.
b.
Dynamo Pump:
Screw the lid into the pot, hand tighten, lid shoulder wi l l come to
rest on the pot surf ace.
OptiFlo Pump:
Replace the lid on t h e pot. Align the clamp ears with the slots on the
strainer pot. Press th e lid and clamp down and twist the clamp clockwise to engage.
c. Turn the pump on; priming time will vary depending up o n elevation above water
level and horizontal distance of suction line.
d. If the filter is installed, open the High Flow
TM
manual air relief valve, (before turning
the pump on) until a steady stream of water comes out, then close the High Flow
TM
manual air relief valve.
e. The pump is now primed. If the pump is installed below water level, close the return
line prior to filling the hair and lint pot with water. Line must be reopened before
turning the p ump on.
Rev. F 6/15/06