Troubleshooting Guide - Intex Krystal Clear 604 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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
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(58) MODEL 604 FILTER PUMP ENGLISH 7.5" X 10.3" PANTONE 295U 05/06/2018
CAUSE
• The motor is not plugged in.
• The GFCI/RCD 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 flow.
• Clogged inlet or discharge.
• An air leak on the intake line.
• Scale or buildup on cartridge.
• Excessively dirty pool.
• Dirty filter cartridge.
• The nozzle and strainer
connection are reversed.
• Pool inlet air adaptor connected to
the wrong fitting.
• 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-fitted.
• 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-fitted.
• 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.
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SOLUTION
• 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.
• Let the 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 filter 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 fitting.
• 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 change 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 flow out of
the 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, flush dirt out with water
and replace valve back.
• Replace a new air jet valve.
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