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Trouble Shooting Guide
PROBLEM
FILTER MOTOR
• Not plugged in.
FAILS TO
• Fuse box needs checking.
START
• GFCI circuit breaker tripped.
FILTER DOESN'T • Improper chlorine or pH levels.
CLEAN POOL
• Filter cartridge dirty.
• Cartridge damaged.
• Excessively dirty pool.
• Strainer screen restricting flow.
FILTER DOESN'T • Inlet/discharge clogged.
PUMP WATER
• Air leak on intake line.
OR FLOW IS
• Scale or buildup on cartridge.
VERY SLOW
• Excessively dirty pool.
• Filter cartridge dirty.
PUMP DOESN'T
• Low water level.
WORK
• Strainer screen plugged up.
• Air leak on intake hose.
• Faulty motor or impeller jammed.
• Air lock inside cartridge chamber.
TOP COVER
• O-ring missing.
LEAKING
• Cover not tight.
• Filter cartridge dirty.
HOSE LEAKING
• Hose nuts.
(104) ENGLISH SALTWATER SYSTEM/FILTER PUMP MODEL8221/8231 SIZE: 7.5" X 10.5" 09/18/2006
CAUSE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• 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 nuts, check hoses for
damage, check pool water level.
• Replace cartridge.
• Clean cartridge more often.
• Clean inside plunger valve.
• Pull valve handle to full upright position.
• Fill pool to correct water level.
• Clean strainer screens at pool inlet.
• Tighten hose nuts, check hose for damage.
• Check & clear any sticks or leaves in
intake to pump.
• Turn & pull valve handle to full upright
position.
• Remove cover & check for O-ring.
• Tighten cover (Manually).
• Replace or clean cartridge.
• Tighten/reinstall hose nut.
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