Troubleshooting Guide - Intex PRISM FRAME 126796GN Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TROUBLE
FILTER MOTOR
FAILS TO START
FILTER DOESN'T
CLEAN POOL
FILTER DOESN'T PUMP
WATER OR THE WATER
FLOW IS VERY SLOW
PUMP DOESN'T WORK
TOP COVER
LEAKING
HOSE LEAKING
AIR LOCK
INLET THREADED
AIR CONNECTOR/AIR
JET VALVE LEAKING
SMALL LEAK FROM
AIR JET VALVE WHEN
PUMP IS ON
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(108GS) MODEL 636G FILTER PUMP ENGLISH 7.5" X 10.3" PANTONE 295U 05/23/2022
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.
• Inlet threaded air connector connected
to the wrong hole on the liner.
• 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 nuts 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.
• The inlet and outlet hoses connection
are reversed.
• Plunger valve 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.
• Accessories attached to the water
circulation line.
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 nuts, check hoses for damage, check
pool water level.
• Replace cartridge.
• Clean cartridge more often.
• Clean inside the plunger valve.
• Pull valve handle to full upright position.
• 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 inlet threaded air connector is
connected to the pool inlet upper hole.
• Fill pool to correct water level.
• Clean strainer screens at pool inlet.
• Tighten hose nuts, check hose for damage.
• Clear any sticks or leaves in the intake hose.
• Turn and pull valve handle to full upright position.
• Remove cover & check for O-ring.
• Tighten cover or valve (Manually).
• Tighten or reinstall hose nut.
• Put the o-ring back into the groove.
• Replace a new hose.
• Open air release valve, wait until water starts to
flow out of the valve, then close it.
• The lower position of pool outlet connects to filter
pump water inlet. The upper position of pool inlet
connects to filter pump water outlet.
• Tighten or reinstall plunger valve.
• Tighten air jet valve and make sure it's facing up.
• Turn pump ON and run for few seconds, then turn
OFF, repeat 3 times.
• Remove air jet valve, flush dirt out with water and
replace valve back.
• Replace a new air jet valve.
• Remove all the accessories (such as solar mat,
auto pool cleaner, LED light) from the water
circulation line and place the air jet valve cap (18)
over the air jet valve (16). Do not cover the air jet
valve (16) with the valve cap (18) under normal
situation or when the pump is operating.
108
English
GS
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