Troubleshooting Guide - Intex Krystal Clear 601 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TROUBLE
• The motor is not plugged in.
FILTER MOTOR
• The GFCI circuit breaker is tripped.
FAILS TO START
• Motor too hot and overload
• Improper chlorine or pH levels.
FILTER DOESN'T
• Filter cartridge is dirty.
CLEAN POOL
• Damaged cartridge.
• Excessively dirty pool.
• The strainer screen is
• Clogged inlet or discharge.
FILTER DOESN'T
• An air leak on the intake line.
PUMP WATER OR
• Scale or buildup on cartridge.
FLOW IS VERY SLOW
• Excessively dirty pool.
• Dirty filter cartridge.
• Nozzle and strainer connection are
• Pool inlet air adaptor connected to
• Low water level.
PUMP DOESN'T
• Strainer screen plugged up.
WORK
• An air leak on the intake hose.
• Faulty motor or the impeller is
• An air lock inside the cartridge
• O-ring missing.
TOP COVER
• Cover or air release valve are not
LEAKING
• Hose clamps are not well-fitted.
HOSE LEAKING
• Hose o-ring dislodged when
• Hose broken.
• There's air trapped in the pump
AIR LOCK
POOL INLET AIR • Hose clamps are not well-fitted.
• Air jet valve is not tight and
ADAPTOR / AIR JET
VALVE LEAKING
• Air jet valve internal seal blocked.
• Air jet valve internal seal dirty.
• Air jet valve broken.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
(257PO) MODEL 601 FILTER PUMP ENGLISH 7.5" X 10.3" PANTONE 295U 05/10/2019
CAUSE
protection is shut off.
restricting the water flow.
reversed.
the wrong fitting.
jammed.
chamber.
tight.
connecting the hose.
housing and inlet hose.
facing up.
English
SOLUTION
• Filter cord must be plugged into a 3 wire outlet
that is protected by a Class A Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter.
• 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 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 reinstall 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 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.
257
PO
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