Pentair triton TR 40 Installation And User Manual page 15

PROBLEM
Return flow to pool diminished,
low filter pressure
Sand returning to pool
Sand loss to waste
Leak at closure
Leak at bulkhead
CAUSE
1. Obstruction in pump hair and
lint strainer.
2. Obstruction in pump.
3. Obstruction in suction line to pump.
1. Broken under drain lateral.
1. Backwash rate too high.
2. Improper sand size.
3. Air strainer is damaged or missing.
1. Improperly tightened closure.
2. Dirt or contamination on sealing surface.
3. Damaged part.
1. Improper tightened bulkhead assembly.
2. Dirt or contamination on sealing surfaces.
3. Damaged part.
REMEDY
Clean basket in pump strainer.
Disassemble and clean pump.
Clean skimmer basket. Remove obstruction in lines.
Open valves in suction line.
Replace broken or damaged laterals.
Reduce backwash flow rate.
Change to proper sand.
Replace damage components.
Shut off pump, relieve tank pressure,
open air bleeder, tighten closure properly.
Shut off pump, relieve tank pressure, open
air bleeder, remove closure and clean all sealing
surfaces. Reassemble closure properly.
Same as above except replace damaged o-ring,
closure, tank or any combination of parts as required.
Shut off pump, relieve tank pressure, open air bleeder,
remove closure and remove sand to access leaking
bulkhead on TR40, 50, 60, TR60 ClearPro, 100, 100C,
140 or 140C. Hold the 2" bulkhead and tighten the
2" internal locknut. On the TR100C-3/TR140C-3, using
the special wrench, P/N 154020, hold the 3" flange
spacer and with wrench, P/N 154019, tighten the
3" flange adapter. Hand tighten plus 1/2 turn.
Shut off pump, relieve tank pressure, open
air bleeder, remove closure and remove sand to
access leaking bulkhead. Remove attached tank
internals and remove bulkhead assembly. Clean all
mating surfaces and seals. Replace the bulkhead
assembly, being careful to assemble properly.
Tigthen assembly as indicated above.
Same as above except replace damaged part or
combination of parts.
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