Troubleshooting Guide - Intex krystal clear 636T Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TROUBLE
FILTER MOTOR • The motor is not plugged in.
FAILS TO START • The GFCI/RCD circuit breaker
• Motor too hot and overload
FILTER DOESN'T • Improper chlorine or pH
CLEAN POOL
• Filter cartridge is dirty.
• Damaged cartridge.
• Excessively dirty pool.
• The strainer screen is
FILTER DOESN'T PUMP • Clogged inlet or discharge.
WATER OR THE WATER • An air leak on the intake line.
FLOW IS VERY SLOW • Scale or buildup on cartridge.
• Excessively dirty pool.
• Dirty filter cartridge.
• The nozzle and strainer
PUMP DOESN'T WORK
• 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
TOP COVER • O-ring missing.
LEAKING • Cover or air release valve are not tight.
HOSE LEAKING • Hose nuts are not well-fitted.
• Hose o-ring dislodged when
• Hose broken.
AIR LOCK • There's air trapped in the
• The inlet and outlet hoses
If you continue to experience difficulty, please contact our Consumer Service Department for
assistance. See separate "Authorized Service Centers" sheet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
(108) MODEL 636T FILTER PUMP ENGLISH 7.5" X 10.3" PANTONE 295U 04/21/2014
CAUSE
is tripped.
protection is shut off.
levels.
restricting the water flow.
connection are reversed.
chamber.
connecting the hose.
pump housing and inlet hose.
connection are reversed.
IMPORTANT
English
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.
• 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.
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