Pentair Pentek Series Electronic Manual page 96

SECTION 13: Troubleshooting
Motor Troubleshooting Flow Charts (continued)
Troubleshooting Flow Chart
Follow the arrow from the symptom on the left, to the inspection in the middle box.
If the middle box describes to symptom, proceed to the box on the right for the solution.
Motor runs
but overload
protector trips
Incorrect voltage
Using voltmeter, check the line terminals.
Is the voltage more than + / - 10% of
rated voltage?
NO
Overheated protectors.
Direct sunlight or other heat source can
heat up the control box and cause
protectors to trip. Is control box in the
sunlight or hot to touch?
NO
Worn pump or motor.
Check motor running current. Is it higher
than nameplate amps?
NO
Incorrect wire size.
Check wire size and run-length with
wire size chart. Is it sized too small?
(Continued)
YES
Contact power company.
Shade control box, provide
YES
ventilation or move box
away from heat sorce.
Replace pump end
YES
and / or motor.
Replace wire with correct
YES
size.
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