Troubleshooting - Pentair Pool Products Pool and Spa FS-15AZ-SW12 Installation Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING
MAINTENANCE
The strainer basket should be daily removed and cleaned.
Never operate the pump without its strainer basket. The
filter needs no maintenance.
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY
TO THE PUMP BEFORE SERVICING
WINTERIZING
Protect the pump, the filter and the piping from freezing.
Open the drain (5) and shift the valve handle to
"Backwash".
Remove the pump to a dry and warm room.
Do not wrap the motor with plastic covering as
condensation may damage the pump.
In installations where the pump can not be drained, a 40%
propylene glycol, 60% water solution will protect to
-46°C.
Do not use other anti-freeze solutions, these are all highly
toxic and will damage the pump.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The electrical motor must be wired by a professional
according to the installation instructions of your local
electricity company.
AT THE INSTALLATION OF THE PUMP A MOTOR
SECURITY HAS TO BE FORESEEN WHICH SHOULD BE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOMINAL POWER OF THE
MOTOR.
Monophase
Swimmey – 12 M
Swimmey – 15 M
Swimmey – 19 M
The supply voltage should be within ± 5% of the design
voltage, specified on the nameplate of the motor.
Single-phase motors should be connected at the terminals
as indicated in the junction box.
MAKE SURE THAT YOU INTERRUPT THE POWER
SUPPLY TO THE CABLES WHEN CONNECTING THE
CABLES OF THE PUMP
Every motor must be permanently grounded.
P1 0.55 kW / 230 V
P2 0.37 kW / 230 V
P1 0.65 kW / 230 V
P2 0.50 kW / 230 V
P1 1.10 kW / 230 V
P2 0.75 kW / 230 V
An earth safety or circuit breaker switch with a
sensitivity of 30mA should always be included at the
installation.
The wiring size and the type of fuses (minimum
H05RN-F) should be selected in accordance with the
motor capacity.
CONNECTIONS WHICH ARE NOT CONFORM TO THE
ABOVE-MENTIONED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, ARE
NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.
REPLACING THE SAND
Disassemble the drain (5) and let the water flow out.
Remove the sand or use the Sandvak system.
The sand in the filter must be changed every 5 years.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Pump will not prime
1. No water in strainer pot
2. Strainer pot is not tight
3. Damage lid O-ring
4. Water level is below skimmer
5. Strainer basket or skimmer basket is clogged
6. Closed valve in piping system
7. Air leak in suction line
Motor does not turn
1. Power switch is off
2. Circuit breaker has tripped
3. Pump is off-mode of a timer controlled circuit
4. Motor terminal connections are incorrect
5. Motor shaft is locked by bad bearing
6. Impeller is locked by debris
Low flow-high filter pressure
2,1 A
1. Filter is dirty
2. Restriction in return line
3.0 A
Low flow-low filter pressure
1. Strainer basket or skimmer basket is clogged
4.5 A
2. Clogged impeller
3. Air leak in suction line
4. Restriction in suction line
Noisy pump
1. Air leak in suction
2. Foreign matter in pump housing
3. Cavitation
Warranty
Pentair Water is not responsible for transport damage.
In case of damage notify carrier immediately.
Warranty period:
1 year starting from the production date.
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