Maintenance And Troubleshooting - Pentair STA-RITE SWIMMEY Series Instruction Manual

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CHAPTER 6
MAINTENACE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
DANGER - ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK
Make sure the machine is disconnected from electric power supply, before performing servicing operation.
• In ordinary conditions, it is not
necessary to service the pre-filter
frame on SWIMMEY pumps
• Clean the transparent cover with water
and a mild detergent without using
solvents
• Clean the filter and re-install it in its
housing
PROBLEM
THE PUMP DOESN'T RUN
THE MOTOR RUNS BUT THE PUMP
DOES NOT PUMP LIQUID
THE PUMP STOPS AFTER RUNNING FOR
A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BECAUSE
ONE OF THE THERMAL MOTOR CIRCUIT
BREAKER TRIPS
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• Close the transparent cover and
restart the pump
• Empty the pump using the drainage
screw if the pump has to be stored
for long periods of time or with
temperatures below zero
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1) No power.
2) Motor protection tripped.
1) The pump is sucking air.
2) Wrong rotation direction.
1) The power supply does not conform with the data
on the nameplate.
2) A solid object is blocking the impellers.
3) The liquid is too hot.
4) The pump is running without fluids.
5) The motor is not properly ventilated.
• The cover-filter, the drain screw and
the nuts of articulated joints must
be tightened manually without using
pliers or other tools
REMEDY
Verify the presence of voltage.
Contact your retailer (customer assistance service).
Make sure that:
a) Make sure that the joints are airtight.
b) Check that the level of liquid has not.
c) Check that the foot valve is airtight and is not blocked.
Contact your retailer (customer assistance service).
Check the voltage on the power supply cable leads.
Contact your retailer (customer assistance service).
Lower the temperature.
Check that the pump had not been damaged and remove
the causes, if necessary.
Increase the air flow or move the pump.