STA-RITE PTM50JWAD-03 Owner's Manual page 17

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
A. Short Cycle:
NOTICE: Time between cleanings will vary with each installation and be-
tween different areas of the country. The following causes and remedies
are for cycle times shorter than normal for your area.
1. Chlorine residual too low; maintain proper residual (consult pool pro-
fessional for recommendation).
2. Flow rate too high; restrict flow to rated capacity of filter (see instruc-
tion decal on filter).
3. Filter too small; install larger filter or additional filter.
4. Unstable water; consult pool professional.
5. Filter element not cleaned properly or plugged with algae, iron, cal-
cium, etc. - see "Special Cleaning Instructions", Page 13.
6. Heavy or improper application of powdered chlorine or chlorine pills
using a binder; see "Special Cleaning Instructions", Page 13.
7. Algae in pool - Apply heavy dose of chlorine or algaecide as recom-
mended by pool manufacturer. Continue until algae is controlled.
B. Low flow:
1. Element is plugged; see "Special Cleaning Instructions", Page 13.
2. Pipe blocked downstream from filter; remove obstruction.
3. Piping too small; replace with larger pipe (consult dealer for recom-
mendation).
4. Pump hair and lint trap is plugged - empty and clean.
5. Pump impeller and diffuser worn - replace with new parts. Consult
pump owner's manual for information.
C. Pool Water Not Clear:
1. Chlorine dosage too low; maintain adequate chlorine residual (consult
pool professional for recommendation).
2. Element cloth torn or punctured; replace element.
3. Filter too small, flow too low, or daily operating time too short, giving
inadequate turnover rate; consult dealer to verify that equipment is
properly sized for your pool.
4. Pump too large - overpumping - reduce flow rate.
5. Filter installed backward - replumb.
D. Long Recovery Time After Heavy Usage:
1. Residual Chlorine level is too low - add chlorine.
2. Filter too small - replace with larger unit.
3. Pump too large - reduce flow rate.
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