Troubleshooting Guide - STA-RITE DURA-JET 5DJAFB-0001 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Read and understand safety and operating
instructions in this manual before doing any work on
pump!
A. PUMP DOES NOT OPERATE
1. Check GFCI for proper operation according to GFCI
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Check for plugged impeller. Follow disassembly/as-
sembly instructions under "Pump Service", Page 9.
3. Consult dealer/installer or service representative.
B. IMPROPER JET ACTION
1. Check for blocked fittings. Blocked fittings will cause
poor flow and poor jet action.
2. Consult dealer/installer or service representative.
C. EXCESSIVE AIR IN SYSTEM – PUMP LOSES PRIME
1. Make sure water level in spa is at least 2" (51 mm)
above top of jets with system not operating.
2. Make sure there are no leaks in suction piping.
3. Make sure there is no vortex (whirlpool) at the suction.
4. Consult dealer/installer or service representative.
D.CIRCUIT BREAKER IN HOME PANEL TRIPS
REPEATEDLY
1. Breaker must be of adequate capacity.
2. For GFCI breaker: test according to GFCI manufac-
turer's instructions.
3. Make sure no other lights and appliances are on circuit.
4. Consult dealer/installer or service representative.
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