Troubleshooting Guide - Lark SKIMMERPLUS SFX330 Owner's Manual

Problem
A Pump not plugged in
1. Motor doesn't start,
B GFCI Power Cord Set
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and/or circuit breaker tripped
or kicks on and off
C Low voltage
A Low pool water level
2. No or slow water
flow from the Return
B Clogged water inlet/outlet
Fitting
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C The Filter Cartridge
is too dirty
D Motor Rotor block by dirt
A Inadequate chlorine level
B Inadequate pH level
C The Filter Cartridge
is too dirty
3. Pump is not cleaning
D The Filter Cartridge
the pool properly e.g.
is damaged
cloudy/green water
E Water flow is slow
F Other chemicals required
G Pool water is too dirty
A Hose
loose Hose Clamps
B Bottom of Canister
installation/reassembly
4. Water leakage at
C Between Canister
wall – incorrect installation

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Cause
A Plug the GFCI Power Cord Set
button to start the Pump.
B Reset your circuit breaker on the electrical panel. If problem persists, have the circuit checked
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by a qualified electrician.
C Check and make sure the line voltage is between 105V and 125V.
A Water level must be between the MIN and MAX lines on the Skimmer Seal Ring
B Check for obstructions at the Strainer Basket
Fitting
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C Clean or replace the Cartridge following the steps of FILTER CARTRIDGE USE & CARE (p. 11).
D Refer to pump servicing instructions to clean dirt.
A Maintain the chlorine level between 1.0 and 1.6 ppm.
B Maintain the pH level between 7.3 and 7.8
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C Clean or replace the Cartridge following the steps of FILTER CARTRIDGE USE & CARE (p. 11).
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D Inspect the Cartridge for holes or tears. If it's visibly damaged, replace it with a new one.
E Check for obstructions at the Strainer Basket
Fitting
F Have your pool water sample tested by a pool supplies store. You may need to add other
chemicals since water quality varies in different localities.
G Chemicals are essential to keep the pool water clean. Clean the pool and filter more often.
A Check that the Clamps are properly secured over both the Hose and the O-rings
connection points –
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and retighten if necessary. Also, check the Hose for cracks or holes and replace as needed.
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B See STEP 3: Pump Replace/Reassembly, p. 15-16:
B1 The Canister Gasket
– incorrect
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B2 Check Pump alignment. The arrow of the Pump indent (marked "ALIGN") MUST point to
B3 Make sure that the Motor Seal Nut
C See SETUP INSTRUCTIONS (3) & (4), p. 9 and make sure that:
C1 The two keys of the Gasket Rubber Seal
and pool
C2 The pool liner is not trapped in the threads.
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C3 There is NO gap between the Gasket and the Canister.
C4 The Skimmer Seal Ring
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to a grounded power outlet. Then press the RESET
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.
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must sit in the inner groove at the bottom of the Canister before
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installing the pump.
the Canister indent (only visible from bottom).
is firmly tightened onto the Canister.
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Solution
, Filter Cartridge , Hose
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, Filter Cartridge , Hose
g 7
is not cross-threaded.
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are at the top.
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.
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or Return
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or Return
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; adjust
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