Troubleshooting Guide - Lark SKIMMERPLUS SFX600 Owner's Manual

WARNING:
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING THE FILTER PUMP.
Problem
A Pump not plugged in
1. Pump Motor
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doesn't start, or
B GFCI Power Cord Set
and/or circuit breaker tripped
kicks on and off
C Low Voltage
A Low pool water level
B Clogged water inlet/outlet
2. No or slow water
flow from the Return
C The Filter Cartridge
Fitting
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D Motor Rotor block by dirt
A Inadequate chlorine level
B Inadequate pH level
C The Filter Cartridge
3. Pump is not cleaning
D The Filter Cartridge
the pool properly e.g.
cloudy/green water
E Water flow is slow
F Other chemicals required
G Pool water is too dirty
A Hose
with Skimmer Canister
90° Elbow
B Bottom of Canister
4. Water leakage at
C Between Canister
pool wall

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Cause
A Plug the GFCI Power Cord Set
B Reset your circuit breaker on the electrical panel. If problem persists, have the
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C Check and make sure the line voltage is between 105VAC and 125VAC.
A Water level must be between the MIN and MAX lines on the Skimmer Seal Ring
B Check for obstructions at the Strainer Basket
is too dirty C Clean or replace the Cartridge following the steps of FILTER CARTRIDGE USE & CARE (p. 11).
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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
is too dirty
C Clean or replace the Cartridge following the steps of FILTER CARTRIDGE USE & CARE (p. 11).
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is damaged D Inspect the Cartridge for holes or tears. If it's visibly damaged, replace it with a new one.
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E Check for obstructions at the Strainer Basket
F Have your pool water sample tested by a pool supplies store. You may need to
G Chemicals are essential to keep the pool water clean. Clean the pool and filter more often.
– Hose connections
A Check that the Hose Clamps
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and/or
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are not secured
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B See STEP 3: Pump Reassembly/Replacement, p. 15-16:
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C Make sure the Skimmer Gasket Rubber Seal
and
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RESET button to start the Pump.
circuit checked by a qualified electrician.
Return Fitting .
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Return Fitting .
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add other chemicals since water quality varies in different localities.
are properly tightened over both the Hose and the Hose
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Connection O-Rings ; adjust and retighten if necessary. Also, check the Hose for cracks
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or holes and replace as needed.
B1. The Canister Gasket must sit in the groove (inner groove for SFX600/SFX1000) on
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the bottom of the Canister before installing the pump.
B2. Check Pump alignment. The arrow of the Pump indent (marked "ALIGN") MUST point
to the Canister indent (only visible from bottom).
B3. Make sure the Motor Seal Nut
See SETUP INSTRUCTIONS (3) & (4), p. 9:
- The two keys of the Gasket should be at the top.
- The pool liner is not trapped in the threads.
- No gaps between the Gasket and the Canister.
- The Skimmer Seal Ring is firmly tightened onto the Canister.
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Solution
to a grounded power outlet. Then press the
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, Filter Cartridge , Hose
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, Filter Cartridge
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is not cross-threaded.
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is installed properly.
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.
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and
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, Hose and
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