Troubleshooting Guide - Polygroup Funsicle SkimmerPlus SFX600 User Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem
A. Pump not plugged in
1. Pump Motor
3
B. Power Cord Set
doesn't start,
or 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 Fitting
o
C. The Filter Cartridge
D. Motor Rotor block by dirt
A. Inadequate chlorine level
B. Inadequate pH level
C. The Filter Cartridge
D. The Filter Cartridge
3. Pump is not
cleaning the pool
properly e.g.
E. Water flow is slow
cloudy/green
water
F. Other chemicals required
G. Pool water is too dirty
A. Hose
B. Bottom of Canister
4. Water leakage at
C. Between Canister
Cause
(with GFCI) and/or
j
circuit breaker tripped
7
is too dirty
7
is too dirty
7
is damaged
– Hose connections
e
with Skimmer Canister
9
and/or 90° Elbow are not
r
secured
9
9
and pool wall
A. Plug the Power Cord Set
Cord Set (with GFCI), press the RESET button to start the Pump.
B. Reset your circuit breaker on the electrical panel. If problem
persists, have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician.
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 inside of Skimmer Canister
B. Check for obstructions at the Strainer Basket
Filter Cartridge , Hose
7
C. Clean or replace the Cartridge following the steps of
Best Practices for Using Filter Cartridge (p. 16).
D. Refer to the "Servicing the Pump (p. 18)" section 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
C. Clean or replace the Cartridge following the steps of
Best Practices for Using Filter Cartridge (p. 16).
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
Filter Cartridge , Hose
7
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 Hose Clamps
both the Hose and the Hose Connection O-Rings
and retighten if necessary. Also, check the Hose for cracks or
holes and replace as needed.
B. See STEP 3: Replace or Reassemble the Pump, p. 21:
B1. The Canister Gasket
groove for SFX600/SFX1000) on 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
C . Make sure the Skimmer Gasket Rubber Seal
properly. See STEP 1: Install the Skimmer (2) & (3), p. 12:
- 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
23
Solution
to a grounded power outlet. For Power
j
.
9
,
g
and Return Fitting .
e o
,
g
and Return Fitting .
e o
are properly tightened over
w
must sit in the groove (inner
4
is not cross-threaded.
1
is installed
h
is firmly tightened onto the Canister.
d
; adjust
q