Troubleshooting Guide - Waterco Airflo Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The Blower should only be serviced by a registered electrician or a serviceperson. However, if a
fault is suspected, there are several things that the owner can check before the serviceperson is
called in.
SYMPTOMS
BLOWER
PERFORMS
POORLY
BLOWER STOPS
Thermal Overload tripped due
WITHOUT
WARNING
BLOWER FAILS
TO START
Blower is actually stopping as
!
WARNING
If the Waterco Limited Product is within the stated warranty period and you experience faults
always contact your supplier or the nearest Waterco Limited branch for advice. Failure to do this
may void the warranty. Refer to Warranty Terms and Conditions supplied with the product.
All electrical work is to be carried out by an Authorised Electrician. Under no circumstances should
you attempt repairs on the electrical components of Waterco Limited products unless you are
qualified to do so.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Airflow is restricted.
Motor or Impeller damaged.
to low air flow through the
motor.
Motor brushes are worn out.
Water has entered the motor
and caused a short circuit.
No power.
Motor burnt out.
Incompatible air button and
tube (Airswitch models only).
soon as it starts.
ACTION
Check for blockages in the Blower, piping or in the
nozzles / holes in the Spa.
Replace and see above.
Check for blockages in the Blower, piping or in the
nozzles / holes in the Spa.
Ensure pipe-work, number of holes in the Spa, and
Blower height above the water conform with that
specified in Installation (refer to Page 3).
Replace motor brushes.
Life of brushes is approximately 500 hours.
Replace and ensure Blower is 700mm above water
level or fitted with loop.
A Blower used to boost Spa Jets must be fitted
with a Check Valve. Refer to Installation on Page 4.
Ensure power is switched on.
Check flexible power cable for damage.
Plug another device (e.g. radio, light etc) into the
power point and switch on to check power supply.
Check water has not entered the Blower and burnt
out the motor.
Ensure button and tube supplied with Airswitch
are being used. Other air buttons may not have
sufficient air capacity.
Refer to "Blower Stops Without Warning".
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Waterco Spa Blowers