Common Hardware Problems - MAAX Spas Powerpool Owner's Manual

COMMON HARDWARE PROBLEMS

Problem
System not
operating
Heater not
operating
Water not clean
Abnormal
water usage
Overheating
Low water flow
from jets
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Usual Cause
- House circuit breaker tripped or
in OFF position
- Water level too low
- Heater mode not selected
- No power to heater
- Heater not operating/defective
- Clogged or blocked suction
or skimmer
- Dirty or clogged filter
- Poor water chemistry
- Insufficient filtering time
- Improper maintenance
- High content of solids in water
- Excessive evaporation
and/or splashing
- High ambient temperature
- Operating in FILTER mode low speed
- Clogged or blocked suction or skimmer
- Dirty filter
- Jets in OFF position
- Slice valves closed
Solution
- Reset circuit breaker in panel box
- Add water to fill line on skimmer
- Refer to temperature/heater
functioning. See Control
instructions pg. 16
- Check house circuit breaker
- Contact dealer
- Clean suction grate and
skimmer basket
- Clean or replace filter elements
- See Maintenance section
pg. 25
- Program longer filtration cycle,
pg. 19
- Contact dealer
- Use clarifier or drain, clean
and refill
- Use PowerPool™ cover and refill
as necessary
- Revise your swimming stroke/
exercise regiment to include
less splash
- Contact dealer
- Select hi-speed jets
- Clean suction grate and
skimmer basket
- Clean or replace filter
- Open jets; Turn outer ring to left
- Open slice valves; ensure valve
safety clips are attached
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