Troubleshooting Guide - Intex Krystal Clear 604 Owner's Manual

TROUBLE
FILTER MOTOR
FAILS TO START
FILTER DOESN'T
CLEAN POOL
FILTER DOESN'T
PUMP WATER OR
FLOW IS VERY
SLOW
PUMP DOESN'T
WORK
TOP COVER
LEAKING
HOSE LEAKING
AIR LOCK
• To facilitate the connection of the hoses into the black protruding hose
connectors on the liner, you may use soapy water solution (mix 6 drops of dish
washing liquid in 1/2 a cup of water) to lubricate the hoses and the black
protruding hose connectors. Continue per owner's manual.
• Do not use lubricants such as machine or industrial oil or grease.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

CAUSE
• The motor is not plugged in.
• The fuse box needs checking.
• The GFCI/RCD circuit breaker
is tripped.
• Motor too hot and overload
protection is shut off.
• Improper chlorine or pH
levels.
• Filter cartridge is dirty.
• Damaged cartridge.
• Excessively dirty pool.
• The strainer screen is
restricting the water flow.
• Clogged inlet or discharge.
• An air leak on the intake line.
• Scale or buildup on cartridge.
• Excessively dirty pool.
• Dirty filter cartridge.
• Nozzle and strainer
connection are reversed.
• Low water level.
• Strainer screen plugged up.
• An air leak on the intake hose.
• Faulty motor or the impeller
is jammed.
• An air lock inside the
cartridge chamber.
• O-ring missing.
• Cover is not tight.
• Filter cartridge is dirty.
• Hose clamps are not
well-fitted.
• There's air trapped in the
pump housing and inlet hose.
(58) MODEL 604 FILTER PUMP ENGLISH 7.5" X 10.3" PANTONE 295U 06/08/2009
SOLUTION
• Filter cord must be plugged into a 3
wire outlet that is protected by a Class
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, or
RCD.
• Reset circuit breaker. If circuit breaker
trips repeatedly, your electrical system
may have a defect. Turn off circuit
breaker and call an electrician to
correct the problem.
• Let the motor cool down.
• Adjust the chlorine and pH level. Consult
your local swimming pool supply stores.
• Clean or replace cartridge.
• Check the cartridge for holes. Replace
if damaged.
• Operate the filter for longer periods.
• Clean the strainer screen at the inlet.
• Clear any obstructions in the intake
hose by discharging it inside pool wall.
• Tighten hose clamps, check hoses for
damage, check pool water level.
• Replace cartridge.
• Clean cartridge more often.
• Install the nozzle at the upper position
of the pool inlet, and the strainer at the
lower position of the pool outlet.
• Fill pool to correct water level.
• Clean strainer screens at pool inlet.
• Tighten hose clamps, check hose for
damage.
• Clear any sticks or leaves in the
intake hose.
• Open the release valve at top of pump.
• Remove cover & check for O-ring.
• Tighten cover (Manually).
• Replace or clean cartridge.
• Tighten or change hose clamps.
• Open air release valve, lift and lower
the inlet hose until water starts to flow
out of the air release valve, close air
release valve.
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