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EQ Series Pump Installation and User’s Guide

Section 7

Troubleshooting

Use the following troubleshooting information to resolve possible problems with your EQ Series pump.

WARNING — RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION.

Improperly installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury

to pool users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.

1. If you are not familiar with your pool filtering system and/or heater:

a. Do NOT attempt to adjust or service without consulting your dealer, or a qualified pool

technician.

b. Read the entire Installation & User’s Guide before attempting to use, service or adjust the

pool filtering system or heater.

Note: Turn off power to unit prior to attempting service or repair.

Problems and Corrective Actions

Problem Corrective Action

Pump Will Not Prime No water in Strainer Pot

Lid is not tight

Damaged lid O-Ring

Water level below Skimmer

Strainer or Skimmer Basket clogged

Closed Valve in Piping System

Air leak in Suction Line

Pump installed more than 10 ft. above Water Level or otherwise

too high for Hydraulic Conditions of Pool Plumbing System

Pump Shaft rotating in wrong direction

Low Flow- High Filter Pressure Filter is dirty

Restriction in Filter Line

Low Flow- Low Filter Pressure Strainer or Skimmer Basket clogged

Clogged Impeller

Air leak in Suction Line

Restriction in Suction Line

Cavitation - NPSHA less than NPSHR

Pump Shaft rotating in wrong direction

Motor Does Not Turn Power Switch is off

Circuit Breaker has tripped

Thermal Protector has tripped

Pump is in OFF mode of Timer

Motor Shaft is locked by bad Bearing

Impeller is jammed

Motor Over Heating Electrical Supply Connections are incorrect

Wiring to Pump is undersized

Inadequate Voltage supplied to Site

Ventilation is inadequate for Motor

Voltage differential between legs of 3 Phase Circuit >5%

Pump Shaft rotating in wrong direction

High Pitch OR Growling Noise Air Leak in Suction Line

coming from WET END of Pump Cavitation - NPSHA less than NPSHR

A Valve, Elbow or Tee is located too close to the Suction Inlet of the Pump

Pump Shaft rotating in wrong direction

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