Troubleshooting Guide - Pentair Tagelus Serie Guía Del Usuario E Instalación

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem
Leak to waste port
Leakage at port connections to valve
Sand returning to pool
Leakage at valve attachment to filter
Leakage at handle
Leakage at top of valve to valve body
Leakage at sightglass with vacuum breaker
Cause
1. Dirt or sand under seal.
2. Damaged seal.
3. Damaged valve body in seal area.
1. Cracked ports.
2. Did not use sealant on threads.
1. Filter problem.
2. Sand blowing thru air vent slots or
between filter center pipe in valve.
Leakage past o-ring.
Leakage past o-ring.
Leakage past o-ring.
Dirt on sealing gasket.
Remedy
Remove valve top and clean seal area.
Replace valve top assembly.
Replace valve body.
Replace valve body, use proper assembly and
do not over tighten port connection.
Use sealant.
Refer to filter manual.
Sand size too small or flow rate thru filter too high.
Remove valve and inspect o-ring & sealing
surface. Replace as necessary.
Replace valve top assembly.
Remove valve and inspect o-ring & sealing
surface, replace as necessary.
Remove sightglass and rinse with cool water to
remove dirt. Replace sightglass if damaged.
HiFlow ™ 6 Way Valve (
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