TABLE OF FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS
failure
possible reasons
The pump works
but does not deliver
water
The pump is not
operating
satisfactorily
The pump has
been accidentally
flooded
1)
The pump has not been primed
2)
There are some pores in the suction pipe so that the pump sucks air instead of
water.
3)
The cover of the prefilter not been closed properly.
Check prefilter basket position
Tighten the screws on the cover alike
4)
The suction height is too big
5)
The total pressure drop of the installation exceeds the capacity of the pump
1)
The rotation direction is incorrect (for three-phase pumps only)
a.
Reconnect. Reversing the direction of rotation
2)
Prefilter or skimmer basket are dirty or clogged.
3)
The water level of the pool is too low.
a.
Increase the water level of the pool
4)
The foot valve of the suction pipe is dirty, partially or totally clogged
a.
Clean
In case of the engine being flooded, do not try to run it, an authorised technician
should be asked to unassembled the engine, and to proceed to clean and dry it before to
be switched on.
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