SERVICING POOL AND SPA
If your pump will not prime check the following:

1. Make sure there is water in the pump basket area.
2. Pump lid is not tight. Damaged lid O ring.
3. Check water level in the pool. Is it below the skimmer? a4. Strainer or skimmer basket is full or clogged.
5. Make sure the valve in your piping system is closed.6. Pump is on low speed (two-speed ) units only.
7. Air leak in the suction line.

If you have low flow-high filter pressure:

1. Filter is dirty – clean filter.
2. Could have a restriction in the return line.

If you have low flow-low filter pressure:

1. Strainer basket or skimmer basket is full or clogged.
2. Your pump’s impeller might be clogged.
3. Air leak in suction line.
4. Restriction in suction line.

Pump Motor does not turn:
1. Power switch is off or the circuit breaker is tripped.
2. Pump is in off mode of timer controlled circuit.
3. Motor terminal connections are incorrect.
4. Motor shaft is locked by a bad bearing.
5. Impeller is locked by debris.

Motor overload protection “kicks out”:
1. Electrical supply connections are incorrect.
2. Wiring to pump is undersized.
3. Power company supply voltage is low.
4. Ventilation is inadequate for motor.

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