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Warning Observe all equipment and test equipment operating instructions, warnings and caution notes. Do not repair or replace any part of the system or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skill to carry out. |
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Please refer to the Owner's Manual for your unit for details on how your individual model operates. The information provided is general in nature unless otherwise noted. |
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My
system has no lights and nothing happens.
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My
unit used to go to low speed, now |
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All pump motor controllers include a part that determines if water is flowing (water pressure is not the same as water flow!). Almost all system functions depend on this part to indicate that water is flowing. This is to prevent motors and pumps from burning up and to reduce the chance of damage to other equipment.
1. Make sure the
filter is clean and properly assembled.
2. Make sure the
pump hair and lint pot is clean.
3. Make sure all
divertor valves are properly set.
4.Verify the system
is in the "Automatic" mode.
5. Make sure the "Freeze" protect circuitry is not activated. Since 1995 there has been a "Freeze" indicator on all system front panels. Many models included the "Freeze" indicator since 1992. If you have a model without a "Freeze" indicator, disconnect one end of the wire going to the freeze switch.
Note:
All model numbers ending with a "02" or "02A" have a freeze sensor (solid state) not a freeze switch.
6. Make sure you
have the time clock set for a continuous "On" period of at least 3
1/2 hours (based on standard factory settings). The time for high to low speed
switching varies depending on the switch setting on a circuit board.
Turn off all power to
the pool equipment before opening the unit and setting the high to low speed
switching period.
7. Verify either
the "No Flow" light never illuminates or the "Flow" light
is illuminated when the pump is running. This indicates the flow sensor pressure
switch is closed during pump operation.
8. If a clear plastic
tube is connected to the system (bottom right hand side) and to a hose barb
mounted in the plumbing, verify in high speed operation it has about 3-4 inches
of air just under the box. This tube should not be filled with water. If it
is filled with water turn off the pump and remove one end to drain the tube
and then reconnect the tube. If this happens repeatedly contact the factory.
9. Make sure the
flow sensor orifice (small hole at the end) is not clogged with D.E. or debris.
10. A quick check can be made to determine if the problem is water flow or flow sensor related.
Short or connect the two wire leads tightly together that connect to the flow sensor. If the unit runs normally, with these wires connected together, then there is a flow or flow sensor problem. See the field test page for your model for more information on testing.
11. Monitor the
system and when it attempts to switch to low speed does the pump:
Never attempt to switch to low speed. Check the flow sensor operation.
Turn off - then return to high speed operation. Check low speed motor winding.
Run in low speed for a short period of time - then return to high speed operation. There is not enough water flow in low speed operation. Check items 1,2,3 above and flow sensor calibration.
Run in low speed for a long period of time (20 minutes or more) - then return to high speed operation. You are probably losing pump prime over a long period of time or you may have a plumbing air leak. Also if so equipped check item 8 above.
The time clock only tells the system when to start the filtration cycle and when to end the filtration cycle.
For Models SBX-300, 400, 500,600:
Turn the power off to all the pool equipment. If it is desired to filter the pool between 8am and 6 pm pull all the blue detentes up between the hours of 8am and 6pm on the dial. Make sure all the other detentes are down. Rotate the dial until the pointer matches the time on a regular clock. Turn power to the pool equipment back on.
For All Other Models:
Turn the power off to all the pool equipment. If it is desired to filter the pool between 8am and 8pm push all the detentes toward the center of the dial between 8am and 8pm. Pull all the other detentes away from the center of the dial. The times are printed on the dial. Rotate the time clock at least 1/4 a turn. Rotate the outer dial until the hands of the clock in the center match the time on a normal clock. The white arrow on the edge of the outer dial will match the time of the "hands of the clock". Turn power to the pool equipment back on.
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