Astralpool CTX Series Owner's Manual - Page 9

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SECTION 5. TROUBLESHOOTING

FAILURE TO PUMP

Pump will not prime - too much air. Remedy:

1. Check suction piping and valve glands on any suction gate valves

2. Secure lid on pump strainer pot and make sure lid gasket is in place

3. Check water level to make sure skimmer is not drawing air

Pump will not prime - not enough water. Remedy:

1. Make sure suction lines, pump strainer, and pump volute are full of water

2. Make sure valve on suction line is working and open, (some systems do not have valves)

3. Check water level to make sure water is available through skimmer

Pump strainer clogged. Remedy:

1. Clean pump strainer pot

Pump strainer gasket defective. Remedy:

1. Replace gasket

REDUCED CAPACITY AND/OR HEAD

Air pockets or leaks in suction line. Remedy:

1. See item "Pump will not prime - too much air" of this section, above

Clogged impeller. Remedy:

1. Disassemble per SECTION III "Pump Disassembly"

2. Clean debris from impeller. If debris cannot be removed, complete the following steps:

a. Remove left hand thread anti-spin bolt and O-ring

b. Remove, clean and reinstall impeller

3. Reassemble per SECTION III "Pump Reassembly"

Pump strainer clogged. Remedy:

1. Clean suction trap