Aqua Guard MP525 Owner's Manual - Page 8

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Trouble Shooting

Short Cycle Time
Cycle time will vary between installations and different areas
of the country. Check the following to remedy this problem:
• New pool / spa installation - Until the water in a new pool
is completely filtered, cycle time will be short due to plaster
dust and construction debris. Clean the cartridge, refer to
the "Cartridge Cleaning" section of this owner's manual.
• Low chlorine residual - Maintain proper chlorine residual
(consult local pool professional for recommendation.)
• Dirty or plugged filter cartridge - Clean the filter. Refer to
the "Cartridge Cleaning" section of this owner's manual.
• Excessive air in filter - Vent all air from the filter tank and
check system for suction pipe leaks or low water level. Also,
check and clean air bleed tube.
• Chemical imbalance in water -Check pool chemistry (refer
to Table 1on page 3). Consult local pool professional.
• Algae in system - Apply heavy dose of chlorine or
algaecide as recommended by the pool manufacturer and/
or local professional.
• Cartridge is at the end of its life - When cleaning
procedure no longer adequately cleans the cartridge,
replace the cartridge.
Low Flow / High Pressure
Resistance in or after the filter will reduce the flow and
increase the pressure inside the filter. Check the following
to remedy this problem:
• Dirty or plugged filter cartridge - Thoroughly clean the
filter. Refer to the "Cartridge Cleaning" section of this
owner's manual.
• Piping is blocked downstream from the filter - Remove
the obstruction.
• Return valve is not fully open - Fully open return valve
• Piping is too small - Use larger pipe, consult manufacturer.
• Filter is undersized / pump is oversized - Use a filter with
higher square footage or use a smaller HP pump. Consult a
customer service representative for sizing information.
Low Flow / Low Pressure
Resistance before the filter will reduce the flow and pressure
inside the filter. Check the following to remedy this problem:
• Skimmer basket(s) clogged - Clean the skimmer basket(s).
• Pump plugged - Clean the suction trap in the pump.
• Drain and skimmer valves are not fully open - Fully open
the drain and skimmer valves
• Piping is blocked upstream from the filter: Remove the
obstruction.
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Plugged Cartridge
Over time, the filter media will become clogged and will
not perform properly. If the cartridge cannot be cleaned,
replace it. If the cartridge needs replacement often, check
the following:
• Insufficient cleaning - Refer to the "Cartridge Cleaning"
section of this owner's manual.
• Excessive air in filter - Vent all air from the filter tank and
check system for suction pipe leaks. Also, check and clean
air bleed tube.
• Low chlorine residual - Maintain proper residual. Consult
local pool professional.
• Chemical imbalance in water - Check pool chemistry (refer
to Table 1 on page 3). Consult local pool professional.
• Algae in system - Apply heavy dose of chlorine or
algaecide as recommended by the pool manufacturer and/
or local professional.
• High iron water content - Consult local pool professional.
• Improper use of powdered chlorine tablets containing
binders - Consult local pool professional.
• Cleaning with incorrect chemicals when using PHMB
sanitizers - Replace the filter cartridge. Only use cleaners
specifically made for PHMB sanitizers.
Water Not Clear
A number of factors can affect water clarity. Check the
following to remedy this problem:
• Chemical imbalance in water - Check pool chemistry (refer
to Table 1 on page 3). Consult local pool professional.
• Low chlorine residual - Maintain proper chlorine residual
(consult local pool professional for recommendation).
• Damaged filter cartridge - If cartridge is torn or punctured,
replace it.
• High iron water content - Consult local pool professional.
• Improper use of powdered chlorine tablets containing
binders - Consult local pool professional.
• Algae in system - Apply heavy dose of chlorine or
algaecide as recommended by the manufacturer or local
professional.
Automatic Pool Cleaner Stops Working
Pool cleaners may be noticeably affected by the normal
decrease in flow as the filter becomes clogged. If the filter
stops working, thoroughly clean the cartridge. Refer o the
"Cartridge Cleaning" section of this owner's manual. If the
pool cleaner performs better after the filter is cleaned, clean
the filter more often than recommended.
increase from start-up may be less than 8 - 10 PSI.
Note: pressure