Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Hydrofarm ActiveAQUA AAPC1010 Manual Del Usuario

The motor unit is hermetically sealed by high quality resin and does not require any care. The
rotor assembly is disassembled through the water chamber lid, and should get regular checks and
cleaning.
The water chamber has an effective self-cleaning feature, but regular maintenance will lengthen the
life of the rotor and motor unit. To do maintenance cleaning, first unscrew the screws to remove the
filter cover from the bottom, then remove the water chamber cover. Rinse with water.
Please note that soaps and detergents are not recommended for pump maintenance because their
residues can be toxic to plants and fish.
SYMPTOM
The pump doesn't run
The motor cycles on and off
immediately without the pump
running or the motor suddenly
stops and can't be started again
The pump runs normally at
the beginning, but then water
flows out sluggishly or stops
flowing completely

MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE
Power is not turned on
Pump is not plugged in sufficiently
Impeller is binding
Wrong voltage is being used
The water inlet or outlet pipe is
clogged with foreign matter
Impeller is worn out
Water level goes down too far and
the pump is exposed
Hose is too long or is clogged with
foreign matter
There is air in the impeller chamber
("air-lock")
Turn on the power
Plug in sufficiently
Remove foreign matter from impeller
Apply correct voltage
Remove foreign matter
Replace impeller
Increase water level
Shorten the hose or clean it out
Unplug pump. While leaving the pump submerged, grasp the
top handle, lift the pump up several inches, then push it back
down vigorously to dislodge the trapped air. Repeat until you
see air bubbles dislodge and float to the surface. Plug pump
back in to confirm restored water flow.
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REMEDY