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Section 6. Troubleshooting
If the recommendations in this section do not solve your particular problem(s), please contact your local
dealer for service.
Symptom
Motor does not start.
Motor does not reach full
speed.
Motor overheats (protect
trips).
Pump delivers no water
Low pump capacity.
Low pump pressure
High pump pressure
Noisy pump and motor
The pump is leaking water
between the motor and
pump body
Air bubbles at inlet fittings
Section 7. Technical Data
Model
PAG100C
PAC150C
1.
Disconnect switch or circuit breaker in OFF position
2.
Fuses blown or thermal overload open. Locked motor shaft
3.
Motor windings burned out
4.
Defective starting switch inside single-phase motor
5.
Disconnected or defective wiring
6.
Low voltage
1.
Low voltage
2.
Motor windings connected for wrong voltage on dual voltage model
1.
Low voltage
2.
Motor windings connected for wrong voltage on dual voltage model
3.
Inadequate ventilation
1.
Pump is not primed
2.
Closed valve in suction or discharge line
3.
Leakage or air into suction system
4.
Impeller clogged
1.
Valve in suction or discharge line partly closed
2.
Suction or discharge line partly plugged
3.
Suction or discharge line too small
4.
Pump running at reduced speed (see above)
5.
Plugged basket in skimmer or hair and lint strainer
6.
Dirty filter
7.
Impeller clogged
1.
Pump running at reduced speed (see above)
2.
Discharge valve or inlet fittings closed too much
1.
Discharge valve or inlet fittings closed too much
2.
Return lines too small
3.
Dirty filters
1.
Plugged basket in skimmer or strainer basket
2.
Worn motor bearings
3.
Valve in suction line partly closed
4.
Suction line partly plugged
5.
Vacuum hose plugged or too small
6.
Pump not supported properly
1.
This is caused by a damaged or failed mechanical seal. Replace the seal
1.
Leakage air into suction line at connections or valve stem
2.
Cover gasket of hair and lint strainer needs cleaning
3.
Restriction in suction line
4.
Low water level in pool
GPM
HP
60
1.00
70
1.50
Polaris
Possible Cause/Solution
RPM
Volts/ HZ
3450
115V/60HZ
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