Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Flow Chart

Before proceeding with troubleshooting, check the following:

  1. Water level (must be at least 3" above skimmer opening)
  2. Filters have been cleaned with a proper filter cleaning solution within the last 3 weeks.
  3. Turn off GFI, wait 2 minutes and then turn it back on.
  4. Before changing any parts, check the connections first.
  5. K.I.S (Keep it simple) - Check the easiest solutions first.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
ACTION
1. No Heat
(Tub not going to set temp.)
Clogged filter Clean/Replace filter
Knife valves not fully open Open knife valves
Pressure switch out of calibration Adjust pressure switch
Faulty Pressure Switch Replace pressure switch
Air leak at pump suction line Tighten pump union
Heating element corroded Replace element
Tub in freeze protect mode Heat water above 50F/10C
Faulty control panel Replace panel
2.'FLO' Error message Pressure switch out of calibration Adjust pressure switch
Faulty pressure switch Replace pressure switch
3. Poor jet pressure
No air to jets
Individual jets off Turn on (counterclockwise)
Individual jets not tight in housing Ensure all jets are tight
Knife valves not fully open Open knife valves
Air leak at pump suction line Tighten pump union
Damaged jet o-rings PH too low. Replace damaged o-rings
Impeller separated from shaft Replace pump
4. Tub water too hot
High limit tripped
OH or SN reading
Temperature sensor not bottomed out in well Push sensor in further
Tub water too hot from ambient heat of pump Shorten filter cycles
Faulty circuit board Replace board
Faulty control panel Replace panel
Faulty sensor Replace sensor set
Ambient temperature high Open equipment door
5. GFI tripping Improper installation, size wire, or faulty GFI Rewire to electrical specs
Wet equipment Dry equipment
Ground fault in heater (dry operation or corrosion) Replace heater
Faulty GFI Electrician to replace GFI
6. Functions not working GFI tripping GFI-off-wait 10 min.-on
Panel is locked (800 or Titanium series) Unlock panel
Faulty control panel Replace panel
Faulty circuit board Replace board

7. Temperature fluctuating
(More than 2-3 degrees F)

Temperature sensor not bottomed out in well Push sensor in further
Sensor well exposed Insulate sensor well
Faulty sensors Replace sensor set set
8. Individual jets won't turn off Jets sticky / dry Clean & relubricate
Debris jammed inside of jet Clean internal
9. Pump not operating correctly Air lock on start up Purge air out of pump
Stealth or Silent Flow - purge valve open Close purge valve
Pump suctions plugged Clean suction
Burnt out fuse Replace fuse
Pump thermal over load Adjust door venting
Hi-Lo reversed............... Reverse Hi-Lo wires on pump
Pump cord Replace cord
Faulty pump Replace pump
Faulty control panel Replace panel
10. No digital read out Control panel unplugged or loose Plug in panel
Burnt out fuse Replace fuse
Faulty control panel Replace panel
Faulty circuit board Replace board
11. Light doesn't turn on / off Faulty bulb Replace bulb
Faulty control panel Replace panel
Faulty circuit board Replace board
12. Ozone not working Debris inside line Clean line
Faulty ozonator Replace ozonator
13. Water loss or wet spot Water level to high Lower water level
Jet not tight in housing Check and tighten all jets
Loose plumbing connection Tighten unions
Faulty pump seal Replace seal
14. Tub making strange noises Pump cavitates/air lock Purge air out of pump
Pump is loud Adjust base securing screws
Loose heater box Adjust securing screws
15. Cover seams coming apart PH too low - Acidic water Raise PH to 7.5
Sanitizer too high - Corrosive Lower sanitation level
Cover lifter straining center seam Reinforce center seam
Cover is a water logged Replace foam insert
16. Pillows/filter cover fading PH too low - Acidic water Raise PH to 7.5
Sanitizer too high - corrosive Lower sanitation level



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