Intex Recreation 638 Manual Do Utilizador

(106)  MODEL 638 FILTER PUMP  ENGLISH  7.5” X 10.5” PANTONE 295U  01/29/2007

FILTER MOTOR 
FAILS TO START

FILTER DOESN’T
CLEAN POOL

FILTER DOESN’T
PUMP WATER OR
FLOW IS VERY
SLOW

PUMP DOESN’T
WORK

TOP COVER 
LEAKING

HOSE LEAKING

AIR LOCK

• Not plugged in.
• Fuse box needs checking.
• GFCI/RCD circuit breaker 

tripped.

• Improper chlorine or pH 

levels.

• Filter cartridge dirty.
• Cartridge damaged.
• Excessively dirty pool.
• Strainer screen restricting 

flow.

• Inlet/discharge clogged.
• Air leak on intake line.
• Scale or buildup on cartridge.
• Excessively dirty pool.
• Filter cartridge dirty.

• Low water level.
• Strainer screen plugged up.
• Air leak on intake hose.
• Faulty motor or impeller 

jammed.

• Air lock inside cartridge 

chamber.

• O-ring missing.
• Cover not tight.
• Filter cartridge dirty.

• Hose clamps.

• Pump housing and inlet hose 

air trapped.

• Filter cord must be plugged into a 3 wire 

outlet that is protected by a Class A 
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, or RCD.

• Reset circuit breaker. If circuit breaker

trips repeatedly, your electrical system 
may have a defect. Turn off circuit 
breaker and call an electrician to 
correct the problem.

• Motor too hot and overload protection 

shut motor off. Let motor cool down.

• Adjust chlorine and pH level. Consult 

your local swimming pool supply stores.

• Clean or replace cartridge.
• Check for holes in cartridge. Replace 

if damaged.

• Operate filter for longer periods.
• Clean strainer screen at pool wall inlet.

• Look for obstructions in intake hose or 

discharge hose inside pool wall.

• Tighten hose clamps, check hoses for

damage, check pool water level.

• Replace cartridge.
• Clean cartridge more often.

• Fill pool to correct water level.
• Clean strainer screens at pool inlet.
• Tighten hose clamps, check hose for 

damage.

• Check & clear any sticks or leaves in 

intake to pump.

• Open release valve at top of pump.

• Remove cover & check for O-ring.
• Tighten cover (Manually).
• Replace or clean cartridge.

• Tighten/change hose clamps.

• Open air release valve, lift and lower 

the inlet hose until water starts to flow 
out of  the air release valve, close air 
release valve.

• The white inserts at both ends of the hoses shall remain inside and 

shall be firmly inserted in the hose. Do not remove the white inserts 
from the hoses. These white inserts are not serviceable parts.

• To facilitate the connection of the hoses into the black protruding hose

connectors on the pool wall, you may use soapy water solution (mix 6
drops of dish detergent in 1/2 a cup of water) to lubricate the inserts 
by simply dipping the hose ends into the solution. Continue per 
owner’s manual.

• Do not use lubricants such as machine or industrial oil or grease.

HOSE

INSERT