Otterbine/Barebo Starburst 50 User manual

Owner'sManual
Instant Fountain Water Feature
WHERE TO FIND IT:
Water Feature Placement........................................................... 3
Installation................................................................................. 3-10
Technical Specifications............................................................ 10
Adjusting/Changing Spray Patterns
andAccompanyingExplodedViewDiagrams ........................ 11-19
TroubleShootingGuide ............................................................. 20-21
Maintenance .............................................................................. 22
Winterization ............................................................................. 22
ExplodedViewDiagram-Unit................................................... 23
Parts Order Form....................................................................... 24
Warranty .................................................................................... 25
Revised 6/29/04

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I. Water Feature Placement
When using your Water Feature for aesthetic enhancement only, position the Water
Feature in the place you feel it is best suited. When using your Water Feature for water
aeration choose the Starburst pattern and place the Water Feature as shown below.
II. Unit Installation
A. Unpack and inspect your Water Feature. Remove the protective cardboard
ring around the top of the unit. Report any shipping damage to the carrier who
delivered your Otterbine Water Feature. Verify you have received the following:
1. Water Feature - you will find a label located on the inner motor houing.
This label can be read through the screen. Check to make sure you have
receivedthecorrecthorsepowerandvoltage.Also,verifyyoureceivedthe
correctlengthofpowercablewithyourWaterFeature.
2. PowerControlCenter-Aminipowercontrolcenterisstandardonall
60Hz Water Features. If your unit is 60Hz, verify the control center is
present. On 50Hz units, the panel is optional. If ordered, verify the panel is
of the proper voltage and frequency.
3. Hardware Kit - included in this kit are 2 mooring/anchor clips, a rocket
spray nozzle, 2 cable ties and one 1/8" Allen wrench.
4. Warranty Registration Card - make sure to fill in your Otterbine
warranty registration card and send it back to the factory.
WARRANTYISVOIDUNLESSCARDISRETURNED.

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5. Optional Light Kit - If lights were ordered, verify the proper number of
lights and a light power control center are enclosed.
B. Prior to installation, please measure your water depth. All Otterbine Instant
Fountain Water Features require at least 18" or .5m of water to run properly. If
the water is too shallow, dig out a portion of the pond bottom directly under the
Water Feature. If high waves or large fluctuations in depth occur, it will be neces
sary to allow for more than the required 18" or .5m.
C. Pattern Selection: your Otterbine Water Feature has been factory configured
with the PHOENIX spray pattern. If the ROCKET or STARBURST pattern is
desired, refer to the “ADJUSTING/CHANGING SPRAY PATTERN SECTION”
of this manual and change the pattern at this time.
D. Light Kit: lights are optional on your Water Feature. If ordered with your unit,
they should be installed on the Water Feature at this time. Electrical installation
must be completed by a qualified licensed electrician. Refer to the LIGHT
INSTALLATION section of this manual.
III. Electrical Installation
WARNING: TO PREVENT FATAL OR SERIOUS ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED:
•By a licensed electrician
•In compliance with national and local electrical codes
•With the proper size fusing and/or circuit breaker protection
•With 5 milliamp ground fault protection (GFCI)
A. Your Water Feature is safety tested and ETL, ETLc and CE listed. However,
proper installation is the most crucial step to assure a safe and reliable unit.
B. Install Otterbine Power Control Panel as close to pond as possible. The enclo
sure is rated for both indoor and outdoor use. Mount panel a minimum of 3' (1m)
above the ground and above any flood zone. Always keep the panel door closed.

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Horsepower
1/2
1/2
1/2
3/4
Voltage
115
230
220
230
Frequency (Hz)
60
60
50
60
Circuit
Breaker Size
30
15
15
20
Slo-Blow/Delay
Fuse Size
20
10
10
15
Verify your power cable does not exceed maximum recommended length. If additional
length is required, contact Otterbine for a solution.
CAUTION: The power control panel must not be accessible from the water.
Maximum Cable Length
C. Have a licensed, qualified electrician install the proper size fusing and/or circuit
breaker protection as listed below. All work must be done in compliance with
national and local electrical codes.
NOTE: THE 230V panel includes the proper fusing.
Lite Transformer Water Feature
Control Panel
115V Waterproof GFIC Outlet
Protected by 30A Circuit Breaker
Cable in Conduit for
Protection and as Required
to Meet Electrical Codes
Panels Mounted 3 Feet (1 Meter)
Above the Ground and Flood Zone
Horsepower
1/2
1/2
1/2
3/4
Voltage
115
230
220
230
Frequency (Hz)
60
60
50
60
Maximum Length
#12 Cable
125' or 37.8m
480' or 146.3m
700' or 213.4m
350' or 106.7m
TYPICAL 115V CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION

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D. Have the electrician connect the power control center to the power source.
NOTE: For 115V units, a plug is supplied with the panel. This plug must be
attached to the Water Feature cable and installed only into the power control panel
WARNING: Never run the Water Feature out of the water. Running the unit out
of the water may damage the motor and void warranty.
CAUTION: KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF THE IMPELLER WHEN
TRYING TO START THE WATER FEATURE.
E. Physically disconnect the power cable from its source and proceed with the
installation of the unit.
THERMALLY PROTECTED AUTOMATIC RESET
•UNIT WILL RESTART WITHOUT WARNING AFTER PROTECTOR TRIPS.
•KEEP FINGERS OUT OF IMPELLER SYSTEM UNTIL UNIT IS DISCONNECTED.
•ALWAYS DISCONNECT UNIT FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING.
NOTE: This unit contains thermal protection to help prevent intense heat
conditions in the motor that could damage the motor. If your unit is intermittently
starting and stopping, the unit is showing symptoms of a larger problem and you
should disconnect power from the unit and call your local service center.
IV. Physical Installation
NOTE: Your Otterbine Water Feature may either be moored or anchored in the
water. Mooring is the preferred method as it provides an easy method to retrieve
the unit and allows for fluctuations in water height.
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE POWER CABLE AS A MOORING LINE.
A. The hardware kit supplied with your unit includes 2 mooring clips. These clips
are designed to slide into any of the 6 slots in the bottom of the float cover.
DANGER

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B. Install two mooring clips on opposite sides of the unit. Fasten the clips from
the inside so that the holes are on the outside. Refer to figure below.
C. Using cable tie supplied, secure power cord to one of the cable tie mounts on
the bottom of the unit.
D. Mooring the Water Feature
1. The following is required to moor your Otterbine Water Feature.
a. 1/4" or 6.3mm polypropylene rope or 1/8" stainless steel cable
for use as mooring lines. Note: Use all brass or stainless steel
hardware.
b. For mooring points, either wooden stakes, 1/2" or 125mm rebar,
or “duckbill” type earth anchors.
2. Choose a suitable location for your water feature. Refer to the
“WATER FEATURE PLACEMENT” section of this manual.
3. Secure your first mooring point. If you are using a stake or rebar, make
sure to pound the mooring point securely into the ground on outer edge
-Duckbill Earth Anchors are driven into the ground, using
a drive rod and heavy hammer, compacting the earth as they
drive downward, until they reach the recommended depth.
After removing drive rod, installer pulls up on cable. This
planes or rotates the anchor into load lock position, like a
toggle bolt in undisturbed earth.

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of the pond. If you are mooring with an earth anchor, you will need to
place the earth anchor two feet into the pond, below the surface of the
water, and then pound the earth anchor two feet into the pond bottom. The
earth anchor will allow your mooring lines to be virtually unnoticeable as it
will be hidden beneath the water surface.
4. Attach the mooring lines to the mooring clips on the Water Feature.
5. Carefully, place the Water Feature into the water.
6. Walk one mooring line around to the far edge of the pond and pull the
Water Feature into the desired location.
7. Secure your second mooring point. Attach the line/cable leaving enough
slack in the lines to allow the Water Feature to turn 120 degrees or 1/3
turn. This slack will allow for proper start-up, wave action, and fluctua
tions in the water level.
8. Proceed to FINAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION instructions in
this manual.
E. Anchoring the Water Feature
1. The following is required to anchor your Otterbine Water Feature.
a. 1/4" or 6.3mm polypropylene rope or 1/8" stainless steel cable
for use as anchor lines. Note: use all brass or stainless steel
hardware.
b. Two 15 lb or 8 kg anchors.

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2. Choose a suitable location for your Water Feature. Refer to the
“WATER FEATURE PLACEMENT” section of this manual.
3. Using a boat, take the Water Feature and anchors to the chosen
location.
4. Drop the anchors (with anchor lines attached) out of the boat at a
minimum of a 45 degree angle from the desired location of the Water
Feature. See figure on previous page.
5. Bring the anchor lines together and secure each of them to the
corresponding anchor clip on the Water Feature. Attach the line/cable
leaving enough slack in the lines to allow the Water Feature to turn 120
degrees or 1/3 turn. This slack will allow for proper startup, wave action,
and fluctuations in the water level.
V. Final Electrical Installation
CAUTION: All electrical work must be done by a qualified, licensed electrician.
A. With the Water Feature securely moored or anchored, re-attach the power
cable to the source of electricity.
NOTE: Otterbine suggests that the power cable be encased in conduit when
placed underground. The Water Feature’s underwater power cable should be
encased in conduit from the power source to approximately 3-4' or 1m out into the
water. The insures against possible cable damage.
B. Apply power to the unit. With the unit running, have the licensed electrician
conduct a voltage and amperage reading. Verify your unit is receiving the proper
voltage. Record the voltage and amperage readings on the back cover of this
manual.

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C. Test the GFCI device for proper operation by depressing the test button. GFCI
devices must be tested monthly or per manufacturers recommendations.
D. This completes the installation of your Water Feature. If desired, the spray
pattern can be adjusted or changed. Refer to the ADJUSTING/CHANGING
SPRAY PATTERN section of this manual.
VI. Technical Specifications
Unit Weight: 45 lbs. or 21K and includes power center, unit, spray patterns and 100' or
30.48m of underwater cable.
Induced Circulation: is 10 times the pumping rate. Induced circulation is the mixing
effect which is occurring below the water's surface.
Minimum Operating Depth: is 18" or 500mm.
Voltage
and
Phase
115 1 ph.
230 1 ph.
220 1 ph
230 1 ph.
115 1 ph.
230 1 ph.
220 1 ph
230 1 ph.
115 1 ph.
230 1 ph.
220 1 ph
230 1 ph.
HP
1/2
3/4
1/2
3/4
1/2
3/4
Motor
RPM
3450 @ 60Hz
3450 @ 60Hz
2875 @ 50Hz
3450 @ 60Hz
3450 @ 60Hz
3450 @ 60Hz
2875 @ 50Hz
3450 @ 60Hz
3450 @ 60Hz
3450 @ 60Hz
2875 @ 50Hz
3450 @ 60Hz
*Spray patterns will vary by adjusting the diffuser ring. Therefore, the figures given are averages. Spray patterns will also vary due to
voltage drop, humidity and other relevant site situations
Model
Starburst
50
75
Phoenix
50
75
Rocket
50
75
Pumping
Rate
125 gpm
125 gpm
24m3/hr
135 gpm
80 gpm
80 gpm
18m3/hr
90 gpm
80 gpm
80 gpm
18m3/hr
90 gpm
Running
Amp
Draw
12.0
6.0
3.9
8.0
12.0
6.0
3.9
8.0
12.0
6.0
3.9
8.0
Spray
Height*
2.5'
2.5'
0.8m
3.0'
Inside Outside
8' 4'
8' 4'
2.1m 1.2m
9' 6'
12'
12'
2.9m
15'
Spray
Diameter*
12'
12'
4.3m
19'
Inside Outside
2' 12'
2' 12'
0.6m 3.7m
2' 16'
2'
2'
0.6m
2'

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VII. Adjusting and Changing Spray Patterns
Your Water Feature can be configured into three different spray patterns. It has been
factory assembled with the Phoenix pattern. To change or adjust the pattern, refer to the
proper section below and follow the directions carefully. Refer to the Exploded View
Diagrams following each section for an illustration of referenced parts.
A. Adjusting the Phoenix spray pattern. The outer spray pattern of the Phoenix
can be adjusted, using the supplied 1/8" Allen wrench, by repositioning the diffuser
on top of the unit. Follow the steps below for adjustment.
1. Physically disconnect the power from the Water Feature.
2. Bring the Water Feature to shore and place the unit on a flat surface.
3. Using the supplied 1/8" Allen wrench, loosen the two setscrews holding
the diffuser ring in position. Adjusting the ring up will lower the height of
the outer pattern and increase its width. Lowering the ring will make the
outer pattern higher and narrower. Adjust the ring to the new location and
secure the two setscrews.
NOTE: CAREFULLY, SECURE THE SETSCREWS. APPLYING EXCESSIVE
FORCE WILL DAMAGE THE RING OR NOZZLE ASSEMBLY. THE TOP OF
THE RING MUST NOT BE ADJUSTED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE
NOZZLE.
4. Place your unit back into the water, secure the mooring lines and re-
apply power. If the pattern is not as desired, repeat above steps.
B. Changing to the Phoenix spray pattern.
1. Physically disconnect the power from the Water Feature.
2. Bring the Water Feature to shore and place the unit on a flat surface.
3. Using the supplied 1/8" Allen wrench, loosen the two setscrews secur
ing the diffuser ring in position and remove the diffuser ring.

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Note: Baffle must fit inside
collector as illustrated
Baffle
Phoenix Nozzle
Collector
4. Remove the four 1/4" bolts and the four screws on the top of the top
retainer.
5. Carefully lift the top retainer off of the unit. A slight twisting motion
may be required.
6. If the unit was configured as a ROCKET, remove the Rocket nozzle
from the unit.
7. Install the baffle into the top of the collector as illustrated below.
8. Place the Phoenix nozzle (nozzle with 8 holes in center area) into the
retainer.
9. Place the retainer back on the unit, secure the retainer to the collector
using the four 1/4" bolts.
WARNING: DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE. DAMAGE TO THE
PUMPING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT.
MAXIMUM TORQUE IS 20 IN-LBS.
10. Re-attach the retainer to the float using the four screws removed
in step 4.

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11. Re-attach diffuser ring.
NOTE: CAREFULLY, SECURE THE SETSCREWS. APPLYING EXCES
SIVE FORCE WILL DAMAGE THE RING OR NOZZLE ASSEMBLY. THE
TOP OF THE RING MUST NOT BE ADJUSTED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE
NOZZLE.
12. Place your unit back into the water, secure the mooring lines and re-
apply power. If the pattern is not as desired, refer to adjusting PHOENIX
SPRAY PATTERN SECTION.
ALWAYS ATTACH DIFFUSER RING AS SHOWN,
WITH ANGLED SIDE DOWN, HOLLOW SIDE UP.
Angled Side

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Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12A
12B
13
14
15
16
17
18A
18B
18C
18D
19
P/N
FR103
FR109
FR105
FR108
FR804
FR209
FR803
FR805
FR207
FR701
FR206
FR800
FR801
FR205
FR102
FR104
FR204
C2-112
FR601
FR602
FR603
FR604
FR114
Qty
8
11
8
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
*
*
1
4
4
1
4
*
*
*
*
4
Description
Hex Bolt, 1/4"-20 x 2.75"
Self Tapping Screw, #10
Flat Washer, 1/4"
Set Screw
Diffuser
Top Retainer
Phoenix Nozzle
Phoenix Baffle
Collector
O-Ring
Pump Chamber
Impeller, 1/2HP 60Hz
Impeller, 3/4HP 60Hz or
1/2HP 50Hz
Impeller Ring
Lock Nut, 5/16"-24
Flat Washer, 5/16"
Standoff
Lock Nut, 1/4"-20
Motor, 1/2HP 115V 60Hz
Motor, 1/2HP 230V 60Hz
Motor, 1/2HP 220V 50Hz
Motor, 3/4HP 230V 60Hz
Heavy Washer, 5/16"
Exploded View Diagram
Phoenix Pumping Configuration
* One per unit depending on horsepower,
voltage, and frequency
1
2
5
7
8
9
10
14
16
17 18
19
15
13
12
11
3
1
6
4
3

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C. Adjusting the Rocket spray pattern.
The spray pattern of the ROCKET can be adjusted, using the suppplied 1/8" Allen
wrench, by repositioning the diffuser on top of the unit. Follow the steps below:
1. Physically disconnect the power from the Water Feature.
2. Bring the Water Feature to shore and place the unit on a flat surface.
3. Using the supplied 1/8" Allen wrench, loosen the two setscrews holding
the diffuser ring in position. Adjusting the ring up will increase the spray
pattern width and slightly lower it’s height. Lowering the ring will make
the pattern higher and narrower. Adjust the ring to the new location and
secure the two setscrews.
NOTE: CAREFULLY, SECURE THE SETSCREWS. APPLYING EXCESSIVE
FORCE WILL DAMAGE THE RING OR NOZZLE ASSEMBLY. THE TOP OF
THE RING MUST NOT BE ADJUSTED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE NOZZLE
4. Place your unit back into the water, secure the mooring lines and re-
apply power. If the pattern is not as desired, repeat above steps.
D. Changing to the Rocket spray pattern.
1. Physically disconnect the power from the Water Feature.
2. Bring the Water Feature to shore and place the unit on a flat surface.
3. Using the supplied 1/8" Allen wrench, loosen the two setscrews secur
ing the diffuser ring in position and remove the diffuser ring.
4. Remove the four 1/4" bolts and the four screws on the top of the
top retainer.
5. Carefully lift the top retainer off of the unit. A slight twisting motion
may be required.

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6. If the unit was configured as a PHOENIX, remove the PHOENIX
nozzle and baffle from the unit.
7. Place the ROCKET nozzle (nozzle without holes in center area) into
the retainer.
8. Place the retainer back on the unit, secure the retainer to the collector
using the four 1/4" bolts.
WARNING: DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE.
DAMAGE TO THE PUMPING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT.
MAXIMUM TORQUE IS 20 IN-LBS.
9. Re-attach the retainer to the float using the 4 screws removed in step 4.
10. Re-attach diffuser ring.
NOTE: CAREFULLY, SECURE THE SETSCREWS. APPLYING EXCESSIVE
FORCE WILL DAMAGE THE RING OR NOZZLE ASSEMBLY. THE TOP OF THE
RING MUST NOT BE ADJUSTED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE NOZZLE.
11. Place your unit back into the water, secure the mooring lines and re-
apply power. If the pattern is not as desired, refer to ADJUSTING
ROCKET SPRAY PATTERN SECTION.
ALWAYS ATTACH DIFFUSER RING AS SHOWN,
WITH ANGLED SIDE DOWN, HOLLOW SIDE UP.
Angled Side

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Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
12A
12B
13
14
15
16
17
18A
18B
18C
18D
19
P/N
FR103
FR109
FR105
FR108
FR804
FR209
FR802
FR207
FR701
FR206
FR800
FR801
FR205
FR102
FR104
FR204
C2-112
FR601
FR602
FR603
FR604
FR114
Qty
8
11
8
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
*
*
1
4
4
1
4
*
*
*
*
4
Description
Hex Bolt, 1/4"-20 x 2.75"
Self Tapping Screw, #10
Flat Washer, 1/4"
Set Screw
Diffuser
Top Retainer
Rocket Nozzle
Collector
O-Ring
Pump Chamber
Impeller, 1/2HP 60Hz
Impeller, 3/4HP 60Hz or
1/2HP 50Hz
Impeller Ring
Lock Nut, 5/16"-24
Flat Washer, 5/16"
Standoff
Lock Nut, 1/4"-20
Motor, 1/2HP 115V 60Hz
Motor, 1/2HP 230V 60Hz
Motor, 1/2HP 220V 50Hz
Motor, 3/4HP 230V 60Hz
Heavy Washer, 5/16"
Exploded View Diagram
Rocket Pumping Configuration
* One per unit depending on horsepower,
voltage, and frequency
1
2
5
7
9
10
14
16
17 18
19
15
13
12
11
3
1
6
4
3

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E. Changing to the Starburst pattern.
NOTE: The shape of the Starburst pattern can not be adjusted.
1. Physically disconnect the power from the Water Feature.
2. Bring the Water Feature to shore and place the unit on a flat surface.
3. Using the supplied 1/8" Allen wrench, loosen the two setscrews secur
ing the diffuser ring in position and remove the diffuser ring.
4. Remove the four 1/4" bolts and the four screws on the top of the top
retainer.
5. Carefully lift the top retainer off of the unit. A slight twisting motion
may be required.
6. Remove the nozzle from the unit. If the unit was configured as a
PHOENIX, also remove the PHOENIX baffle.
7. Place the retainer back on the unit, secure the retainer to the collector
using the four 1/4" bolts.
WARNING: DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE.
DAMAGE TO THE PUMPING COMPONENTS MAY RESULT.
MAXIMUM TORQUE IS 20 IN-LBS.
8. Re-attach the retainer to the float using the (4) screws removed in step 4.
9. Place your unit back into the water, secure the mooring lines and re-
apply power. The Starburst pattern can not be adjusted.

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Item
1
2
3
6
9
10
11
12A
12B
13
14
15
16
17
18A
18B
18C
18D
19
P/N
FR103
FR109
FR105
FR209
FR207
FR701
FR206
FR800
FR801
FR205
FR102
FR104
FR204
C2-112
FR601
FR602
FR603
FR604
FR114
Qty
8
11
8
1
1
2
1
*
*
1
4
4
1
4
*
*
*
*
4
Description
Hex Bolt, 1/4"-20 x 2.75"
Self Tapping Screw, #10
Flat Washer, 1/4"
Top Retainer
Collector
O-Ring
Pump Chamber
Impeller, 1/2HP 60Hz
Impeller, 3/4HP 60Hz or
1/2HP 50Hz
Impeller Ring
Lock Nut, 5/16"-24
Flat Washer, 5/16"
Standoff
Lock Nut, 1/4"-20
Motor, 1/2HP 115V 60Hz
Motor, 1/2HP 230V 60Hz
Motor, 1/2HP 220V 50Hz
Motor, 3/4HP 230V 60Hz
Heavy Washer, 5/16"
Exploded View Diagram
Starburst Pumping Configuration
* One per unit depending on horsepower,
voltage, and frequency
1
2
9
10
14
16
17 18
19
15
13
12
11
3
1
6
3

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VIII. Trouble Shooting Guide
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Motor will not start Breaker/fuse has tripped Check breaker or
fuse. Reset/replace
Low voltage Verify voltage in spec
Excessive cable length Verify acceptable
maximum cable length
Defective or disconnected Check & verify cable
power cable is properly connected
GFCI device has tripped Reset and test GFCI
device. Replace if
necessary
GFCI device trips Defective power cable Inspect cable for
continuously torn insulation
Bad or noisy power Low voltage or
surges may cause
nuisance tripping
Unit turns on and off Low voltage Verify voltage
is within spec
Fuse blows or circuit Excessive cable length Verify acceptable
breaker trips maximum cable length
Defective motor Take a winding
resistance reading
1/2HP 115V 60Hz = 1.0-1.3 ohms
1/2HP 220V 50Hz = 6.3-7.7 ohms
1/2HP 230V 60Hz = 4.2-5.2 ohms
3/4HP 230V 60Hz = 3.0-3.6 ohms

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(TroubleShootingContinued)
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Spray pattern low Clogged screen Clean screen
or distorted
Clogged nozzle or Clean nozzle or
pumping chamber pumping chamber of
debris
Phoenix model, baffle Insert baffle in
is missing unit
Rocket or Starburst Remove baffle
model, baffle is present
Unit hitting bottom Move unit to deeper
water
Diffuser ring installed wrong Install diffuser ring
with angled side down
into unit
Rocket/Phoenix Missing diffuser ring Attach diffuser
Spray pattern is ring
straight up, low,
and heavy
Phoenix model Rocket nozzle installed Install Phoenix
no inner spray pattern nozzle (8 holes in
center of nozzle)
Spray pattern tilted Cables not attached to bottom Attach cable using
of unit cable tie