1.) Bottom float is full of water.Solution: First try turning the float upside down in a small dish and put in a hot sun-filled window to drain and evaporate the water for a few days. If that doesn't eliminate the water inside the float, try drilling a small hole in the bottom float to drain the water out. Fill hole or glue a hard plastic piece on over hole with ABS to pvc glue. Also use glue on all seams of float to prevent any water leakage into float.
2.) Unit is not on.
Solution: Pull reset button up to "on."
3.) Pool is not filling up fast enough or the WATER WATCH is
leaking slightly in the closed position.
Solution: Make sure water pressure is approximately at 35
p.s.i. The unit works between 25-75 p.s.i. If pressure is too high,
install a pressure regulator near the fresh water outlet.
4.) For spa use, unit is shut off after bathing.
Solution: This is due to the smaller volume of water, bathers
get in and this raises the water level. The WATER WATCH will be
fooled into thinking there is an overflow situation. The WATER WATCH
will trip out the top safety float. The two possible solutions are
to put a spacer on the stem of the reset button to defeat the 2nd
float, or to lock out the 2nd float from working by strapping it
down or wedging it. This is not a recommendation by our company. You
will need to make this decision yourself.
5.) Dirt or leaves are getting into the WATER WATCH unit.
Solution: Install a Polaris or Arneson finger screen and glue
to base of the tail below the unit. (Suggested by Bush's Pool
Service).
6.) WATER WATCH unit is constantly on and never shuts off.
Solution: Is there a pool leak? If not, check to see if the
seals are put in correctly (flat ones need to have smooth sides
toward the center, round ones need to be inserted with the o-rings
end first).
Check for o-ring damage and put Aqua Lube on or replace if too dry and aged.
7.) WATER WATCH unit is not working properly and inner parts
appear to be warped.
Solution: Water temperature was too high and warped the
parts. These parts must be replaced with new replacement parts. All
parts are available.
8.) Minerals are present in the water and the WATER WATCH is not
working properly.
Solution: Flush the screen located behind the water supply
fitting every 4-6 weeks.
Flat Shear Seal Maintenance
Remove both flat shear seals. Lay on a true surface like glass or
acrylic and sand gently with 400 grit sandpaper, then use 600 grit
sandpaper. When reinstalling shear seals, the flat side of shear
seal faces the round shear seal.
