Please complete the following troubleshooting steps listed below
Please do not use an extension cable since it can affect the electrical current reaching the Power Supply or the motor.
- Disconnect the Power Supply from the outlet.
- Disconnect the Blue Cable and check the prongs and cable for any damages.
- Check the Blue Cable swivel for any black marks or black rings.
- Make sure the filters, the impeller (CAUTION: the 3 blades are very sharp), vents if applicable, and the intake at the bottom of the robot are clean and free of any debris.
- If the robot has been through shipping, click on the link below to view video instructions to confirm your motor has not been disengaged during transit.
YouTube Vid : Maytronics Dolphin Motor Disengage FIX
- Place the robot upside down out of the water and rotate the brushes and tracks.
- Confirm they rotate in both directions with a little restriction with no clicking or popping noises.
- Leave the robot upside down and connect the Power Supply directly, no extension cable, in the GFI outlet.
- The brushes and tracks will rotate forward and then backward before stopping when it recognizes it is out of water.
- Disconnect the Power Supply from the outlet for about 10 – 15 seconds, place the robot in the pool, connect the Power Supply back to the outlet, and power on the Power Supply to start a cycle.
If these steps do not correct the situation, please contact us.
You may also want to check the power supply, using the following steps :
Please do not use an extension cord since it can affect the electricity current reaching the Power Supply or the motor.
- Check that the Black Power Cable is not damaged and is tightly secured to the Power Supply.
- Disconnect the Blue Cable from the Power Supply and try using a different outlet inside your home or an outlet not using the same breaker
If the Power Supply powers on and stays on continue to the steps listed below.
- Disconnect the Power Supply from the outlet.
- Connect the Blue Cable to the Power Supply and connect the Power Supply to the same outlet.
The robot will complete a self-test which includes the robot moving forward and then backward before it stops when it recognizes it is out of the water. Once the self-test is completed place your robot in the pool, connect the Power Supply to the GFI outlet directly, and then start a cycle.
If the issue persists, please contact Maytronics, as they will need to give you further direction.
Here's their info :
Maytronics Customer Support LINK
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