Kasco Marine LR375 - Manual (Page 8)

8
Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting tips - light kit
Problem Possible Cause Likely Remedy
Power is off or disconnected
Ensure control panel is connected to the electrical circuit. Verify circuit breakers, timers, and/or interlock
switches are turned on and functional. Refer to your owners manual that was provided with the fountian.
C-25 control panel:
The control panel has a photo eye on the left side of the enclosure exterior. This photo eye measures ambient
light. To activate, the photo eye must not measure any ambient light for at least several minutes. Also, the C-25
timer must be turned on (fountain operating) to allow the light circuit to energize. Covering the photo eye with
black electrical tape will activate the photo eye for testing.
C-85, or C-95 control panel with GFCI outlet and photo eye control:
The control panel has a photo eye on the left side of the enclosure exterior. This photo eye measures ambient
light. To activate, the photo eye must not measure any ambient light for at least several minutes. Also, the
fountain timer must be turned on (fountain operating) to allow the light circuit to energize. Covering the photo
eye with black electrical tape will activate the photo eye for testing. While the photo eye is covered, the GFCI
outlet can be reset if tripped.
Timer not set properly
C-85, or C-95 control panel (and all 3phase fountain control panels) with terminal connections and timer
control for light kit:
The control panel has a second timer for controlling the lights (No photo eye). Ensure the light timer is set to
operate the lights. The timer has a built in Hand-Off-Auto swith. Ensure the switch is set properly.
Ensure the fountain is turned on. The light timer will not energize the light kit unless the fountain circuit is
energized.
C-25 control panel:
Reset the GFCI. If the GFCI does not reset it could be a ground fault in the fountain wiring, or the light kit
wiring. Unplug both the fountain and light kit and reset the GFCI. If it resets, plug fountain then light kit back
in and see which one trips the GFCI. If the GFCI does not reset with both unplugged, then the GFCI may be
defective.
C-85, or C-95 control panel with GFCI outlet and photo eye control:
To reset the GFCI outlet the fountain timer must be turned on, and the photo eye must be activated. (black
electrical tape can be wrapped around the photo eye to activate it). Once these are on, the GFCI reset button can
be pressed. (unplug the light kit prior). Plug the light kit in and see if it operates. If the GFCI trips again then
the light kit may be damaged. If the GFCI does not reset (with light kit unplugged) then it may be defective or
the photo eye is not activated to send power to the outlet.
C-85, or C-95 control panel with terminal connections and timer control for light kit:
For panels with a GFCB (ground fault circuit breaker) and timer controlled lights, simply reset the two pole
breaker. This will turn the fountain and light kit back on if the timers are set to on! If it trips again, disconnect the
light kit from the terminals and reset. WARNING! you must turn off power to the panel before disconnecting any
wiring from the terminals! If the breaker trips with the light kit disconnected, then disconnect the fountain as
well and reset. If the breaker continues to trip it may be a defective GFCB. If the breaker resets, then reconnect
the fountain then the light kit to see which one trips the GFCB.
3phase fountain control panels:
3phase fountain panels have a ground fault sensing module that will trip if either the light kit or fountain has a
ground fault. To reset the module, simply press the reset button in the panel. This will turn the fountain and light
kit back on if the timers are set to on! If it trips again, disconnect the light kit from the terminals and reset.
WARNING! you must turn off power to the panel before disconnecting any wiring from the terminals! If the GFI
module trips with the light kit disconnected, then disconnect the fountain as well and reset. If the GFI module
continues to trip it may be a defective module or an internal wiring issue with the panel. If the module resets,
then reconnect the fountain then the light kit to see which one trips the module.
Light work. However,
they are not as bright as
when first installed.
Dirty lenses
Turn of power to the control panel and disconnect power cords to the fountain and the light kit. Bring the
fountain to the shore and inspect the light lenses. Over time, algae growth and hard water deposits on the lenses
can block light output. Clean the lenses with a soft brush and the light should be bright again.
Light turn off and on by
themselves. (not by timer
or photo eye)
Thermal overload
The light fixtures have built in thermal overload protection to prevent overheating. Whe the light overheats it will
turn off and back on when cooled. If this occurs, ensure the fixture is mounted so they are at least 1" in the water.
This water contact with the bottom of the fixture will cool the light for continuous operation.
Not dark enough for photo eye
to activate
Light kit is installed and
wired, but will not turn
on.
GFCI is tripped
The following is provided to help diagnose a probable source of trouble. It is a guideline only and may not show all causes for all problems. For additional troubleshooting
help contact your local distributor or visit www.kascomarine.com for additional help.
NOTE: you may need to refer to your owners manual that was provided with your fountain for additional control panel settings and adjustments.