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5. Troubleshooting Guide
Pressure Drop. Filter(s) clogged. Replace filter cartridge.
VGS2-PC leaking water. Misaligned or cross-threaded ports Reinstall to ensure a good solid connection
with ports.
Excessive water pressure (beyond 80 psi). Install pressure regulator ahead of
Water Hammer causing pressure spikes. I
nstall a Water Hammer* Arrestor in system.
Water is milky. Small air bubbles are trapped in water. ∑ Leave tap on for short time.
Air purging from new filters / system.
System is vibrating. Not mounted securely. Secure fasteners.
Water Hammer* causing vibrations.
Install a Water Hammer* Arrestor in system.
Outlet water has bad taste. Filters not installed. ∑ Ensure filters are in position.
Filter / housings not seated properly.
Testing / source indentification /
Outlet water is dirty (particulate matter) Filter not installed. Ensure filters are in position.
Filter(s) / housing(s) not seated properly.
* Water Hammer: Sudden closure of a control valve or stopping of a pump produces excess pressure in a pipeline. The hydraulic engineer, water
supply designer and pumping system operator have the responsibility to ensure the surges due to Water Hammer are within acceptable limits
and can be dampened as quickly as possible.
Note: If you experience trouble with your system other than the symptoms described above, please visit www.greenwayhp.com or contact the
Customer Ser
vice Department at 1-866-253-0447.
Problem
Possible Cause
Suggested Solution
(More than 40 psi loss at 1GPM).
Ensure that the filters are correctly seated
in the housing, and that the housing are
seating properly.
Testing should be conducted to
determine cause of bad taste. Additional
pre-treatment may be required.
Ensure the filters are correctly seated
in the housing, and that the housing are
seating properly.
Find source of air bubbles and correct.
system.
additional pre-treatment required
or has undesirable color.
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