The impeller is clogged on my Wave 90i - how do I clean it?
Step by step.
Follow these steps to clean the impeller:
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Unplug the power supply.
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Open the top lid and remove the filter.
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Release and remove the two screws holding the motor unit cover.
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Gently pull the motor unit cover and slide it along the blue cable.
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Remove the manifold and then the water adjuster tube.
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Clean the debris trapped in the impeller. Exercise caution with the impeller blades - they are sharp.
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Reinstall the water adjuster tube and manifold back into place.
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Slide the motor unit cover along the blue cable back into position. Fasten the cover with the screws.
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Return the filter and close the top lid.
Source: Maytronics support. Rewritten for clarity with the same steps; the videos and illustrations are Maytronics' own.
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