Troubleshooting - Flotec FPSS1200X Manual Del Usuario

Troubleshooting

Risk of electrical shock. Can burn or kill. If your
basement has water or moisture on floor, do not walk on wet
area until all power has been turned OFF. If shut-off box is in
basement, call electric company or hydro authority to shut-off
service to house, or call your local fire department for instruc-
tions. Remove pump and repair or replace. Failure to follow this
warning can result in fatal electrical shock. Oil on the pump or
in the sump may indicate motor leakage and electrical shock
hazard. Turn OFF power and check pump for oil leakage from
impeller area. Replace pump if it leaks.
Pump water only with this pump.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the pump on a hard level surface. Make sure that the
pump cannot pick up rocks, mud and debris, etc. If neces-
sary, put a block under the pump to raise it slightly.
2. Protect the power cord from damage. Uncovered cords
should be routinely inspected for damage or deterioration.
DO NOT operate the pump if the cord is damaged.
OPERATION
Risk of electric shock. Do not handle a pump or
pump motor with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp
surface, or in water.
1. Shaft seal depends on water for lubrication. Do not operate
pump unless it is submerged in water as seal may be dam-
aged if allowed to run dry.
2. Motor is equipped with automatic reset thermal protector. If
temperature in motor should rise unduly, switch will cut off
all power before damage can be done to motor. When
motor has cooled sufficiently, switch will reset automatically
and restart motor. If protector trips repeatedly, pump should
be removed and checked as to cause of difficulty. Low volt-
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Pump won't 1. Blown fuse or circuit
start or run breaker has tripped.
2. Low line voltage.
3. Defective motor.
Pump operates but 1. Low line voltage.
delivers little or no
water
2. Something caught in
impeller.
3. Worn or defective parts.
4. Airlock (check valve
installed without vent
hole).
Intermittent 1. Thermal overload has
running or pump tripped.
stopped
automatically
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
age, long extension cords, clogged impeller, very low head
or lift, etc., could cause cycling.
3. Pump will not remove all water. If manually operated pump
is operating and suddenly no water comes out discharge
hose, shut OFF unit immediately. Water level is probably
very low and unit has broken prime.
NOTICE: For continuous operation, water must flow
through pump to prevent motor overheating. The pump is
cooled by the water flow through the
housing.
4. Pump can run when water doesn't completely cover the
motor housing, but the inlet must be completely submerged
or it will break suction and will not move any water.
5. Keep the pump inlet clean at all times. If the ground or sur-
face where the pump sits is dirty, raise the pump slightly to
reduce the amount of debris pulled into the pump inlet.
6. If you need to reduce the flow, restrict the discharge. Do not
restrict the intake. Restricting the intake will starve the pump
for water and can cause overheating.
NOTICE: No repair parts available.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Unplug pump before attempting to clean it.
NOTICE: This pump has no serviceable parts inside case.
Opening case will ruin pump. If obstructions or blockages
of impeller cannot be cleaned out from the outside (for
instance, by washing out with a garden hose), replace
pump.
Unplug pump before attempting to clean or work on
pump.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. If blown, replace with fuse of proper size or
reset circuit breaker.
2. If voltage under recommended minimum, check
size of wiring from main switch on property. If OK,
contact power company or hydro authority.
3. Replace pump.
1. If voltage under recommended minimum, check.
size of wiring from main switch on property. If OK,
contact power company or hydro authority .
2. Replace pump.
3. Replace pump.
4. Drill a 1/16" - 1/8" dia. hole between pump.
discharge & check valve.
1. Protect the installation from the sun. Pump cooler
water. Pump has run dry; add water.
Hazardous voltage; can shock, burn, or kill.
Hazardous voltage; can shock, burn, or kill.
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