Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Maintenance (Continued)
5. Submerge the complete pump in a
disinfectant so lu tion (10% chlorine
bleach solution) for at least one hour
before handling the pump.
6. Clean all dirt and deposits from the
pump float. Make sure float moves
freely after cleaning.
7.
Clean all dirt and deposits away
from pump inlet and volute.
troubleshooting Chart
Symptôm
Possible Cause(s)
Pump will not start
1. Water level too low
or run
2. Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker
3. Low line voltage
4. Defective motor
5. Defective float switch
6. Impeller (pump filled with debris)
7. Tangled switch
8. Insufficient liquid level
Pump starts and
1. Backflow of water from piping
stops too often
2. Faulty float switch
3. Check valve not installed or leaking
4. Discharge head is less than
manufacturer's minimum
Pump shuts off
1. Excessive water temperature
and turns on
2. Defective switch or entangled switch is
independently
causing pump to run dry
of switch (trips
thermal overload
3. Low line voltage
protection)
Pump operates
1. Worn bearings
noisily or vibrates
2. Debris in impeller cavity or broken
excessively
3. Piping attachments to building
structure too rigid or too loose
Pump will not shut
1. Defective float switch
off
2. Float switch movement restricted
3. Restricted discharge (obstruction in
piping)
4. Excessive inflow or pump not properly
sized for application
Pump operates but
1. Low line voltage
delivers little or no
water
2. Debris caught in impeller or discharge
3. Worn or defective pump parts or
plugged impeller
4. Pump running backwards
5. Pump not properly sized for application
6. Check valve stuck closed or installed
backwards
7. Shut off valve closed
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This pump contains
dielectric motor
oil for lubrication and motor heat
transfer. This oil can be harmful to the
environment. Check state environmental
laws before disposing of this oil. This
oil can be harmful to aquatic life so
consideration should be exercised in the
application of this pump.
Corrective Action
1. Pump switch will not turn on unless water covers top of pump
2. If blown, replace with proper sized fuse or reset breaker
3. If voltage is under recommended min i mum, check wiring size from the
main switch on property. If OK, contact power company.
4. Return for service or replace motor
5. Replace float switch
6. If impeller will not turn, remove housing and remove debris
7. Arrange switch so the switch moves free ly. Re po si tion pump if
necessary
8. Make sure liquid level is at least 13 inches from the basin floor
1. Install check valve
2. Replace float switch
3. Remove and examine check valve for prop er in stal la tion and free
operation
4. Recheck all sizing calculations to determine proper pump size
1. Pump should not be used for water above 120º F
2. Replace or reposition pump
3. If voltage is under recommended min i mum, check wiring size from the
main switch on property. If OK, contact power company
1. Return for service or replace
2. Remove housing, clean impeller and/or replace broken impeller
3. Replace portion of discharge pipe with flexible connector
1. Replace float switch
2. Reposition pump or clean basin as required to provide adequate
clearance for float
3. Remove pump and clean pump & piping
4. Recheck all sizing calculation to determine proper pump size
1. If voltage is under rec om mend ed minimum, check wiring size from the
main switch on prop er ty. If OK, contact power company
2. Remove, clean and check for tight ness
3. Replace worn parts or entire pump. Clean parts if required
4. Check rotation. (CCW from bottom) Return if CW
5. Recheck all sizing calculations to determine proper pump size
6. Remove and examine check valve for proper installation and free
operation
7. Open valve
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Pump may start unexpectedly. Disconnect
power supply before ser vic ing.