Troubleshooting
Problem
Waste discharge pres-
sure stops or decreases
dramatically.
The pump operates, but
no liquid is expelled.
The motor will not run.
The pump turns off on its
own.
How do I disassemble
the system to check for
an object lodged in the
pump?
®
Turbo - Model 300
SANICON
Solution
■
Are the holding tanks
empty?
■
With pump on, look for
location where hose
expansion differs; check for
obstruction at that point.
■
Turn the pump switch to the
Off position:
■
To CHECK FOR
OBSTRUCTION IN
HOSE (
K2
): Check for
foreign matter lodged
in the hose by running
your hand along hose
to detect variation in
hose width.
■
TO CHECK FOR
OBSTRUCTION IN
IMPELLER: Refer to
Obstruction Removal
section.
■
Failure to clear an obstruc-
tion could cause damage to
the pump, which will void the
warranty.
■
Are the holding tanks
empty?
■
Check that the RV gate
valves are open.
■
Pump may be obstructed.
Make sure:
■
Pump is turned on.
■
RV battery is charged.
■
Circuit breaker/fuse is func-
tioning.
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Pump is receiving voltage.
■
Obstruction is not preventing
impeller operation
■
See "Thermal Cut-Off
Switch" topic in this docu-
ment.
■
Refer to "Obstruction Re-
moval" topic in this docu-
ment.
Warranty
For defi ned warranty terms, review the one-page warranty
statement - see www.thetford.com.
Please give Serial Number (located on the pump or
NOTICE
manual sticker) for calls to customer service and warranty
issues.
9
97571 Rev. C (07/10/2017)