Simer Pumps 3997 owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action

Troubleshooting 6

Hazardous Voltage. Can shock, burn or kill. Disconnect power to pump before servicing.

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)	CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor does not run	Blown fuse	Replace.
	Tripped circuit	Reset.
	Disconnected plug	Reinstall.
	Corroded plug	Clean prongs.
	Inadequate water level	Add water and test.
	Tripped overload	Allow pump to cool.
	Defective switch	Adjust float; replace switch.
	Defective motor	Replace pump.
	Float in wrong position	See Automatic Float Switch section.
Motor hums but	Impeller jammed	Unplug the pump and unclog.
flow is reduced or	Plugged check valve	Unplug the pump and unclog.
no flow
	Blocked screen	Unplug the pump and clean screen.
	Line leak	Unplug the pump and repair.
	Worn Impeller	Unplug the pump and replace pump.
	Defective motor	Unplug the pump and replace pump.
	The anti-airlock hole is plugged.	Turn off the pump for a few seconds, clean out the anti-airlock hole
		and restart the pump.
Runs continuously	Plugged screen	Unplug the pump and clean screen.
	Defective switch	Unplug the pump and replace switch.
	Float obstruction	See Automatic Float Switch section.

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