Installation / Operation, Troubleshooting

Installation / Operation

Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or cause death. Pump should always be electrically grounded to a suitable electrical ground such as a grounded water pipe or a properly grounded metallic raceway, or ground wire system. Do not cut off round ground pin.

6.If the pump discharge line is exposed to an outside sub-freezing atmosphere, the portion of line exposed must be installed so any water remaining in the pipe will drain to the outfall by gravity. Failure to do this can cause the water trapped in the discharge to freeze which could result in damage to the pump.

7.Check the system operation by observing the pump operation through one complete cycle.

Risk of flooding. Failure to make this operational check may lead to improper operation, premature failure, and flooding.

OPERATION

Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or

cause death. Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp surface, or in water.

Before attempting to check why a unit has stopped oper- ating, disconnect power from the unit.

1.The shaft seal depends on water for lubrication and cooling. Do not operate the pump unless it is sub- merged in water as seal may be damaged if allowed to run dry.

2.The pump will not remove all water. On a flat surface Model Nos. 2300, C2300, 2305, 2310, C2310 and 2305G will pump down to within 1/8" of the pump- ing surface. Model No. 2355 will pump down to within 5/8" of the pumping surface.

NOTICE: For continuous operation, the pump must be submerged to prevent the motor from overheating. A fully submerged pump is preferred for proper cool- ing when a pump runs continuously.

AIRLOCKS

When a pump airlocks, it runs but does not move any water. An airlock will cause the pump to overheat and fail. The -01 Series pumps have a built in anti-airlock hole. See the exploded view on the repair parts page for the location of the hole. Water leakage from the anti-airlock hole is normal.

If you suspect an airlock, unplug the pump, clean out the anti-airlock hole with a paper clip or a piece of wire, and restart the pump.

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Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM	PROBABLE CAUSE(S)	CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump won’t start or run.	Pump is not plugged in.	Check and see if pump is plugged in to a proper outlet.
	Blown fuse.	If blown, replace with fuse of proper size or reset breaker.
	Low line voltage.	If voltage is under recommended minimum. Check size of
		wiring from main switch on property. If OK, contact power
		company or hydro authority.
	Defective motor.	Replace pump.

Pump operates but	Restricted discharge	Remove pump and clean pump and piping.
delivers little or no water.	(obstacle or ice in piping).
	Restricted intake.	Remove the pump and clean out the intake screen.
	Low line voltage.	The voltage is under recommended minimum. Check size of
		wiring from main switch on property. If OK, contact power
		company or hydro authority.
	Worn or plugged impeller.	Replace pump.
	The anti-airlock hole is plugged.	Turn off the pump, clean out the anti-airlock hole, and
		restart the pump.

For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at 1-800-468-7867 /1-800-546-7867