Simer Pumps 2945, 2958, 2956, 2943 owner manual Troubleshooting Chart

Troubleshooting		6
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
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.
	Low line voltage.	If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring
		from main switch on property. If OK, contact power company
		or hydro authority.
	Defective motor.	Replace pump.
	Defective float switch.	Replace float switch.
	Impeller.	If impeller won’t turn, remove lower pump body and locate
		source of binding.
	Float obstructed.	Remove obstruction.
Pump starts and stops	Backflow of water from piping.	Install or replace check-valve.
too often.	Faulty float switch.	Replace float switch.
Pump won’t shut off.	Defective float switch.	Replace float switch.
	Restricted discharge	Remove pump and clean pump and piping.
	(obstacle or ice in piping).
	Float obstructed.	Remove obstruction.
	Restricted intake screen.	Remove the pump and clean the intake screen and the
		impeller.
Pump operates but	Low line voltage.	If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring
delivers little or no water.		from main switch on property. If OK, contact power company
		or hydro authority.
	Something caught in impeller.	Remove the pump and clean out the impeller.
	Worn or defective parts or	Clean impeller if plugged; otherwise replace pump.
	plugged impeller.
	Check valve installed without	Drill a 1/16" - 1/8" (1.6mm - 3.2mm) dia. hole between pump
	vent hole.	discharge & check valve (1-2” above where the discharge
		pipe screws into the pump discharge and below the
		waterline).
	Restricted intake screen.	Remove the pump and clean out the intake screen.
	Check valve is installed either	Be sure check valve is installed correctly.
	backward or upside down.

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