Simer Pumps 2825SS Operation, Troubleshooting, Congratulations on a successful installation

Operation 6

2.Replace all fill plugs.

3.Power on! Start the pump. If you don’t have water after 2 or 3 minutes, stop the pump and remove the fill plugs. Refill the pump and piping. You may have to repeat this several times in order to get all of the trapped air out of the piping. A pump lifting water 25’ may take as long as 15 minutes to prime.

4.After the pump has built up pressure in the system and shut off, check the pressure switch operation by opening a faucet or two and running enough water out to bleed off pressure until the pump starts. The pump should start when the pressure drops to 30 PSI and stop when the pressure reaches 50 PSI. Run the pump through one or two complete cycles to verify correct operation. This will also help clean the system of dirt and scale dislodged during installation.

Troubleshooting

Congratulations on a successful installation.

If you were unsuccessful, please refer to the Troubleshooting section (below) or call our customer ser- vice technical staff at 1-800-468-7867.

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)	CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor will not run	Fuse is blown or circuit breaker tripped	DISCONNECT POWER;Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Motor runs hot and	Voltage is too low	Check voltage being supplied to the pump.
the overload kicks
off or the does not
run and only hums.
Motor runs but no	Pump during new installation did	In new installation:
water is delivered*	not pick up prime through:
	1. Improper priming	1. Re-prime according to instructions.
* (Note: Stop pump;	2. Air leaks	2. Check all connections on suction line, with soapy water or
		shaving cream.
then check prime
before looking for	3. Leaking foot valve	3. Replace foot valve.
other causes.	4. Pipe size is too small	4. Re-pipe using size of suction and discharge ports on pump.
Unscrew priming
	Pump has lost prime through:	In installation already in use:
plug and see if water
	1. Air leaks	1. Check all connections on suction line and shaft seal with soapy water.
is in priming hole).
	2. Water level below suction pipe inlet	2. Lower suction line into water and re-prime. If receding water level
		in well exceeds 25’ (7.6M), a deep well pump is needed.
	Impeller is plugged	Clean impeller.
	Foot valve is stuck shut	Replace the foot valve.
	Pipes are frozen	Thaw pipes.
	Foot valve and/or strainer are	Raise the foot valve and/or strainer above bottom of water source.
	buried in sand or mud	Clean foot valve and strainer.
*Pump does not	Water being pumped is lower than	A deep well jet will may needed if the water being pumped is more than
deliver water to full	estimated	25’ (7.6M) depth to water.
capacity	Steel piping (if used) is corroded or	Replace with plastic pipe where possible, otherwise with new steel pipe.
	limed, causing excess friction
	Piping is too small in size	Re-pipe using size of suction and discharge ports on pump.
	Pump not being supplied with	Add additional well points.
	enough water

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