Wayne 321602-001 warranty PLS Series, Troubleshooting Chart

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

PLS Series

Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom	Possible Cause(s)		Corrective Action
Motor will not run	1.	Disconnect switch is off	1.	Be sure switch is on
	2.	Defective wiring	2.	Refer to instructions. Check all connections

Motor runs hot and	1.	Voltage is too low	1.	Check with power company. Use heavier gauge cord
overload kicks off
	2.	Pump house not properly	2.	Be sure pump has sufficient ventilation to cool the motor
		vented

Motor runs but no	1.	Pump in new installation
water is delivered		did not pick up prime
Note: Check prime		through:
before looking for		a. Improper priming
other causes. Unscrew		b. Air leaks
priming plug and see if		c. Leaking foot valve
water is in priming	2.	Pump has lost prime
hole.		through:
		a. air leaks
		b. water level below suc-
		tion of pump
	3.	Impeller is plugged
	4.	Check valve or foot valve
		is stuck in closed position
	5.	Pipes are frozen
	6.	Foot valve and/or strainer
		are buried in sand or mud

1.New installation:

a.Re-prime according to instructions

b.Check all connections on suction line

c.Replace foot valve

2.Existing installations:

a.Check all connections on suction line and shaft seal

b.Lower suction line into water and re-prime. If receding water level in well exceeds suction lift, a deep well pump is needed

3.Clean impeller

4.Replace check valve or foot valve

5.Thaw pipes. Bury pipe below frost line. Heat pit or pump house

6.Raise foot valve and/or stainer above well bottom

Pump does not deliver	1.	Water level in well is
water to full capacity		lower than estimated
	2.	Steel piping (if used) is
		corroded or limed, causing
		excess friction
	3.	Piping is too small in size

1.A deep well jet pump my be needed (over 25 ft. (7.6M) to water)

2.Replace with plastic pipe where possible, otherwise with new steel pipe

3.Use larger piping

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