TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 8. Pump Troubleshooting
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| Check that proper voltage (230 VAC, 60 Hz, single- | |
| Incorrect voltage/amps? | phase) is being supplied to the pump. Also check that | |
| there is an adequate amount of current (amps) to run | ||
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| the pump. Check power source circuit breaker. | |
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| Check electrical connec- | If using float switches check wiring, inspect power | |
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| Blown power fuse or tripped | Replace fuse check circuit breaker, check cause of | |
Pump Fails To Start | circuit breaker? | blown fuse or tripped breaker. | |
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Impeller locked? | Disconnect power cord and check for clogging. Un- | ||
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| clog pump. Check overload protection device. | ||
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| Use multimeter to check motor insulation. Insulation | |
| Wet motor windings? | resistance must be approximately 15 megaohms. If | |
| resistance is low, disassemble pump motor and bake | ||
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| windings to dry them. | |
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| Defective motor and pump | Check for excessive bearing wear, if worn replace | |
| bearings? | bearings. Replace motor if defective. | |
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| Twisted or restricted dis- | Lay hose flat | |
| charge hose? | ||
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| Clogged pump strainer? | Clean strainer. | |
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Pump Fails to Deliver Full |
| Use a voltmeter to check voltage while pump is | |
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| energized. Voltage must be within ±10%. Check | |
| Low voltage? | power source (no load and load). If an extension cord | |
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| is used, make sure it has adequate | |
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| capacity for the required length. See Table 4. | |
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| Impeller worn? | Replace impeller. | |
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Water in Mechanical | Defective mechanical seal? | Replace mechanical seal. | |
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Seal Oil | Loose Oil Fill Plug? | Tighten securely. Apply teflon tape. | |
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st3020b1/BCUL Sub. pump • operation and parts manual — rev. #2 (10/28/10) — page 27