7Problems
If the pump does not prime check if
●suction line is airtight
●suction strainer is clogged
●suction hose is kinked
●suction head is more than 7 m
●pump and suction line are filled with water
8Trouble Shooting
Always disconnect from power before servicing. Checking and servicing of any electrical parts should only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
Fault | Cause | Remedy |
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Pump does not prime | Too much suction head | Limit suction head to max. 9 mtr. |
| No water in pump casing | Fill with water |
| Return valve stuck | Repair or replace |
| Air ingress in suction line | Tighten and/or seal |
| Suction line kinked | Straighten suction line so that there are no |
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| sharp bends |
| Duocone seal worn | Replace |
| Suction strainer clogged | Clean |
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Pump hums | Plastic parts warped | Disassemble, clean and replace defective |
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| parts |
| Impeller clogged |
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| Shaft locked |
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Water emerging between | Duocone seal worn | Replace |
motor and pump body |
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