troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 9. Pump Troubleshooting

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

Check that the proper voltage, 230 or 460 VAC, 60

 

 

Hz, 3-phase is being supplied to the pump. Also

 

Incorrect voltage/amps?

check that there is an adequate amount of current

 

 

(amps) to run the pump. Check power source circuit

 

 

breaker.

 

 

 

 

Check electrical connec-

If using float switches check wiring, inspect power

 

tions?

cord.

 

 

 

 

Blown power fuse or tripped

Replace fuse check circuit breaker, check cause of

Pump Fails To Start

circuit breaker?

blown fuse or tripped breaker.

 

 

 

Impeller locked?

Disconnect power cord and check for clogging. Un-

 

clog pump. Check overload protection device.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

windings to dry them.

 

 

 

 

Defective motor and pump

Check for excessive bearing wear, if worn replace

 

bearings?

bearings. Replace motor if defective.

 

 

 

 

Twisted or restricted dis-

Lay hose flat un-kinked. Remove clog from hose line.

 

charge hose?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clogged pump strainer?

Clean strainer.

 

 

 

Pump Fails to Deliver Full

 

Use a voltmeter to check voltage while pump is

Output

 

energized. Voltage must be within ±10%. Check

 

Low voltage?

power source (no load and load). If an extension cord

 

 

is used, make sure it has adequate current-carrying

 

 

capacity for the required length.See Table 5.

 

 

 

 

Impeller worn?

Replace impeller.

 

 

 

Water in Mechanical

Defective mechanical seal?

Replace mechanical seal.

 

 

Seal Oil

Loose Oil Fill Plug?

Tighten securely. Apply teflon tape.

 

 

 

 

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