SP-330, SP-330D, SP-500, SP-500A Submersible Sump Pumps

Troubleshooting

!WARNING

Let the pump cool for a minimum of two hours before servicing because the pump contains hot oil under pressure. Disconnect pump from power source before servicing.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Symptom

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

 

 

 

 

 

Pump will not start or run

1.

Blown fuse or breaker

1.

If blown, replace with proper sized fuse or reset

 

 

 

 

breaker.

 

2.

Low line voltage

2.

If voltage is under 108 volts, check wiring size.

 

3.

Worn motor

3.

Replace motor or pump.

 

4.

Worn switch

4.

Replace switch.

 

5.

Impeller not rotating

5.

If impeller will not turn, remove housing and

 

 

 

 

remove blockage.

 

6.

Float obstruction

6.

Make sure float moves freely up and down.

Pumps start and stops too

1.

Backflow of water from

1.

Install or replace check valve.

often

 

piping

 

 

 

2.

Defective switch

2.

Replace switch.

Pump will not shut off or

1.

Defective switch

1.

Replace switch.

thermal protector turns off

2.

Obstacle in piping

2.

Remove pump and clean pump and piping.

 

3.

Float obstructed

3.

Make sure float moves freely up and down.

Pump operates but delivers

1.

Low line voltage

1.

If voltage is under 108 volts, check wiring size.

little or no water

2.

Plugged impeller

2.

Clean out impeller.

 

 

 

 

 

4

2a

5

2b

2

6

3

1

Figure

Description

RIDGID cat. #

RIDGID cat. #

RIDGID cat. #

RIDGID cat. #

 

 

SP330

SP330D

SP500

SP500A

1

Float Kit

88557

N/A

88557

88557

2

Switch/Top Assembly

88562

N/A

88562

N/A

2a

Top Assembly/diaphragm

N/A

88567

N/A

N/A

2b

Alarm top assembly/switch

N/A

N/A

N/A

88572

3

Stator

88577

88577

88582

88582

4

Lower Bracket/Rotor

88587

88587

88592

88592

5

Cast Iron Impeller

88597

88597

88597

88597

6

Cast Iron Volute

88602

90382

88602

88602

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ridge Tool Company

 

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RIDGID SP-500, SP500A, SP-330D manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action

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